Until We’re Both Hoary-Haired (25)

Over on the other end, He Jiayu's smile was as gentle as a spring breeze. He was even in the mood to make a joke of it. "If I didn't come, who would you have paired up with?"

Su Xiaomo realized then that Mr. He was jealous…

"Ahem, dear Cutie, it's quite windy today, isn't it? Gosh, I can't hear you over the noise!"

He Jiayu went on smiling. "Is it?"

He bit Su Xiaomo's earlobe, and repeated his question in a husky voice. "How about now? Can you hear me like this?"

Su Xiaomo was speechless. Damn it! You're not playing by the book!

"If you weren't here, I – I'd pair up with Xiaxia!" Su Xiaomo said with a straight face.

He Jiayu found that an acceptable answer. "Good girl. It'll take us a while to get there. Use my shoulder and get some rest."

"Sure!" Su Xiaomo snuggled into his arms comfortably and happily fell asleep.