"Why is it that when I call; you'll be there?"

"Because it is you who is calling me Dianxia. That's the rule. When you call; I'll always be there. No questions asked."

He was surprised by my confession.

Touching his forehead I knew his fever had considerably reduced yet was still warm. The rain had subsided and we couldn't stay much longer there. First he needed some warm clothes.

Making my way out I witnessed the owner of this house and stall outside was same person. She was old yet her kind eyes held optimism and strength. She reminded me of someone from my own past.

"Ma'am, do you have any warm clothes my friend inside could use? He's running mild fever which I hope will go down soon."

Peeking at me with squinting eyes, she gave me a toothy smile and placed the half kint scarf next to her on the jute mat and walked into another room. Minutes later she came out with a tunic and trouser.

"Should this do? They are my husband's. I am not sure if it would fit him well. Don't worry they are new and unused."

Touched by sincerity I thanked her and walked in to find Dianxia gazing at the fire.

"How long was I out?"

"Couple of hours."

Peeking under the blanket; his mischievous smile directed at me and asked, "Were you the one to undress me Hua?"

Ahem.

"Yeah. I didn't look. Don't worry."

"Oh! I wouldn't have minded. I'm rather sad that you didn't look."

The fuck!

"Here. The kind old lady gave me set of new clothes for you. Get dressed. We need to leave as soon as possible."

Turning to give him some privacy I thought back to the time when I had free rein to disrobe my beloved as he quivered under pleasure.

Don't think about your wants right now Hua!

"Um... Hua!"

"Yeah?"

"How do I wrap this? Can you be less of a gentleman and help me for once!"

Detecting annoyance in his tone I turned around and gasped inwardly. His skin was pale milky texture. His abs were rippled and taut. But what shocked me was Dianxia bore twin barbell nipple rings.

Fuck me!

"If you've finished drooling, can you help me?"

Not wanting to give him more leverage than already present, I viewed the trousers in his hand. It was more of a wrap around that had to be tucked in his waist.

Taking two end of the strings I looped them together and felt him shiver as my knuckles grazed his hips. My face was inch close to his nipple barbell and I had to close my eyes from committing any further sin.

"All done."

"Thanks," he murmured lightly and all I could was nod.

"I'll wait for you outside." Dianxia, you always astound me in ways I could never imagine.

The old lady saw me coming out and smiled widely as she placed a box of food in my hand. "Take this son. I remember you two from few days ago. In all these years I have had very few customers who came over to my stall, but once you both visited, my business bloomed and now there isn't a moment where I don't have people stopping by. My daughter is taking care of my stall now. Advises me to take a bit rest. Please take this box and do visit again."

Before I could respond she walked away and I turned when Dianxia called my name.
Today for second time my non-existent heart gave away. I stood still at sight of the man in front of me. Dressed in white loose trousers and long knee length tunic, he so very much resembled my Dianxia.

That exact moment I wished to hug him and drown all my sorrows away.

"Hua?"

Snapping out of my thoughts I smiled sadly, "Lets go."

"My bike-"

"I have already called the company to pick your bike. They will drop it at the University. You're still unwell. I don't wish for you to drive back in this condition."

Gesturing him towards my car, I open the door for Dianxia and once he's comfortable, I take my place at the drivers seat and start our journey home.

"Audi R8. Nice. Impressive. Though you look like a guy who would drive a Bentley."

"Car is just a mean for me to go from point A to Point B. I didn't order for this car. It was Lyric who ordered it for me."

"You both seem very close. How long have you known eachother?"

Too long.

"Your address?"

"5-78, Rosewood Town, 50th lane."

Close to my place.

I drive as he watches the scenary pass by. A moment later unable to bear such silence I enquire, "Are your parents at home?"

Turning to face me he shakes his head, "I stay all alone. My parents are in Canada right now. They are on a mission at this moment."

This worries me, "So who is there to take care of you?"

"Um... No one."

"Then stay with me."

"Woah! Woah! Woah! Weren't you the one to not accept my idea to date but now you want me to stay with you? Tell me the truth Hua; are you behind my virtue?"

He laughs as my hands clamp tightly against the stearing wheel. Vision of his barbell nipple rings makes me go hazy for a moment.

"I won't touch you. Don't worry. Your virtue is absolutely safe with me."

My keen sense of hearing picked up his 'Darn' and it made me smile.

"Let me take care of you. Once you feel better, I'll let you go home."

"Alright."

If only you knew how much your soul means to me.

Driving past the gates I parked my car and got down to open Dianxia's door.

"Are you always this chivalrous?"

Without much thought I answered, "Only for you Dianxia."

Both of us weren't expecting my answer and even though it was absolutely true, I shouldn't have said that.

He followed me to the entrance of my abode and gesturing him to take a step forward; we both entered our house together. He was in awe as his eyes took in everything and I wondered if Dianxia liked what he saw.

"This is where you live?"

"Yup."

"So magnificent! First Audi R8 and now a mansion! Are you some kind of Prince?"

I had to laugh.

Prince? No. King? More like it.

"Please, this way." Making our way to first floor I opened the door, "This is your bedroom. Please feel comfortable. I'll get some food for you."

"Wait! Where is your room?"

My room? My room is where Dianxia resides. I couldn't tell the man in front of me that I didn't have a bedroom. That I don't sleep. I haven't been asleep for past so many centuries, scared that if I do, I would have to relive the pain and anguish of losing him all over again in my nightmare.

Vaguely I pointed to a direction and with a bow walked away.

Traversing towards my kitchen I stood there dumbfound, wondering what should I cook? Usually all the cooking is taken care by He Xuan. He must have kept something.

Steam buns and noodles. Both ingredients were there to make the recipe and with renewed vigour I started cooking. An hour later as my prepration was almost over, Dianxia wandered down to where I was and took a seat in front of the counter.

"Is there something you can't do?"

Yes. Keeping Gege next to me.

Smiling kindly at his words I continued making side dish.

"I can't cook," he commented offhandedly and I remembered how back then everyone were scared to try his food. I personally loved it.

With dinner done; I placed a bowl of steam buns, noodles and other side dish. I also placed box of food which the kind old lady gave me. He moaned at the first bite of steamy buns and it made my chest swell with pride.

"This is soooooo good!"

Watching him eat made me contented.

"Aren't you going to eat?"

"No."

"Why?"

"Hearing you moan with appreciation made it all good for me."

Fuck.

Grinning at my words Dianxia took another bite and asked, "How in the world can you look so serious but everything that comes from your mouth sound like innuendo?"

He continued eating and using a spoon placed a piece of bun in front of my mouth for me to taste. Obliging him I took the bite and agreed it was good.

Once we were done he got up to clean.

"Leave it. I'll clean later."

"Nope. You cooked. I'll clean."

Taking seat which he just emptied I saw him working around. Moment later he asked hesitantly, "Hua?"

"Hm?"

"Can I ask you something?"

"Sure."

"You told me about your partner the other day, but there isn't any photo of you two, why?"

His back was facing me but judging by his stiff shoulders, he was scared to know the truth. What should I tell him?

(A/n: How can this man hold so much pain?)