After talking with his mother, Yibo somehow felt a bit relieved. He was really greatful to his mother for understanding him. He really needed it. Yibo didn't know what'll happen to him and Zhan next, but his mom's words really gave him some hope.

Getting up the next morning was a bit awkward then usual to Yibo, as he knew Zhan wasn't somewhere near him. He couldn't sleep well last night. His thoughts were clouded with Zhan and his relationship.

It was the usual time he wakes up in the morning, around 8 am. The first thing he did, is to pick up his phone from the bedside table and call Zhan. Within 2 rings, Zhan received his call.

"Good morning, Bobo" Zhan greeted right after clicking the receive icon.

"Good morning baby. Did you sleep well?" Yibo asked.

"Yes. Did you?"

"Yes, I did. But I missed hugging my wife" Yibo said grinning cause he know the other person is a blushing mess now.

"You grinning. You look like a creep" Zhan said from the other side of the call as if Yibo was right infront of him.

"Haha.. did you had breakfast?" Yibo asked after laughing out loud.

"Not yet. I'll eat at the cafeteria. I've a class at 9:30am. What about you?"

"I just woke up and called you" Yibo replied.

"Aish, Yibo! You go freshen up and then eat breakfast right now" Zhan said

"Yes yes, ok. I just wanted to hear your voice" Yibo said almost whining and heard Zhan sighing.

"I miss you too, Bobo. I love you so much"

"Ahh... I suddenly feel amazing. I think I'll sleep for another hour" Yibo said smiling.

"Are you not hungry?" Zhan asked.

"No. Can you wake me up before your class starts?"

"Yeah"

"Ok then. I'll sleep again. Do not skip your breakfast. I'll be back today but it'll be late"

"Ok. Sleep well"

"Mn. Bye honey. Love you too"

"Bye"

Smiling, Yibo cut the call and went back to sleep.

Standing infront of Zhan's house has never been so hard. In the past, he would frankly come here, anytime he wanted. Zhan's mom was like his own. He was welcomed very dearly in this house.

But right now, Yibo felt really nervous. He has been standing infront of the front door for the last 10 minutes. He still couldn't find the courage to knock.

Zhan had called him before his morning class started to wake him up, just like he requested. After having breakfast, he talked with his mother. Yibo's father had ignored him before at breakfast. His mom suggested him to meet Zhan's parents. She said that it was alright and encouraged him. He somehow managed himself to come here. But still couldn't knock.

After standing there for few more minutes he finally knocked on the front door of Zhan's house. He could hear, Zhan's mom shouting, "Coming...."

Yibo heartbeat started rising faster and faster. He had never felt so nervous. His hands were sweating. He was shaking from  inside.

Soon, the front door opened and revealed a ever beautiful women. Zhan's mother, Yibo's another mother. It's clear why Zhan is so beautiful. His mom is very beautiful. She has a calming aura around her just like Zhan.

Yibo stood there, now infront of the open door, nervously, eyes closed, fingers crossed, waiting for something worse. But to his surprise, instead of things he was expecting, came a calm and soothing voice.

"Yibo, honey. How long are you gonna stand there? Come in" Zhan's mother said with a gentle smile.

Yibo opened his eyes and looked at her. He understood that she might have sensed his nervousness. Yibo smiled back at her. She stepped aside, giving space for Yibo to get in.

After Yibo got into the house, Zhan's mother Mrs. Xiao, closed the door behind him and walked to the kitchen. Yibo looked around the house and realized almost nothing had changed in here.

All the memories of the past rushed back to his mind. From the first time he came here with Zhan after their class. Zhan's giving him, his biggest smile every time he came without notifying. The living room, where he and Zhan spent hours, watching movies.  Yibo smiled to himself.

Then he remembered the time when he had came here to tell Zhan about his departure. How he and Zhan watched movies together as usual, had lunch made by Mrs.Xiao, played games. How Zhan cried
hugging him. The way Zhan smiled at him the moment he got into the car.....

Yibo was brought back from his train of thoughts with a pat on his shoulder.

"Yibo, when did you came to Chongqing?" She asked, handing him a glass of juice amd guiding him to the living room.

"Just yesterday and I'm going back today. How are you aunty? And what about uncle" Yibo asked after thanking her with a small bow and walking behind her.

"I'm doing fine and your uncle too. What about you hon? And Zhan? Is uni hard? You know he never tells me anything" She asked sitting on a single couch.

"We're fine. Uni is ok. Just the assignments were a bit hard but we're almost done with it" Yibo replied and sat down facing her.

"That's good to hear" She said and then silence took over the whole room. Yibo was too nervous to say anything. But he knew that, staying silent would be worse then spitting everything out.

Grabbing all the courage Yibo could manage, he finally decided to break the silence.

Taking a deep breath, Yibo said, "Aunty..... Me and Zhan.... We're..."

Before he could manage to Mrs.Xiao cut him off, "You guys are dating, isn't it?"

Yibo bit his lower lip and and looked down, afraid of what was about to happen.

"....Are you both happy?" She asked after leaving a long sigh.

Shocked with the unexpected question, Yibo looked up at her. He looked into her eyes, trying to find out if she was serious about the question.

As Yibo couldn't find anything, he replied sincerely, "..... We're very very happy aunty. Thank you so much for asking"

Mrs.Xiao smiled gently at him, shaking her head. She stood up from where she was sitting and sat down beside Yibo.

"No need to thank me, as long as you are both happy" She said looking at him.

Yibo blinked quite a few times, not believing what he's hearing. "Aunty.... You're not gonna ask anything or say anything?" He asked.

"There's nothing to say or ask if you're both happy..... Zhan had suffered a lot after you left. I knew he had feelings for you but didn't know it was this deep, that he'd change into a completely different person without you..... He used to shut himself in his room all day. The only thing he did was going to school. He never hanged out with anyone and slowly most of his friends left him. He didn't laugh like the way he used to. He'd sit here in the living room and stare at the front door, as if waiting for someone to knock. Sometimes late at night, when I woke up, I could hear him crying in his room....." Mrs.Xiao said and left another long sigh.

But soon, she smiled again, "But then, when I saw him with you, I could see how happy he was. The long lost happy face had reappeared. It's all because of you, Yibo. I realized you both love each other."

"We love each other so much. I had always loved him but didn't know until I left. The only reason I came back was him. I missed him a lot. Those years in Canada, was almost lifeless for me" Yibo said almost immediately.

Mrs.Xiao nodded and said with a pleading tone, "Yibo, you're like my another son. I've seen you growing up with Zhan. My Zhan can be a little annoying sometimes. He'd throw tantrums, whine like a kid asking for a candy. Please keep him safe for me. Keep him happy, never make him cry"

"I won't aunty. I'll take care of him for the rest of my life. He's the most important part of my life. I'll love him and cherish every moment I'll spend with him" Yibo replied with a determined and assuring tone.

Mrs.Xiao gave him a satisfied smile and patted his shoulder.

"...Aunty, what about...umm... Uncle!" Yibo asked hesitantly.

"Ahh... Don't worry about him" She said chuckling and Yibo sat there, dumbfounded.

"Isn't it the same as what my mom said?!" Yibo thought.

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I think I should let you guys know, that this story is coming to an end soon.