Under the dim, amber light, Qin Xiao sat quietly on the spacious sofa, his gaze fixed upon the sleeping Narumi Asai in his arms, his eyes soft and brimming with love.
Her face appeared exceptionally peaceful in the faint light; her long eyelashes fluttered slightly, as if she could feel Qin Xiao’s gaze even in her dreams. A smile of contentment rose instinctively to the corners of Qin Xiao’s mouth as he tightened his arms around Narumi Asai’s slender waist, as if to merge her into his very being.
Time seemed to stand still. Qin Xiao slowly closed his eyes, using his heart to feel the comfort brought by Narumi Asai’s warm breath and her soft body. In this instant, the beating of their hearts seemed to become one, composing a silent melody together. On this tranquil night, their company became the most reliable harbor for one another.
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