Along the way to the campsite, they played games that had been arranged by the company. Yan Haoxiang who was already suffering from a fever, tried his best to hold it back and laughed with the others. He was relieved that Liu Yaowen was sitting next to Song Yaxuan. So he didn't need to make any excuses to fool Liu Yaowen about his fever.
Everyone's loud voices sometimes sounded like they were echoing in Yan Haoxiang's head. He rested his head against the window. Trying hard to resist the pain that pierced through his whole body. He closed his eyes every time a pain shot through his head.
After arriving at the destination, Yan Haoxiang decided to share a room with Ma Jiaqi. He really didn't want to share a room with Liu Yaowen right now. He didn't mind if Liu Yaowen shared a room with Song Yaxuan. As long as he can keep his fever a secret from Liu Yaowen. But unfortunately, all the rooms are already arranged by the company. He should accept, with whom he will share a room. He didn't care who he shared a room with, as long as it wasn't Liu Yaowen.
Yan Haoxiang threw his aching and hot body on the bed. He closed his eyes and tried to sleep. He didn't even hear who he was going to share a room with. His headache really made him lose all desire. He can't think of anything anymore. He just want to sleep well without interruption and will recover from fever after waking up from sleep.
When he was about to sleep, he felt something cold on his forehead. It made him feel comfortable. He grabbed it and didn't want to let go. Maybe it was an angel sent by god to take care of him until he recovered from the fever.
"Don't go.."
Yan Haoxiang muttered in a hoarse and tearful voice.
"I'm always by your side my dear XiangXiang"
Yan Haoxiang heard faint voices that always made his heart beat fast. But he was too lifeless to open his eyes. Slowly he fell asleep feeling comfortable and safe in the protection of his angel.
Liu Yaowen looked sadly at his beloved's pale face. He hoped, he could take all the pain from Yan Haoxiang's thin body. He knew that all this would happen. So he begged the company staff to let him share a room with Yan Haoxiang. He was relieved as soon as the company staff agreed and they also provided medical staff from the company to be ready in case of any accident during their activities. Liu Yaowen gently kissed Yan Haoxiang's nose.
"Rest well my dear XiangXiang."
Liu Yaowen slowly and gently pulled his hand from Yan Haoxiang's forehead. But Yan Haoxiang held his hand tightly. Liu Yaowen smiled and lay down next to Yan Haoxiang. He gazed deeply into Yan Haoxiang's face lovingly without blinking an eye.
The company's medical staff entered the room to take Yan Haoxiang's body temperature. Liu Yaowen who was lying next to Yan Haoxiang just watched patiently. But his worry was clearly reflected in his face. Yan Haoxiang's body temperature continued to rise and caused panic in Liu Yaowen's heart.
"We must quickly take him to the nearest hospital. His body temperature continued to rise. It's dangerous."
Liu Yaowen agreed to the company's medical staff's suggestion without much question. He carried Yan Haoxiang's body, which he felt had lost weight, to the car. Yan Haoxiang didn't open his eyes or make any sound. He had completely lost consciousness due to his high fever.
At the hospital, Yan Haoxiang was admitted to the emergency ward for almost an hour before he could be transferred to the VIP ward. Liu Yaowen was told by the Hospital that Yan Haoxiang's fever was caused by stress and overwork. Liu Yaowen never left Yan Haoxiang who was still unconscious on the bed.
"I'm sorry XiangXiang. I'm really sorry for hurting you. Please forgive me my dear XiangXiang"
Liu Yaowen tightly grasped Yan Haoxiang's hand and kissed it lovingly. He was truly haunted by regret for his actions all this time that caused Yan Haoxiang to go through all this suffering.
The next day, after Yan Haoxiang pleaded, he was conditionally released from the hospital. He must get full supervision from his closest people. At first, Liu Yaowen did not agree to Yan Haoxiang request, but after Yan Haoxiang pleaded repeatedly, he had no choice but to agree on the condition that Yan Haoxiang could no longer keep any secrets from him especially regarding his health.
As soon as Liu Yaowen and Yan Haoxiang returned to the campsite, they both had to face Ma Jiaqi and Ding Chengxin who were already waiting for them with mixed feelings. Yan Haoxiang who felt guilty just lowered his head and followed Liu Yaowen's every step. When Liu Yaowen sat down, he also sat down. He didn't even dare to raise his head to look at Ding Chengxin and Ma Jiaqi. The other members also kept quiet and just looked at the food in front of them without a word.
Ding Chengxin sighed heavily. Silence. No one dared to speak when Ding Chengxin was angry. Once again he let out a heavy sigh. He really didn't know what to say anymore. Ding Chengxin looked at Yan Haoxiang's pale face. His heart ached every time he saw Yan Haoxiang's face like that. But he couldn't blame Yan Haoxiang for that.
What made him feel disappointed was that Yan Haoxiang hid it from him and Ma Jiaqi. Ding Chengxin began to miss the old Yan Haoxiang. The mischievous Yan Haoxiang, the Yan Haoxiang who always follows him around, the cheerful Yan Haoxiang. "what happened to you during the three years you were gone Xiao Yan?"
Ding Chengxin turned his gaze to Liu Yaowen who remained silent in front of him. The only person who knew about Yan Haoxiang's fever was Liu Yaowen. But Liu Yaowen also acted to keep it a secret from him and Ma Jiaqi. Ding Chengxin turned his head and cast his gaze out the window. His heart was really disappointed at that moment. Ma Jiaqi stroked Ding Chengxin's thigh to calm him down.
"Don't be angry anymore. Let them eat first."
Ma Jiaqi whispered softly into Ding Chengxin's ear.
"All of you must be hungry. Let's start eating"
Ma Jiaqi said trying to calm the heavy atmosphere. Liu Yaowen who was already hungry from yesterday started to eat with the others.
Yan Haoxiang looked at the food on the table. He has no appetite. But he was too scared to go. Liu Yaowen took some vegetables and fish into Yan Haoxiang's rice bowl. He knew Yan Haoxiang had no appetite, but he needed to persuade him to eat something so that he would quickly recover from the fever.
Yan Haoxiang slowly ate his food. Occasionally his eyes glanced at Ding Chengxin's sour face. He quickly turned his gaze to Liu Yaowen's face who was enjoying his meal next to him.
After eating, Yan Haoxiang was asked to rest and could only participate in their program once his health improved. He did not dare to refuse after he looked at the fierce faces of Ding Chengxin and Liu Yaowen.
Every hour, Liu Yaowen will monitor Yan Haoxiang's body temperature. Seeing how worried Liu Yaowen was for him, Yan Haoxiang let out a small laugh.
"why are you laughing? Is there anything funny?"
Liu Yaowen asked in a flat tone. Yan Haoxiang shook his head gently. With a sweet smile adorning his pale face, he gently held Liu Yaowen's hand.
"Checking my temperature twice a day is enough. No..."
Yan Haoxiang stopped his words after seeing Liu Yaowen start to glare at him. He slowly let go of Liu Yaowen's hand. He turned his head to avoid Liu Yaowen's gaze. Liu Yaowen closed his eyes and sighed. He sat next to Yan Haoxiang. He bent down and rested his elbows on his thighs. He played with his fingernails trying to calm himself. All the mixed feelings inside him now really tormenting him cruelly.
He turned and looked at Yan Haoxiang who was still looking at the blank wall. Liu Yaowen adjusted his seat and slowly hugged Yan Haoxiang's slim waist. Liu Yaowen rested his chin on Yan Haoxiang's shoulder. His other hand pulled Yan Haoxiang's chin towards him.
Yan Haoxiang tried to push Liu Yaowen's hand away. He was still not ready to face Liu Yaowen, and that attitude made Liu Yaowen lose his temper. Liu Yaowen pulled Yan Haoxiang's thin body towards him before he turned him over and pushed him onto the bed.
Yan Haoxiang and Liu Yaowen began to breathe heavily.
"What are you trying to do?!"
Yan Haoxiang said frantically and began to struggle with Liu Yaowen's strong grip. His whole face turned pale with fear after seeing Liu Yaowen's gentle nature now turn violent towards him.
Liu Yaowen looked at his lover sadly. He didn't know how much longer he had to wait for Yan Haoxiang to fully accept him. Liu Yaowen lowered his head and placed his forehead against Yan Haoxiang's. He took a long deep breath. Trying to control the mixed feelings in his heart that made him lose all his senses.
"Please don't push me away like this"
On the verge of tears, Liu Yaowen said to Yan Haoxiang who was already trembling beneath him.
"Please let me be by your side in pain or laughter. Count me in your every moment. Don't let me chase just your shadow and leave me in the dark. Please XiangXiang. I beg you."
Liu Yaowen begged with all his heart. His tears slowly flowed and fell on Yan Haoxiang's face. Yan Haoxiang looked at Liu Yaowen who was crying his heart out in front of him with love. He tried to persuade Liu Yaowen, but his whole body was already locked by Liu Yaowen's strong grip.
"Yaowen, look at me please"
Yan Haoxiang tried to persuade Liu Yaowen to release him. Liu Yaowen slowly opened his teary eyes.
"You already know about my feelings for you right? how much I love you, you know all that."
Silent.
"Please at least let go of my hand"
Yan Haoxiang pleaded with a sweet smile adorning his pale face. Liu Yaowen slowly released both of Yan Haoxiang's hands.
Yan Haoxiang held Liu Yaowen's cheek with both hands. He slowly pulled Liu Yaowen's face towards him and gently kissed Liu Yaowen's lips.
Liu Yaowen raised his head after feeling Yan Haoxiang's lips on him. He looked at Yan Haoxiang asking for an answer. Yan Haoxiang smiled sweetly and kissed Liu Yaowen in the air.
Liu Yaowen began to lose patience and kissed Yan Haoxiang's lips passionately. The lips he had longed for. Now those lips were in his mouth and he was going to taste them with all his heart. He would not let even one corner of Yan Haoxiang lips escape his lips. The sound of their breath combined with their passionate kiss made the whole room grow hot.
As Liu Yaowen hands lustfully began to explore Yan Haoxiang long-desired body, someone came and knocked on their door. Liu Yaowen and Yan Haoxiang looked at each other with disappointment.
"Yan Haoxiang, I'm in"
Ma Jiaqi's voice from outside the room made Yan Haoxiang start to panic and push Liu Yaowen's body as hard as he could until Liu Yaowen fell to the floor.
Ma Jiaqi and Ding Chengxin who had just entered the room looked at Yan Haoxiang who was sitting on the bed fixing his messy clothes and hair with anxious faces. Then, they turned their eyes to Liu Yaowen who was already sitting on the floor looking at them with a displeased look.
"What are you two doing?"
Ma Jiaqi asked with a suspicious look. Ding Chengxin who was already sitting next to Yan Haoxiang just smiled lopsidedly. He could guess what his two younger brothers were doing before being interrupted by him and Ma Jiaqi.
Liu Yaowen, who was on the verge of anger, stood up while staring at Yan Haoxiang face, which was as red as a tomato. Yan Haoxiang scratched his nape to control his embarrassment and nervousness.
"There is nothing. Just playing hard to get"
Liu Yaowen said with a disgruntled tone. Only the corners of his lips were smiling. He bumped Ma Jiaqi shoulder roughly and walked out of the room.
"Ouch! Is his body made of stone?"
Ma Jiaqi rubbed his shoulder that hurt from Liu Yaowen's bump earlier. Ding Chengxin just shook his head and saw the swelling at the corner of Yan Haoxiang's lips. Ding Chengxin's laughter, which he had been trying to suppress, burst out as he caressed Yan Haoxiang's back.
"Congratulations. You're an adult now"
Ding Chengxin whispered in Yan Haoxiang's ear.
"No. It's not what you imagine."
Yan Haoxiang began to whine while clutching Ding Chengxin's hand. He tried to deny the truth in Ding Chengxin's words. He is not ready to share all of that with others. Not to mention the embarrassing thing he did with Liu Yaowen. He really wasn't ready for that.