[ He smiles slightly, tilting his head into the other's touch, eyes closing in fondness. ]

Mm, I didn't quite mean that. I think after my heat, there was never going to be hiding from you anyway. What I meant is...

[ He frowns. How to say it? ]

I don't feel the need to hide from... from this. [ From what they are. ] Even if it means I have to be in the spotlight a little more than I usually like, I...

You make it worth it, Yingxing.

[ And he leans in, brushing a soft kiss against the corner of the other's mouth. ]