[ He can't help but laugh at that in response. ] I suppose when it came to telling you, I didn't really ... I never expected you'd like me. I'm so much younger than you, I figured you'd just think of me as your friend's kid brother. I was prepared to just.. say nothing about it, honestly.

[ But then his heat happened, and...

Dan Heng shakes his head, nudging his nose back against Yingxing's as the other man starts to unwind his towel, leaving him naked on the counter. ]

But... I said already I'm glad I came here. I'm really glad I came here. Knowing what I know now.

[ A pause, as his lips peck briefly against Yingxing's. ]

If anything, I'm annoyed I made myself wait so long.