Entry for snippet Challenge 27: Lanterns

This is Wufei P.O.V.


Choice

"Chang."

I know he saw me leave, I made him see me leave, knowing he would follow and I wait for him to catch up.

"May I walk you home?"

It's not very far from here, but yet I take the car. I had done that this morning as well, but I shrug. I can walk to work tomorrow and take the car back when I go home no problem. "If you wish."

"Thank you."

I know what he wants. He wants to know what I want. For the first time since the kidnap, I have been really distracted from work. We talk casually for a little, about how the winter is weak this year, how it may last longer or be gone within a few weeks. We also discuss the new furniture that is going to be placed at the office. The furniture we have now was supposed to be temporary as it is not in a very good state, but still it took four years to replace it.

When we are two blocks away from my apartment, he suddenly stops me by holding my arm. "I need to know. Wufei." He says. "I need to know your choice."

I know what he's talking about, I figured that was why he would follow me. And I made my decision just when I went home. I stop and turn to look at him. I am just a small man and he is so much taller. When I look up, I barely see his head as it is concealed by the streetlight's light. I squint my eyes a little. He obviously doesn't notice. Then I step closer to him. He still has my arm in his grip and I use it to make him step forward a little so I can see him better. He looks down at me and our eyes meet. Unconsciously, he leans down while I feel my body leaning more and more on my toes. Our lips meet in a silent kiss.

When we break the kiss, I look up at him "Option number one sounds acceptable."

He lets out a relieved sigh and smiles. "How does tomorrow night sound?"


Late update, I know. Not making excuses, just apologies. Sorry.