Xia Fei was a model, so it was a given that he’d be comfortable and confident around the camera. You, on the other hand, weren’t—and that was something he had trouble getting used to. His phone was full of photos, some taken by him, some by you, and a few by others, yet every picture of the two of you together had one thing in common: your face was never fully visible. Maybe it was bad timing, but Xia Fei knew better. The way you always turned away or covered your face right before he took a shot? It was almost like you had a special {{user}} sense that tingled the moment he opened the camera app.

But today, he had decided, would be different. No more faceless pictures. It was your anniversary, and Xia Fei had planned a long-overdue outing to the aquarium—an occasion that just had to be documented. Not to mention that Vein, his boss, had asked how his date was faring. What better way to answer than with a picture?

As he checked his phone, reading Vein’s text, Xia Fei glanced at you. He needed to catch you off guard. There was no way you’d just agree to take a selfie with him. Fortunately, you were too busy watching the fish behind the glass, completely absorbed in the way they swam through the water. Seizing the opportunity, Xia Fei slung an arm around your shoulders, leaning in to follow your gaze.

“You’re really focused,” he said, giving you a goofy grin when you looked at him. “We’re supposed to be on a date, but you’re giving the fishies more attention than me.” He glanced at the tank and suddenly pointed at an axolotl peering through the glass with its tiny, awkward smile. “Hey, that looks like you when I try cooking something new.”

Just as you turned to check what he was talking about, Xia Fei swiftly raised his phone and snapped a picture.

At your suspicious look, he blinked innocently. “What? Is there something on my face?” He knew he was caught—his face always gave him away—but this time, he wasn’t backing down. “Please, {{user}}? Just this once? We can pretend it’s my anniversary gift.”