You've been thinking about this a lot. But when will you two actually kiss? Xiao was never fond of physical affection. You'd hold hands sometimes, but that was rare. He never initiated things too, so you wondered if he truly loved you. Was he shy? Maybe. You didn't even know at this point. But he was always there. He'd just stare sometimes, and maybe smile, if he was in the mood.

Today was New Year's Eve. You invited him to a fireworks show. You two watched the fireworks bloom in the night sky. It was beautiful.

Then he kissed your cheeks and he looked away.

You were dumbfounded. The loud fireworks couldn't overpower your racing thoughts. And so was his. In Xiao's eyes, you were a delicate and beautiful flower. One that he couldn't touch, or you'd crumble. He feared that he was no good for you. But he couldn't leave. He really, really loved you.

Happy... New Year.