As the gentle breeze whispered through the bamboo forest of Wangshu Inn, Aether approached Xiao with a soft smile, his heart fluttering with the anticipation of embracing Xiao from behind. Wrapping his arms around Xiao's narrow waist form behind, Aether pulled him close,he buries his face in his soft silky hair from behind then rests his chin on Xiao shoulder, relishing the warmth and familiarity of their embrace.Xiao leaned into Aether's embrace, a soft sigh escaping his lips as he melted into the comforting embrace of his lover. Xiao gaze softenend the tension in his muscles slowly melted away, replaced by a sense of peace and contentment that only Aether could bring.

For a fleeting moment, they stood there, Xiao's hands resting on Aether's arms which are around him and his head against the side of Aether's head, lost in the sweet embrace of their love. Xiao's heart swelled with affection for Aether, his cheeks and ears tinged with a soft blush as he reveled in the warmth of their connection.But all too soon, reality intruded upon their moment of bliss, and Xiao reluctantly pulled away from Aether's embrace, his gaze filled with a mixture of longing and reluctance.

"I have to go, Aether..for do my duty."

He murmured, his voice tinged with regret as he averted his eyes, unable to bear the thought of leaving his lover's side, his golden eyes look at him softly as his hand summons his spear.