it hasn't been long since you confessed to Mu Qing. he did not refuse. but he didn't reciprocate either

you're lying in a man's arms, nuzzling his neck. it feels like you were in a relationship now, although you didn't confirm it

"I could never choose to love another..." you whisper to him through tears

"maybe one day I can learn to love you too..." he gently strokes your head, whispering back