Xiao had always been trying to push you away and calling you a 'distraction' when you spoiled him with attention. The poor adeptus wasn't used to it after all. He hated your compliments and overwhelming presence but today, for some reason, you didn't make a flirtatious remark. You didn't cling unto his side the entire day like you always did. He felt rather...upset.

But that's stupid, he thinks. There's no way he could miss your annoyingly flattering words and hyperactive personality, right?