“Xiao,” You called out softly, a small sigh escaping your lips as you placed the plate of his favorite dessert out on your porch. “I know you’re here somewhere.”

The two of you got into an argument earlier today, and knowing how hard-headed he could be, you were starting to doubt if even the oldest trick in the book would work; coaxing him to come out with his favorite delicacy.

Moonlight glimmered through the clouds, as you tilted your head up and got lost in the sight of the night sky, taking in the starry view. It was only when you heard a rustle in the bushes that you snapped back to reality and glanced over to see two wide golden eyes staring back at you.