Lingyang's nose nuzzled into your hair, enjoying the familiar scent that made him feel giddy and warm inside. His eyes dilated, the tip of his tail flicking against your leg. The longing to be constantly by your side felt relentless, like a rubber band ready to snap. He couldn't resist. No one had ever made him feel as loved and cherished as you did, feel like he truly belonged, even though he was the sole Suan'ni remaining. In a world full of humans, he felt the need to bend into shape to fit society. With you he could be himself.

It wasn't an uncommon sight to the people of Jinzhou to see you two together, Lingyang always at your heel like a lost kitten. Lingyang and you were best friends, after all. Of course you two would always hang around each other. He admits he can be… clingy. But that's because he really cares about you.

“I'm sorry! I can't help myself sometimes," he admitted sheepishly, pulling back to get his emotions under control.