[A not-quite smile bloomed on his lips as the lotus in the water spread their petals. He nodded, a bit too eagerly, where she couldn't see it because she'd already turned away... So he managed to get control of himself before she could look back after he reached out to help steady her as she got seated in the boat. Then he was lifting the steering pole and pushing them back towards civilization.
His heart beating far too faces and his chest far too full. But she had kissed him! Of her own choice!
[ There is no one to interrupt them this time, no Shangque to rush in and start speaking, or Jieli with her knowing looks. It's only the two of them out here on this boat, and nothing bad lurks on the horizon. Orchid is reminded of those days in Arbiter Hall, when it was only the two of them - only without the worry of being caught having a criminal with her.
She takes her seat and keeps her focus on the lotus pod that she'd plucked earlier, counting the seeds. Trying not to wonder what sort of expression Daqiang had on his face after receiving the kiss. ]
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Date: 2024-06-06 12:08 am (UTC)His heart beating far too faces and his chest far too full. But she had kissed him! Of her own choice!
On the cheek.
Still a kiss!]
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Date: 2024-06-06 12:27 am (UTC)She takes her seat and keeps her focus on the lotus pod that she'd plucked earlier, counting the seeds. Trying not to wonder what sort of expression Daqiang had on his face after receiving the kiss. ]