The easy chatter continued for a while, topics drifting like smoke in the warm air, during which Su Mu also informed Yang Shi about what happened in the evening, and she had to stay at Xu Er's house for tonight.
At first they were worried but after knowing the full story, they relaxed and let her stay at Xu Er's place, not insisting her to come back.
After talking to both Ye Fan and Yang Shi for a few minutes, Su Mu found herself leaning in a little more when Xu Er spoke, her arm now resting along the back of the sofa, not quite touching Xu Er but very near.
Xu'er refilled their wine glasses. She watched the way the lamplight caught the curve of Xu'er's cheekbone, the slight sheen on her lips from the wine.
Every little detail about Xu'er seemed magnified, fascinating.
"You know, Missy," Xu Er said, turning to face her more directly, her knee brushing against Su Mu's.
The contact, casual as it was, sent a jolt straight to Su Mu's core.
