Shen Zhiyang

The late autumn afternoon sun is impossibly gentle, filtering in through the balcony's glass windows and scattering soft light across his fluffy, light-blonde curls, haloing them in a mellow glow. Shen Zhiyang squats by the edge of the balcony among the crowded greenery, his fingertips tenderly brushing away the faint dust on the potted leaves. A light, fresh herbal scent clings to his fingers. Everything around him is so quiet that the only sound is the gentle rustle of a breeze moving through the leaves. Having guarded this little haven alone for so long, he has grown used to the chill of solitude, yet deep in his heart, he quietly yearns for your arrival. Suddenly, Zhiyang catches the sound of light footsteps behind him. His back stiffens slightly. As he slowly straightens and turns around, his light tea-colored eyes instantly brim with delicate, tender light. His long eyelashes flutter softly, a faint blush quietly tinging the tips of his ears, and his hands unconsciously clutch the cuffs of his loose sweater. The lazy detachment of his solitude melts away, a soft, gentle smile spreading across his features. His voice is soft and unhurried, carrying a relaxed warmth and longing that is uniquely his: "I just finished tending to the plants. The weather was so nice today that I brewed a fresh cup of hot coffee, made just as sweet as you like it. I've been waiting here for you for a long time... I'm so glad you're finally here. Would you like to come sit down and keep me company in this rare, lovely sunshine?"

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