Daddy Long - Legs

Xiao Ying just finishes his bath and sits on the bed. Even though he is ten, he has a m.a.t.u.r.e mindset. But, he feels childish today. He shouldn't be bothered by what Yu Mo Gege's friend's sentence. Who was it? Oh yes, it's He Chen.

Maybe because it's He Chen is Yu Mo's best in anything that bother Xiao Ying. Best in anything. That's really bothers Xiao Ying. Xiao Ying always remembers Yu Mo's messages before he moves to Apartment.

"…when we meet again, I want you to be m.a.t.u.r.e than now and I can rely on you…"

That's why Xiao Ying decides to be more m.a.t.u.r.e than before he met Yu Mo.

Suddenly there are several knocks which pull Xiao Ying back to real life.

"Xiao Ying? Are you asleep?"

Xiao Ying immediately walks to the door while replying,"ah, n… no, Gege."

Xiao Ying quickly opens the door.

"Oh? You opened the door." Yu Mo smiled."You should've just resting. I can open it by my own. Just be yourself. Don't be too formal with me."

Xiao Ying awkwardly smiles and plays with his hands.

Yu Mo pats Xiao Ying's head and holds his shoulder. Both of them walk to the sofa.

"You seem off today, Xiao Ying. Is something in your mind?"

Xiao Ying looks at Yu Mo and quickly shakes his head.

"I… I just kind of nervous at school, Gege. Gege doesn't need to worry. I will be better in no time. I won't disappoint Gege."

"Silly." Said Yu Mo with a laugh."You are still 10, Xiao Ying. Just be yourself and play hard while you can. Don't ever think about responsibilities, you are still a little kid. You have to enjoy your time now."

"Did Gege also play hard when you were 10?"

Yu Mo's laugh immediately goes down and replaced with a bitter smile."Kinda…"

Xiao Ying quickly blames himself, why did he ask that to Yu Mo?!

"We will have dinner soon. Sadly, I can't stay for too long tonight." Yu Mo quickly change the topic and pats Xiao Ying's head."But, let me check next weekend, maybe I can stay."

Before Xiao Ying can replies, Yu Mo's phone is ringing. Yu Mo takes his phone from his pocket and Xiao Ying sees it for a second. It's He Chen.

Yu Mo smiles toward Xiao Ying and presses the screen.

"Hello."

Yu Mo stands up and mouthed 'Have a rest'. Xiao Ying just nods and smiles.

Yu Mo closes the door.

"Mo Mo Gege~ Where are you?? I miss you~" the other said with a cute manly voice.

"I will hang…"

"Eh?? No, no, no. Okay, okay, no more teasing." He Chen laughed."But, seriously, where are you?"

"I told you, I'm in my Grandma's house."

"You don't forget tonight, right?"

"I don't." Yu Mo said."It's 9pm, right? I will get ready at 8pm in my Apartment. Don't forget to pick me up."

He Chen laughs."Oh? You want me to pick you up, huh? I will pick you with whatever styles you like."

Yu Mo also laughs a little."Shut up."

"Oh well, they are looking for me now. I will call you later."

"Okay, thank you."

Yu Mo puts his phone back to his pants and sighs.

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