A week passed by in that manner.
Mitch and Nick rarely left his side , they only left in the morning for morning court but by afternoon, they would run back like restless demons and cling to him like a body pillow.
Iran should be one to keep him company , but mitch explained that she went to the borders for training, she will be back in a month.
When Mitch went outside for his lunch, Bei Shang looked at Nick.
"Why did she go there ?"
"She went there because she said Mitch isn't allowing her to concentrate"
"So is going to the border now the solution?"
There was a silence between them. Nick opened the drawer beside the bed and took out and apple, then he started to cut it.
When he was done , he stretched one at him.
"Open"
Bei Shang opened his mouth and let the apple touch his tongue before starting to chew.
Nick placed his head on his hand and looked at him with an infatuated gaze.
"You have been listening to me recently "
Bei Shang rolled his eyes before swallowing "I am just hungry that's all "
Nick grinned then started to feed him , his voice sounded cheerful for the first time.
"Should I starve you once in a while from now on ?"
"…." Bei Shang blinked and chewed the apple even more slowly "You still haven't told me why she felt going to the border was better"
"What do you think of Iran personality?" Nick asked
" What does that have to do with what we are saying?"
"Answer it "
Bei Shang rubbed his chin "Hmmm , I think Iran looks obedient and playful but she can be very stubborn. She still does what she wants and how she wants it; she's also trusting"
"You forgot an important thing; Iran also have low self esteem "
'Low self esteem?'
"Iran was an orphan when she became a sentient demon , she also had a tough life in the mortal realm. After I took her in , she clung to Mitch immediately …and why do you think that?"
" Because Mitch was everything she ever wanted?"
"Yes . The feelings she have towards Mitch is complex, loyalty since he's my child, jealousy at his luck , Unrequited love as he's someone higher than her in every way possible.. Mitch sees her as his best friend now but how long will it be before he tosses her aside for someone better "
Nick rubbed the side of Bei Shang lips "So She wants to get rid of her feelings"
"will she succeed?"
"Of course not , wolves only love one person all their lives" he fed him the last of the apple and rub the side of his lips again, Bei Shang glared at him and he dropped his hand " If she's planning on staying in the border till her feelings disappear, she will probably stay there till the day of her death "
If loving was like living in a sweet fairytale, one sided love was like repeatedly trying to escape a pit filled with fire but failing. You can smile all you want, you can try your best but you would always be second choice to that person.
Not to talk of loving this same person till the day of their death.
He felt Nick rake his fingers through his hair.
"You think I'm cruel right?"
"Yes"
"Call her unfortunate to have been born a wolf demon….Your hair have grown so long , you have been feeling uncomfortable right?"
"How did you know that?"
"You told me that your hair keep your dysphoria at bay " Nick brushed it one more time before standing up " I'll go get the scissors "
"Do you really have to be the one to help me cut it ?"
He placed clean sheets on the bed and started to comb his hair "You said something? I have been having hearing issues these days "
In his old memories , Nick was fond of Taohua hair , however in this life ,he seem so eager to help him cut it. It was a bit unsettling.
He grabbed Nick by the collar and pulled him down. He placed his lips on Nick's ear.
"Can I do it ?"
"No " Nick grabbed the scissors and started to snip at his hair; clumps of black hair fell down constracting sharply with the white sheets " Do you want it military low or do you want it a bit stylish?"
He sighed "Make it military low "
"Okay"
As the head kept getting lighter, Bei Shang started to feel that familiar feeling of transcendence. Like he was settling into his body.
These hands are familiar, these hands gave him peace.
"And the last …snip " Nick used a spare cloth to remove strands on his body then bring in a mirror "You look really great with your hair short"
Bei Shang took the mirror and touched his face. With the hair out of the way, his eyebrows, his nose and cheekbones were exposed giving him a masculine presenting look.
He felt euphoric.
He turned and looked at Nick.
"Thank you "
Nick cheeks turned pink and he waved his hands around.
"That's why I told you to allow me to help you with hair "
'Have Nick always been this easy to get along with?'
Now he was thinking about it. It was true Nick was blackhearted, but the blackhearted nature only appeared when he wasn't listening to him.
He was a little too controlling but he calmed down once he did what he wanted, he only resulted to manipulation and force when the situation was beyond his control.
Appreciation and affection makes him shy , physical touch makes him relax, gentle words makes him tame.
Perhaps it was Stockholm syndrome, perhaps it was time to get to know each other, perhaps it's left over feelings from the first life.
He just felt that this black bellied demon is a little cute.
Bei Shang raised his hands and cupped Nick face , Nick froze before moving closer and rubbing his face on his hand, he even let out a soft sigh.
"Touch me more …"
Bei Shang rubbed his thumbs against Nick cheekbones. He swore that he heard a soft purr before Nick climbed on the bed and hugged him so tight he can't breathe.
"Why are you so nice to me this days? I like it so much, I'm scared" Nick narrowed his eyes in pleasure when Bei shang scratched his chin " I don't know when you will change back to your harsh nature again"
"I don't know why … " Bei Shang moved his fingers to his hair , Nick rubbed against him; his chest rubbed against his "…what did you just do? "
"Nnngghh"
The sound tickled something in his brain, Bei shang swallowed and looked at Nick face.
Nick face have managed to flush red and his eyes appeared dazed. His breaths sprayed against his chin like he was trying to control himself.
'What were they doing?'
"I need to get going"
Nick held Bei Shang, the smile on his face was stiff , almost harsh.
"Hmmm , did I hear the sounds of the snapping of wrists ?"
"…" Bei Shang lips twitched and he continued scratching him.
After a full hour of Patting and scratching, Bei Shang could finally feel his hand starting to hurt , he patted Nick face one last time then tried to pull his hand but it didn't bulge.
Nick held him and kept him secure on his face, his smile was gone.
"Why are you pulling it away?"
"…. My hands are tired"
" I'll climb on the bed"
"Wait there's still hair !!!"
Nick pulled the sheets containing hair and wrapped it then he threw it aside, then he climbed the bed and pull Bei Shang towards him
self. He looked satisfied.
"Okay now, you can continue patting"
"…."
It was too soon to call him cute and amicable, he must have been blind.