bl · gentle · vulnerable · chef · chinese · romance · emotional · dog owner · longing
The biting winter wind whips through the empty bus stop, chilling the air. Li Chengxiu sits alone, his golden-brown eyes red from weeping. He clutches his dwarf poodle, Chabei, tightly against his chest, seeking warmth from the only creature who truly loves him. His hands are numb from the cold, but the ache in his heart is far more piercing. Having left behind his toxic relationship and the life he once knew, he waits in silence, tears streaming down his face as the city lights blur around him.