cold flame

Without anyone explaining, or even being noticed, the two began to approach each other slowly.

Gao Wenxuan was still the same as before, returning home early after get off work, because he knew that when he opened the door, it was no longer dark and cold, there was a light there, even if the light was negligible, it was enough reason for him to drop everything and get closer.

Cook, wash the dishes, walk the dog, and then go home to take a shower, and watch movies with Xiaobai on the sofa. Sometimes it is an old Hong Kong movie, and sometimes it is a popular light-hearted comedy. The mood for them is the same.Occasionally, the topic caused by the plot caused endless chats about many things. When I went to watch the movie seriously, I found that I had missed the exciting part.

But is it really the movies that are really exciting and enjoyable?

Lin Mo didn't know when he started talking more, he was no longer silent, and he didn't deliberately avoid using sharp words like before. This feeling was like returning to high school, the two of them got along without any grievances, even more intimate.

Late at night, Lin Mo woke up in a well-heated room. Perhaps it was because he slept too long this afternoon that he could not fall asleep again for a while. The water glass on the bedside table was empty. Feeling dry, he had to get out of bed and go to the kitchen to pour water to quench his thirst.

When passing by the study room, he saw the light leaking from under the crack of the door. Lin Mo gently pushed open the half-covered door. A reading light was on on the large desk. Gao Wenxuan, who was wearing pajamas and a jacket, was typing on the keyboard in front of the computer. There are also a few books and A4 papers full of typed text next to it, and it is obvious at a glance that they are working overtime for the work in the courtyard.

It was only at this time that Lin Mo realized that Gao Wenxuan was always punctual when he came home. He thought it was because there were not many things going on in the hospital during this period, but now he realized that when he couldn't see him, the other party was not as relaxed and comfortable as he showed in front of him.

He suddenly had an indescribable feeling, which prompted him to go to the kitchen to make a cup of coffee.Returning to the study with a cup of rich fragrance, Lin Mo opened the door and walked in.

"Momo." Gao Wenxuan saw the person coming, a gleam of joy flashed in his tired eyes, and then he calmed down again, "Are you still asleep?"

"Woke up after falling asleep, come out and get a glass of water." Lin Mo put the coffee on his table, "Here."

Gao Wenxuan was slightly surprised, and said with a smile, "You still do these things?"

"These are not difficult."

"I mean, you still care about people." Gao Wenxuan sat up and looked up at him, took a sip of the coffee on the table, and said, "It tastes good."

Lin Mo said smoothly: "Drink less, go to bed early."

Gao Wenxuan said softly, "Okay."

"Then I'll go back to my room first." Lin Mo turned around to leave, but someone grabbed his wrist.

He turned his head sideways, and what he saw was the deep eyes of the other party, absorbing the bright light at a close distance, with a trace of strange heat, as if something was about to come out.

Lin Mo looked away, and said unnaturally, "Is there anything else?"

His right hand was still held in the air. Gao Wenming only showed his expression after hearing the voice. The corner of his mouth curled up into a smile. He turned Lin Mo's wrist halfway, rubbed it down along the back of his hand, and gently slid his thumb across the wound. .

A brief itching passed through Lin Mo's heart.

"It's almost here."

"Hmm." Lin Mo replied dully.

Gao Wenxuan's grip on the opponent's fingers gradually increased, and he turned his gaze back to Lin Mo, "Sometimes I really hope that this wound won't heal, do you know why?"

Lin Mo frowned slightly, only to hear Gao Wenxuan chuckle, and continued, "This is a reason to keep you here."

Something was disintegrating bit by bit, but Lin Mo's eyes were full of doubts. Before he could respond, there was a "da da da" sound approaching, and the sleeping Xiao Bai ran in following the open light. He kept wagging his tail, turning back and forth between Gao Wenxuan and Lin Mo.

"It's time for you to go back to sleep. I'll take you back to your room."

Suddenly interrupted by the little guy who broke in, Gao Wenxuan ended the conversation and stood up to send Lin Mo back to his room. This has become their habit, including saying good night to each other.

Covering Lin Mo who was lying down, Gao Wenxuan said, "It's two o'clock, so I won't wake up again this time, right?"

"Hopefully."

"When you wake up, go to the room and call me."

Lin Mo smiled and said, "Are you asking you to make breakfast for me?"

"Not just for breakfast, but you can also think about what to have for dinner."

"It's better for Xiaobai, you don't have to think about the question of 'what to eat' every day."

"It seems that I made you lazier than Xiaobai." Gao Wenxuan stretched out his hand to stroke his head, "If only you were really like Xiaobai."

Lin Mo asked in a low voice, "Why?"

Gao Wenxuan did not answer this question, "How can people be the same as pets, go to sleep, good night."

"OK, good night."

The sky outside is always gloomy these few days, as if a winter rain is coming at any time. Lin Mo teased Xiao Bai while watching TV, and accidentally looked outside through the floor-to-ceiling windows. There were a few scattered shirts hanging on the balcony. Lead gray.

He walked over to put the clothes into the living room and folded them on the sofa.At this moment, the phone rang, and Xiao Bai, who was having fun with the ball, immediately looked up when he heard the sound.

Lin Mo picked up his phone and looked at it. It was Xu Yan.Some time ago, because of his injury, almost all the messages sent to him by his friends did not respond, including Xu Yan, but Xu Yan did not continue to bombard him with phone and text messages like everyone else, but simply asked and told Lin Mo if Remember to contact him when you are free.

However, he has not contacted him until now.

After picking up the phone, Lin Mo heard the other party say excitedly: "Lin Mo, you finally appeared!"

"I was a little busy a while ago, sorry."

"It's okay, I know you must have more important things, or something happened."

"It's fine." Lin Mo held the phone in his left hand, and turned his eyes to his right hand unconsciously. The palm that was not wrapped in white gauze was unfolded, revealing the scar on the palm, which has gradually healed under careful care, and the color has gradually faded. "already solved."

"Is it resolved? That's good, Lin Zi and I have been wanting to invite you out for dinner." Xu Yan's tone was sincere, and he suddenly remembered another thing about the phone call, and said, "By the way, brother Gao's birthday is tomorrow, you and him Have you lived together? Should the gift be sent to his home or yours?"

"Birthday?" Lin Mo repeated, and only then did he remember what day tomorrow is.

"Didn't you tell me last time, I should remember the date correctly? I really don't know what to buy as a gift for Brother Gao. After much deliberation, I decided to buy cakes. I don't think you will remember to buy these for your birthday. something."

"You remember correctly, it is indeed tomorrow. The cake will be sent to his house, and I will tell you the address."

Lin Mo reported the address of Gao Wenxuan's home, Xu Yan wrote it down and asked, "Aren't you celebrating his birthday with him? I even drew you on that cake, hehe."

Gao Wenxuan should have dinner with his parents after get off work tomorrow, Lin Mo said, "I can spend the night with him."

"Evening? Is he staying at your house today?"

"No, I'm living at his house now."

Xu Yan suddenly said with emotion: "It turns out that this is the case. You really have a better relationship than brothers."

I don't know why, before someone said that he and Gao Wenxuan were better than brothers, he didn't take it seriously, but now hearing someone say that, he actually felt a lingering depression and loss.

Lin Mo changed the subject, "How are you doing?"

"I...not well." Xu Yan's tone suddenly became a little downcast.

"Argued with Lin Zi?" Although Lin Mo himself thought it was funny, it was impossible.

Xu Yan denied it: "No, the senior is very kind to me. It's because..." He hesitated, but still said it out, "Because the senior's father knew about us."

Lin Mo, who was sitting on the sofa, felt his body stiffen for a moment. He cared about Lin Zi's father's reaction empathetically, and asked in a daze, "What did his father say?"

"I used to have a good impression of me, but now the seniors are not allowed to associate with me." When Xu Yan said this, his voice sounded muffled, as if it was going to rain anytime outside.

"Lin Zi will definitely stick to his own ideas, don't worry," Lin Mo was not good at comforting others, and said, "How did Lin Zi's father know about you?"

Could it be that Lin Zi came out of the closet by himself?

Speaking of this, Xu Yan became even more depressed, and heard him sigh on the phone, "It was the elder brother who told his father..."

"This……"

"It seems that he really doesn't like me, not a child's temper."

Lin Mo naturally knew that Xu Yan's seemingly complaining words were actually full of helplessness. From the very beginning, he cared about Lin Zi's brother in every possible way, tutoring his homework and giving him painting materials.In the end, not only did he not win favor, but he was even bitten back. Anyone would be angry, and it was normal for Xu Yan to feel depressed.

"It may still take time."

"Well, I think so too." Xu Yan seemed to have listened to this simple sentence, and said seriously: "After a long time, they should slowly accept it, right?"

Although there was a clear answer in his heart, Lin Mo still said, "Yes."

"That's good. Originally, I wanted to resolve the conflict between the senior and his brother, but the senior told me not to worry about it."

"Then you just listen to him, I think he can handle it well."

"Yes, I believe him." Xu Yan's soft voice was full of firmness, "I'm sorry for letting you hear me complain so much today for no reason."

"It's okay, just tell me if you need anything."

"Thank you, Lin Mo."

After hanging up the phone, Lin Mo hugged Xiaobai on his lap, recalling the conversation just now.

The words "coming out" kept amplifying in his mind, and it was the first time that he could truly feel the changes and influence brought about by this word, as if everything that had been created in the past few decades was subverted in an instant.He could imagine any parent's reaction to hearing that their son was gay, but he didn't dare to assume that it was his parents' faces.

Lin Mo thought of what he said to comfort Xu Yan just now, maybe time can change and make everything develop in a better direction.