Soul bonds

Past mistakes

"Wei..."

"Hmm..."

"Tonight's moon magic is supposed to be only for lovers... It is creeping the hell out of me that I can see you and feel you..."

"Well... You can draw your own conclusions..."

"Fuck you, Wei... Are you sure you never had a secret crush on me?"

"Don't be so full of yourself QiRen! I never fancied your ass!"

"That's not what you said to me when you were drunk once..."

"That was the liquor talking, you asshole!"

"HAHAHAHAHAA... I think you did have a crush on me... you even made out with me on that day..."

"Fine... fine... I did like your tight little ass a bit back then; but it was just lust! Nothing more... By the way, you were the one who looked at me with hungry eyes, remember? I just responded and kissed you... You could have pushed me away; but you didn't! You kissed me back – and it was wild, hot and rough. I had never been kissed that way... Even after death, I still remember... And you had a massive hard on, you horny jerk! I am pretty sure you would have had your way with me there and then if that brat had not interrupted us!"

"Please don't remind me..." Lan QiRen slapped his forehead.

It was late on a Saturday evening after a night hunt and they had booked a room at the inn to spend the night; they had also taken a private area of the dining hall to eat, drink and debrief about the night hunt. Jiang FengMian was injured and had gone to bed early. QingHeng Jun had left as he wanted to have a walk by himself.

Lan QiRen, Wei ChangZe and CangSe Sanren were enjoying their late meal and local wine flowed. They felt light-hearted and dizzy. CangSe Sanren drank from her jar; the wine overflowed and spilled down her throat. She was about to wipe it with her sleeves when Wei ChangZe brought a handkerchief to her face and cleaned her. She raised her jar to Wei ChangZe whe smiled at her sweetly while Lan QiRen glared.

"Drink from your cup, CangSe!" he said harshly.

She pouted and poured the wine in her glass.

The air was very hot and humid; it was quite uncomfortable to carry the heavy outer robes. CangSe Sanren got up, removed her robe and plopped back onto her seat next to Wei ChangZe. Lan QiRen gave her a crossed glance. Before he could chastise her for her unladylike behaviour, she said,

"Ge Ge, it's too hot! I can't bear this heavy robe!"

"You can't roam about in public like this... You are no longer a kid, CangSe!"

"Ge Ge, the halls are empty and there is hardly any one awake now! Besides, I am not running around naked! I still have two layers of garment..."

"QiRen, give her a break! There is no one around, except the innkeeper, the waiter and us. She is safe! You are right CangSe! It's better to get rid of these robes. Why don't you remove yours too QiRen?"

"Yes Ge Ge! You will feel more comfortable! Give me your robe..."

"OK! OK! I do feel heavy! Help me out of this robe, guys!"

Wei ChangZe pulled Lan QiRen to his feet and he staggered a bit. Wei ChangZe held him while CangSe Sanren gently untied the sash of his robe and peeled it away.

"I am taking these back to the room!" She took the three robes and left.

"Hey brat! Get some more wine when you come back... the special ones ... and a few snacks as well." Lan QiRen shouted.