KO x Hao Mei Fanfiction (Translation)

Temporary Separation

Why am I like this? He was also somewhat perplexed.

He had never behaved this way before. Previously, every time he went on a business trip, everything would be just fine. At most, he and KO would have several phone calls. Sometimes, both were so busy that they couldn't make a single phone call. For video calls and such, they would only do it if they were in the right mood.

However, everything had changed so much that it had become a necessity now. Starting from a few days ago, he definitely must see KO before he could sleep. In spite of this newly formed routine, he still felt that the passing days were terribly difficult and strenuous.

Especially tonight, Hao Mei felt like time was being stretched indefinitely; it felt so long to the extent that he must use seconds to measure the time.

He kept on counting, how many more seconds until he can pass this forlorn night, how many more seconds until he can finish tomorrow's work, until he can board the plane, fly back to Beijing, arrive at his home and finally get to eat KO's cooking.

Actually, it was only one day left. Once they finished negotiating the details tomorrow, they could immediately sign the contract and return to Beijing at the same night.

Nevertheless, this particular day felt like eternity.

Hao Mei lied on the bed as he informed KO of today's work progress. Then, he continued to talk about other unimportant stuffs. At long last, he couldn't take it anymore and began to whine in a spoiled yet flirtatious manner, "I don't want to sleep yet, but the negotiation tomorrow is very important. What's worse, it starts at nine o'clock in the morning. What should I do, ah?"

KO merely stared at him. After thinking for some time, he asked, "I'll sing you a song?"

Hao Mei replied, "Okay."

Then, KO started to sing. First, he sang a few love songs before continuing with a lullaby, yet Hao Mei was still wide-awake. Instead of getting sleepy, he became more excited and pestered KO to sing a sexy song.

After KO calmly finished the song, the sleepiness eluded Hao Mei even further and thus, he was unable to sleep at all.

Hao Mei took off his nightclothes. Afterwards, he held the blankets close as he proceeded to squirm and toss about in bed. Clamping the previously discarded pillow between his legs, he fervently grinded his body against it. Needless to say, Hao Mei acted with the clear intention to create a vivid scene to seduce KO.

However, when he faced his phone again, he noticed that KO didn't even bat an eyelid. Instead, the aloof man opened the computer beside the bed and reminded him casually, "It's almost eleven o'clock."

Hao Mei glanced at the time, then shifted his gaze back to KO. Truthfully, he was struck with slight disappointment as he dejectedly muttered, "Oh."

In the video call, KO had already directed his concentration towards the computer, seemingly engrossed in searching for something that he didn't even pay Hao Mei any attention.

Hao Mei eagerly stared him for the second time. But after spending quite some time waiting yet receiving no response from KO, he was irrevocably disheartened and grumbled, "Then, go do your work. I'm going to sleep."

KO hummed at him whilst his appearance remained absorbed in his own stuff, not even sparing Hao Mei a single glance.

Hao Mei started to get angry. He might as well turn the video call off and wait for KO to call back.

Who knows how many seconds later, quietness still engulfed the room as no sound could be heard.

He waited again for some time, yet his phone stayed silent as before. There was no notification of any kind.