The Scum Is A

Cheng Sheng opened his eyes and looked at Fei Yin. "What do you mean, you came for me?" he asked as he sat up. "Are you like Yu Sheng, too?" he said as he combed his hair with his fingers, and his jade hairpin fell on the roof. "Or you're like 'Jing Yu', who wants to kill me?" he asked as he stared at Fei Yin.

The jade hairpin rolled down the tiled roof and fell on the grass in the ground with a soft thud.

"Cheng-shixiong? Da shixiong? Where are you?" Lei Ling called as they looked for them.

However, Fei Yin and Cheng Sheng ignored them as they stared at each other. "I don't remember much why, but I know I want to protect you." Fei Yin answered as he stared at Cheng Sheng's eyes.

Cheng Sheng stared back at him. "If you transmigrated, you should have possessed that body." He said. "Why didn't your soul separate from your body when we met with Fei Huang?" he asked. He didn't address Fei Huang as 'sect leader Fei', nor addressed him as 'your uncle' when he asked Fei Yin since they're not from this world, anyway.

"I don't know." Fei Yin honestly answered.

"Then how do you know you want to protect me?" Cheng Sheng asked.

"Through my feelings." Fei Yin answered. A confession that can be romantic, too. "I feel I had always been following you even before we came to this world." He explained.

Cheng Sheng didn't feel flattered. Instead, he was even more confused. "Why would you be following me?" he asked before he paused. "Are you sure you really want to protect me?" he said and frowned.

Fei Yin nodded. His gaze is firm. "Yes." he answered.

"Then, what could be our relationship?" Cheng Sheng asked. He felt puzzled. "Yu Sheng and I are a retainer and his lord. How about you?" he asked as he looked at Fei Yin.

"I…" Fei Yin said before he paused. He wanted to answer he is his lover. However, he didn't want to confuse Cheng Sheng more, nor lie to him again. "I don't know." He answered. Which is true. He really doesn't know. "I don't have my memories." He added. When he came to this world, his instinct told him to find Cheng Sheng. When he possessed Fei Yin's body, it became convenient to him since Cheng Sheng was actually just around Fei Yin. He didn't need to look for Cheng Sheng anywhere.

However, his instinct only told him to look for Cheng Sheng. That's all. Thus, he didn't do anything to Cheng Sheng. He didn't befriend him, nor loved him... before. His feelings accumulated for a decade and he ended up loving him. It was convenient for him, since his instinct was inclined to protecting Cheng Sheng than harming him.

And so, he waited upon Cheng Sheng every day. He secretly guarded him, and made food for him. He was excessive on his actions, but he doesn't care since he isn't a human to begin with, much less a resident of this world. He did whatever he wanted to do towards Cheng Sheng, except to fully possess him.

The reason is that he felt something will happen if he were to confess to Cheng Sheng. And this is worse than it's good. Thus, for more than a decade, he kept his feelings from him.

Even until now. He could confess, but he didn't. Should I go and ask advice from Yu Sheng? He thought as he stared at Cheng Sheng's eyes. … damn it. I really love him. He thought and lowered his head to avoid Cheng Sheng's gaze.

Cheng Sheng was puzzled by Fei Yin's actions. "I will continue to call you 'da shixiong' in front of others. However, in private…" he said as he looked at Fei Yin. "… should I call you 'Fei Yin'?" he asked. He was already used to Fei Yin's presence around him, but he didn't feel surprise when he knew he is a transmigrator. This comfortable feeling when he is around… this sense of security… it must be because we're fellow transmigrators. He thought. He really felt enlightened when he confessed to him his identity.

Fei Yin heard what Cheng Sheng said and he stared at him. "… yes." he answered. He really wanted him to call him 'Yin' like he's secretly calling him 'Sheng'. However, he felt it was too excessive for Cheng Sheng to do so. "… can I call you 'Sheng'?" he asked, his voice low as he suppressed his excitement.

Cheng Sheng thought about it. Is this because we're fellow transmigrators so we'll be calling each other on a first-name basis? He thought. "Okay." He answered. He felt like it's intimate, but not that much. They're already friends. "So, why can't you remember anything?" he asked, returning to the topic.

"I don't know." Fei Yin answered. "All I know is that I should find you… and protect you." He told him. Initially, it is only to find Cheng Sheng's soul.

"Hmm…" Cheng Sheng muttered as he thinks. "You're not from our world, right?" he asked. He's referring to the world where he and Yu Sheng came from.

"I… don't think so." Fei Yin answered. "Yu Sheng should recognize me." he said.

"How about Zuo Zhe?" Cheng Sheng asked.

Fei Yin's brows knit. "I don't… think so, too." He said. "He should recognize me." he told him.

Cheng Sheng slightly frowned. "Then, where did you come from?" he asked.

Fei Yin stared at Cheng Sheng before he raised his hand. The jade hairpin on the ground flew to his hand. He then took out a comb and moved near Cheng Sheng. "Sit still." He told him.

"Hm? Oh…" Cheng Sheng said when he felt Fei Yin's long fingers gently touched his head as he neatly combed his hair. "Da shixiong." He called, now back to addressing Fei Yin the usual.

"Hm?" Fei Yin answered. His voice is soft as he ran his slender fingers through Cheng Sheng's long and silky hair.

"Somehow…" Cheng Sheng said as he slightly leaned towards Fei Yin. Then, he felt Fei Yin's solid hard chest against his back. "… I felt something changed." He said. He had always been a straightforward person as a scum. Mostly, he is to provoke people.

"Hmm…" Fei Yin hummed as he placed the jade hairpin on Cheng Sheng's hair. "You're overthinking it." He told him. He doesn't want to establish their relationship yet until he finds out this nagging negative feeling every time he wanted to confess to Cheng Sheng.

"Am I?" Cheng Sheng said as his brows knit. He was about to turn his head to look at Fei Yin when he felt Fei Yin wrapped his arms around him and hugged him, pulling him into his warm and comfortable embrace. He really feels secured as long as Fei Yin is around. Thus, he closed his eyes as he moved his body to find a comfortable position. "Da shixiong~" he called. He's back to his usual self. "I feel sleepy. I slept late last night, so let me sleep now." he said as he curled himself in Fei Yin's embrace. He didn't wait for Fei Yin to answer as he closed his eyes.

Fei Yin froze because of Cheng Sheng's actions. He stared at him snuggling in his embrace. "Sheng…" he called. Now, he can openly call him 'Sheng'. I love you. He thought in his heart as he lied down on the roof and hugged Cheng Sheng tight. He used his arm as Cheng Sheng's pillow before he turned him to face him. "Sheng…" he called before he lowered his head and kissed him on the forehead. Then, he pulled Cheng Sheng's head closer to make him lean on his chest. "Sheng." He called before he closed his eyes to sleep beside him.

He didn't notice Cheng Sheng opened his eyes and stared on his chest. Fei Yin… he thought and raised his arms to hug him back on his waist. Can you not mess up my feelings? He thought and then closed his eyes.

Chen Han, who finally reached the roof, panted. Lei Ling had told him he saw a jade hairpin which Cheng Sheng wore earlier flew to the roof. Thus, he climbed up the roof to find Cheng Sheng, only to be surprised when he saw Cheng Sheng and Fei Yin were hugging each other while they slept on the roof. "Ah." he muttered.

"What's wrong? Have you found Cheng-shidi?" he heard Li Tian asked from below.

Chen Han stared at the two before he answered. "No." he said and smiled. "He must have went outside to buy some stuff." He told Li Tian before he climbed down.

"What?" Li Tian said. "But – " he said.

"Don't worry." Chen Han told him before he hugged him. "I'm sure Fei-shidi is with him." He said.

"Huh?" Li Tian muttered in surprise. He never calls da shixiong 'Fei-shidi'. What happened? He thought, but he didn't ask since he felt Chen Han hugged him tighter. Let's leave it be. It's rare when I give him my affection. He thought and smiled as he hugged Chen Han back.

Chen Han, whose face can't be seen by Li Tian, stared at the ceiling as he held back his tears.