[the problem with being so pale was that the shade of bright red that's quickly spreading down his face is very visible.]

I do wish to stay; I am loathe to leave either of you out of my sight.

[he takes his hair down. presses close against jing yuan - he's blushing hard enough that the heat of his face is mortifyingly obvious - and crosses their ankles together.]

I will not be able to sleep soon, but I will be here when you both wake.