"I-I didn't mean to! I just got lost! I'm sorry!" Yuan says desperately, unable to keep himself from leaning into that steady embrace. It felt safe, protective, and he needs that right now - however much it makes his stomach twist with guilt to want it so badly.

"I shouldn't have come here. It's only going to cause trouble, ruin your reputations. I don't belong here."

Zizhen smiles back.

"It did, we did, and I'm definitely not mad." he promises "I'm a little bit worried about you, please don't faint on me again?"