Long Yin stopped smiling when he heard her downcast voice. He lifted her small face and looked at her with a frown. "It's hard to tell what would happen in the future, but I'll always accompany you wherever you want to go."
Hexin was taken aback. When his words sunk in, she shook her head and lowered her gaze. "Don't make such promises so easily, Big Bro Long Yin. There are some promises you might not be able to keep."
"Alright, I won't make that promise, then." Long Yin sighed and held her in his arms. "But if you're willing, I'll make sure to keep that promise."
Hexin lifted her hand, wanting to push him away, but as she took in his clean, fresh scent, she could not bear to do it.
Her face leaned against his chest and she listened to his steady heartbeat.
While they were descending the mountain, Long Yin crouched in front of her.
"What are you doing, Big Bro Long Yin?" Hexin asked curiously as she stared at his wide back.
