KO x Hao Mei Fanfiction (Translation)

Temporary Separation

Hullo~ It's Sienna. I'm back with another one-shot :D I planned to post this last week but I was infected with laziness and only managed to finish proofreading it today ^^;; As usual, this chapter is also a fluffy one. Happy reading~

Original fanfiction author: Mo Mo Zha Ta (permission to translate granted by the author)
Disclaimer: I do not own anything. The characters belong to Gu Man. The original fanfiction belongs to Mo Mo Zha Ta. This translation is for entertainment purposes only. Please respect and do not repost. Thank you :D

Timeline: KO and Hao Mei are already in a relationship ♡

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Originally, Hao Mei never feels that going on a business trip is such a big thing. It's only half a month without seeing KO anyway.

Previously, he and Xiao Nai had also travelled on several business trips together. The duration of the trips varied, lasting from a few days up to an entire week. Despite that, he didn't encounter much difficulties in adjusting himself to the situation. Besides, technology has advanced, making phone calls and doing video calls have become much easier.

However, two days before he returned from his current trip, a problem emerged. When he ate dinner this evening, he was ridden with extreme anxiety. First, he detested the dirty environment of the restaurant, then when he looked at the menu, he grumbled that there's nothing he wanted to eat. Lastly, when the dishes had been served, he even fastidiously said that the food tasted bad.

Everyone knew exactly the reason behind his absurd behavior. Although they snickered and smiled knowingly at each other, in the end, they didn't say anything further and merely ushered Hao Mei to rest earlier because there's one more tough battle they need to fight tomorrow.

Returning to his hotel room, Hao Mei hugged his handphone close as he rolled back and forth on the bed. Yet, he was still unable to fall sleep.

Obviously, the only thing he can do right now is doing a video call with KO. After the video call connected, both of them chatted while facing the small screen of their phones, talking about some random topic.

This had been going on for the past several days. As they talked and talked endlessly, Hao Mei could gradually feel the fatigue dawning on him. KO waited for him to close his eyes before he lowered his voice down. He spoke a few last sentences and made sure that Hao Mei didn't reply anymore before accompanying him to sleep.

During the night, they didn't turn off the video call. They simply charged their phones while keeping the video call connected for the entire night until the next morning they woke up. When both opened their eyes, the first thing they did was smile at each other. Only after exchanging a few words of 'good morning' that they finally disconnect the call and started to get ready for work.

Both men were aware that placing their phones beside them for the whole night was not good and not entirely safe; however, special circumstance needs special approach. Thus, both of them had no other choice but to make do for the time being.

Hao Mei didn't know what's wrong with him tonight, but even video call couldn't provide the comfort to soothe his restless heart.

When KO realized his distress, his voice became much gentler than usual as he coaxed him, "Be good and sleep earlier. I'll accompany you."

Hao Mei pursed his lips in displeasure and started to stir up trouble on purpose, "You're not accompanying me. You are not even here."

He seized the pillow beside him, squeezing it tightly for a moment before discarding it away. He felt as if nothing could fill the void in his heart.