Desire Without Want

When people are in the dark, they instinctively feel around. When they find something that seems reliable, they grip it tightly and refuse to let go, seeking comfort... Having never experienced kindness from life, and never treated himself kindly, he did his best to shape himself into someone perfect and dependable, hoping others would need him. It was only when he was left completely alone that he suddenly realized a person might not even be able to go on living. The spider's thread dangling into the abyss looked so fine and fragile, yet glimmered with an alluring light. If he grabbed it, perhaps a web would be waiting for him when he climbed up. But being caught up with the weaver was still better than falling into the abyss forever. At least... he wouldn't be alone anymore... Shi Qian: "Just tell him I'm the one pestering you. You don't dare turn me down because you're afraid I'll do something rash, so you have no choice but to be with me..." Cheng Yuan: "If you say that... aren't you worried we'll end up making it real, and I'll have no choice but to be with you?" Shi Qian: "What do I have to be afraid of...?" I'd love that. Cheng Yuan: "Why not say I'm the one who took a fancy to you and deliberately seduced you, and you only agreed to be with me because you had no other choice?" Shi Qian: "Is there really much difference? Either way... we're together..." Cheng Yuan: "There's a big difference... the top-and-bottom question..." Shi Qian: "..." [Psychologist x Patient, switch couple]