To Du Qian, Xu Wang was the most loyal dog by his side, summoned at will and dismissed whenever he pleased.
They had been together for five years, but Du Qian had never considered Xu Wang his lover, even though Xu Wang fussed over him and took excellent care of him.
Du Qian was always looking for a chance to kick Xu Wang to the curb, and the farther away, the better.
Then one day, Xu Wang really did leave. His most loyal, obedient dog ran away, and before he did, he left Du Qian covered in wounds, as if he had gone mad.
Du Qian thought Xu Wang had at least had the sense to leave. But as time went by, he realized he actually missed that dog who had been so devoted to him.
But when they met again, the once-obedient dog had become a lone wolf, impossible to approach or touch. The warmth in his eyes had been completely replaced by indifference.
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Xu Wang had always thought Du Qian just said one thing and meant another, until he heard Du Qian himself laughing as he told someone that Xu Wang was merely a prop to deal with his parents, a little toy to amuse him when he was bored, and a pawn to make his unrequited love jealous.
And that day just happened to be the day his unrequited love returned from overseas.
From then on, the warmth vanished from Xu Wang's eyes, replaced by endless ice.
To Xu Wang, Du Qian was an addictive drug. Quitting was agonizing, but once he made it through that period, he was still himself.
To Du Qian, Xu Wang was air. He took him for granted because he was used to him, and was left breathless when he lost him.
1v1, main POV is the gong! Xu Wang is the gong!!
Reader warnings:
1. The gong has to win his husband back (important).
2. The shou will not be replaced, will not be replaced, will not be replaced (very important).
3. Probably a bittersweet story with sour, bitter, sweet, and spicy notes (in that order).
4. I'm trying my hand at angst and practicing my writing, so it may not be very long.
Theme: Cherish the person in front of you.
