Running Wild with the Night

Shi Qing thought his life was like the broken voice-activated light in a rundown apartment block on Nanhou Street: dim, dilapidated, and liable to go out completely at any moment.

He was the lead singer of an underground band, making a living singing in noisy bars and using music to mend his shattered past.

Until one night, a young man in motorcycle gear, sporting bright blue hair, entered his field of vision.

Nan Xun was like a star falling suddenly from the sky, dazzling and flamboyant, carrying the wind and heat of the racetrack as he forcefully lit up Shi Qing's night.

Nan Xun said he was his most devoted listener.

He brought him warm water and offered him candy, telling him, "You suit roses better than sunflowers."

He took Shi Qing speeding through the streets at dawn, bringing him into a world of speed and freedom he had never imagined.

Shi Qing clutched the mint candy in his pocket, unable to bring himself to respond.

He was afraid the mud covering him would stain this brilliant star.

When Nan Xun firmly took his hand and said, "I want a future with you," and when the shadows of the past came back to haunt him, trying to drag Shi Qing into the abyss once more,

Shi Qing thought that perhaps this time, he could summon the courage.

Together with his star, before dawn arrived, he could make a reckless dash through this long night.

He is his star, and he is his light. A story of redemption and passionate love that begins with love at first sight in a bar.

A few rambling notes: This and "Borrowed Lodgings" were written during the same period, but for various reasons this one got delayed until now. I've made a few small adjustments to the plot. I don't care, my couple is the sweetest! I just can't resist a pure-hearted puppy who boldly pursues love with no holding back! Don't scrutinize the setting, don't scrutinize it, don't scrutinize it! Repeating it three times because it's important!

2025/12/7

[Reader's Guide and Content Warnings]

1. A flamboyant, free-spirited genius racing driver gong (Nan Xun) × a sensitive, resilient underground band vocalist shou (Shi Qing). One-on-one, both sexually inexperienced, happy ending.

2. The main draw is love at first sight and a direct pursuit of love. Their relationship develops quickly. The gong is a straightforward big dog, and the shou is a sensitive little cat. Their interactions are outrageously sweet.

3. A healing and redemptive story. Overall, it's bittersweet: the early encounters are full of sweet flirtation, while the middle touches on the painful pasts of both characters.

4. The gong isn't perfect and comes from a wealthy family. The shou has an insecure, sensitive side, but gradually grows and becomes stronger through love and music.

5. Set in an imaginary late-1990s. The atmosphere matters most, so don't worry about historical accuracy.

Theme: I like you, and I want you to know.