Jai practically flew back to the bedroom, his bare feet barely touching the floor as he darted down the hallway, chest pounding with a mix of panic and something… warmer. He slammed the door shut behind him with a soft click, pressing his back to it, breathless. His cheeks burned, and his heart thudded like a frantic drum inside his chest.
"I'm going insane," he whispered to himself.
Then he laughed.
He actually laughed—an uncontrollable giggle that bubbled up from his throat and burst from his mouth. He covered his face with his hands, unable to stop smiling. Every inch of him buzzed like static electricity. He tossed himself into bed beside his still-sleeping grandfather and immediately rolled over onto his side, burying his face in the pillow to muffle the ridiculous sound trying to escape his throat again.
Giggling.
Like a schoolboy.
Because of him.
Shao.
