Looking at Li Wei laughing heartily in front of her, Thalia realized how very close, too close, they were, almost within arm's reach. Only then did the young girl begin to feel shy.
Thalia moved slightly away, noticing a detail a beat later: Li Wei had spread his arms to avoid touching her with his arms or hands, a gesture of politeness that made Thalia's cheeks flush lightly.
Raising her head again to look at Li Wei, gazing into those calm and sincere eyes, and noticing the slight weariness in his expression, Thalia asked, concerned.
"Are you okay?"
Li Wei was taken aback, but still smiled, "I'm fine."
Thalia shook her head, "You know what I mean. Maybe you're not physically hurt, but what about your mental state? I can't imagine the pressure you're under right now."
An all-winning season, just one step away from completing the historic feat of a three-peat undefeated season, and coupled with Felix's dreams, everything piled layer upon layer onto Li Wei's shoulders—
