Xue Yang's sobs eventually turns into harsh, hiccuping breaths, but he doesn't move away from Song Lan. He just ends up burying his face into the taller man's shoulder. Song Lan is the only one who has seen him at his most pathetic and grief-struck, so somehow, it feels easier to break down like this in front of him.

He lets Song Lan lead him to the bed, head lowered and with tears still running down his cheeks.