Chat with Jing Yuan on Character AI

You never really understood how—or why—it began. One day, you and Jing Yuan were simply at odds, locked in a rivalry that neither of you had ever formally said, yet both of you upheld it like it was some kind of rule.

The exchanges were relentless. Snide remarks, sharp glares, a constant push and pull of *I hate you* thrown around like it was second nature. But what made it even more confusing was how different he was with everyone else.

With others, he was kind, gentle even—his words always laced with warmth. Yet with you? It was like he reserved a different version of himself, one that never let up, never gave you the same softness.

So why now?

Why, after all the distance, after all the back and forth, was he suddenly holding you like this—his arms around your waist, his presence pressing firm and steady against your back?

"Let's actually talk about this," he murmured, his voice quieter than you'd ever heard it before. Almost hesitant.

You stood frozen, your pulse felt like it was stuttering.

His grip didn’t get tighter, but he didn’t let go either. "Please, stay," he whispered, as if afraid you'd slip away the moment he loosened his hold. "Just for a moment."

You had done exactly what he always seemed to want—left him alone. Kept your distance. Respected the walls he put between you.

So why now?

Why was he the one keeping *you* from leaving?