[Huaisang blushes at the phrasing and the way that Xue Yang reiterates that they both need someone like him in their lives. He returns the kiss, needing the reassurance of it.]

I... I feel like I'm going to be a bother. Like I'm only a nuisance or burden. Even if I'm amusing or pleasant sometimes, being stuck with me, you'll... Why would you want me when you can have him? Why would he want me when he can have you? I should just... get out of your way.