After a small dinner, everyone gradually headed upstairs. Jun Ming went first, rubbing his neck as he wished them good night. Umi followed with Hua Lang in her arms, while Tian lingered downstairs long enough to turn off the television.
By the time he reached his room, Umi was opening the door beside his.
The piglet was still with her.
Tian stopped with his hand on the doorknob. He watched her adjust Hua Lang against her chest so she could turn the handle, then pushed his own door open without stepping inside.
He had thought she would give Bacon back after dinner. When she carried him upstairs, he had followed, expecting her to put him down somewhere along the way.
Apparently, she intended to keep going.
Umi glanced over and caught him looking.
"Good night, Mister Tian."
He nodded, but remained in the doorway, half hidden behind the open door. His fingers tightened around its edge as she began to turn away.
"Um… he only sleeps on the bed."
