Shen Qingqiu shakes his head quickly, suddenly furious with himself. He couldn't wait to cry about this until he was alone?? Pull yourself together, dude!!!!

He takes a breath. "I'm alright," he reassures Binghe, reaching up without lifting his head to cup Binghe's jaw by feel, stroking a thumb over his cheek. "Just—overwhelmed."<sup>1

1</sup> Well, this part's true!