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Lan Wangji had seen Wei Wuxian’s red robe so many times now. Yet every time it peeked through the black of his dark outer robes it always made his heart clench.

During the stay in the cave, when he had threatened to remove it, turning away was one of the hardest things he had ever done. All he wanted was to untie the red robe himself.

It was a blessing to see him in red, but also a curse. He couldn’t help but think the impossible, in the impossible situation in another occasion that Wei Wuxian would wear red for him.

After winning the war, Wei Wuxian had fallen into a coma. Every morning and every evening Lan Wangji would go to his room and play his guqin for him. Willing him to wake up.

It was here that the red robe teased him as well. Of course being bed ridden Wei Wuxian had to be stripped of his outer robes, but did it have to be that red robe that was left on him as he slept?

His self control was very strong, he reminded himself every time he went to play for him. Looking at his face as he passed by to sit was hard as well. Thankfully Lady Jiang was there most of the time, as she opened the door for him, she usually stayed for a bit to watch Wei Wuxian’s reaction to the music. So far not much help.

Wei Wuxian wasn’t the type of person to be silent. He was the type of person that would light up a room as he entered it. His laugh would brighten even the gloomiest of caves.

Seeing him, just lying there was least to say a bit disturbing and he wanted nothing more than to see that adorable smile of his as he teased him endlessly. As of late Wei Wuxian was darker, always moody.

In those rare moments where he suddenly seemed more like himself, that smile melted Lan Wangji to his very core.

As he approached Wei Wuxian’s room on the morning of the fourth day, guqin strapped to his back, he didn’t want to feel hopeful. He climbed the stairs as if in a daze.

He knocked gently once. No one came, just to make sure, he knocked two more times a little gentler. Could it be? Lady Jiang was always quick to open the door for him.

He looked at her in surprise, a moment later interrupting his thoughts, as she opened the door and bowed to her.

“Lady Jiang,” she made a small respectful bow back to him. Her face looked a little less strained, and it only made Lan Wangji more anxious. Could he have really?

“Second Young Master Lan” she spoke politely. Stretching her hand showing him the way inside, just as she had the last 3 days.

He nodded politely as he stepped inside. Behind the curtain was a silhouette of a man sitting!

As he laid eyes on him, he was actually awake, his gaze softened, he tried to hold back his expressions and managed. Only his eyes showed his real emotions. He hoped they weren’t too apparent.

Wei Wuxian looked back at him, and when their eyes met he quickly looked away. Shy. Embarrassed. This was new. His hair was a bit messy from being asleep.

It looked like he had just woken up. Lan Wangji as if possessed walked to him. What had Wei Ying seen in his gaze as he looked at him? He suddenly didn’t care. Wei Ying was awake and that was all that mattered.

He looked at him closer, still frail,a little pale, his sister spoke, but he could not really hear her as he was captivated by the freshly awoken Wei Wuxian.

He heard his name and made a polite bow to her now looking at the floor. A sleepy Wei Wuxian, sitting in that red robe was a dangerous thing.

As Lady Jiang excused herself, he nodded politely once more.

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Wei Wuxian was having a hard time believing that Lan Wangji was coming twice a day just to play for him. But his Shijie wouldn’t lie to him. Just as he was processing that here he was again!

He hadn’t even had time to dress! But he supposed Lan Wangji had been seeing him like this the last couple of days. He did not know why, but this made him feel a shyness he did not know he could feel.

He met Lan Wangji’s eyes as he walked in. Standing tall and fully dressed. He looked magnificent as ever standing there in his full white robes. He saw something in his eyes.They were so gentle, surely not for him. Was it… pity? Longing?

Now that was a first. He could not keep looking for long. For some reason meeting his eyes today was so hard!

His sister excused herself and he wanted to beg her to stay and keep them company. Lan Wangji and him alone?! With this awkwardness?

He said nothing.

It was so difficult to meet those gentle eyes of Lan Wangji, why was he staring at him this way?

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Lan Wangji figured he came for a purpose, and teared his eyes from Wei Wuxian. He sat elegentaly, setting his guqin on the small table across the bed, and began playing a gentle melody.

Wei Wuxian just sat there, hands on his knees, awkward.

He continued to play, reminding himself of his purpose. He could feel Wei Wuxian’s gaze as he shyly lifted his eyes from the ground.

“Lan Zhan,” he started. “Actually, I-”

“Be quiet.” Lan Wangji stopped him, his voice quiet but demanding. He did not want to leave just yet, and if Wei Wuxian objected to the music, he would have no purpose in being here. “Concentrate” he ordered a little more gently.

Out of the corner of his eye he could see Wei Wuxian as he flicked his nose twice in that adorable way he did when he was deep in thought.

He reminded himself to keep playing and to breathe! Wei Wuxian in his red robe, doing his cute quirks was enough to make him forget how to.

He heard the rustle of clothes as Wei Wuxian settled himself on the bed in the lotus position, listening, closing his eyes. His hands perfectly poised on his knees. The smell of the incense flowed through the room as his music did. It was peaceful.

He snuck a quick glance at Wei Wuxian and instantly regretted it. He looked beautiful, his hair flowing in the gentle breeze, Breathe, he told himself.

He looked away. Wei Wuxian’s hair had started flowing more and all he wanted to do was brush it away from his beautiful face, gently brushing his cheek in the process.

He drew in a breath and poured all of his thoughts into the music. As he finished playing, a small smile came to brighten up Wei Wuxian’s face, and he opened his eyes flexing his wrists.

“Lan Zhan. I’m Fine” he said, still smiling a little.

Lan Wangji got up, walking toward him.He looked him dead in the eyes.

“Three more days are needed.” he stated calmly.

Wei Wuxian quickly stood, a little outraged. His pout almost made him smile.

“I’m really fine.” He said as he stared at him finally meeting his gaze. That may be so, but Lan Wangji wanted to make sure he got proper care while awake as well. Not because he wanted to stay with him he reprimanded himself.

“Look!” Wei Wuxian stated as he adorably flung his arms.

“Exorcise evil. Ease the mind. Don’t be neglectful.” he said as gently as he could. All he really wanted to say was, ‘Please let me stay a bit longer just to see you’

“Exorcise evil?” Wei Wuxian repeated. His face disappointed. Maybe that was the wrong thing to say? He thought too late. He hated the look it brought to Wei Wuxian’s face.

A small laugh escaped his lips.“I don’t need an exorcism” Lips Lan Wangji was trying not to stare at, and failed. If only he could kiss him right now to shut him up and make him listen.

He did not hear what else he said.

Wei Wuxian went quiet. Lifting his right hand to his chest, close to where the Wen burn mark was. A small sound of pain escaped, betraying his otherwise ‘brave act.’

“Wei Ying.” Lan Wangji had not called his birth name, and when he did he noticed Wei Wuxian soften. There was his Wei Ying, he was still here, right beside him.

He took a deep breath. “Lan Zhan.” hearing his name out of those beautiful lips, was a blessing. It brought back a sense of peace, that Wei Ying would say his name back to him after so long of pushing him away and using his unfriendly tone in saying his title.

“Do you also think that Stygian Tiger Amulet is evil and can disturb people’s minds?” he asked quietly.

“But in the world is there really such an undetectable thing that can change people's minds from loyalty to treachery and from good to evil?” he continued. All the while his eyes slightly teary as he said this.

Lan Wangji said nothing. He met his eyes but, he didn’t know what to say, but hearing these things coming from Wei Wuxian, his fears, as his eyes became teary. All he wanted to say was ‘Wei Ying could never be evil’

Yet why couldn’t he? What was holding him back? He had already lost Wei Ying for three months and now there he stood. Why couldn’t he say what was on his mind, instead he said more hurtful things to him.

He stared at Wei Wuxian’s lips again. If only he could just kiss his fears away, make him stop saying those hateful things.

Just as he thought that, he noticed a single tear streaming down Wei Wuxian’s face. He looked up at his eyes shocked.

That was all it took.

Lan Wangji could not bear to watch Wei Wuxian cry.

He grabbed his arm, the feel of his skin even warmer than usual because of the thin robe, and pulled Wei Ying to his chest.

“Lan Zha-” he did not get a chance to finish as his face was met with Lan Wangji’s chest. He was startled into silence. What strength of Lan Wangji!

Lan Wangji tightened his grip, his arms snaking to Wei Wuxian’s waist. With both arms around his waist he held him close, swallowing hard.

If he was pushed away he would hold on that much harder, he thought. He placed his chin on top of Wei Wuxian’s head.

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The man who hated to be touched was suddenly embracing him?! Not just that, but his heart was racing! He had no choice but to listen to it as his face was squeezed in Lan Wangji’s chest.

Wei Wuxian was in shock. His arms lay at his sides not knowing where to put them.

Maybe he never woke up and this was just a cruel dream?

Surely his luck could never be so good as to have Lan Zhan’s arms so protectively around him, so strong yet, holding him as if he was the most precious thing in the world.

He was embarrassed. His tears managed to slip out and now Lan Wangji felt so bad he was hugging him!

He was glad to have his face hidden among Lan Wangji’s robes.

He lifted his arms, if this was a hug he better do it right, while he still had the chance. This was their first hug? Placing his arms at the back of Lan Wangji’s back he buried his face closer to him. Sandalwood.

It wasn’t fair. How could Lan Zhan smell so good, look so good, be so good. Yet here he was, dirtying him, with his evil tricks. He suddenly wanted to run away and stop himself from soiling the pure Lan Zhan. He was nothing but a stain on the man.

Just one more minute he told himself. Looking up he buried his face in the crook of Lan Wangji’s neck, sniffing that scent that only he could eminatte.

It really wasn’t fair.

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Lan Wangji stilled, Wei Wuxian had melted into him, that was something he did not expect, to be pushed away yes, but to have Wei Ying’s lips so close to his neck, smelling him sighing, and being content?

That was unexpected.

He wanted to stay here forever. Protecting Wei Wuxian so no harm came to him, drying his tears, feeling this warmth.

“Lan Zhan?” No. just one more minute he pleaded. The hands at his back tightened, digging into his robes.

He looked down at Wei Wuxian.

His eyes were still a little teary, his lips slightly parted. He couldn’t hold back anymore. He pulled him close.

“Lan Zha-,”once again Wei Wuxian was interrupted, this time, not by a hug, as Lan Wangji’s lips met his.

Lan Wangji barely touched the other’s lips, keeping his own soft, shy. He had never kissed anyone. Never wanted to kiss anyone. He closed his eyes. Was he dreaming? Wei Wuxian’s lips were softer than he expected.

Suddenly the arms at his back dropped and were brought around his front, he panicked, so sure he was going to be pushed away, but Wei Wuxian pulled him not away, but digging his hands into the front lapels of his robes, he pulled him closer, smashing their lips closer together.

The kiss was no longer chaste. As Wei Wuxian pulled on him, he deepened the kiss.

He didn’t mind in the slightest. They pulled apart slowly, arms still around each other.

“Wei Ying.” he said quietly.

“Lan Zhan,” he now wrapped his arms around his neck instead, pulling close to whisper in his ear, he felt himself blush “Do you mean it? Or are you just messing with me? Pitying me?”

“Never.” he said shocked. He pulled Wei Ying away a little, hands on his shoulders to look at his face. “Never mess with Wei Ying, never pity.”

“Oh, Lan Zhan,” another tear rolled down his face. Lan Wangji no longer hesitated and placed his hand on Wei Wuxian’s cheek using his thumb to brush it away.

He swallowed, was it okay? Looking at those beautiful brown eyes, reflecting golden in the sun, he saw no rejection from Wei Ying.

He leaned down, kissing both of his eyes, his forehead, and just once more his lips gently.

Once again, Wei Wuxian sighed, and using the arms he had around Lan Wangji’s neck pulled him close. Lan Wangji kept him close. Holding him there, he could feel Wei Ying as he moved his lips to his neck, gently kissing it.

Wei Wuxian’s arms came back down to his back.

“Lan Zhan,” he whispered. Face still buried at his neck, he could feel his breath on his ear as he spoke. It made him shiver a little.

“Wei Ying?” he answered a little shakily.

“I think I love you.” he said so quietly, if it wasn’t for their closeness he would not have heard.

“Love you too.” he finally admitted. A single tear finally letting itself fall on his cheek.

“Really?” he whispered. Looking back up at him, seeing the tear he softly chuckled. “Ah, Lan Zhan,” just as he had, Wei Ying brought his hand to Lan Wanji’s face, brushing the tear away, but unlike Lan Wangji he put his finger to his mouth licking the tear off his finger.

“Wei Ying…” he said in surprise.

It was at this moment the two heard a small gasp behind them. Jiang Yanli stood there, her hand to her mouth, surprise reflected in her eyes, a slight blush on her cheeks.

“Shijie…” Wei Wuxian said, a little amused and a little embarrassed.

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Right behind her a very familiar shadow stood: Jiang Cheng. Upon seeing the two in an embrace his face scrunched up in disgust.

“Wei Wuxian,” he started coming at them and Jiang Yanli put her arm out stopping him.

Lan Wangji and Wei Wuxian split apart, no longer holding each other but still close.

“A-Cheng, calm down” she said quietly.

“Is this how you greet a sick person?” Wei Wuxian did not hesitate to tease, even sick he couldn’t help himself, could he? Thought Lan Wangji.

Lan Wangji was a little annoyed, finally having his love in his arms and of course he was interrupted! He suddenly remembered the tears that had escaped and quickly blinked them away.

No one noticed but Wei Wuxian, who gave him a sweet look back, as if wanting to reach over again and wipe them for him.

Lan Wangji suddenly remembered where his tears went after being wiped, and his ears felt warm.

“Y-you,” Jiang Cheng started again. He began to approach them and Lan Wangji stepped forward, lifting his arm protecting Wei Wuxian behind it.

Wei Wuxian was quick to stay there and peaked at his brother from behind the arm.

“Shijie…,” he started.

“Great now he has two people protecting him,” Jiang Cheng muttered. Beside him Jiang Yanli laughed softly.

“Now, now boys please,” she smiled at the two her eyes twinkling with amusement. She had suspected something between the boys since their school days and couldn’t wait to tease her A-Xian for details later.

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They were caught! Wei Wuxian didn’t know if he was feeling embarrassed, annoyed, or happy. He decided on all of the above as he was protected by Lan Wangji. How he wanted to go back into those arms! Holding one arm was not as good as being held in them.

Finally settling to sit at the table as his sister brought him his favorite soup, Lan Wangji stood behind him, while Jiang Cheng stood behind his sister. Wei Wuxian wanted to laugh at his brother’s expression, but he dared not to.

“First you must eat A-Xian, to regain strength,” looking up at Lan Wangji she asked, “How is A-Xian, Second Young Master?”

“Wei Ying is well, three more days are needed,” at this, Wei Wuxian pouted. He was never gonna get to leave the bed! If he told his sister this his chances of escape were even slimmer.

“We don’t have three more days!” Jiang Cheng argued, his patience must be thinning, thought Wei Wuxian, then again if he got up now they would all have to part, Lan Wangji to rebuild Gusu, and they, Yunmeng.

“Ah come now, what if I hadn’t woken up? Surely you wouldn’t have carried me home now would you?”

“Y-you,” he began and stopped. “Alright fine, two days but no more!”

Wei Wuxian turned to look at Lan Wangji smiling widely. He looked like his old self. He had a neutral face, but Wei Wuxian could somehow tell he was happy on the inside.

“Eat A-Xian, you can come out for some air after.

“Yay, thank you Shijie! It is as delicious as ever.” as he said that a tiny bit of soup fell from the corner of his mouth in his rush to eat.

It was an awkward pause as both his sister and Lan Wangji leaned down to wipe it off…

Wei Wuxian just laughed uncontrollably.

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It was now evening. Lan Wangji went back to Wei Wuxian’s room. Despite him being awake now, he was so used to this small ritual, and he did need more days of rest! He convinced himself. He couldn’t help but hope they were alone this time.

His wish was granted as Wei Wuxian opened the door instead of Lady Jiang. It was a little awkward, the blush on Wei Wuxian’s face was almost as red as his under robe, now slightly covered by another pair of black robes.

Lan Wangji walked toward the table and sat placing his instrument on it.

“Lan Zhan,” Wei Wuxian began approaching him. He gulped and looked even redder. “C-can I sit next to you instead?” Lan Wangji drew in small breath and hoped he didn’t lose his composure.

“Uhm” he nodded. Not sure if he could help his other thoughts inside his head. Better to say as little as possible.

Wei Wuxian went and sat in the lotus position right next to him, their knees slightly touching. He concentrated on the melody, but the feel of warmth emanating from Wei Wuxian was nice.

It hadn’t been since the cave that he had had Wei Wuxian so close. At the time he had been feverish, but as his head laid on Lan Wangji’s lap, Lan Wangji craved that closeness since then.

Having him close, made him feel something he hadn’t felt he needed, something he swore he never needed again. After his mother passed he became accustomed to the cold. Became accustomed to not feeling the touch of anyone.

When he saw how close Wei Wuxian was with his brother and his friends, slinging his arm around their shoulders or hanging onto them unnecessarily he couldn’t help but feel a little jealous, at the time he hadn’t known why.

He sneaked a peak at Wei Wuxian. He looked tired. His eyes had bags under them. His cheeks looked a bit hollow, his face still pale. His eyes were closed.

Suddenly he felt Wei Wuxian falter, falling asleep. He fell into his shoulder. Lan Wangji stopped playing. Should he carry him to the bed? Should he stay there? After debating he just sat still, letting Wei Wuxian place all his weight on him. He really was warm.

He placed an arm around his waist to steady him.

“Lan Zhan…” it was barely a whisper.

“Uhm, I’m here,” he said back to him. Completely asleep, Wei Wuxian melted into him. At first they were barely touching, now Wei Wuxian moved closer, burying his face in Lan Wangji’s neck, his arms went around his neck too. He was practically sitting on his lap. Lan Wangji moved as little as possible so as to not wake him.

After a bit he decided to just give into him. He moved one of his legs slightly, so that Wei Wuxian was now in between them, he tried not to think about that too much. He straightened his back a little, kissing the top of Wei Wuxian’s head, he buried his face in his hair. He smelled amazing, a bit smokey, like the earth.

He could stay like this forever. Closing his eyes, he wondered if anyone would interrupt them this time?

He decided he didn’t care. Taking a deep breath, he let himself hold Wei Wuxian. He felt a little sleepy. Suddenly, Wei Wuxian pushed him to the floor laying on top of him. His eyes opened in shock, but he was surprisingly still asleep! He took a deep breath and felt a smile tease his lips.

Wei Ying was still in between his legs, head on his chest. One of his arms was behind his neck, the other on his chest. He felt Wei Ying burrow into him more, his nose touching his neck.

Placing both his arms protectively on Wei Wuxian’s back he gave up on leaving. Surely his brother wouldn’t miss him. He had found out Wei Wuxian was awake, so he could probably guess his location.

“Sweet dreams Wei Ying.” he whispered, turning off the candles with a gust of wind, as he lay there on the floor, he realized he had never been more comfortable. With his love on top of him, his slight breath tickling his neck. ‘Ah this is warmth’ he thought, as he drifted to sleep as well.

In the morning Lan Wangji woke up right at 5am. Like he usually would, but unlike usual he had Wei Wuxian mostly on top of him. His face was still buried in Lan Wangji’s neck, arm over his waist, leg over him as well. If he was clinging anymore to him he might as well have been on top of him, thought Lan Wangji.

He tried to peel himself away, but felt an immediate force as he was embraced harder by Wei Wuxian.

“It’s too early Lan Zhan,” he whined.

“It’s 5am.” Lan Wangji responded.

“Nooo still too early, go back to sleep.” Would anyone really miss him if he wasn’t awake? He wondered, no one but his brother probably.

They had not really moved from the floor since last night, and a slight chill filled the air.

“Alright, but let’s move to the bed.”

“Lan Zhan…, y-you,” he started finally sitting up. “You wanna take me to bed so quickly?” his teasing voice was almost too much to bear.

“You’re awake, let’s have breakfast.”

“No, no I’m still sleepy! Ok, ok we can sleep on the bed.” he pulled Lan Wangji along and sat on the edge. Suddenly they both realized this was more intimate than either of them had expected.

Granted they had technically slept together, a tangled mess on the floor, but to go beneath the covers, on a single bed… Lan Wanji’s ears felt red.

Wei Wuxian was sitting on the bed, a little shier than before. Reminding Lan Wangji of the previous day, and how shy he looked, his red robe making him want things that were impossible.

But were they? They had kissed, and obviously held affection for each other, but Wei Ying was not himself, and Lan Zhan was Hanguang Jun of the Gusu Lan Clan.

He tried not to let his thoughts wander too much. Afraid of breaking this moment before him. He looked back at Wei Wuxian, who knew when they would have this again.

He walked close sitting next to him, he put his hand on the black outer robe, his thumb under the lapel. He wanted Wei Wuxian to be comfortable, but he also wanted to see that red robe.

“Are you stripping me now Lan Zhan? If I remember correctly, you didn’t even want me to strip for you back then.”

“Not strip, comfort.”

“If you say so, but remove yours as well.”

After removing their outer layers, Wei Wuxian dove under the blanket, it was a sight so cute Lan Wangji wished he would never forget it.

He then removed his hair clips as well, his long hair flowing. He had chosen to leave his forehead ribbon to give himself some sort of reminder to be restrained.

“Come Lan Zhan.” making an opening with one arm while being inside most of the blanket, Lan Wangji decided to just go with it for once and dove inside.

Being pressed together was too hot and with only one pillow Wei Wuxian had decided to just use Lan Wangji as his pillow. Lan Wangji had an arm around his waist, Wei Wuxian’s head on his chest right by his heart.

“Wei Ying…”

“Yea?” he nonchalantly grabbed a lock of Lan Wanji’s hair and started playing with it.

“Come back to Gusu,” he felt Wei Wuxian stiffen a bit.

“Do you want to punish me Lan Zhan?” he asked quietly.

“Not punish, heal.”

“Is that what you meant last time you asked? You don’t think I’m evil?” Wei Wuxian could hear as Lan Wanji’s heart sped up.

“Not evil, Wei Ying,” the hand that had been loosely around his waist tightened. “Just need to heal.”

“I don’t know if I can, or should.” he slid a little higher, looking into Lan Wangji’s eyes. “I promised Jiang Cheng to help rebuild Yunmeng, how can I just abandon that?”

Lan Wangji turned to his side so they could face each other. Wei Wuxian rested his head on Lan Wangji’s arm.

“Not forever, just for a while, you can always go back to Yunmeng, when you’d like.” This was the most he had spoken, but if this meant that the darkness surrounding Wei Wuxian disappeared and his smile returned, he would be willing to do anything.

Those 3 months, constantly looking for him, missing him were so long.

Now here he was in his arms, he wouldn’t let go without a fight.

“We can talk about it later,” Wei Wuxian looked down. “I really like your hair this way.” The compliment was enough to redden his ears.

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Wei Wuxian wanted to change the subject, he could feel the anxiety of making a decision, of choosing which path to take and it was way too hard.

Lan Wangji knew nothing of his missing core, it would take too long to travel between sectors in order to live in both.

He said nothing, instead he distracted Lan Zhan with compliments. He really was a sight to see without his hair ornaments.

The hair flowed freely, it was beautiful, dark black, straight hair. He laughed a little seeing Lan Wangji’s face, in the early morning light he looked amazing. He wished this was his view every morning, waking up to Lan Wangji everyday would be… indescribable.

He settled for the now, which was all they had.

Taking a stand of hair between his fingers he raised it to his lips. “Beautiful”

Lan Wangji’s sharp intake of breath was beyond adorable.

He lifted his head up, he was facing his chest, the white that peaked from beneath the robes was exquisite. How he wished to get his hands on him.

As he tried to place an arm over him he accidentally shoved the robe down, revealing Lan Wangji’s shoulder.

“Ah! I’m sorry Lan Zhan!” he pulled it back up, his fingers burning at the contact of skin to skin… He was sorry indeed, but he wished Lan Zhan would let the robe fall completely...

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If Wei Ying was trying to distract him it was certainly working! All thoughts fled from Lan Wangji as he felt Wei Ying’s hand ball into a fist at his naked shoulder.

He gulped and placed his hand over Wei Wuxian’s.

He had no idea who moved first, all he knew was that his entire being was full of Wei Wuxian. Their lips moved in sync. What had started as gentle flirtations was now a complete mess.

Wei Wuxian violently pulled his robe down exposing his torso. Lan Wangji was too preoccupied to care, all he wanted was Wei Wuxian. He pulled at the strings of his red robe.

Finally how he had longed to rip it off of him. A little too enthusiastic he heard a tearing sound.

He paused afraid of having ruined the moment.

Wei Ying laughed on his lips.

“Forget it, just tear it all.” he flirted, licking his lips, he used the opportunity of Lan Wangji’s pause to slip his tongue in. Lan Wangji felt as if his heart stopped.

He finally tore down the red robe, pulling Wei Ying closer to him, their naked torsos now laid out together. The skin to skin contact was amazing.

Pulling himself together, Lan Wangji felt Wei Ying up all the way from his waist to his back, his slightly tanned skin was soft to the touch, when moving toward the front he could feel the Wen burn mark and softly caressed it with his thumb.

Wei Ying groaned into his mouth as his hands explored.

“Lan Zhan…,” his name had never fit in someone’s mouth so perfectly.

He switched their positions, putting Wei Ying underneath him. In the early morning light he could see him perfectly. His hair was disheveled, his cheeks slightly pink.

He was looking down at him, his arms holding him up.

His torso was beautiful. Even though he looked thinner he was still very handsome.

Lan Wangji could not get enough of him. He used one hand to cup his face.

“Beautiful,” he repeated the words Wei Wuxian had said to him earlier. The slight pink of his cheeks was now a blazing red.

“Lan Zhan…,” he smiled sweetly, was it the first time someone had called him beautiful? For Lan Wangji, it had been.

He began to kiss every part of exposed skin using his tongue slightly, as much as he could. Gently he kissed from his shoulder, taking his time, kissing the burn mark, the more open his kisses, the more Wei Ying moaned underneath him.

He surprised him by taking his nipple into his mouth. Using his tongue to lick around it, while his hand moved to the other.

“L-lan Zhan,” he started panting a little. “Don’t stop” with his encouragement, he became bolder. Taking the nub between his teeth he bit down slowly causing Wei Ying to moan loudly.

“Don’t bite me there, it feels…” Lan Wangji ignored him, if he could make a sound like that it must feel good.

He kept his attention at his nipples, as he moved to suck on the other one, Wei Ying grabbed his hair with his hands keeping him there.

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Lan Wangji looked up at him, his nipple still between his lips. What a sight! Thought Wei Wuxian, the esteemed Hanguang Jun was staring at him while doing that.

He pulled him up wanting to taste Lan Wangji’s lips again, the other complied. He kissed him gently, barely nibbling at his lips, pulling him completely on top of him.

He had no idea how men did that, and he now regretted not looking into the books Nie Huasiang had on males before.

Anything that felt good, felt good, he thought.

Feeling bold he thrusted up to Lan Wangji with his hips. He enjoyed the look of surprise on his face and even wrapped his legs around him to keep him from escaping.

“Are we gonna go all the way?” he asked cheekily.

“All the way?” Wei Wuxian couldn’t help his giggle, the look on Lan Zhan’s face! He had no idea what he was doing either. He suddenly felt relieved.

He sighed, placing his legs down, they laid on their sides gazing at each other.

“I was only kidding maybe right now is not the best time…” he looked out the window and sure enough the sun was coming up. Soon everyone would be awake.

He snuggled closer.

“I can’t believe you sucked m-” he was silenced by a pair of lips. “Lan Zhan! You can’t just kiss me when you d-” he was silenced again. If he was interrupted by a kiss everytime Lan Wangji didn’t like what he had to say, he would never get to speak!

Wei Wuxian was amused, it was better than the silencing charm, much better. As he tried saying this to Lan Wangji he was again silenced by a kiss.

His laughter filled the room.

“Can I try?” he asked quietly

“Try what?” he was glad he asked, he just looked down at Lan Wangji’s chest in answer. “Shameless!” was all he could respond, he had even taken his hands and blocked his chest from view, very much like a girl would.

Wei Wuxian laughed again, he couldn’t remember how long it had been since he was able to laugh so much.

“Alright, alright, I’m just saying, I mean you did it to me…” he looked down at his own chest and besides the Wen burn mark, there were small purple bruises forming around his nipples.

Lan Wangji was now sitting up, attempting to straighten his headband. He was still half naked. Wei Wuxian, feeling mischievous put his arms around him from behind. He quickly felt up to where Lan Wangji’s nipples were and pinched them a little with his fingers.

The little moan that escaped from Lan Wangji’s lips amused him. He leaned his chin on his shoulder enjoying the feel of him

Wanting to leave a mark of his own, he carefully kissed Lan Wangji’s shoulder, making his way to the back of his neck where he started sucking. He pulled away slightly to lick with his tongue, Lan Wangji was helpless.

Having his nipples played with and being sucked on his neck was a deadly combo. Wei Wuxian was really enjoying himself. He sucked until a bruise like spot formed. He wished his lips were on the nipples instead but he settled.

With one final gentle kiss, he released him.

Lan Wangji got up walking to the mirror, his ears went even redder,

“Wei Ying… I won’t be able to hide this…” Wei Wuxian sat up, and looked at his handiwork.

“Ups… I swear it was more behind your hair,” he grabbed his robe from the floor, “But hey! We just fought a fierce battle if anyone asks just say you got smacked by a sword! It should be me that is worried, look at my poor robe! What am I going to tell Shijie when she fixes it?”

The look of worry on Lan Zhan’s face was hilarious.

“I’m just kidding! Besides I can’t even be half naked around Shijie, with all these bite marks what am I supposed to say?” he kept teasing.

Lan Wangji was already putting his robes back on, though they were still half open he could see his defined abs more in the light, what a lucky man am I? He thought.

“Lan Zhan?”

“Hmm?”

“Come here” he said beckoning with his hand. Once Lan Wangji was in front of him he kissed him on the torso. Standing he kissed right at the top of his chest. “Soon,” he stated.

“Hmn” Lan Wangji nodded. Kissing his forehead, then his lips.

Wei Wuxian thought of asking Nie for the books as soon as possible.

A little while later both now fully dressed, Wei Wuxian had settled for one of Lan Wangji's extra under robes seeing as his was unwearable.

The look on Lan Zhan's face when he watched him pull it on was exactly what Wei Wuxian wanted. He knew no one else would really notice anyway.

He knew he had only one day to make a decision. Within the 3 months that he had been gone most of Yunmeng had been repaired, and what he really wanted was to go with Lan Zhan.

After all, Lan Wangji could not possibly go with them. To have Jiang Cheng follow his every move was also inconvenient… but he would rather figure out exactly what it was he and Lan Wangji had, without his brother interfering or nosing around.

Going back to Lotus Pier was also a bit… heartbreaking. It would not be the same without having his adoptive parents there to greet him.

These were the thoughts going through his mind, as Lan Wangji had left to inform his brother of his whereabouts.

He had been wandering around just waiting for something to do. He did not really want to run into anyone to chat, or otherwise.

He saw Shijie up ahead with a basket full of ingredients.

“Shijie!” he called out to her, despite not wanting to run into anyone his beloved sister was an exception.

“A-Xian!” she smiled at him, as she always did full of gentleness.
“Are you going to cook for me Shijie?” he approached her and smiled at her in that childish way he knew his sister adored.

“Of course, A-Xian,” she hesitated but lifted her hand to touch his nose with her finger as she usually did. “A-Xian?”

“Hmm?”

“Can I ask you something?” he nodded. “What is Second Young Master Lan to you? You boys have certainly been a little closer than usual and the way he acts around you is rather…” she paused looking at his face, his cheeks were a dusty pink.

“Shijie… I,” could he really tell his sister? Lan Zhan and him had not discussed anything yet. And he felt anxiety run through him.

“Lady Jiang,” he heard from behind, it was Zewu Jun! And Lan Zhan. He fought the urge to run behind Lan Wangji and hide his embarrassed face. For some reason he felt like he would very much love to feel his protective arms around him.

“Ah Zewu Jun, Second Young Master Lan” they both bowed respectfully, Wei Wuxian giving Lan Wangji a look: trouble. Lan Wangji acknowledged it with his eyes.

Using the two older siblings as cover Wei Wuxian slithered to Lan Wangji’s side and whispered. “Shijie asked about us.”

“So did Brother,'' he said back quietly, Wei Wuxian was impressed by Lan Wangji’s face, it really did betray nothing! Here he was blushing like a maiden caught in the act while his face was completely neutral.

Upon closer inspection, he realized Lan Wangji’s ears were slightly pink. That brought a smile to his face and he suddenly wanted to kiss them.

“Young Master Wei, Wangji.” They both turned to look at their older siblings. This time Wei Wuxian did grab onto Lan Wangji, but just his sleeve.

They both looked calm.

“Wangji, would you go help Lady Jiang, and I will walk with Young Master Wei.” Wei Wuxian’s eyes widened and he looked at Lan Wangji, panicked and then his sister.

“It’s okay A-Xian, I just want to make something to thank Second Young Master Lan and need his opinion, you go out and wait for us.”

Gulping he nodded and released Lan Wangji. As he walked away he felt a tender touch to his hair from behind, his sister was too far, so it could have only been Lan Zhan.

He felt reassured and turned to Zewu Jun, who was standing tall and smiling a gentle smile almost as if amused. Had he seen Lan Zhan touch him? He was so fast even Wei Wuxian had barely felt the touch.

“Shall we Young Master Wei?” he asked leading the way.

Wei Wuxian nodded and followed him. It was Zewu Jun after all! He had nothing to fear… right?

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Advice for a thank you meal? Lan Wangji wanted to say that it was unnecessary, but would that be rude? If he was technical Jiang Yanli would be his sister in law.

He quickly ignored that thought. Wei Ying was not his husband! Not yet… his treacherous mind thought.

“Young Master Lan?” he looked at Jiang Yanli.

“Hmn?”

“I just… I wanted to say I support your both. I know you make my brother very happy. I know he has been.. struggling.” they were now at the kitchen and she began to set down ingredients.

“But, I also know that seeing him so happy yesterday, and even this morning is all thanks to you, Young Master Lan.”

He wanted to protest. But she was not wrong. He did not want to feel like he was that important in Wei Wuxian’s life.

“I see,” he merely said.

“What do you think is best for him? Zewu Jun mentioned to me that you had offered A-Xian a chance to return to Gusu?”

He nodded, his brother and Jiang Yanli had definitely planned this.

“I agree.” he looked up at her in surprise.

“Lady Jiang…?”

“You see, I would love to have A-Xian with us, but I also know that you are the perfect person to help him heal.” she suddenly turned to him. “Please Young Master Lan, help A-Xian.”

She bowed slightly to him and he lifted her up.

“No need to beg me Lady Jiang, I am willing to do this.” she smiled at him.

“Good! Then it’s settled!” she turned back to her ingredients and began making something traditional of his clan. Noticing where his attention was she said, “Zewu Jun gave me the recipe.”

“I see.” he nodded and began to help her wash the vegetables. It was strange to cook with someone else, but it felt nice. Is this what Wei Ying does as well?

He laughed internally. More than likely Wei Ying would only watch and eat the unprepared food instead of helping. He looked forward to cooking for him.

“Lady Jiang?”

“Yes?”

“Would you also teach me some Yunmeng recipes?” she smiled brightly.

“Of course! I thought you would want to cook for him, so I made some notes of his favorite foods for you, here.”

She handed him a small note with careful writing. He tucked it away in his robes. Wei Ying was lucky to have such a loving and tender sister.

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Jiang Yanli noticed the look on Lan Wangji’s face. He was lonely, as was A-Xian. She knew nothing of Second Young Master Lan’s childhood, but she could guess it was a lonely one.

She extended her hand carefully. What was their boundary? Certainly he was a Young Master, but would she be able to touch him so casually?

She settled for patting his head softly. His small unexpected gasp was very cute.

“Would you peel those for me too?” he nodded. Lan Wangji may have been a Young Master, but he was also a young boy like A-Xian. She smiled and began to boil some water.

They would be happy together. She could only hope for the day they would all sit down together for a meal, as a family.

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Wei Wuxian had never felt so nervous around Zewu Jun. Normally he was aloof and goofy around everyone but this was his future brother in law!

He smiled at the thought. Him and Lan Zhan married someday…?

“Young Master Wei?” he was brought out of his thoughts by Zewu Jun.

“Yes?”

“I would like to ask you some questions and I hope you are able to answer them.”

Wei Wuxian gulped, and brazed himself.

“First I would like to know, how do you feel about my brother?” straight to the point! Wei Wuxian knew Zewu Jun was an efficient man but even so!

“I...I,” he hesitated. Should he confess? he felt even more nervous than when he was sort of confessing to Lan Zhan…!

“Let me rephrase that, how do you feel about Wangji’s offer? Would you come to Gusu and focus on healing?”

He nodded quickly. “Zewu Jun, I know that the path I am on is not a good one, and healing is… important, but Yunmeng…” he trailed off. He did not want to make this decision.

“Young Master Wei, Gusu will not be a cage for you.” he looked into Zewu Jun’s eyes. Calm. He always looked genuine and peaceful as he did now.

“All I want is what Wangji wants. If he believes taking you to Gusu is the right thing then I will stand by him, but first I must know if you are willing to work with him.”

WeI Wuxian thought.

“I know Yunmeng and Jiang Yanli are important to you. Lady Jiang has agreed to it, but only if you are willing.”

“Shijie has agreed?!” he scratched his chin. His Shijie, he thought no doubt would be having a similar talk with Lan Zhan.

He was suddenly worried. Poor Lan Zhan! Being interrogated... What would he say?! He would never lie, but then would he reveal everything? He blushed at the thought

“Do not worry about Wangji, he is alright.” Zewu Jun really could read minds! He thought.

“Zewu Jun,” if his Shijie thought it was good for him, then he would go. He could always figure out a way to excuse visiting too often. Or he would sneak away by boat? In any case he would figure it out.

“I am willing to work with Lan Zhan, I may not be able to give up this cultivation, but I will make sure my mind is safe.”

“Good, that is good Young Master Wei.” he smiled at him. “Now my other question?”

Wei Wuxian blushed redder.

“I…”

Zewu Jun laughed very quietly.

“I was only joking, Young Master Wei. But please do keep in mind my brother’s feelings. I would like to let you know to be careful, especially around Uncle. But aside from that, you both have my full support.”

Wei Wuxian wanted to hide himself away from the embarrassment, what exactly did Zewu Jun think he and Lan Zhan would be doing to hide from Lan Qiren?

They walked toward the kitchen where no doubt Lan Zhan was facing a similar lecture. Zewu Jun said not to worry, but he was.

But Lan Zhan was lucky! His sister was sweet and kind! Zewu Jun, though kind, was a little more formal and he felt like he was being scolded.

When he walked in he noticed they were not talking, but both cooking quietly. He looked at the two people he loved most in this world, so at peace together.

He looked over at Zewu Jun. Would he ever have a close relationship with him? He had decided to go to Gusu, maybe there he could find out.

“A-Xian, come taste this.” he walked over to his sister, the two Lans looked at each other and nodded, Zewu Jun had a small smile on his face, Lan Wangji was neutral.

He let his sister scoop some soup into his mouth.

“Shijie! It’s so bland! It tastes like…” he quickly shut up and looked over at the Lans and then back at his sister.

“Then it’s perfect!” She touched his nose tenderly, “Don’t worry A-Xian, I have made some spice for you on the side and look,” she pointed to another pot, inside was some spicy looking fried rice. “Young Master Lan helped me cook your favorite rice.”

He looked over at Lan Wangji,

“You can cook? You cooked for me?” he wanted to kiss him then and there! He didn’t care if their siblings were there.

But he remembered Lan Zhan and his shyness and stopped himself. Sneaking a spoon he tried to scoop some rice to taste.

“A-Xian! Wait for lunch, go on.” she shooed him out the door.

“Shijie…!” he whined, and she laughed.

“You have to wait,” she said tenderly and it reminded him of when he was little and he tried to sneak food before meals while his Shijie was cooking.

It was a nice memory.

This one was nice too.

He walked over to Lan Zhan and was careful not to be too clingy.

“Lan Zhan,” he whined, whispering in his ear. “Are you gonna feed me?”

“Wei Ying…”

“Alright, alright” he laughed at the expression on Lan Zhan’s face. “Shijie we will wait patiently.”

“Alright.” she looked at him closely, a small smirk on her face. “A-Xian, are you wearing Young Master Lan’s robes?”

“Shijie!”

He never expected his sister to notice and point it out, and in front of Zewu Jun!

He grabbed Lan Zhan’s arm and headed out quickly before any more embarrassing things were said or pointed out.

“Wei Ying?” feeling mischievous he looked left and right and noticed no one around.

“Lan Zhan, Lan Zhan,” he leaned close, whispering in his ear. “I can’t wait to try your food.”

He looked around again, still no one. Leaning back into Lan Wangji, he grabbed his hand and kissed it quickly.

“Wei Ying!”

He wanted to kiss him all day if he could, but they had other things to take care of. He hoped they would have more time in Gusu. Since he had made the decision the anxiety had somewhat subsided.

Going back to Gusu with Lan Zhan… it was a good decision.

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It was a funny thing being at home with nothing to do. Ever since Lan Wangji and Wei Wuxian had come back to Cloud Recesses, Lan Wangji had quickly, yet annoyingly slipped into his duties, leaving Wei Wuxian to wander aimlessly. It wasn’t exactly boring, but it definitely lacked excitement. If anything he was grateful for a little peace and quiet after everything he had been through. The food was as bland as ever but his sister had slipped him some chili sauce and it was helping.

Well it would if he hadn’t finished it so quickly. Today he was wandering around looking for chilis or a suitable place to plant some, but there was snow everywhere!

Being from Lotus Pier, Wei Wuxian was unaccustomed to the cold, and was constantly shivering. He never seemed to wear enough layers. He would love to cuddle up to Lan Wangji but it seemed someone was always around!

As soon as he thought this he remembered how Zewu Jun had told him to “be careful” and blushed at the thought of making out with Lan Zhan in public places.

He wanted just a peck! Lan Zhan had been so busy since they got back, all he was told to do was focus his breathing and calm his mind, the most boring of boring activities.

He had already looked through every nook and cranny of Lan Zhan and their room. This thought also made him blush. Once there, the Lan’s had prepared him a room as far away from Lan Zhan as possible.

And just when he was scheming how to sneak over to Lan Zhan’s room, Lan Wangji, the Hanguang Jun had said.

“No need Wei Ying stays with me.”

To which Zewu Jun had chuckled and looked away amused, and he had nearly died of embarrassment.

Was it not enough that Zewu Jun knew the truth of their relationship, now the maids did too!

As he was walking around he noticed Lan Zhan sitting quietly, on his desk were piles of books. So studious he thought. The best part: he was alone in the library.

He sneaked over and just as he was about to pounce on his back he heard his quiet voice.

“Wei Ying, behave.” he pouted and sat next to him instead.

“How did you even hear me! I was so careful!”

“Can always sense Wei Ying.” he sighed dramatically.

“Ugh, you gotta warn me Lan Zhan, you can’t just say those things to me like that.”

“Or what?” he asked, had Wei Wuxian heard wrong? Was there a little mischief in his voice?

“Or…” he looked around quickly, no one. “This.” he quickly pecked his cheek and started giggling when Lan Zhan’s ears turned red.

“Wei Ying…!” there was a hint of that angry voice, but Wei Wuxian was getting better at reading his tone and expression, his little “anger act” would not work on him anymore.

“Lan Zhan,” he pouted once more, using his full charm he would get him to have some fun! “All you ever do is work, work, work, can we please go home early today.”

Lan Wangji stiffened. He would love nothing more than to oblige him, but these papers had to be graded…

“Please Lan Zhan, Lan Er-Gege, don’t you want to take me home and warm me up? Hmm?” he leaned close to his adorably flushed ear and licked it just a bit. “Please?”

Lan Wangji’s hands tightened on the brush he was holding, and closed his eyes breathing deeply. He stood up, wanting to get more oxygen to his brain.

Wei Wuxian flinched a little, had he really angered him? But all Lan Wangji did was take off his cape and drape it over him.

“Now Wei Ying is not cold.”

Wei Wuxian sighed, but he knew he was defeated. He looked around once more and saw no one, once Lan Wangji had sat again he used the cape as a blanket and laid his head down on his lap.

“Fine I’ll just nap here with you while you finish.” he pressed himself close, feeling the warmth of Lan Wangji. It was true he was actually cold, but he had also wanted Lan Zhan to take a break for once.

They both heard the door open and panicked. White robes, could be anyone! Wei Wuxian quickly got up from his lap.

He sighed in relief as he saw Zewu Jun, then blushed at how it must look… getting his head up from Lan Zhan’s lap…!

“Zewu Jun it’s… it’s not what it looks like!” he pleaded.

Lan Zhan must have understood as well since his blush had spread from his ears to his neck.

“Young Master Wei, Wangji, I understand.”

“It was nothing Brother” Lan Wangji added also, standing to bow to his older brother.

“I see,” he laughed softly coughing slightly, “Wangji I actually came to tell you to go home early today. You look exhausted, please take Young Master Wei and relax today.”

“But Brother…”

“Don’t worry about the reports, I can finish the rest, they were my responsibility to begin with. I really appreciate your help Wangji.” he walked up to them and patted him on the shoulder. “Listen to your Brother.”

Lan Wangji nodded.

“Yes, Brother.”

He saw Wei Wuxian holding Lan Wangji’s cape and smiled softly.

“Do stay inside today it will only get colder.”

They both nodded and walked out. Heads turned as they walked side by side, especially with Wei Wuxian draped over with the white cape, he tried to give it back but Lan Zhan had only tightened it on him and tied it.

“It is very cold Wei Ying”

“I’m not some frail maiden Lan Zhan!”

“Your lips are blue.” he touched his lips with his hand, they were ice cold. He smirked as an idea came to mind. They were now far away from any other disciples, and no maids seemed to be around.

“Care to help me with that?” he whispered huskily.

“Wei Yi-” he didn’t let him finish and pulled him down for a kiss, a long soothing, yearning kiss. The kind that would rile him up and have him beg for more.

As soon as Lan Zhan tried to insert his tongue he pulled away.

“Are you taking me home now Lan Er-Gege?” he had no time to process what happened next, all he knew that his world had flipped upside down, and he was being carried the rest of the way to their room.

“Second Young Master Lan?” a maid had stopped them. “Will you be needing l-lunch?” she was a young woman, Wei Ying hid his face in his hands how embarrassing he was being carried! Like a bride no less!

He really wanted to disappear, Lan Wangji was only getting bolder as he was teased, not like that little teenager that would just run away or get angry…

“No need, everyone leave us.” He said it so matter of factly.

She bowed and left quickly.

Wei Wuxian was thrown on their bed as Lan Zhan got up and locked the door.

He swallowed. What had he done?

Lan Zhan came back to him.

“L-lan Zhan?” Lan Zhan just cupped his cheek with his hand, so gentle he could barely feel it.

“How can Wei Ying affect me so much?” he said almost in a whisper. “Just one kiss and I-” he didn’t finish his thought, his hand went down his neck and untied the cape, scattering it.

Wei Wuxian swallowed,

“You’re just tired come let’s take a nap” he crawled away from him and took off his boots. Lan Zhan did the same.

“I have never slept in the afternoon…” Lan Wangji admitted.

“Wow really?” Wei Wuxian was in disbelief, but this was his specialty. “Allow me to be the master.” he laughed playfully as he pulled out the ribbon tying his hair back.

The small gasp of air Lan Wangji let out was adorable, Wei Wuxian still questioned if he really was that handsome. It seemed like he was the most beautiful thing in the world to Lan Zhan, and it endeared him, but it also embarrassed him.

Lan Wangji was having a strange day. Just as he was thinking about Wei Ying he had magically shown up, and then his Brother had made him go home early, to be with Wei Ying.

Right now he was unsure what he wanted to do, they were in his room, no, his house all alone.

No servants to distract them, no disciples near them, no Uncle, no Older Brother. Just them.

Though earlier, Wei Ying’s kiss had given him some sort of courage, now he was once again a coward.

He had his beautiful Wei Ying looking so intimate. He would never get tired of the sight of him with his hair down. He took a strand of it now and sniffed it.

“Lan Zhan! Look down,”

“For w-what?” he detested the crack in his voice, but he was nervous. He had been in bed with Wei Ying many times now, but they had only slept, and that was at night, during the day it seemed, almost naughty.

“I need to remove your hair clips”

“B-but,”

“No buts, you are mine all day today and I say we are napping for the rest of the afternoon!”

He let Wei Ying do what he wanted. After finally getting to their thinnest robes Lan Wangji laid down on his back, and Wei Wuxian didn’t hesitate to cuddle up to him, his leg already over his waist, his lips too close to his neck.

“Now we sleep,” he laughed quietly, always a sign that he would do something mischievous, and heart stopping. He nipped at his neck gently, with very little tongue. “unless you wanted to do something else, Lan Er-gege”

He indeed did, but he would never say it. He took a deep breath and closed his eyes.

“Can we please?” Wei Wuxian whispered, as he gently traced his neck with his lips, slowly, painfully, with just the smallest amount of his teasing little tongue.

Lan Wangji gulped. He turned his head slightly and looked at Wei Ying’s flushed face, tilting his chin upward he kissed him fiercely. This man knew exactly how to push him over the edge.

This kiss was expected, after all the teasing he did, he loved to rile Lan Zhan up! Only then did he get this result, his true desire revealed itself in a kiss that left him gasping for air, just as he wanted.

Just as he was about to breathe he was assaulted by those delicious lips again. Lan Zhan’s kisses left him literally breathless and begging for more. He was dominating, biting his bottom lip and shoving his tongue inside his mouth.

His body had turned facing him, Wei Ying clung to Lan Zhan’s waist as he was kissed. No longer needing to hide his hard-on, he began to slowly thrust his hips forward.

That urged Lan Zhan, “Wei Ying…” he whispered huskily.

“I am here… t-touch me Er-gege”

Lan Zhan’s hands shook as he opened his robes, he wanted all of him.

He shivered as Lan Zhan’s cold hands touched his bare skin.

As he traced down he found one of his nipples and slowly began to twirl it in his fingers.

“Er-gege… be gentle.”

“But Wei Ying likes it rough.”

"Lan Zhan!” he blushed madly. He was right of course, but he didn't have to voice it.

“I wonder if it’s me or Lan Er-gege that likes it rough” his other nipple was also teased and he could no longer form a coherent sentence.

His entire being was focused on Lan Zhan’s fingers as he pulled and teased his nipples not at all gently, causing him to moan and gasp loudly as he was teased.

“Y-your mouth Lan Zhan.”

Lan Zhan shook his head.

“Not yet,”

“Please Lan Zhan, I don’t…, I can’t… you can’t just,” he moaned and gasped as his nippples were teased mercilessly.

Finally Lan Zhan took one in his mouth, kissing it gently and rubbing the nub in circles with his tongue. He was gentle, then rough and then gentle again. Moving from one to the other.

Wei Ying was helpless, he just took it all in, all the while thrusting into Lan Wangji’s hips hoping to relieve some of the hardness he felt.

“Please Er-gege” he begged, grabbing one of his hands, “Touch me here too.” leading it to his aching cock. Lan Zhan gasped.

“N-no we are not ready Wei Ying,” how he wanted to be.

“jJust touch me,” he thrusted into his hand, “Please,” he was so sensitive right now he coulnn’t describe this feeling.

It was like he was in heat.

Lan Zhan looked down, and grasped Wei Ying’s cock in his hand. He didn’t know what to do.

“Wei Ying I-”

“Has the great Hanguang Jun never masturbated before? Have you never even touched yourself?” he was incredulous, Hanguang Jun really was a saint!

It gave him great pleasure to defile him.

He climbed on top of him, he may also be a virgin, but he was more shameless than Lan Zhan and though he knew nothing of gay sex he could definitely improvise.

“Wei Ying! What are you doing?!”

“Taking off your pants don’t worry I’ll make you feel good.”

He took them off quickly as well as his own, and licked his lips.

He was amazing. Lan Zhan’s cock was big, and very hard.

He took it in his hand, he was the only one to see him like this, he was the only one to touch him like this, the first, even before himself.

Wei Ying was in ecstasy.

He craved friction too and decided to ride him, using his own thighs he pressed Lan Zhan’s cock between them, owning him a very delicious moan from Lan Zhan.

“Trust me Er-gege, just follow my lead."

Lan Zhan nodded helplessly.

Wei Ying began to move slowly.

It was such an amazing sight, his Wei Ying on top of him, his cock brushed Lan Wangji’s with every thrust, his thighs were hot and slippery.

He did as he was told and followed Wei Ying’s rhythim.

Wei Ying moaned happily on top of him, he was enjoying the view of Lan Zhan looking helpless, but at the same time he was enjoying the feel of their cocks brushing together,

He could not get enough and started thrusting faster as did Lan Zhan underneath him.

He leaned down, and started licking Lan Zhan's nipples. The surprised gasp and quiet moan it earned him was super satisfying.

“Lan Zhan, Lan Zhan, you have no idea how long I have wanted to taste this part of you."

“Wei Ying…” he continued his teasing and as he did the speed of Lan Zhan’s thrusts continued. He was no longer as shy and he loved it.

He was quickly defiling this saint of a man and turning him into the beast that he was.

He continued licking one nipple wetting the nub with his tongue, he then moved on to the other as he teased him one with his fingers and one with his tongue.

Lan Zhan tasted amazing.

He smelled amazing.

He was amazing.

He was close now, tightening his thighs, he allowed Lan Zhan to fuck into them as he was pulled up by his hair to be kissed.

Their lips clashed as they thrusted rapidly, disregarding the noises, despite how embarrassing they had become, they were lost in the pleasure.

They came together. He could feel as Lan Zhan's cum dripped slowly down his legs, his own cum staining their bellies. He collapsed exhausted.

Lan Zhan cupped his face as he had in the beginning and gently kissed him.

He kissed back.

“Ah Lan Zhan Lan Zhan… I really love you.”

“And I love Wei Ying.” his hand tangled in Wei Ying’s hair as the other curled up to his neck gently kissing it one more time before he completely passed out.

Lan Zhan felt a little dirty, but he would wait until later to clean up.

Smiling he also fell asleep completely satisfied.

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The meal was slightly… tense. On one side there was the Jiang siblings, on the other was the Lan siblings and in the middle was Wei Wuxian.

He felt slightly nervous, it was their last meal together, but he had still earned a glare from Jiang Cheng when he ran to sit next to Shijie.

But he would not see her for so long! It was only natural to want to sit next to her.

The look that Lan Wangji gave Jiang Cheng as he tried to sit on Wei Wuxian’s other side was so hilarious Wei Wuxian could not hold back his laughter.

It’s like our family just got bigger.

“You want to sit next to me that badly huh Lan Zhan?” he whispered, turning his head almost leaning on his shoulder, enjoying the slight slanting in fake anger of Lan Wangji’s eyes was also amusing for him.

“A-Xian, behave.”

“Yes Shijie,” he nodded. She stood to get the food while the boys sat.

Suddenly another person walked in,

“Lady Jiang I wanted to apolo-” Jin Zixuan stopped abruptly seeing the group of people.

“Young Master Jin,” Wei Wuxian glared at him balling up his fists under the table, had this bastard really not learned his lesson? After embarrassing his sister even accusing her of stealing a maid’s job?

He was lucky she even cooked for him! He felt his anger get out of control once more.

Just as he was about to stand up and confront him again, he felt Lan Wangji’s hand stroke his thigh. He looked up and met his eyes.

“Wei Ying, he came to apologize.”

Wei Wuxian looked up at him, his breathing rough.

Lan Wangji grabbed one of his balled up fists and took it in his hand under the table, stroking the top of his hand with his thumb.

Wei Wuxian breathed in and out through his nose.

Zewu Jun stood up.

“Why doesn’t Young Master Jin join us?”

The table of people went silent.

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Lan Wangji looked up at his brother. Forever the peacemaker, Zewu Jun walked over to Jiang Yanli and started helping her bring in the food.

Jin Zixuan had no choice but to stay, he sat next to where Zewu Jun was, the table became more cramped.

“I see Young Master Jin has brought some fruit, we can have that after we eat.”

A blush appeared on Jin Zixuan’s face.

“How sweet!” Jiang Yanli brought the fruit back to the kitchen and finally sat down.

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Both Older siblings made Wei Wuxian and Lan Wangji scoot closer to each other, to “accomodate” Jin Zixuan.

At first Wei Wuxian was angry he was even at the table but having an excuse to sit closer to Lan Wangji and brush arms as they ate together made him hate the experience less.

It was too quiet for Wei Ying’s taste.

“Shijie the food is amazing as always, maybe now someone can appreciate your cooking.”

He took a jab at Jin Zixuan, how could he not?

“A-Xian,” he looked at his Shijie, she smiled fondly at him, in a way that told him not to cause trouble.

He nodded and went back to his food, just as he was going to put another piece of chicken in her bowl two more came at her from both Jin Zixuan and Jiang Cheng.

Shijie laughed and it completely dispelled the rest of the anger Wei Wuxian felt, he laughed with his sister. Her smile and laughter were the best sounds in the world.

“Shijie is so popular!” She smiled at him, and tapped his nose with her index finger. Something she had not done in a while. Zewu Jun looked amused, Lan Zhan looked like Lan Zhan, calm and composed drinking his tea.

Shijie was the only girl at the table, and Wei Wuxian felt like she looked like a queen, being served by all the men, as she should. He was really going to miss her.

He sighed, watching as she filled Jiang Cheng’s cup of tea, the two siblings he felt the closest to were leaving home without him.

But could he really call Lotus Pier home again? He felt a hand on his calf and looked over at Lan Zhan quickly, he was so bold tonight! And no one would suspect him with that unchanging face.

He felt like he could tell Lan Wangji’s emotions a little better, his face may not have changed, but his ears were slightly pink, and his hand was warm on his leg.

Wei Wuxian gulped and looked around quickly, everyone was minding their own business, so he placed his hand over Lan Zhan’s, earning a small gasp from the man.

He would not have heard it, except they were so close, he wished to lean back on Lan Zhan and close his eyes. He intertwined his fingers on top of Lan Zhan’s fingers and realized Lan Zhan’s hands were really big!

His hand looked so tiny on top. While he pouted over this fact, Lan Wangji stroked his pinky from underneath with his thumb. He looked away sheepishly.

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Wei Ying looked a little upset, and as Lan Zhan was quickly learning this really irritated him. He had not meant to keep his hand on Wei Ying’s calf for long, merely wanting to caress him a little without others noticing.

But he had never anticipated Wei Ying taking his hand. Looking at it, he could see how small it was. He suddenly felt like really taking him away and locking him up.

How could these small hands bear so much pain? So much sorrow? As he stroked his pinky, he accidentally looked over, and saw Wei Ying pouting.

He wondered why? When he looked away sheepishly, it took everything Lan Wangji had not to drag him away.

These feelings were strange for him, he never felt such a strong desire to caress someone, to protect him. They had to depart soon, and he wanted to make sure Wei Ying had the most time with Lady Jiang.

“Second Young Master Lan?” Lady Jiang called him.

“Yes?” he looked up, expressionless, he was lucky his face betrayed none of his inner emotions. Only his Brother could tell how anxious and flustered he felt.

“Have A-Xian try your rice.”

At this his hand froze on Wei Ying’s. He had never really cooked spicy food before and only did so because Lady Jiang guided him. Now he was nervous.

“Yes Lan Zhan let me try some!”

“Uhm” he nodded. He took his hand away and accepted the plate from Lady Jiang.

Wei Ying couldn’t possibly think he would feed him in front of everyone…

Just as he thought that Wei Ying took the plate intentionally brushing his hand again.

Would his insides flutter every time their skin touched?

He looked down carefully, waiting for his response.

“It’s perfect! Did you really cook this Lan Zhan?” he looked up and met his eyes nodding. “It’s so delicious! I could marry you!”

Lady Jiang’s hand flew to her mouth hiding a laugh, and his Brother smiled slightly turning his head away.

He didn’t even want to look at Jiang Cheng or Young Master Jin.

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Wei Wuxian realized what he said after he said it. Lan Zhan’s face still betrayed nothing, but his ears were now a crimson red.

He decided to keep his mouth shut and shoveled more rice into his mouth. He had not been kidding, but now was not the time, he would get to tease Lan Zhan later.

For now he was trying to think of a way to travel with Lan Zhan on his sword, he couldn’t tell him about his core, but they couldn’t travel far without swords…

He would have to be coy and force his way somehow…

After the meal, they had their fruit, it was sweet not that Wei Wuxian would admit it.

“Shijie… I’m going to miss you.” he whispered.

“Me too A-Xian, but we will reunite soon.” he nodded. It was strange to be honest with her. He really just wanted to sleep, he was suddenly very tired.

That was the perfect excuse! He could use his “weakness” and say he was afraid of falling, maybe throw in a pout of two and Lan Zhan would surely give him anything.

After they excused themselves, with the excuse to pack up some last minute things they went back to Wei Wuxian’s room.

“So… listen Lan Zhan,” he looked up and met his eyes. “ I-I am not feeling well.”

“Should we stay another day?”

“No, no!” looking away he swallowed his pride, “Can we ride on just your sword?”

Looking up he saw Lan Wangji frozen.

“I mean, you don’t have to take care of me, I can just ride in the back and sort of hold on to you, it’s just that I am not feeling well enough to ride alone… Lan Zhan?”

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Riding on one sword? How would that work exactly? He would be too afraid of Wei Ying falling if he was behind him, but if he held onto his waist… dangerous thoughts passed through Lan Wangji’s mind.

“Too dangerous,”

“Lan Zhan!” Suddenly Wei Ying was at his side, he looked up carefully, and then dove his hands to Lan Zhan’s waist from behind.

“I can ride like this!” Lan Zhan gulped, he wanted so much to do that, but they would be with other disciples and his brother.

“You ride in front,” he decided, no one would question him. He was Hanguang Jun and lately had done some questionable things, what was another to add to the list?

“You want to be the one holding on to me huh Lan Zhan?”

“Ridiculous.” he whispered, Wei Ying was too much.

“Hey Lan Zhan, Lan Zhan look this way, look at me.”

“Uhm I am looking”

Wei Ying took his face between his hands, he felt his soul leave his body. The way those mischievous brown eyes caught in the sun… the golden glow of his face, it had not been since their school days that he had seen this face.

He took one of Wei Ying’s hands on his face, covering it with his.

“Hanguang Jun is so unfair,”

“Uhm?”

“Look at your golden eyes, they shimmer, and your face is just… so pretty, your hands are so…” he gulped, “so big it’s unfair.”

He didn’t know what to do at the sudden compliments. He pulled Wei Ying closer.

“Are you going to silence me again?” he teased.

“Uhm” he kissed him suddenly. His lips were sweet, tasting of the fruit he had eaten earlier, much sweeter even. He bit Wei Ying’s bottom lip, forcing him to open his mouth more, tasting him, he would never tire of the taste inside his mouth, even the spiciness of the food he ate tasted sweet to him inside his mouth.

Suddenly Wei Ying pulled at his robe’s.

“Lan Zhan!” he was out of breath, he could barely speak. “You will be the death of me! And do you have to bite like a dog every time?” he laughed suddenly.

“Who knew Hanguang Jun would be such an amazing kisser,” he laughed and it brought so much joy to Lan Zhan, he missed that laugh of his too.

“But there is one thing you need to learn, Lan Zhan.”

“What is it?”

“Close your lips,” he did as he was told, Wei Ying kissed him just slightly brushing their lips.

“How to kiss gently,” he whispered centimeters away from his lips, “You see, this way” he kissed him again. “You can stop trying to kill this poor man” he licked his lips teasing him, how he wanted to envelop that tongue in his mouth.

He could learn as many ways to kiss as Wei Ying wanted, Lan Wangji stroked his face with his fingers.

“Uhm will learn”

Wei Ying clutched his heart dramatically.

“You will be the death of me Lan Zhan.”

Wei Ying will be the death of me first. He thought, and what a way to die enveloped in Wei Ying’s kisses.