Pulling Through Together (Lan Zhan x Wei Ying)

New Sensation

22 weeks...

"Crap...not now. They're waiting for me, please don't do this..." Wei Wuxian whispered. He was trying to put on his robes, but they wouldn't close properly. Not with his stomach getting larger by the day. He was finally a little more than halfway through the pregnancy and extremely uncomfortable at the moment.

He tried closing it over and over but to no avail. He groaned in frustration, sitting on the bed in defeat. Lan Wangji was in the Yashi having the guests wait there, and Wei Wuxian knew he had to get ready sooner or later but he didn't know how he was going to do that with the robe not fucking closing.

"...Fuck me." The younger was trying his best not to cry at how frustrating this was becoming for him. This was the second time he had to change his robes for a different size.

"I'm just getting fatter...", tears were flowing down his cheeks now. A part of him knew that he wasn't getting fat at all and that he was just pregnant, but another part felt compelled to cry at the sudden change.

He stood from the bed and went to sit at the tea table, he wiped his cheeks, eyes red as he sniffled, "Fucking hormones. Making me a mess..."

He poured himself tea from the gaiwan. Blowing on it, he took a sip of the warm tea feeling as it traveled down to his stomach. 

"Wei Ying?" Lan Wangji stepped into the Jingshi. Looking at his husband, he noticed how the other's robes weren't closed, his hair was down instead of tied like he normally had it, and his shoes weren't worn as well.

Wei Wuxian looked to his husband, "What?"

Lan Wangji could tell that he was walking on eggshells right now. Whatever he was about to say, he'd have to be careful how he said it. He knew the younger's hormones were all over the place lately, and he wanted him to be as calm as he could be.

"Everyone is waiting in the Yashi." He went to sit across from the other, who was now feeling around his stomach. New tears laced the edges of the younger's eyes again.

Lan Wangji was alarmed and for good reason, he wasn't sure what he had done wrong or if the other was okay, so he decided to ask. He didn't like to see his beloved upset or sad...

"Darling, are you alright?", he reached over the tea table for his husband's hand.

The other was now visibly upset, tears still streaming down his porcelain skin, his voice shaking as he spoke to Lan Wangji. "Th-this won't fucking close p-properly and I don't know w-what I'm supposed to d-do, and I'm u-uncomfortable...and-"

"It's alright." Lan Wangji walked around the tea table and was now hugging his husband. He could feel how the other was very frustrated, body shaking under his touch. He wishes he could help Wei Ying with all of this more, but he isn't sure how to do that besides being there for him... 

After a while, the shorter seems to calm down. The two continue embracing, "I'm sorry," Wei Wuxian says into his husband's chest.

"It's alright, I'll bring some other robes okay? Afterward, I'll go talk to our guests." Lan Wangji left a small peck on his husband's forehead and soon helps the other stand up so he can finish dressing up.

Watching as the other left, Wei Wuxian felt guilt. He thought that this was probably annoying the hell out of Lan Wangji, and he couldn't blame him. Could he?...

The younger walked back to the bedroom; sitting on the bed, he waited for the other to come back. Once he did, Wei Wuxian began to change again, this time the robes fitting perfectly. He was at ease now, shoes worn, and he decided to keep his hair down. 

Turning to Lan Wangji, he gave a loving kiss to his cheek, "Thank you for helping me."

"Of course." Lan Wangji gently touched the other's cheek, who leaned into the welcoming touch.

But then suddenly, Wei Wuxian let out a small gasp. Before Lan Wangji can question it, the shorter grabs his hand and holds it to his pregnant belly. A few moments later, the taller finally feels the little kicks that the baby makes. The two gawk at one another, large smiles on them when the baby kicks again, and embrace the other.

"They're finally kicking!" Wei Wuxian goes to kiss the other again, this time on the lips.

Lan Wangji returns the kiss with a full smile. He was already excited for the baby to come but this made it feel more real and he couldn't wait.

"This is exciting," Wei Wuxian said.

Lan Wangji held his arm up, Wei Wuxian gladly wrapping his around the other's, so that he could lead the way to the Yashi to greet the guests.

Upon arriving, everyone said their hello's. Jiang Yanli was the most excited since it had been 2 months since she last saw her shidi.

"A-Xian!" She goes to hug Wei Wuxian, being mindful of his belly and how much it'd expanded.

"How are you shijie?"

"I've been well, how's everything been with the baby?", she smiled. 

"Everything's been alright lately. They just started to kick today!" Wei Wuxian was all smiles now, nothing could make him upset or sad at that moment. 

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The two continue to talk, all of it going in one ear and out the other of Jin Ling. He didn't know why he had to come here with his uncle and mom, while he could've gone with his dad on cultivational duties or at least keep company. He is going to be the next sect leader after all.

"Ugh." He groans, annoyance prevalent on him. Seeing everyone talk about the baby or about stuff that doesn't interest him would make him want to leave. And he wanted to bring Fairy but Jiang Yanli said he couldn't. So he sat there.

Honestly, this su-

"Hello, Jin Ling." The boy quickly turns to look at the voice from behind him, and he sees none other than Lan Sizhui. Who else would it be?

"Hello. Why are you here?" Jin Ling mentally berated himself after this. He didn't know what he was supposed to say but he didn't want to come off as an asshole to Lan Sizhui either. He enjoyed talking to him, they were friends after all.

Lan Sizhui didn't pay mind to what Jin Ling asked, he sat down next to the boy, simply responding, "I came here to say hi to everyone...and you too." He smiled as he said this to the other.

Jin Ling could feel his face grow warmer, but he didn't know why any of what Lan Sizhui said made him feel this way. Great now it's too hot in here...

"Alright." The two sat in silence for a bit, Lan Sizhui reading the situation stood from where he was, briefly talked to Jiang Yanli, and then walked back to Jin Ling.

Lan Sizhui smiled down at the other, who looked visibly bored of the situation, and reached his hand out for Jin Ling to take, "Come with me."

Jin Ling looked up in surprise but didn't question the offer and took Lan Sizhui hand, standing up. It took him a bit, but he soon realized the two were holding hands and he whipped his hand out of the other's, a small blush forming on his cheeks. 

Lan Sizhui walked ahead, Jin Ling following after asked, "Where are we going?"

"You'll see when we get there. Close your eyes by the way. I'll lead you."

Jin Ling was confused by what was happening already, but he figured he might as well indulge the boy. "Okay fine", he sighed. With his eyes now closed, he allowed the older boy to take his hand and lead him to wherever.

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Word Count: 1372

Hey guys! 🤗

The next chapter will be where I start to bring in Jin Ling and Lan Sizhui's relationship! 🤭🤭

Though this is the case, Wangxian is still the main focus of this story for now 🤓😆😌

Otherwise, stay healthy! 💜💜💜