HuaLian: Book Of AUs

8. PrEGantE? (1/?)

Xie Lian woke up in the morning , a blissful soreness spread over his backside.He groaned and whined when he noticed that Hua Cheng wasn't beside him. He blinked a few times before getting accustomed to the soft beam of sunshine that streamed in through the window of paradise manor. He recalled that Hua Cheng had informed that he needed to go out to deal with some business.

His skin was marred with love bites and bruises, he liked them. He liked being marked by Hua Cheng, to let everyone know that he was taken. His pectorals were sore too but that was to expected after how much Hua Cheng liked to abuse them. They had been like this for quite a few days, but Xie Lian wasn't complaining. His husband's mouth was skilled indeed.

He was just finishing getting dressed when a servant came in with food. How considerate of San Lang, he though before thanking the servant for the bringing the meal. But he felt weirdly queasy when he sat down to have it. Meat buns were his favourite but the smell felt oddly off putting. Still, he tried to take a bite but he hadn't even finished chewing when his stomach started strongly resisting it. Luckily there was a bowl nearby so he didn't have to worry about cleaning his own vomit. Was it the stale fish he had the other day? Surely. Maybe he should take San Langs advice and not eat spoilt food. He sighed.

Xie Lian spent the rest of the day at Puqi Shrine , tending to the garden and sweeping the fallen leaves. A few villagers came to visit, bringing in offerings. He helped them tend to the fields and plant some paddy. He was tired by midday and sat down under the shade to have a drink. He felt Hua Cheng reach out through his private communication array.

"San Lang , is everything alright?"
"Yes Gege, nothing to worry about. Did you miss me!?"
It hasn't even been a day though, Xie Lian thought.
"Won't San Lang tell me when he is coming back?"
He could feel Hua Cheng's pout even though the communication array. " These good for nothing bastards couldn't even complete one job properly. I'm afraid I won't be able to come before tomorrow"
"Its fine San Lang, you should focus on your work."
"Dianxia , every moment spent without you is torturous"
Xie Lian couldn't help but laugh at his husband's antics.

The sun had started to set by the time they finished conversing. Xie Lian noticed, with great exasperated that he was terribly hungry and had an awfully full bladder. He decided to get some food first. There were many stalls on his way back and he ended up buying some ice cream . They tasted surprisingly good with beef jerky on top, he realised.

He decided to stay the night at Qiangden temple. The next morning he woke up with ink on his cheeks, apparently he had fallen asleep while creating calligraphy books for Hua Cheng, and nausea threatening to make him spill the contents of stomach.

Quite to his surprise, Hua Cheng returned before noon.
"A-Ling! Don't bully your brother", Xie Lian shouted. He had been playing with some kids from the village. He handed younger one another bun as the first one had been snatched by his brother. He couldn't help but smile to himself at their mischief. Hua Cheng arrived just as he was bidding them farewell. Strong arms looped protectively against his waist, pulling Xie Lian flush against his chest. Hua Cheng attacked him with a flurry of kisses that made him giggle. He picked him up bridal style before capturing his lips.

They settled down at the calligraphy table, Hua Cheng , albeit quite reluctantly, picked up the calligraphy brush. Xie Lian pulled Hua Cheng towards his lap and sneakee his arms around his slender waist. Xie Lian rested his head against his husband's back, it felt so comfortable that Xie Lian wanted to stay like this forever.
"Is gege sleepy?", Hua Cheng asked.
"Nuh uh"

Hua Cheng pulled away , making hi whine. But he was soon cradled into Hua Cheng's lap, his head resting at the crook of his husband's head. One hand gently supported his waist while the other was busy making a painting of him with the calligraphy brush.