Slither Mate (WangXian & XiCheng FF) || Hybrid Omegaverse AU

Slither 2

After finishing three out of fours subjects, Lan Zhan decided not to go for his last subject for his appointment with his brother. They agreed that they'll visit their father's grave ahead of time to not come across their uncle, but only be possible if they both skip their last subject in the afternoon. 

Lan Zhan frowns at the unusual atmosphere of the classroom, no one has been bugging him the whole day. It's rather been quiet, tho it prefers him that way. But he shrugged the thought off, what he needs to think about is skipping the last subject and going straight to the parking lot where his brother surely is waiting for him by now. One absence doesn't hurt, right? he's good at coping up anyway, he'll easily catch up on what he'd missed that day. 

And so, he put his things away, grabbed his bag, and went straight out the door which his classmates followed with their eyes, it was an unusual sight, seeing him run out that fast, he's usually calm and collected. But one thing is much unusual this day, the absence of a particular person who always lights the atmosphere of the room. 

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Lan Zhan arrived at the parking lot, as expected his brother is waiting for him, sitting just beside the driver's seat door, men and women flocking around him and accompanying him with questions which he answers with a charming smile which makes the people around him giggle flirtatiously. 

If Lan Zhan can roll his eyes right he would have, but seems like his basic emotions left his face a long time ago that all he can do is clear his throat, 

Lan Xichen's head lifted after hearing his brother, wide smile of relief painting his face as his eyes lit up. 'I'm glad you're here my little brother, I'm saved'-face is obviously written on his face. 

Lan Zhan just sighed, making his way to the shotgun seat. After sitting comfortably, he heard his brother saying sorry to his admirers and excused himself before entering the driver's seat. 

A loud sigh of relief left Lan Xihchen's lips upon closing the door, "You could've just ignored them if you feel troubled like that," he mutters. 

His brother frowned and pouted, "Then the title of being a president of the student council will be ruined, everyone expects me to be friendly and approachable y'know," he whined. 

Wangji just sighed, "Do whatever you want, gege," he answers, mouth already zipped. That's Xichen's cue to shut up, he knew his brother won't talk to him any further about the topic, he just chuckles under his breathe, "Aight, let's get going. I don't want to run into uncle when we arrive there," he mutters as he starts the engine.

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Before they can arrive at their father's grave, they first stopped at their mother's favorite restaurant and bought her favorite food among the menu, after which they stopped by a flower shop to buy flowers for their parents, then they made their way once again. 

Arriving at the family grave, their glad their uncle is not there. And so they entered, offering him a little prayer before lighting him a candle and putting down the bouquet of flowers. "Dad, we'll be on our way," they both bid. They wanted to stay longer to talk to him but the chances to meet their uncle at any moment are high. "We'll be back some time, dad, and we'll make sure to stay longer. I'm sorry for leaving abruptly like this," they smile faintly. They knew their father understands them, cause he knew how much his family is treated under his clan.

"Bye dad, we love you," they both said as they leave the place, going to their next destination. 

They arrived not long after where their mother's grave at. It was a semi-private cemetery, not like where their father's grave where it is heavily secured, visitors are rich people. 

They immediately spotted their mom's grave, it was well cleaned since they visit whenever they have time and clean her grave every time. They smiled as they set down the things they are offering their mother, her favorite food, and the bouquet of her favorite flowers sitting down in front of her nameplate. 

They gritted her, giving her a little prayer, and eventually rumbled about their day after. 

There were chuckles, and giggles from them bought, though they can't possibly get a reaction from their mother. They knew she was listening to them, smiling fondly at them right at this moment. This is the only time Lan Zhan's facial expressions appear, his usual unexpressive face relaxes. The expressions he only shows to their mother. 

After more than two hours of conversing with her tomb, they decided to have dinner somewhere, to buy time. At least when they get home, their uncle would be in his bedroom. Being old really does their advantage, Lan Qiren sleeps early because of his age. 

Just as they give their last bow to bid goodbye to their mother, a familiar voice caught their attention. 

"Oh, Lan Zhan and president, you're here too!" 

Lan Zhan flinched a little after hearing his voice, despite it being unnoticed by the two men who just popped out of nowhere, Lan Xichen notice the little reaction from his brother. Either way, he chose to keep quiet and just smile at it. "Hello, Wuxian," he greeted, and when his eyes went to the person beside him, his smile fondly, "His, Cheng," he greeted, the nickname he made for the beta.

Jiang Cheng just rolled his eyes, "Hello," he answered. 

"Fancy seeing you here," he said happily, eyes not averting away from the beta. 

Wei Ying giggled, holding up a basket to show them, "Well we visited my parents!" he giggles, smiling as wide. 

Xichen nodded, "We're visiting our mother too," he answers back, pointing at the grave beside them. 

Wei Ying beamed, his eyes wide as he face the grave and respectfully bowing down in front of it, "Hello, ma'am, hope we didn't disturb you!" he says apologetically. 

Lan Xichen just chuckles at Wei Ying's enthusiastic self then eyed Lan Zhan, shaking his head as he notices his brother's lips parted a little, maybe too stunned at the way the omega acted. "It's okay, mom likes it when it's a little loud," he answers. 

Wei Ying nodded, "Oh, I see. I see. By the way, you going home already?" he asked. 

Xichen tilted his head, "No, we're grabbing a lunch," he answers. 

Wei Ying beamed, "Really? Shall we join?" he asked, excitedly. The beta frowns, dodging the omega by his elbow to stop him from suggesting something like eating together. 

The frown on Jiang Cheng's brows just made the older alpha feel more agitated to be with them, and so a grin painted his face, it'll be a good way to end the day with a scowling Jiang Wanyin in his memories. "Sure! shall we go?"

Lan Zhan looked at him, Lan Xichen can figure out what that look from his brother is, it's a 'what the fcuk , why did you accept his offer?' face which Xichen just chuckles at. "It'll be fun eating with companion don't you think?" he grins at him. 

Lan Zhan just sighed, well, he's practically right. Their mother always tells them that. Eating with someone is more fun and even more fun when you eat with everyone, except with their devil of an uncle of course. 

And so they leave the place. Jiang Cheng scowling, Lan Xicheng smiling happily at him while Lan Zhan ever in his expressionless face and Wei Ying bombarding him like usual.

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A/N: Okay, once again, I'm back! I hope you liked the update. I want to remind everyone I will be updating inconsistently because school happens hahaha so yeah, thanks for reading!