do you like him or something? // xingyun

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Xingqiu ended up going to school the next day with a backpack full of baked goods, his mother had handed them to him this morning before he left, and it gave Xingqiu the good idea to use all of this as an apology confession for Chongyun.

Chongyun was very surprised to have actually been spoken to during lunch before he even left the classroom. His routine had changed from eating in the classroom to the cafeteria, as he knew this is where Xingqiu ate and he most likely needed some space. 

"Chongyun, can I talk to you, please?"

He nodded, maybe Xingqiu decided they could be friends again and forget about the entire confession. But then again, that isn't what he wants. He had slowly come to terms with himself and had almost figured out his feelings, he thought about confessing himself, giving dating a try. 

Sighing, Xingqiu reached into his backpack, the classroom had cleared out by now. "I have these for you, and um..." He realized he hadn't figured out what to say as a confession, so he awkwardly rocked back on his feet with the snacks in a godly grip. "I'm sorry about what I said."

"Which part?" Chongyun replied, there were in fact quite a few things Xingqiu had said, that most likely needed an apology.

"The slurs I said, the way I stupidly confessed to you. I was hoping all of this could make up for it," He took the cover off of the snack basket, revealing some cakes with sugar casting icing. "I'd like to uh, redo that confession."

Xingqiu took Chongyuns silence as a signal to keep going.

"I like you, a lot. I said all of those horrible words to others to hide that, I hate having to use the school as an excuse but you do know how homophobic everyone is here." His grip got weak, and so he put the snacks down on the table closest to Chongyun, it made him realize the short distance between them. "I'd do anything for your forgiveness, I would just want the chance to date you at some point if that isn't too much to ask."

Chongyun's face flushed in shock, he knew he couldn't say he needed to think about it, he had already used that. So instead, he sat there and thought on the spot. He couldn't sit there and say he didn't like Xingqiu, he didn't want to just be friends, but what did that mean? Was he really as blind as he thought he was?

He had forgotten how he entirely felt about the kiss, perhaps that would help... To kiss Xingqiu again. "Can I kiss you? I just need it as like, confirmation."

Xingqiu took a step closer to Chongyun,

And then another,

And another,

Until they were practically breathing each other's air. There was no need for a verbal response, at least when Xingqiu brought his hand up to Chongyuns cheek, lightly holding him in place as he tilted his head slightly.

Their lips met, and this time it definitely felt right. Chongyun had only just figured that out when it ended, he felt Xingqiu begin to move away, but as soon as their lips parted, they were pushed back onto each other. This wasn't the best thing to do in a classroom, where there were potential cameras, but they hadn't been confronted yet about their first kiss, so cameras were unlikely.

Chongyun kissed back, the passion began to start up, it wasn't long until they were all over each other; Xingqiu pushed Chongyun against the table, both of their hands came to the edge of the desk to avoid falling over. But eventually, Chongyun decided he was okay on one hand and brought his other around Xingqiu's waist.

They pulled away from each other for air, panting in the same space so their breaths practically became one. One glance at Chongyun, and he was transported back to heaven. With open mouths and tongues, they went at it for a while, until breathing through their noses wasn't enough anymore, and they really needed oxygen.

Xingqiu stepped away from the other, heaving for air, he coughed a bit before letting out a weak laugh, "Is that a 'yes, I will go out with you'?"

Upon hearing a hum of agreement, he hugged Chongyun with a big grin on his face. He was so glad that everything had been resolved, he was glad to have shared that moment with Chongyun. "Could you come over for dinner after school? I want you to meet my parents and apologize for hiding them from you."

"I would love that."

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Before leaving that day, Chongyun had made sure to put the snacks in his bag and shoot a quick text to his own mother about where he'd be spending that afternoon.