Disclaimer: I do not own the characters and art used in the story. OOC and AU.
Revelation
If he had to choose the moment he fell in love with him. It would be a day their eyes met when he used his handkerchief to clean a speck of dirt from his adorable face during escape north. Since then, he could not stop thinking about him. They would exchange letters for more than a year and develop a strong friendship. They couldn't be more different, yet it worked. Soon letters were not enough. Unfortunately, the distance between them was too great for travelling. It was a heartbreaking time. So close, yet so far. Since then, things have changed immensely. They were free to visit each other as often as they wished. Hours of training, painting and chatting brought them even closer.
It didn't take long for him to notice a gentle blush on his face when their hands accidentally touched. A gaze of dark eyes that would light up when he walked into the room. A smile that would send his heart racing.
Nie Huaisang smiled when the triangular slab with an intricate array in the corner of his room activated, opening the portal. The person he wished to see the most stepped out. "Welcome, A-Ning," he greeted him softly.
"It's good to see you, A-Sang," Wen Ning replied, blushing.
They were friendly... very friendly... far too friendly, but neither of them knew how to change it. What if they read too much into small gestures and shy smiles? There was a fragile line between friendship and love. What if a hasty move would ruin both?
Sometimes he wished to be as bold as Wei-Xiong and Bai Jue... to just go for it without looking back. Maybe that was all it took in love? To be brave? Huaisang sighed, wishing erotica would focus on how to get a boyfriend before explaining what to do with one.
"Is that a new fan?" Wen Ning asked excitedly. The design was beautiful and reminded him of their favourite spot near Lingjian. A small nook surrounded by plum blossoms. A place they would spend hours enjoying each other's company.
"Do you like it?"
He nodded, gently brushing his fingertips over the exquisite paper. It showed true craftsmanship. It was, without a doubt, his best creation.
"I made it for you," Huaisang said tenderly. "To express my feelings for you, A-Ning."
Wen Ning's pale skin turned vibrant red. His heart loudly drummed in his chest while his eyes landed on the floor. What kind of feelings? Were they the same as his?
"A-Ning?" Huaisang stepped closer, grabbed his hand and gave it a gentle squeeze. Then using his free hand lifted his chin. Their eyes meet, sharing incredible love and affection. "I really like you. I want you so much I'm willing to face your siblings and ask them for permission to officially court you. Will you agree?"
He nodded with a shy smile. "I like you too, A-Sang."
"Can I kiss you?"
He didn't know it was possible, but his face turned redder. With silent permission, Wen Ning closed his eyes, allowing Huaisang drew him into a tender kiss. A feather-like touch of his lips sent a pleasant electric impulse through his body. His hands rested on his now boyfriend's waist as their kiss grew more passionate, expressing bottled-up feelings.
How does one tell the scariest people in the universe that they wish to marry their little brother? Huaisang felt like his life was about to end. His companion seemed to sense his anxiety and interlocked their fingers, giving his hand a comforting squeeze.
