Fateful Turn

I still am

"Lan Wangji ah, Lan Wangji... Who do you take me for?" Wei Wuxian breathed out, "Can't you leave me alone?"

Lan Wangji lowered his gaze, looking a little hurt at Wei Wuxian's words. He asked back, "Who do you take me for?"

Wei Wu Xian paused, staring into the pool of golden in Lan Wangji's eyes. His heart clenched slightly as he took a deep breath and averted his gaze before he answered, "I once thought of you as my soulmate."

Lan Wangji looked up at him and declared, "I still am."

Wei Wuxian blinked, stunned at Lan Wangji's confession. He saw Lan Wangji never moved his eyes away from him, looking at him expectantly. He felt like his heartstring being tugged as he took in the sincerity that shone in the Second Jade of Lan's expression. He looked down at Chenqing in his hand, contemplating on what to do and how to respond for a brief moment. 

When he looked up to Lan Wangji again, he didn't know what came unto him when he reached his hand out and leaned forward, closing his eyes pressing his lips onto Lan Wangji.

Lan Wangji was too surprised with the sudden advance that he was frozen for a few seconds. When he finally processed what was happening, he grabbed Wei Wuxian's waist with one hand and the other went to the latter's nape, returning the kiss.

Wei Wuxian's eyes flew open, blinking rapidly as he never expected Lan Wangji to be... uh... shameless. It was an odd sensation. But it didn't feel bad at all. It felt nice and comfortable, and Lan Wangji was somehow good at this. In fact, it was actually good that he closed his eyes once again and went along with the kiss. It just felt so natural that he let himself get carried away by the warmth emanating from Lan Wangji's body against him.

Lan Wangji moved his lips slowly and delicately, giving Wei Wuxian time to respond. In all honesty, he couldn't quite tell if he was doing it right. It was his first kiss after all. He just moved by instinct, savoring the feeling of the soft and pliant lips moving against his.

A soft gasp escaped Wei Wuxian as he parted his mouth slightly when Lan Wangji pressed his tongue lightly against his bottom lip, allowing the other man to explore and take control. He smiled slightly when he realized that he liked the feeling and he wanted more, so he reciprocated the motion of the gentle tongue that danced across his lips. His fingers dug into the fabric of Lan Wangji's robes and gripped onto the broad shoulder tighter, trying to convey how much he enjoyed it.

A cough interrupted the moment. Wei Wuxian pulled back, opening his eyes to see Jiang Yanli and Jin Zixuan standing there awkwardly with a blush dusting their cheeks.

Jiang Yanli cleared her throat, "We didn't mean to interrupt—"

"No no, not at all!!" Wei Wuxian exclaimed quickly, pushing Lan Wangji away from him, flustered. Lan Wangji's grip was stronger than Wei Wuxian expected but he still struggled to pull away with all his might. He whispered urgently, "Lan Zhan?? Let me go."

Lan Wangji stared down at him, and then he glanced back at Jiang Yanli and Jin Zixuan. He reluctantly released his grip. He looked like he wanted to protest but eventually settled for an apologetic look that made Wei Wuxian's chest tighten.

"Sorry," Lan Wangji said.

Jin Zixuan huffed, "I thought I would find a Stature Measuring Snake here. Turns out... It's  just a pair of lovebirds."

Wei Wuxian glared at him, but said nothing. He was still flushed.

Jiang Yanli cleared her throat once again, "A-xian, Second Young Master Lan, we apologize for disturbing your privacy."

"Shijie, it's not like..." Wei Wuxian trailed off, not knowing how to explain since they were already caught red handed in the act. He was also afraid she wouldn't understand him. He had never done such a thing before. So, he chose to laugh it off, "I guess I got carried away."

Lan Wangji looked at him with concern, "Wei Ying, did you not mean it?"

Wei Wuxian hesitated for a second and tried hard not to flinch under Lan Wangji's intense stare. "I..."

Lan Wangji's expression fell slightly when Wei Wuxian averted his eyes, and he turned around to leave before anyone could say anything else.

Wei Wuxian called out, "Wait!"