Sonder

Chapter 12

Xavian's grades for his first semester were finally released.

He passed!

Xavian felt that all the stress and fatigue on his body had been washed away, he felt really happy, like he was about to explode.

There was a smile on his face when he went back to the dorm. When he saw Lance, he couldn't help but suddenly rush to him and hug his waist.

"I passed!" Although it was just the first semester, Xavian felt it was a step towards success.

Because of too much happiness, Xavian didn't notice the faint blush on Lance's face.

Lance could feel Xavian's warm breath on his neck. He loved the way Xavian's strong arms wrapped around his waist, it was like-

Lance should immediately sort out his thoughts and control his heart, he should celebrate with Xavian first.

"Congratulations! You deserve it, You've been working so hard. I'm so proud of you!" Lance hugged Xavian tightly. The scent of his cologne entered his nose, making his heart beat a little faster.

Lance stared at Xavian's face, and his eyes softened. 'That's my guy, just look at his joyous smile. How can I not love him?' Lance has already said this a lot of times in his head, but he will never get tired of saying that Xavian's smile looks so beautiful.

Everytime Lance saw him smile or when Lance successfully make Xavian laugh at some silly jokes. Lance just felt like he is witnessing a work if art, he just truly admire Xavian.

They ended up having a simple celebration. Xavian bought an ice cream while Lance bought a cupcake and put a candle on top of it.

He gave Xavian the brightest and proudest smile as he told Xavian how great he was.

Xavian coughed a little to hide his embarrassment. His grades aren't that high, there are some grades that are higher than his, but he felt his ego inflate a little at Lance's encouraging words.

Lance lit up the candle in the cupcake. "Happy birthday, Xavian!" Lance started to sing a happy birthday song, making Xavian look confused.

"Lance, it's not my birthday?" Xavian sounded unsure because he usually forgets about his own birthday. For a second, he genuinely believed Lance.

"I know! I just wanted to distract you before I attack!"

Suddenly, Xavian felt something wet and sticky on his cheek. Lance looked at him with a mischievous smile as he put cream on Xavian's cheek.

"Catch me if you can!" Lance ran and cackled loudly.

Xavian couldn't help but laugh too, he didn't bother to wipe the cream on his cheeks as he ran after Lance.

He caught Lance.

"Stop moving, I'm going to punish you."

"Xavian! I'm sorry. I won't do it again!"

Lance ended up begging on the floor with tears in his eyes. Xavian was on top of him with a smirk on his face as he pinned Lance down.

Xavian then started to tickle Lance's sides. Lance burst out of laughter, it was funny and torturous at the same time. He felt the tears in his eyes because, laughing too much.

Lance wiggled around the floor like a worm trying to avoid Xavian's hands. "Xavian, you win! Ahahahhaha, stop! I can't breathe!"

Once Lance told him to stop, Xavian immediately stopped and released Lance from his hold. Lance was still wheezing a little and laughing on the floor.