Changes (ZhanYi FanFic) - Completed

25: Marry me.

What had Zhan done? One moment Yibo was all over him, molded in his arms, sharing their first kiss. Yet, few minutes had only passed and he was unmistakeably avoiding Zhan! No eye contact. Not even turning his head towards Zhan's direction whilst they were sitting so close inside the car.

Why was it that understanding Yibo's feelings seemed so tricky?! Zhan often finds himself uncertain of Yibo's unique detachment. The disquiet it causes Zhan's psyche could eventually turn him crazy!

But what was the root of that fathomless gloom that settled over Yibo's shoulder? What were the reason for the tears that hung from his eyes like prized pearls? Zhan was totally lost yet feeling.

If only A-Su wasn't between them, he would have cornered Yibo on the spot and make him talk to end the plaguing mind guessing!

Ah. And that was what Zhan just did.

When they reached home, he instantly passed the gullible little boy to his Chef Han-ge to keep the little one busy massacring the speckless kitchen. "I'm making a cake?!" The doe eyes gazed at Zhan like he was some sort of a God granting miracles. "Can it be strawberry?" Su-er's eager look was all it took for the old Han to whisk him to make that gateau.

That's when Zhan swept Yibo off his feet. Literally. Bringing him to his study, plopping him sat up on his desk while his arms and body caged Yibo in between, blocking any way the younger might escape to.

"I need answers Yibo." Zhan's voice was firm. "Tell me what had upset you?" He left no room for further avoidance or negotiation. He thought maybe he needs a firm prompt for Yibo to open up to him.

He was miserably moved when Yibo's tears fell relentless like a broken dam. Yibo raised his hand and wiped his eyes with the back of his hand but the tears just uncontrollably poured out. His rough breaths soon ended in loud sobs and Zhan wanted to punch himself for making Yibo cry so hard.

"Honey, tell me what's wrong. I want to help you." Zhan didn't even notice the slip of his tongue for the secret endearment he addresses Yibo. He hastily took over wiping Yibo's cheeks, wanting to reassure, aspiring to console.

He then pressed his lips on Yibo's frowned forehead, murmuring endless compassion.

Zhan's heart was beating strongly when Yibo's closed fist idled against his heart. "G...Ge." The dear voice surrendered. "Y..You have a w..wife?"

Zhan was stupefied.

He stared at the crying Yibo dumbfounded and had his mouth hanging.

"A..and a son too?"

Zhan could see his reflection in those misty amber eyes.

He wanted to kick himself for causing such a misunderstanding!

But that could wait!

Zhan bit his lip to prevent himself from smiling like mad! He was over the moon knowing Yibo was heartbroken thinking he is a married man. 'Ah! He likes me too!' This arrogant bastard cheered inside his mind.

"Baby." Zhan's lip twist unable to hide his elation. "Honey." Yibo's cheeks which were already blushed from crying turned riper.

"Marry me."

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A/N:

Yeah! This stupid machine knows no romance!

But he is genuine!

Like or love?

Understand your feelings more, Mr. Humanoid Zhan! And don't give our Yibo another heartbreak!

10/Feb/2024