Dancing With Your Hands Tied (LXC x reader)

Big Brother's corpse and venting to a fish monster

Wei Wuxian had no different reaction than Xue Yang. He lunged and grabbed you in a hug. What is with these grown-up men hugging like little kids? Well, they are younger than you but... whatever. You are not complaining, you do miss hugs.

Wei Wuxian festered some more about you being alive. He cried and then excused himself to wash his face. That left you and Lan Wangji in an awkward silence.

"Does Xiaozhang know?" Was the first thing he asked.

You nodded, "Accidentally met him. Why?" You joked, "Were you going to tell him if it was otherwise?"

"No." He blinked, "Because he will be meeting us soon. Just wanted to ask if you are ok with that."

You smiled, "Thank you for considering that. How are you doing?"

He bowed his head down a bit, "Alright."

You decided to mess with him, "Being with Wei Wuxian is alright to you?"

He snapped his head up, "It's the most amazing thing."

You laughed, "That's what I thought. I do get updates from a-Hui about everyone sometimes so I'm glad to know you are doing good."

He tilted his head, "A-Hui?"

You clarified, "Xiaohui."

He connected the dots in his head and nodded as if in deep thought. Wei Wuxian returned with alcohol. My dear boy! Bless you!

"We have a lot to talk about." He said, "And you have a lot to answer."

You waved, "Whatever. What is your opening question?"

"Where were you all these years?" Simple beginning, but a complicated answer.

"Umm. Living my best life?" You gave a wary smile.

"Seriously?"

You breathed out and gave up, "Alright I was trying to live away from all the drama and mess. And a cave in the woods was the perfect solitude I needed."

"But honestly... I get it." He downed one cup of alcohol, "Who else knows about you? Other than us?"

Lan Xichen." You said. Both of them looked surprised at that. Unable to resist the urge, you asked, "What?"

"Nothing." Wei Wuxian exchanged glances with his husband, "Anyways..."

After leaving the inn, the three of you head to a clearing where Wei Wuxian made a little fire and Lan Wangji left for a while to get Lan Xichen.

"Jie..." Wei Wuxian called you, poking bits of fire with a stick, "Is staying away from all the mess the only reason?"

You brought your knees to your chest and let the warm fire warm your freezing legs, "Why would you doubt that?"

He sighed and met your eyes, "Jie, you were supposed to meet Lan Xichen on that day."

"Yes." You gave a painful smile, "I'm aware."

"Then how can this happen? Was he not there? Apart from you both, what happened that day is nothing but rumour. Xichen ge wouldn't talk to anyone about that. What happened?"

You rested your head on your knees, "We were supposed to meet. I still don't know the true reason. I tried to talk about it but he won't answer properly. I remember that scumbag thanking him for 'luring me out'."

There was a silence for a long while. Then you took in a breath,

"Is it wrong to wish that he had nothing to do with it? Even if I'm not sure myself or don't have any evidence? Feels foolish."