5- Nocturnal Discomfort

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-So you're telling me that there really is a mermaid in the labs and you want me to help you get her out? asked a bewildered Wen Ning.

-Yes," replied Wei Wuxian. I know it's a lot to ask, but I really need your help.

Wen Ning stared at his friend, then at Lan Wangji standing behind. He had to assimilate a lot in a short space of time. He was really lost.

-Is that why you're always running off to who knows where? Are you going to see that... Newt?

-Yes, I am. He's important to me.

-But you've only just met him...

Wei Wuxian stared at his friend, who was more than a little lost. One day, he would tell him everything. But today was still too soon. Wen Ning thought for a moment, before refocusing on Wei Wuxian.

-If it's someone important to you and you really care, then I accept.

Wei Wuxian smiled and threw himself into his friend's arms in thanks. After a short chat, he and Lan Wangji set off again.

-How would you like to sleep at my place?," proposed Wei Wuxian. I don't suppose you have a place to...

-No need," replied Lan Wangji. I can sleep in the bay.

-But a good bed would be comfortable, wouldn't it? You'd be warm, you could eat local specialties, and you could spend time with the wonderful person I am.

Lan Wangji stared at him, continuing to walk.

-All right, then.

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-I ordered xiaolongbaos*. You'll see, they're delicious!

* Xiaolongbao: Shanghai specialty

-Mn.

Once back home, Wei Wuxian rushed to his room to put on something more comfortable. Then he came back and turned his sofa into a bed.

-You're going to sleep there. Unless you want to sleep with me.

He gave Lan Wangji a seductive look, but Lan Wangji took no notice. He looked around the apartment quietly, taking care to observe where the bathroom was in case of trouble.

The order soon arrived and the two began to eat. Then it was time for bed.

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Wei Wuxian awoke in the middle of the night, alerted by an unbearable noise coming from the bathroom.

-If it's another criminal...

He got up and headed for the source of the noise. The shower room door was wide open, and the light was on. Wei Wuxian approached closer, and stopped at the doorframe. Lan Wangji was in the bathroom, in his original form, naked, panting and spraying himself with water.

-Are you all right?" asked Wei Wuxian.

Lan Wangji turned to him hastily, then calmed down as he realized who it was.

-The spell has stopped working," he replied. I need to rest...

Wei Wuxian approached him and sat down on the floor to face him. Lan Wangji had nothing to do with the drawing he'd made. Wei Wuxian had always thought a human-headed octopus would be a horrible creature, but Lan Wangji was far too handsome. Wei Wuxian shuddered. His white and blue tentacles weren't disgusting at all, on the contrary.

-Does Jiang Cheng have something against your clan?," asked the redhead.

-No, why should he?

-Because you're much more beautiful than he described.

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