Wuji: A Promise Kept

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Though they were a bit cautious, Wuxian and Wangji agreed to let Haishi room with Biyu again. Biyu has gotten used to sharing her space with her and even grew to love her like her own little sister. As they were just down the hall, Wuxian and Wangji didn't have to worry too much.

It was later in the evening, the two had just begun to relax at the table with some simple sweets and drinks. Like usual, tea for Wangji and wine for Wuxian. The wine in New Xian Le was quite good but it can never compare to his favorite wine, Emperor's Smile.

Hua Cheng and Xie Lian arrived that evening after dealing with Qi Rong. The two sat down at the table to chat for a while. As they talked, Xie Lian noticed something a bit strange about Wangji, "is something wrong with Hanguang Jun?" He asked Wuxian.

"Huh?" Wuxian questioned and looked at his husband. Wangji was leaning on one hand with his eyes closed. Wuxian snapped his finger and Wangji didn't even budge. He saw an empty cup in front of Wangji and he picked it up to check what it was. From the smell, it was the wine Wuxian was drinking, "oh no," he mumbled.

"What's wrong?" Xie Lian asked.

"Lan Zhan doesn't drink as it is against his family principles. He has broken that rule a couple times and just after one cup he passes out. He wakes up a short while later and well...he is drunk," Wuxian explained, "I find it cute as hell but ugh, he gets very possessive of me when drunk. Even more so than when he is sober. Or at least, he acts out on his impulses more. He basically turns into a child."

"That is interesting," Xie Lian said, "I don't drink either as it goes against my cultivation practices."

"Huh, that's actually a thing?" Wuxian asked.

"It is," Xie Lian replied, "but I have had a cup of every now and then."

Wuxian nodded. Soon enough, Wangji had woken up and pulled Wuxian to his lap. Wuxian giggled and turned to face him a bit, "Lan Zhan, did you drink again?" He asked playfully.

Wangji shook his head and hid his face in Wuxian's hair, "mine."

Wuxian laughed and then looked at the other two, "sorry," he said, "normally we are less public about our affection but when he gets drunk, it just goes out the window."

"It is alright," Hua Cheng said, "it is entertaining."

"San Lang," Xie Lian warned.

"It is fine," Wuxian said and turned to Wangji, "if you behave until our guests leave, I will let you do whatever you want to me after." Wangji blinked slowly and nodded. Wuxian could feel Wangji getting hard underneath him. He couldn't help but giggle a bit, "Er-GeGe, you are so shameless and cute."

"D0n—Don't call me that," Wangji said.

"Why not?" Wuxian asked, "what should I call you if not Er-GeGe?" Wangji got a bit annoyed and bit down on Wuxian's shoulder, "ouch, Lan Zhan, are you a dog?"

"Don't call me that," Wangji said again.

"Fine, I won't...for now," Wuxian said.

Suddenly, Wangji removed his forehead ribbon and handed it to Wuxian, "for you."

Wuxian smiled, "you are giving it to me again? I have your first one," he said.

Wangji took Wuxian arm that had the first forehead ribbon and tied the second ribbon on it, "all are yours," he said.

"Is there a significance to that ribbon?" Xie Lian asked.

"It is a piece of his culture. It means to conduct oneself. Only parents, children, and fated partners can touch it," Wuxian explained.

"So he gave you his first one and now you have a second one," Xie Lian pointed out.

Wuxian smiled, "I do," he said and looked at Wangji, "such a sweet boy."

Wangji smiled and tightened his arms around Wuxian slightly. There were snacks on the table and Wangji reached out and grabbed a mooncake. He then put it in front of Wuxian's mouth. Even when drunk, Wangji still knew to make sure Wuxian ate and took care of himself. Wuxian lightly shook his head and let Wangji feed it to him.

"Thank you," Wuxian told him.

I'm the past, Wuxian would have been a bit more playful and tease his drunk Lan Wangji, but the last time he was around him when drunk, the two caused trouble, and words were said that Wuxian can't forget. The memory was actually a bit bittersweet. Wuxian was a bit more cautious this time, plus there were guests with them this time.

Being lost in thought, he was brought back to attention when he felt a tug at his belt. Wuxian's eyes widened and he grabbed Wangji's hand, "hey, easy there Lan Zhan, we have people here," Wuxian said knowing exactly what Wangji wants.

Lan Wangji pouted and pulled his hand away. Wuxian hardly ever sees the man pout, but when he does, it's just too adorable for words. Seeing that Wangji was getting more restless, Hua Cheng and Xie Lian said they would meet up again in the morning and decide to leave. It was getting rather late and with Wangji acting up, they felt that Wuxian needed to focus on him.

"Husband," Wangji said.

"Mnn, I am," Wuxian said, "there is a bath prepared in the bathroom, want to join me?"

Wangji didn't speak a word, with Wuxian still in his arms, he stood up and brought him over to the bath. Wuxian let Wangji do as he liked, as it was a promise he made to him earlier that evening. So Wangji was very lovey dovey in the tub. Even when drunk, Wangji still knew to help Wuxian after the deed was done. Wangji helped him dress into his night robes and move to the bed.

"Lan Zhan, is there a reason you decided to have a cup of wine today?" Wuxian asked him.

"You don't like drinking alone," Wangji says.

Wuxian smiled, "I'm not alone. I do not mind if I am the only one who drinks. You don't have to do things like that."

"But I want to," Wangji said, "no matter what, I will always share the burden with Wei Ying."

Wei Wuxian felt the corners of his eyes burn. Lan Wangji was just an amazing person. So many people say this man is emotionless and cold, so aloof and rigid. How wrong those people were. Wuxian knew that he had even more access to this side to Wangji than Wangji's brother Xichen. Lan Xichen has always told Wuxian that he has tried for so many years to get Wangji to open up and even try to go out more and try to make friends. It was always in vain.

The only person to succeed in really seeing Wangji for who he is, was Wuxian. Wuxian felt his heart burn with happiness and pleasure that Wangji trusts Wuxian so much that Wangji could let his guard down.

"Lan Zhan, I love you so much," Wuxian said, "and I am glad that you are always there for me. Just know that I am always for you as well."

"Mnn," Wangji nodded as he snuggled up to Wuxian in the bed, "I love you too Wei Ying."

In the morning, Wuxian would have the pleasure of telling Wangji of what happened. From now on, Wuxian was going to be open to Wangji about his drunken adventures. It's something that he will learn to do as Wangji shouldn't have to wonder what happened. Plus, it will only sit there in his mind and he won't pester Wuxian again if he didn't answer but Wuxian didn't want that. Wuxian has learned that being open with Wangji was the best thing for them. It actually strengthens their bond and trust in each other this way.