Little Lan Demon

17. Sick Lan Wangji

It's a chilly night, and Jiang Fengmian has invited Lan Wangji and Wei Wuxian to join him for dinner in the garden.

As they walk, Lan Wangji limps slowly, his knee hurt from a recent injury so he shivers, and his nose is running.

Wei Wuxian teases, noticing Lan Wangji's discomfort, "Little Demon, you look like a lost puppy. Do you need a blanket or a hot cup of tea?"

Lan Wangji replies quietly, rubbing his nose, "Just cold."

Seeing Lan Wangji struggling, Wei Wuxian smiles softly. "Alright, I'll help you. Come here."

Wei Wuxian gently picks up Lan Wangji, cradling him in his arms.

Lan Wangji gasps, cheeks turning pink, "Wei Wuxian, I can walk."

Wei Wuxian laughs as he carries Lan Wangji to the dining table, "Not at this speed. You're like a snowman. Cold and fragile."

They reach the table, and Wei Wuxian sets Lan Wangji down carefully.

Just as they sit, the delicious aroma of food fills the air but suddenly, Lan Wangji's nose starts to tickle.

Lan Wangji sneezes loudly, his body shaking with each sneeze, "Achoo, achoo."

Wei Wuxian laughs, "Bless you. Looks like the food agrees with you."

Lan Wangji frowns, rubbing his nose. "It tickles so much."

Wei Wuxian says, leaning closer as he cups his hands around Lan Wangji's face and blows softly, "Here, let me help. Breathe in through your mouth, not your nose."

Lan Wangji's eyes widen in surprise, but he follows Wei Wuxian's advice, he admits, relief washing over him, "It's working."

Wei Wuxian grins, happy to help, "See? I'm a genius."

Lan Wangji wipes his nose and washes his hands before sitting back down.

Wei Wuxian serves him hot soup. "Little Demon, you need to eat something warm. It'll help you feel better."

Lan Wangji says, taking a sip, "Thank you. It's good."

As they eat, Wei Wuxian notices Lan Wangji shivering again. "You're still cold."

Wei Wuxian wraps an arm around Lan Wangji, pulling him closer.

Lan Wangji protests, but there's a hint of a smile on his lips, "Wei Wuxian."

Everyone at the table glances over, surprised by the closeness then Jiang Fengmian raises an eyebrow, while Madam Yu chuckles. "Looks like those two have grown quite fond of each other."

Jiang Cheng adds, smirking, "More than fond, I think."

Wei Wuxian grins. "We're just keeping each other warm. Right, Little demon?"

Lan Wangji replies, his voice barely above a whisper, "Yes."

Jiang Yanli smiles, "It's nice to see you caring for him, Wei Wuxian. You've always been so playful."

Wei Wuxian feigns innocence, "Playful? Me? Shijie, I'm just being a good friend."

Madam Yu adds, teasing, "But a very warm one."