BL ONESHOTS NO.5

⁷³⁰Wang x Tian - Pt 2

They stood together in the twilight, a fragile sense of understanding blossoming between them. It felt like the world had shifted, like a new path had unfurled in front of them, filled with possibilities they had never dared to consider before.

Tian broke the silence, his tone lightening. "You know, if you start daydreaming about that cat too much, it might actually end up thinking you're its personal fan club."

Wang chuckled, the tension easing. "Maybe it's trying to communicate its existential thoughts about the meaning of life. It really looks like it has it all figured out."

"Right? Like, 'Humans, why do you complicate things when you could just take a nap in the sun?'" Tian jested, mimicking a cat's expression.

Wang felt a warmth spreading in his chest at the playful banter. "You should really consider a career in stand-up comedy."

"Only if you agree to be my first audience," Tian shot back, nudging him playfully.

They lingered in the fading light, laughing and sharing their thoughts, slowly peeling back layers of uncertainty that had built up between them for years. The heaviness of the earlier conversation felt lighter, almost like a beginning rather than a daunting possibility.

As darkness enveloped the backyard, the stars began to peek through the velvety sky. Wang looked up, lost in the constellation of thoughts swirling in his mind. "Hey, do you ever feel like the stars represent all the things left unsaid?"

Tian glanced upwards, his expression thoughtful. "Yeah, I do. They're beautiful, but sometimes it feels like they're just... hanging there. We only know they're there, but we can't really touch them, can we?"

"Exactly," Wang replied, his heart racing with the weight of their conversation again. "But maybe we could try. I mean, we can't just let them be ungraspable forever, right?"

Tian turned to him, crossing his arms. "You might be onto something. Let's try to not let things hang between us anymore. Whatever it is, we'll make an effort to voice it."

"Okay," Wang said firmly, seizing that glimmer of courage. "Let's promise to be honest with each other. No more hiding."

"I promise," Tian affirmed, sincerity shining in his eyes.

The retreating sunlight had given way to a twinkling expanse, and with each star that overturned in the night sky, Wang felt a promise unfurling—one of discovery, of connection, of exploring what was more than brotherhood.

They headed back to the porch, side by side, no longer just stepbrothers in silence but now bound by a shared understanding that hinted at deeper emotions. Wang tucked his hands into his pockets, smiling to himself. He had taken the first step towards a path fraught with uncertainties, yet filled with incredible potential.

"So, what's next?" Wang asked, feeling the warmth of Tian's presence beside him.

"Well, how about we figure out our summer plans? There's the beach, hiking, or I could finally show you how to cook something that doesn't involve instant noodles."

Wang laughed, feeling lighter than he had in ages. "How about all of the above?"

"Deal!" Tian grinned, his youthful enthusiasm igniting a spark of joy in Wang. "But just remember," he continued, his voice teasingly serious, "if you burn the kitchen down, I'm totally blaming you."

Wang chuckled, playfully bumping his shoulder against Tian's. "I'll keep a fire extinguisher handy just for you."

As the stars shimmered above them, the unspoken feelings that had often felt like shadows began to intertwine with laughter and the promise of new adventures. Together, they ventured into the unknown, tethered not just by the bond of brotherhood but by the fragile yet powerful threads of something that could be more.

< continue to part 3 >

[No.81. Bye now.]