BL ONESHOTS No.5

⁷³⁰Wang x Tian - Pt 3

It was something new, and the uncertainty of it all felt exhilarating instead of frightening. As they entered the house, the scent of the day's meals mingled with the cool evening air, and the familiar sounds of the television in the next room offered a sense of comfort.

Wang and Tian moved through the kitchen, grabbing a bowl and setting up the popcorn maker. The mechanical whirring filled the space, echoing the quiet excitement thrumming between them. Wang could feel his heart racing, not just from the anticipation of a movie marathon, but from the realization that they were stepping into uncharted territory-a space where they could explore their feelings without labels or limitations.

"Do you have a preference for what we're watching?" Tian asked, glancing over his shoulder as he poured kernels into the machine.

Wang shrugged, pretending to consider the vast array of choices across streaming platforms. "How about something ridiculously cheesy? That way, we can just laugh at it and not think too hard."

"Perfect! I know just the one. You'll love how bad it is," Tian replied with a grin, and the brightness in his eyes made Wang's breath hitch. It was these little moments-the mischievous glint in Tian's gaze, the comfortable way they moved around each other-that filled him with warmth.

As they settled down in the living room, popcorn bowl in hand, Wang's mind flickered back to their conversation outside. The nervous energy hadn't fully dissipated, but it felt different now, charged with possibility. They were standing on the edge of something wonderful and terrifying all at once.

Halfway through the movie, they both burst into laughter at a particularly absurd scene. Wang, momentarily lost in the moment, turned to Tian, their shoulders brushing together. Instantly, he felt a rush of warmth, a reminder of how close they had become in this new dynamic.

"Remember when we used to quote those awful lines from movies?" Tian said, trying to suppress laughter, eyes sparkling.

"How could I forget? 'You had me at hello' has been forever ruined for me," Wang chuckled, relief flooding through him as he realized how easily they fell back into their playful banter.

"I could always rekindle it, you know-just for you," Tian teased, nudging Wang playfully.

Wang's heart raced at the closeness and the laughter, their shoulders brushing again, igniting a small fire deep within him. "Right. Just don't start quoting it in public. Or I'll disown you," he joked back, though the truth was he could never imagine disowning Tian.

As the movie played on and the credits began to roll, Wang took a risk. "Hey, Tian," he began, his throat suddenly dry with anticipation. "About earlier, do you really think we can figure this out?"

Tian turned serious again, gazing thoughtfully at Wang. "Yeah, I do. But we need to be careful. It's not just about us anymore. We have to think about our family and how they'd react."

"I know," Wang replied, the reality of their situation crashing in like a wave. "But I don't want to hide. Not from you and not from what we feel."

Tian sighed, running a hand through his hair. The tension was palpable, the delicate balance between caution and courage hanging in the air. "We'll take it slow, okay? One step at a time. But we can't pretend there's nothing between us anymore."

"Right. No pretending," Wang echoed, locking eyes with Tian. He felt a sense of determination brimming within him. "Whatever this is, I want to explore it with you. Just... promise we won't rush."

"Absolutely," Tian agreed, relief washing over his face. He reached out, squeezing Wang's hand softly before letting go as if it was a significant gesture underscoring their uncharted agreement.

As they turned to the screen for the next movie, Wang felt a deep sense of contentment settle within him. They were still navigating their way through uncertainty, but the potential of what lay ahead was a horizon Wil in every shade of orange and pink.

In that moment, as the next film started and the popcorn bowl sat empty between them, Wang realized he had taken the first steps into a new world-one full of laughter and discoveries, and perhaps something much deeper than he had ever allowed himself to imagine.

[No.82. Bye now.]