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Until we meet again

“Ladies and gentlemen, China Qingdao Airlines welcomes you to Chongqing. The local time is 08:26 am. For your safety and the safety of those around you, please remain seated with your seat belt fastened and keep the aisles clear until we are parked at the gate.” 

Wang Yibo adjusted himself in relief. It has been four hours since he is travelling in the plane. He had a good sleep and the excitement slowly crawled back to his veins as the plane neared to Chongqing. 

Chongqing! 

The name itself is thrilling. Yibo gonna meet his longtime online friend Xiao Zhan the very day, only a few minutes later. His insides did a pleasant somersault. 

Finishing with the one hour long procedures after reaching the airport for filling forms and claiming baggage, Yibo came to the terminal curbside. 

His search was for a tall man, particularly about six feet and comparatively skinnier. Maybe the man he is searching for would be wearing something baggy, as Yibo knows he is not someone who cares about his looks and prefers comfort over anything else. 

There was this man afar, in a corner, eyeing to the aisles where passengers came out. He wore a plain white inner shirt and brown cardigan over it which Yibo expected the least. Yibo had a suspicion that it would be him but still, the clothes weren't trustworthy. The man seems taller and the mole under his lips matches the description. Also he is squinting, though round spectacles were hanging on his nape. 

This must be it. Yibo curved his lips to a lopsided smile. He walked forward, flipping his long locks back and allowing them to fall freely on his face afterwards.  

As he neared, he saw the guy straightening and observing him closely. He might have an hunch about Yibo too. Yibo smiled and walked to him.

“Péng you ā ràng wo men yīqi láo láo míng jì ya…”

( Friend, let us together remember well…)

He sang out confidently to the one in front of him and saw the man smiling widely showing his bunny teeth.

Yibo's heart busted. This is it! He is it! The bunny smile! Wow! He looks gorgeous than Yibo thought. 

Xiao Zhan was thinking the same. He almost had confirmed the one in front of him was Yibo when he saw the baby fat on his cheeks and long brown hair. Though Yibo always says he is a tough man, Xiao Zhan had secretly picked up from their chat that the man would be looking like this. When he sings the song, Zhan becomes sure that it is the real Yibo, breathtaking to see raw. And it's Xiao Zhan's time to sing back.

“...Fán chén guo hòu Zhōng le wú qiān guà.”

(...After this life is over let us leave behind the worries.) 

It was a famous song they accidentally picked up to throw in between the chats which became an official friendship song for them afterwards. The two laughed in pure delight and shared a hug. 

“Hey, with your description, I might have mistook someone else as you. It said a tough, older man but here is a fucking handsome god! Woohoo!” 

Xiao Zhan complained after seeing his three long year's online friend for the first time. They have never met before, not even seen a single picture of the other. After all, it all started with a fight before they became friends. They weren't concerned about the other's look since comfort and company is what they find solace in. Later they let it be, keeping it as a surprise for them to have when they actually meet in person.