Wuji: A Promise Kept

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Wuxian dragged Wangji back to the Jingshi before he was willing to discuss things with Wangji further. He left Wangji in the main room and checked to see if Sizhui, Haishi, or Biyu were in. They were not so he locked the doors and placed a charm over the house to give them privacy. He pushed Wangji down to sit beside the table and set water to boil for tea.

"Are you really upset with me?" Wuxian asked.

Wangji took a good look into Wuxian's eyes. He has long learned how to read his pain. Their bond was helpful in this. Wangji could tell the Wuxian was worried. The last time Wuxian got punished was when he forgot some of the rules. Wuxian punished Wangji for humiliating him in front of their disciples, but Wangji punished him back and pushed Wuxian a little too far. Almost to the point where Wuxian made threats to not sleep beside Wangji for a while as payback.

This time was a bit different. Wangji could not punish Wuxian for lying. Wuxian told Wangji he was meeting with Hua Cheng for a few minutes to visit the Rift. A place where they will have their final standoff with Tan Lan. Wuxian didn't realize time was different inside the rift, meaning time actually stood still within the rift. It was always a dusk or dawn like setting within the Rift. So outside they were gone most of the day. If Wuxian would have known, he would have told Wangji immediately.

"No," Wangji replied, "You did nothing wrong."

"You said I will be punished later," Wuxian said.

"It was before Hua Cheng explained why you were gone so long," Wangji said, "I should not jump to conclusions until I know everything. I know you by now. You would have told me If you knew. I am sorry."

Wuxian smiled, "It is alright," he said and looked down at his hands resting on his lap, "I am sorry I was gone so long."

Wangji didn't like it when Wuxian looked away from him like this. Especially when they were having a discussion like this. It shows that Wuxian was at his most vulnerable and due to his past, he fears punishment. Wangji moved to kneel in front of Wuxian and gently lifted his head by the chin, using his pointer and thumb. He remained gently holding onto Wuxian's chin as he spoke, "I see you, Wei Ying."

Wuxian blinked a couple times as he looked into Wangji's eyes, "Huh?"

"I see you," Wangji repeated, "you have endured too much and your heart is fragile. I am still learning when it comes to you, but I promise you, I am your safe space. A place to go when you need someone."

Tears start to form in Wuxian's eyes, "Lan Zhan..."

Wangi let go of Wuxian's chin and pulled him to sit on his lap instead. The way Wuxian sat, he was straddling Wangji, "No punishment needed...we can discuss what makes you comfortable and what does not."

Wuxian shook his head, "I do not mind you denying me release...it's just too much when you deny me several times in a row. It begins to hurt too much at that point."

Wangji nodded, "we never talked about why you don't want to try spanking?"

Wuxian blushed a little when he spoke, "I have been punished in so many different ways, but I have never been spanked. I think about those children who have been spanked as a kid and I always felt it was a way to humiliate them. It would make me feel ashamed of myself."

Wangji nodded, "I will never spank you," he assured him, "but biting is okay?"

Wuxian laughed, "of course it is, I still have bite marks on me from our last session."

"Good," Wangji said as he shoved his face in the crook of Wuxian's neck and lightly began to kiss his skin.

"Lan Zhan," Wuxian said, "we have more to talk about."

"We can talk more in a little while," Wangji said, "Let me pamper you."

Wuxian let out a little giggle as Wangji persisted. He managed to stand with Wuxian wrapped up around him and carried him to their bedroom. After a decent conversation Wangji felt it was a good time to give Wuxian some proper love. Wangji was very proud of Wuxian for being more open with him. This is exactly what he hoped Wuxian would do. Whenever Wuxian needed to talk, he could drag Wangji away from whatever it was he was doing and tell him everything. It was one of the first promises he made to Wuxian and he has kept it.

So right now, it was a reward for Wuxian's efforts. Wangji was a beast in bed, and he knew it. He did not do that this time...at least not as much. He was a bit more gentle and passionate, really allowing Wuxian to enjoy himself. He didn't deny wuxian once either. He let him have it all.

Something Wangji always did was get lost in touching him. It was always a reminder to him that Wuxian was there with him. He was alive and healthy. He had Wuxian in his life. He would forever cherish it.

There was not a lot of time left until the final standoff with Tan Lan. Wangji knew deep down that everything would mostly be fine, but there was always that, What if moment. Moments like this were just a time to cherish before the storm really hits. A meeting will be held in a couple days with everyone who was going to the Rift to meet Tan Lan. When that meeting happens, the plans will be set in place. For now, all Wangji wanted was to be alone with his husband.