Fluffy WangXian Oneshots Book Two

Better The Devil You Know

"Better the devil you know, than the one you don't." Bible quote.

It's Halloween and Wei Ying's birthday. He's on the mortal plane a bit early because it's his birthday, not because he was feeling lonely or anything. It's perfectly natural to want to spend some time around noise, people, no matter how irritating they are, plus the other demons at home probably wouldn't be out until later.

He deserves a present, he thinks, and it should be in the form of entertainment. A place where he can blend right in, he muses. Maybe he should look hot while he's at it. His go-to image is that of a homeless person because people like to ignore them, and it allows for a plethora of mischief and zero blame, quite the genius plan. But today, he thinks it's time for a change.

He's just walking past a tall skyscraper when someone bangs into him, and doesn't apologise, doesn't help him up, and is a total dick about it. Wei Ying looks up from the ground where he's fallen to see the person, absolute cunt of a man, dust himself off and swear at him, before going inside. His name tag said Su She.

Right, time to teach him a lesson, then.

However, before Wei Ying can properly stand up, a pale hand stretches out to help him up, and when Wei Ying follows the arm attached to that beautiful hand, he sees the most gorgeous guy attempting to pull him up. Of course, that's the moment Wei Ying releases the gravity spell and so he ends up crashing into the Beautiful Hunk's arms. All in all, not bad.

"I must apologise for the behaviour of our staff member," Beautiful Hunk (™) says, not at all bothered by the close proximity of a lesser than well off member of society. He even steadies Wei Ying, keeping a hand on his elbow until both of his feet are holding his weight.

"His behaviour isn't your fault," Wei Ying replies, gazing towards the self-centered asshole entering the revolving doors of the building. Lan Corporation, it says. He snaps his fingers discreetly behind his back and the glass doors smack Su She in his face. The yelp is quite satisfactory.

Wei Ying returns his attention to the Beautiful Hunk. He has the most captivating golden eyes that Wei Ying has ever seen. Standing this close to him, Wei Ying notices that there are tiny golden flecks of a deeper honey colour reflected in them, and they're so unique, he rather thinks this guy is the present he's going to pick for himself for this year's birthday.

"While that is quite magnanimous of you, I believe his environment should have rectified his attitude somewhat, and because it hasn't, some responsibility must be taken."

"Well," Wei Ying drawls, feeling breathless all of a sudden. He wouldn't mind if this man took responsibility for him. At all. "I take it you work here," he jerks a thumb at the skyscraper behind them.

"Mn."

"And are you hiring?" Wei Ying asks this as a totally unbidden but simply marvellous plan hatches in his creative mind, and he's powerless to refuse its birth.

"That depends," the Beautiful Hunk replies. "What is your skill set?"

"Well, that definitely depends on you!" Wei Ying coquettishly flutters his eyelashes at him. "I have a huge amount of experience!" In what?? His brain cries out, obviously not part of the idea-baby-hatching business.

"Then perhaps you should apply through the correct channels," the Beautiful Hunk informs him. "Bring your resume tomorrow. You can be interviewed along with the others. Also, have the correct attire," he glances down at Wei Ying's body, and it's not in a bad way.

Wei Ying realises that he still looks like a tramp, complete with dirty clothes and a smell to match, yet this guy, in his very expensive suit, a watch that could feed a small country, and looks any model would gladly kill for, is willing to give him a chance. It makes a lovely warmth spread through his chest and his little heart is overwhelmed by the sweetness of the gesture. This man is actually very kind.