Refuse - LXC x JC fanfic

Event

Gusu.

The whole place is packed and a long line that almost reached the entrance of the Cloud Recesses can be seen when Wei Wuxian and Lan Wangji flew over the people and went straight to where Lan Xichen is, greeted by many. Lan Xichen has always been popular, and so this many people... their number will be doubled after an hour. After all, it's the famous cultivator's birthday.

"Wangji. Young master Wei." Lan Xichen called when he saw his brother and Wei Wuxin descent. Lan Qiren just nodded at them, his expression neutral. "Did he... is he..." he said, didn't continue when he didn't see that remarkable purple uniform. He just forced a smile and lowered his head as he received their gift. "Thank you." He said and took the box, which felt light and empty. He didn't say anything more and turned to the next person giving him gift – Jin Ling. "Young master Jin." He called and smiled.

Jin Ling nodded and looked away, avoiding his gaze. "I... I really like you for my uncle." He said and lowered his head to hide his burning face. Lan Sizhui and Lan Jingyi behind him smiled as the two handed their gift to Lan Xichen.

Lan Xichen felt his eyes watered and smiled. "Thank you." He said, relieved he has Jin Ling's permission of marrying Jiang Cheng. However, what he needed most is the man himself's permission. Ah Cheng... he thought. Calm down. The day is still long. He convinced himself.

Yet, it's already dusk and he can't find even Jiang Cheng's shadow. Where could he be...? He thought. He really doesn't love me? Even just to see me on my birthday? He thought, remembered what Wei Wuxian told him last time about Jiang Cheng's reply.

He felt his heart is heavy and he took the cup on the table. In a gulp, the cup emptied. "Haaa..." he breathed, feeling heat and spice on his throat. ... wait. Heat and spice? He thought and felt his throat, then looked at the empty cup. Slowly, he sniffed it. He suddenly felt dizzy when the smell of alcohol wafted in air and assaulted his nose. His body staggered and he was about to fall when suddenly he saw a flash of red and a hand caught him.

"Careful." A voice said as he felt his body steadied.

"Thank you. You – " he said and turned, only to widen his eyes when he saw someone dressed in red, a veil covering their face so they can't see them. "Who - ?!" he asked and stepped back, almost pushing the other yet he held himself back the last second. He knew this person will be marrying, if not already married. He felt the dizziness again and he almost tripped yet the other person helped him. "Thanks..." he said as the person made him sit on the chair. "Congratulations for your marriage, although I don't remember someone from my clan is going to marry someone?" he asked, starting a conversation to kick off the dizziness in his head. "May I know your name and the person you'll be marrying?" he asked. "I'd like to share my blessings with you, since today is my birthday." He added and smiled.

The person stared at him. "Mn. I know." The person said. His voice is familiar but Lan Xichen's drunk and so he can't discern. Yet, he felt is heart beating fast just listening to the voice. Is this an effect of drinking alcohol? He thought. "My name is Jiang Cheng, courtesy name Jiang Wanyin." He said.

Upon hearing his answer and the name, Lan Xichen felt his whole being froze. He looked at him and, sure enough, behind the veil he could see the face that's been on his mind for the past years. "Ah Cheng..." he muttered under his breath. He felt his heart is bursting seeing him before him. Yet, that bright red clothes hurt his eyes and heart. Jiang Cheng is going to marry somebody. "... you just have to get married on the day of my birthday... may I ask who you'll be marrying?" he asked and lowered his head, feeling his heart sank.

"Mn." Jiang Cheng said and nodded as he put his hands on Lan Xichen's shoulders. "His name is Lan Huan, courtesy name Lan Xichen." He answered and stared at Lan Xichen's eyes.

Lan Xichen's eyes went wide, shocked. He stared back at Jiang Cheng. He felt Jiang Cheng wrapped his arms around his neck and kissed him. It's not enough, and so Jiang Cheng licked his lips. "Ah Cheng..." he called, still shocked because of what happened.

"What?" Jiang Cheng said, his arms never left Lan Xichen's neck. "You don't want to get married with me anymore? Fine. I'll just turn this hug to 'choke' – mmn!" he said, wide-eyed, when Lan Xichen suddenly pulled him by waist and kissed him. He fell on Lan Xichen's lap, and Lan Xichen's arms around his waist tightened, pulling his body closer to him. "Lan Xichen... Lan Huan – mnmn..." he said, feeling intoxicated of the kiss, added by the taste of alcohol on Lan Xichen's lips. "I thought your clan prohibits you to drink alcohol?" he asked as he stared at Lan Xichen's handsome face.

"They do." Lan Xichen answered. "But... if meeting you and kissing you the alcohol would bring me... I'll gladly drunk myself – " he said and reached for Jiang Cheng's lips that gone moist and red.

"Mn." Jiang Cheng answered as he kissed him back. Their tongue played with each other, making them more intoxicated as their saliva mixed with alcohol from Lan Xichen accidentally drinking it earlier.

"Ah Cheng..." Lan Xichen called when their lips parted. "You're really willing to marry me?" he asked and looked at Jiang Cheng, his eyes hopeful. He felt his heart is about to burst as he await for Jiang Cheng's reply.

"Uh-huh." Jiang Cheng answered as he took out a familiar snow-white forehead ribbon. "I mean, I already delivered myself here wearing this wedding clothes... I was looking for you earlier, yet you're not around. And so I find you myself." He explained as he wrapped his wrist with the end of the forehead ribbon, then took Lan Xichen's hand and wrapped his wrist with the other end. "You can't get away from me now. Lan Huan, courtesy name Lan Xichen – " he said, his face serious. " – are you willing to be mine?" he asked, staring at his eyes.

Lan Xichen felt his eyes watered and he let his tears fall. "Yes." He answered as he hugged Jiang Cheng tight, burying his face on his chest. "Ah Cheng... thank you... for saving me – " he said and raised his face to kiss him.

Jiang Cheng smiled as Lan Xichen held the back of his head, deepening their kiss. "Mn." He answered, his face red as he responded to his kiss. "Thank you, too... for saving me..." he said and closed his eyes.

The people who attended the birthday party of Lan Xichen earlier were about to leave when they saw Jiang Cheng wearing all red is walking to the venue. Only one thought registered in their mind: Jiang Cheng is going to marry and he already chosen – Lan Xichen. They suddenly remembered what happened a few days ago during the sect leaders' conference at Koi Tower.

They all watched Lan Xichen leave. They sighed, then turned to Jiang Cheng – only to be surprised to see him smiling, yet not really smiling. His eyes... they're reflecting pain and sadness. They thought, wasn't the one who just left... also reflected those emotions in his eyes, as he stared at the person clad in purple, now silently watching him walk away.

They looked at the two that're now kissing each other, expressing their longing for each other for the past three years. Yes, they could clearly see the two's behavior, since they themselves are closely watching the two ever since the two got into that fight at Dafan mountain. They might say, they didn't expect but also somewhat expect things would end up like this – the two sect leaders falling in love with each other.

Wei Wuxian whistled while Lan Wangji hugged him from behind. Lan Sizhui and Lan Jingyi joined the people clapping as they watched the two's reconciliation. Jin Ling is crying but of joy. Finally, his uncle found his happiness and won't be lonely anymore. Lan Qiren just sighed, at least relieved his nephew Lan Xichen is now on the right track of his life, albeit marrying a man but it can't be helped.

"I love you." Lan Xichen said in between their lips. He stared at Jiang Cheng in the eye. Jiang Cheng stared back, then smiled. Lan Xichen felt his whole world lit up when he saw his smile.

"I love you, too." Jiang Cheng answered and closed his eyes. He kissed him.

The wedding was held and they exchanged their vows that night – making Lan Qiren cough up 10 liters of blood because they all didn't follow the curfew.