Sleeping beauty and the stoic jade (Wangxian)

Chapter 2

The next day Wei Wuxian took out a sachet that Shijie had given him before he left. She told him that it should help keep him awake but is not guaranteed. She also said it was extremely bitter so she baked it into little pastries. Shijie really is the best!! Wei Wuxian thought, taking one of the little flower shaped pastries and eating it happily. He made his way over to the library pavilion since he skipped class already because he fell asleep. The library pavilion was extremely quiet and peaceful as he entered. He stared at the enchanting scene of the boy in white, writing like the rest of the world wasn't there. Wei Wuxian realized he was staring and snapped out of it not wanting the other to notice. He sat improperly on the other side of the table and the person on the other side glanced at him.
Wei Wuxian, "ah, my memory is not very good... what's your name?"
Lan Wangji was surprised but it did not show on his face in the slightest.
"Lan Zhan, courtesy name Wangji."
"Nice to meet you Lan Zhan! My name is Wei Ying, courtesy name Wuxian." Wei Wuxian said, taking note of tiny wrinkle between his brows at the use of his birth name.
Lan Zhan, "Mn. Copy."
Two books were placed in front of Wei Wuxian along with paper, ink and a brush.
"Eh!? Why is there two books?"
"You missed class this morning."
"Ah. It was a accident I swear!!" Wei Wuxian said in a tone that Jiang Cheng would have recognized as mischievous.
"Surely you've missed class before!"
Lan Zhan, "Have not."
"Wow! How proper of you Lan Zhan! Have you ever broken a rule?"
"...Copy."
Wei Wuxian, "Buuuuut Laaaan Zhaaan, I want to talk!"
"Copy."
"No, don't wanna! Talk with me Lan Zhan!"
"..."
"Come on! Don't be shy, I just want to get to kn-" Wei Wuxian's lips suddenly snapped shut forcefully and Lan Zhan continued to copy the scripture in front of him.
"Mph mmph hmm mn!" He struggled against the silencing spell until his eyes started to water. He gave up on speaking and picked up the brush, writing on the paper quickly.
Wei Wuxian shoved the paper in his face, the paper said 'I'm sorry Lan Zhan! You're too fun to not tease!'
Wei Wuxian really wasn't helping his case as Lan Zhan paused for a second before continuing to write. He showed another piece of paper that said 'I'm really sorry! You're too good looking, I couldn't help myself!'
Lan Zhan tensed and Wei Wuxian couldn't help but hit the desk in silent laughter until tears welled in the corner of his eyes. Laughter suddenly echoed throughout the library pavilion as the silencing spell was released. His laughter died down as he suddenly felt tired. He ignored the feeling and continued to tease to his hearts content.
"Lan Zhan, Lan Zhan. I'll bring you back something nice tomorrow as a apolo-" Wei Wuxian was cut off as his body went slack, a undeniable need sleep washed over his body. He fell asleep just like that and fell forward, surprising Lan Zhan. Lan Zhan reacted quickly and reached over the table, catching the other before he hit the table. He gently grabbed Wei Wuxian's wrist and checked his pulse but could not find anything wrong. He appeared just to be sleeping and nothing more. Lan Zhan lifted him off the ground and decided to take him to the infirmary. He held Wei Wuxian with his head resting against his chest.

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The walk to the infirmary had many Lan disciplines gawking at the sight of Lan Zhan carrying another who appeared to be sleeping unharmed. He opened the door to the infirmary and even the doctor looked surprised.
"Hanguang-Jun? What can we do for you?" The doctor asked getting up from his desk where he was doing paper work.
Lan Zhan, "He passed out suddenly, but I could find nothing wrong."
"Lay him down on the bed." He said and Lan Zhan walked over to the bed. He leaned over the bed to put him down but paused when he felt Wei Wuxian grip his robes tightly. Lan Zhan looked down at his face to see Wei Wuxian's brows furrowed as he trembled in his arms.
A nightmare?
Lan Zhan debated trying to wake him up but his thoughts were interrupted by a voice coming from the entrance of the infirmary.
"Wangji?" Lan Xichen inquired, confused.
This was not what he expected when he heard other disciplines saying Lan Zhan was carrying someone to the infirmary.
"Brother." He replied with no expression but Lan Xichen could see the slight worry and confusion on Lan Zhan's face. Lan Xichen could also tell he was at a lose as to what he should do in this situation. Lan Xichen walked over to his brother and gestured for him to sit down on the bed with the unknown boy in his arms still.
Lan Xichen, "comfort him, like how I comforted you when you were a child."
Lan Zhan was tense and looked hesitant before he gave in to his brothers encouraging smile. Lan Zhan adjusted Wei Wuxian's postion in his lap so that he sat up straight and leaned against his chest. Although with him clutching his robes,
Wei Wuxian looked very weak and vulnerable unlike the lively and carefree person from before. Lan Xichen directed Lan Zhan's hand to the boys back and got him to move it slow comforting circles. Lan Xichen could tell his brothers expression showed he was at a loss, and didn't know what to think of the sudden situation. Lan Zhan has never had a close friend before after all. Its not too big of a surprise he's lost.