Lan Zhan's Untamed (Lan Zhan x Wei Wuxian)

Our Kiss

Yup you guessed that right! This is it!!!
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"Wangji" my brother whispers as we stride in on our horses and enter the JinLing Sect premise "enjoy the moment, Wangji" his kind eyes implore me and I nod imperceptibly. Flowers are showered at us from all the directions and women flock around our horses. Some brazen and some timid.

"Welcome to our humble abode, Hanguang-Jun" a women is about to caress my arm when I hear his voice. A flower was thrown at me again and this time, I see his smile. "Leave him alone young maiden, he is away from all the worldly affairs" Wei winks at me and Jiang Cheng pulls him away.

Blinking down at the flower in my hand, it's the same he gave me last time. A Peony. Subtly I place the flower inside my cloak, near my heart and I smile inwardly.

"Wangji, you're happy" my brother comments and I look away.

Yes, I am.
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Being assigned to our stations, the first round is to shoot the mannequins that are placed in front of us. As I try the strength of my bow, I hear Wei call my name "Hanguang-Jun, always a pleasure to meet you" the sarcasm in his voice, causes a strange pain within me and thus I ignore him. Tapping my shoulder, he points out "Hanguang-Jun, your band is crooked" hearing this I immediately try to straighten it out when he bursts out laughing and I realise, he is teasing me.

"Shameless" I turn and leave but not without my heart warming up to his laughter.

"Wangji, is Young Master Wei teasing you?" There is a kind smile on my brother and he knows the answer without me giving one. His eyes dance with enjoyment and I frown. Even he is teasing me.

"All the contestants, please occupy your position" the announcement is made and Wei walks up to me. "Lan Zhan, your band is crooked" he looks serious but I ignore him. Won't give him another chance to make fun of me. As I turn to walk away, I hear him say "Wait let me help you" and the next moment, time stops for me.

My eyes widen, my heart palpitates when I feel him pulling my Gusu Band and it becomes undone. My ears are ringing as I see my band flutter in front of my eyes and in the next second they're in Wei Ying's hand.

Turning towards him, I know my face is pale and so are his. This act by him cannot be treated as innocent move.

The teachings, the warnings, the metaphor, only one's lover, one's partner, parents, siblings and children are allowed to touch the band.

Him holding it in his hand, in front of all the Sect present here, it symbolises union of two.
Wei! What have you done?

My brother holds my shoulders and I see Jiang Cheng pulling Wei away and apologising on his behalf. But all I can see are those concerned eyes and my band in his hand.

"Let's go, Wangji" I brother directs me outside the station to the rest house and he caresses my cheeks. "Wangji, look at me" and I obey his command "You did nothing wrong, it was an accident" I bink. "Breath Wangji, please" his voice shakes my out of my stupor. "Brother" my voice is coarse "What does this mean?"

"Nothing, Wangji. Please" he hugs me gently and my heart pains even more.

Did it not mean anything? So why did I feel a glimpse of pure happiness when he removed my band. Wasn't it me giving my consent? Wasn't it my declaration to the world at large, that I accept...

"Do you wish to go back to Gusu?" Brother enquires and I shake my head "No, I need to go back to the station". He nods and we leave.

All eyes are on us but we ignore them and I take my position. Igniting the fire in me, I shoot the arrows with precision and I hear a round of accolades for me. Staying calm, I turn to leave when I see Wei's face, eyes proud for me and my heart melts. That one moment, precious and pure.