The Gift (A YiZhan Fanfiction)

Doggy comes too

Three days after the surprise bouquet, Xiao Zhan finally decided to man up and talk to his student, Zanjin. After class, Zanjin was about to leave with Yibo when Xiao Zhan called him over. Of course, Yibo goes with him. "Yes, Professor?" Xiao Zhan eyed Yibo before asking him to get out. "Zanjin can't live without me." Yibo cooly said and clung his arm around Zanjin's neck. The said man looked at both of them with confusion. "Since when did I die when you weren't around?" Zanjin asked, turning to face the younger. Xiao Zhan cleared his throat and sat straight. "Mr. Zhu, we have to talk about your gifts. It's not appropriate for a student to send things like flowers to a professor. Zanjin made a face a turned to face Yibo again. "But didn't you ask for 5 more roses?" Yibo asked, ignoring his friend's gaze.

Xiao Zhan once again cleared his throat. "And why do you have the note, Mr. Wang? I believe I didn't write it for you to read." Zanjin laughed and tapped Yibo's back quite harshly. "Can we talk about this for a moment, Yibo?" He whispered near Yibo's ear. Xiao Zhan looked at the two with suspicion. "Are you two playing with me? If you are, stop it. It's not funny." Xiao Zhan said and stood up, leaving the room with a stomp.

"What was that!?" Zanjin yelled, causing Yibo to cover his ears. "I used your name." The younger went back to his seat to grab his bag and went straight to their usual practice room, leaving his friend behind. "WANG YIBO! COME BACK HERE!"

(In Xiao Zhan's office)

Xiao Zhan checked the essays again and then the cards. No matter how you look at it, the handwritings are different. Xiao Zhan suddenly remembered Yibo acting strange so he checked Yibo's essay. "Hm." He leaned back on his swivel chair and rubbed his temple.

"Playing with me huh?"

(Practice Room)

"Please, Ge." Yibo pleaded while clasping both of his hands. "Oh now you are calling me Gege!? NO! This is crazy Yibo, if you really like him- Go ask him YOURSELF!" Yibo frowned and immediately dialed his brother's number. "You left me no choice." Zanjin gulped, scared of what Yibo is planning to do. "Hello? Zewu, Jin wants to talk to you- or not! BYE!" Yibo laughed. "See, I know you'd agree." Zanjin slapped his own forehead. He knows he can't win Yibo. "You're such a devil."

After practice at exactly 8:36 pm, Zanjin and Yibo waited for Xiao Zhan to go home. The Professor walked seriously, ignoring the two boys standing near the entrance of the University. "Wait- Professor Xiao." Zanjin grabbed Xiao Zhan's wrist earning a death glare from Yibo. He immediately let go and nervously chuckled. "I.. uh- can we accompany you home? I mean I accompany you home." Yibo crossed his arms, annoyed at Zanjin's question but he can't say anything.

Xiao Zhan raised his brow and grins, showing his perfect bunny teeth. Yibo gulped at the sight, looking away and hiding his flustered face. "Is Mr. Wang coming too?" Zanjin looked at Yibo and widened his eyes, asking for help. "Well- You know I can't live without my Yibo." Zanjin nervously answered. He has never done anything like this since he was the one who is being pampered in his past relationships. "Oh. I see. Mr. Wang, now that I am off campus and I'm no longer on duty, please allow me to say this." Yibo's eyes sparkled and nodded. He can't believe Xiao Zhan is talking to him. Directly at him! "You're like Zanjin's doggy. Following him everywhere. Can't live without him- you're already an adult. Act like one." Xiao Zhan then walked ahead of the boys. Yibo sighed and pouted, why is he the dog? Zanjin is the one following him. Can't Xiao Zhan see his popularity!?

"Here we are." Xiao Zhan said, smiling brightly at Zanjin and making sure Yibo is staring at them. "Thank you for walking home with me, Zanjin, Mr.Wang" Yibo frowned, hurt and disappointed. "I'm Yibo." He silently mumbled. Yibo turned around first, leaving the both of them.

Zanjin rubbed his temple and smiled apologetically at their Professor. "Don't be too harsh on him, Professor. That kid is really sulky. Goodnight." Zanjin bowed and caught up with Yibo who is so down like someone died. "It's his fault. He just can't admit he is the one stalking and giving me gifts." Xiao Zhan shook his head and entered his apartment.

After cleaning himself up, the Professor turned on the television and changed the vase's water. The roses are still red as blood. Xiao Zhan sat on his bed and remembered how adorable his student was holding a huge bouquet. "Was I too harsh?" Xiao Zhan then mentally slapped himself. "Jesus Zhan. You're a Professional. A PROFESSOR. and the one you're thinking is a student. A kid!" He said to himself. He has this habit of talking to himself or scolding himself before going to bed.

It was already 2 am and he still can't sleep. He didn't turn off the lights because he's not feeling like sleeping in a dark room at the moment. He opened the curtains, revealing a huge window. He could see everything, the cars passing by and a man he's very familiar with leaning against his bike. "Yibo?" He squints, trying to check wether he's right or not.

Not realizing it, his heart starts pounding like crazy just like what happened in the orientation. Yibo saw Xiao Zhan's figure. Even if it's so far away, he knows it's Xiao Zhan. He smiled, tilting his head to the side as if he is checking the beauty out. "So close yet so far.." Yibo mumbled.

Xiao Zhan pressed his palm against the glass and gasped at how crazy his heart is going.
'I want to see him.'
'I want to touch him'
'kiss him'
'hug him'
that's all in Xiao Zhan's mind. "What is wrong with me?"