The Gift (A YiZhan Fanfiction)

Away for 90 days

Two months of Yibo pestering him every day, the younger goes to class an hour before the lecture starts and tease him about that one time in the practice room. The other Professors are worshipping Xiao Zhan for making the two attend lectures and arrives very early too.

Zewu on the other hand decided to stay at home and take care of his younger brother who isn't home every night because he apparently likes to stand across an apartment, looking and staring at it like a lunatic. He passed by the road countless of times already and it's a surprise Yibo did not notice him. Not even once.

Zanjin still can't talk to Zewu in person- not even in texts. When they communicate, It's all about Yibo's well being. He kind of know what's going on between his Professor and his bestfriend but it's not really his place to interfere.

Xiao Zhan knows he's falling deeper and deeper but he doesn't want to accept it or tell anyone about it. His spare room is now full of hundreds of gift boxes and every time he stores one after the day is over, he takes a photo of it and hang it on the wall.

Yibo got so many calls about the coming racing tournament that will be held in Japan and Korea and will last for two months and a half. Including the coaching, preparation and other things to do. He doesn't want to go but he is eager to make money of his own. Xiao Zhan being a genius famous professor isn't helping as well, He recognizes himself as the man in their soon relationship so he needs to earn more and support his lover's expenses, needs and wants.

"Yibo?" Zanjin snapped his fingers infront of the dazed man and sighed. "Everyone left already. Let's go now, I'll take you home." Yibo shook his head and showed the elder his key. "I can drive myself home."

"Knowing you, you'll just stare at Professor Xiao's apartment again." Zanjin just gave up and rubbed his nape. "Listen, Yibo.. What if I try to pursue your brother?" Yibo tilted his head and hummed. "You have to go through dad first.. You know how he is- plus, You already dumped his son once." Zanjin whined and hit Yibo with his bag. "Don't scare me like that! I know okay? It's just that... It's been what? Two months and a half since he came back and we are not having closure you know?" The younger shrugged and tapped his bestfriend's back. "I can always help you with Zewu." Yibo turned the motorbike on and grins. "You'll just make it worse. Go home immediately okay?" Yibo nodded and waved goodbye, of course.. before going home, he stopped by at his crush's apartment and stared at the Xiao Zhan's window for 30 minutes and drives home.

Xiao Zhan smiled as he stood up from the chair he positioned just behind the curtain. He could see the road and of course, Yibo. "Geez, what a stalker." He finally closed the curtains after Yibo left and goes on with his daily routine after work. Folded his clothes, took a nice bath, read a book, moisturize his skin and goes to bed.

Nothing changed really, It's just that they barely talk nowadays. Yibo is preparing for the race so he had to do all his tasks for the next three months this week so he won't miss a lecture even if he's out of the country. "There you go. Mr. Wang, We are so proud of you.. The University supports you all the way." The head said as she stamped Yibo's excuse card that he uses every year whenever he's gone racing. "I know. You say that every year." Yibo laughed and bowed before walking out of the office. Zanjin was waiting outside, playing kid games on his phone. "Yo!"

The two decided to go out for a coffee break and talk about things like Yibo going away for an important race. "How about Professor? What will he say?" Yibo sipped on his caramel coffee and shook his head. "Honestly, I don't know. He might be happy for me. I mean, does it look like he cares if I'm away?" Zanjin snorted and looked away after Yibo's glare at him. "He was looking for you when you were away for what? 2 days? C'mon now, you're stupid but not blind." Yibo picked up his fork and pointed it at Zanjin. "Hss." He hissed and calmly placed his fork down. "I'm smarter than you." Zanjin laughed and wiped Yibo's upper lip with his napkin. "Yeah right. How come you never notice there's something on your lips? Did you get a botox when I was away?"

Yibo was about to smack his friend when a group of Professors entered the cafe, chatting professionally like they are in a meeting room but standing and walking. "Who's that?" Zanjin leaned back and peeked at the Professor who is beside Xiao Zhan. "Handsome, tall, probably smart since he is also a professor- You don't have a chance against him." Zanjin sipped his coffee as he watches Yibo stare at the Professors like a hawk.

The older kicked the younger's foot underneath the table. "Stop staring like that, you don't realize it but you look like a gorilla whenever you frown." Yibo sighed and rubbed his temple. "Are we done dissing each other? Can you please just tell me who the fuck is that!?" Zanjin immediately covered Yibo's mouth, apologizing to everyone who looked at their direction including the Professors.

Xiao Zhan gave a look at Yibo and the younger immediately shuts up and finished his cake and caramel coffee like a scared student. "Why are you suddenly so obedient- Oh! Professor Xiao is stronger than Zewu.. Interesting."

(Chen Zexi, A new Professor. He is a newbie and somehow looks up at Xiao Zhan. Age, 27.)