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5.
Lan Wangji checks his pockets to make sure he has everything he needs before heading out. He’s got his phone, keys wallet, and...yes he definitely has the pepto bismol capsules. With a quick nod to himself he heads out of his home. Taking a deep breath he reminds himself that everything will be okay. He’s just going out to dinner with his favorite person in the world. No big deal they’ve already shared two meals before.
Except that this time his date decided to pick the restaurant. Which really wouldn’t have been a bad thing. It's fair. Most couples tend to switch off who chooses where they go.This is completely normal. And really, Lan Wangji doesn’t even have a preference when it comes to what he’s going to eat so honestly everything is fine. He’s absolutely not nervous. Nope Lan Wangji is a man with nerves of steel. There is nothing in this world that he cannot handle.
He checks his pocket one more time before he gets in his car and lets out a relieved sigh when he feels the pepto bismol capsules once more. He hopes they are enough.
Tonight he is going on his third official date with Wei Wuxian (aka the love of his life). After a year of friendship Lan Wangji had gathered the courage to ask the other out and to his utter surprise and relief Wuxian had said yes. Ever since that day Lan Wangji has considered himself the luckiest man in the world. How could he not be when he's the one Wei Wuxian is letting into his life?
Everything in their relationship so far has been like a dream. Though tonight could prove to be a nightmare…
You see, Lan Wangji and Wei Wuxian had shared very few meals together in the past. So really it wasn’t Wei Wuxians fault that Lan Wangji was feeling a little worried.Of course Wei Wuxian would not be aware of his very low tolerance for all things spice. Sure they had been friends for a year but it's not like it ever came up in conversation. If anything he blames himself and his inability to ever say no to the ever charming Wei Wuxian.
His dilema started after their last date. Wei Wuxian and he were taking a stroll around the city making time for the movie they would be seeing later.
“You know what we should do on our next date?” Wei Wuxian had asked and Lan Wangji had felt like he could float at those words. Wei Wuxian had said ‘next date’. As in he wanted to go on another date with him. As in Wei Wuxian liked spending time with him.
“Hm?”
“We should go to that one noodle place that has the prize for whoever can finish their spicy noodles!” Wei Wuxian said enthusiastically. “I’ve always wanted to do it but no one will ever go with me” he had added forlornly.
The way he had looked at the ground with his shoulder hunched had instantly pulled at Lan Wangjis heart strings. How could anyone say no? How could he even think to deny the object of his affections this one request?
“Mn.” Had been Lan Wangjis reply. He would go. He would go eat spicy noodles with Wei Wuxian if only to never see the other sad like that ever again.
“Really Lan Zhan?” Wei Wuxian had asked incredulously further, convincing Lan Wangji that this was the absolute right thing to do. His weak spice pallet be damned.
“Mn” he had replied resolutely.
Wei Wuxian had then launched himself into Lan Wangjis arms and gone off about how cute it would be to have their picture taken and hung on the restaurant's wall. Their third date immortalized forever for all to see. What more convincing could he need?
Now as he drives to pick up Wei Wuxian he remembers the look of excitement on his face. The way he had smiled at him and tells himself it's worth it. To see Wei Wuxian happy is all Lan Wangji ever wants in life. So what if he may not feel his tongue later?
“Lan Zhan why didn’t you tell me you don’t like spicy food” Wei Wuxian asks as he gently pats on Lan Wangjis back. They had managed to finish the whole bowl of spicy noodles but as soon as they had gotten their matching t-shirts and picture taken Lan Wangji had bolted out of the restaurant and thrown up in the alley. Not one of his shining moments he will admit.
“I don’t like spicy food,” Lan Wangji says, trying his best not to heave a second time. His nostrils are burning and his vision is blurry but Wei Wuxian is holding him like he’s precious so everything is fine. So long as he doesn’t move.
“No.. really?” Wei Wuxian asks sarcastically and Lan Wangji gives Wei Wuxian a slight smile.
“Seriously, you could have just told me…” Wei Wuxian says, voice laced in concern and Lan Wangji feels as if his heart could burst. Spicy food and Wei Wuxian being so close really isn’t a great combo for his weak heart.
“Wei Ying wanted to come” he says simply and Wei Wuxian shakes his head fondly.
“You’re ridiculous.” Wei Wuxian says and gives him a peck on his cheek.
“Mn” is all Lan Wangji can reply for fear of spilling all of his feelings and ruining their little moment.
The rest of the evening is spent at Wei Wuxians apartment. Wei Wuxian takes care of him and Lan Wangji can’t help but bask in all the extra attention. They share their first kiss that night and Lan Wangji realizes there really isn’t anything he wouldn’t do for this man.
4.
“Lan Zhan” Wei Wuxian calls out from where he's lounging out on the couch. Lan Wangji is busy grading his students' papers and he knows his boyfriend is beginning to get bored of waiting.
“Mn.” He replies not looking up from the assignment he’s currently murdering. The good thing is this is the first draft. If this had been his students final copy he would not have even wasted his time reading through it. They’re high school seniors for crying out loud. They should be able to produce better work than this.
“Lan Zhaaan” Wei Wuxian whines and Lan Wangji does his best not to smile at his boyfriends antics.
“Mn.”
“Lan Zhaaaan look at me”
Lan Wangji sighs but looks over at his boyfriend. He’s honestly surprised Wei Wuxian had been able to keep entertained for over an hour. Usually whenever Wei Wuxian came over and he had to grade papers Wei Wuxian would be patient for thirty minutes before giving up and demanding all of Lan Wangjis attention. Attention that really doesn’t have to be demanded. Lan Wangji would give Wei Wuxian the moon if he asked.
Wei Wuxian pouts at him “Im so bored”
“I am almost done.”
Wei Wuxian sighs loudly before his face brightens up. Lan Wangji recognizes that face. He knows that Wei Wuxian has formed an idea.
“I have an idea” he declares and Lan Wanji smiles smugly to himself. Too easy. “Let me help you grade!”
Lan Wangji looks at his boyfriend who is waiting for his response. “Okay…”
Wei Wuxian rushes over to him and Lan Wangji places a few papers and a red pen in the spot where Wei Wuxian will sit.
“Ooooh horror classics” Wei Wuxian says as he takes the first paper.
“Mn.”
“Because of Halloween?” Wei Wuxian asks as he skims over one of the papers.
“Mn.”
“Interesting….Lan Zhan do you have any plans for Halloween?” Wei Wuxian asks and Lan Wangji has to look over at him. At this point in their relationship he would think Wei Wuxian would know him enough to know he’s not big into celebrating anything.
“No.” he replies but gives his boyfriend a suspicious look. Wei Wuxian looks relaxed in his seat still skimming over the paper. It's an act. He knows it.
“Really?” Wei Wuxian asks in a voice filled with faux surprise. He’s looking at him with wide eyes and Lan Wangji would laugh if he wasn’t a little afraid of what this may all mean.
“Wei Ying?” Lan Zhan asks voice hesitant and his boyfriend looks at him with a wistful smile.
“Well you see...it just so happens...my birthday is on Halloween...and well I always throw a big party.” Wei Wuxian explains and Lan Wangji is definitely surprised. They are three months into being an official couple and birthdays never came up. They had been friends for almost a year and birthdays never came up. How did they miss that part of the conversation? What type of boyfriend was he that he didn’t even know the love of his life's birthday.
“I...see.” he says while internally berating himself for not knowing something as simple as his boyfriend's birthday.
“And well we’re dating..so I thought... maybe..we could wear matching costumes” Wei Wuxian says hopeful and Lan Wangji really could never say no to this man.
“Matching costumes?”
“You’ll do it?!??!” Wei Wuxian asks surprised but is also glowing in his excitement. How could Lan Wangji ever take that glow away?
“If...if Wei Ying wants…”
And then all of a sudden he's pulled into Wei Wuxians warm embrace and being kissed all over
“I want! I definitely want! Lan Zhan you’re absolutely the best boyfriend ever.”
After Wei Wuxians excitement dies down and they’re laying on the couch watching some slasher movie Wei Wuxian loves, Lan Wangji can’t help but feel content. He may not be a big fan of any holiday but with Wei Ying...maybe it's not all too bad.
It's still bad. He still definitely does not like large crowds. He also does not like loud music. But it's Wei Yings birthday and he will survive. Especially whenever he catches Wei Ying looking at him like he’s strung up the moon and the stars for him. All he really did was put on a costume and show up. If that's all it takes for Wei Ying to look at him he would do it every day gladly.
They’re dressed as Gomez and Morticia from the Addams family. Many have come up to them to compliment their choice in costume and everytime Wei Wuxian preens at their words. Lan Wangji only recently watched the movie and is happy to discover the couple they are dressed up as are heavily devoted to each other. It suits them just fine.
It's after the party when Lan Wangji gets Wei Wuxian all to himself that Wei Wuxian first tells him he loves him. Lan Wangjis heart almost stops at those three words but it doesn't. He looks into his boyfriends eyes and holds him close and whispers that he loves him too.
He’s wanted to say those words from the very start but always feared he would be coming on too strong. And it's not as if he didn't know the extent of Wei Wuxians feelings for him. He knew. He knew in the way Wei Wuxian calls him everyday. He knew in the way that Wei Wuxian always brightened when they saw each other. He knew in the way that Wei Wuxian would kiss him. He always knew. But it is very nice to hear those words spoken out loud.
It is Wei Wuxians birthday but somehow it feels like it is Lan Wangjis. They kiss and Lan Wangji vows to always make Wei Wuxian happy.
3.
They’re laying in bed together. Lan Wangji woke hours ago but Wei Wuxian had insisted they lay together a little longer. Lan Wangji being hopelessly in love does as Wei Wuxian wishes.
“Lan Zhan we should do something fun today.” Wei Wuxian says snuggling into his chest.
“We should”
“Hmmm...what should we do?” Wei Wuxian asks and Lan Wangji wants to say anything. He’d do anything with Wei Ying but...Wei Ying gets mad whenever he says that so instead he actually makes a suggestion.
“Movies?”
“Mmmm we could but the weather is nice out.”
“Picnic?”
“Ohhh romantic but not exactly thrill invoking, we’ll definitely do that soon though”
“Does Wei Ying have an idea?” he asks because he’s sure Wei Wuxian has already come up with something. He knows he probably hasn’t said anything because he doesn’t want to force Lan Wangji into anything. After dating for a year Wei Wuxian had picked up on the fact that Lan Wangji has a hard time denying him anything. It's sweet that his boyfriend cares to not abuse the power he has over him.
“I might...but I don't know if you’ll want to.”
“If you don’t say it I won't be able to give you an answer” Lan Wangji says kissing Wei Wuxians temple.
“Promise you’ll say you don’t want to if you really don't want to” Wei Wuxian says seriously and Lan Wangji can’t help kissing his temple again.
“Promise”
“Amusement park.”
Lan Wangji’s eyes widened. That’s...certainly new. Not something he’d ever think of. In all honesty he’s never even been to one. The loud noises and large crowds just never seemed appealing. But maybe it won’t be so bad. Plus...Wei Ying would be there with him. And ever since they started dating Wei Ying has made him experience so many different things why not add another to the list.
“Okay.”
It's really hot outside. So hot Lan Wangji feels like he's melting. He has been bumped into several times already and there are still two more rides Wei Wuxian wants to get on. He’s tired. His legs feel stiff from all the standing and he would really like nothing more than to go home and shower. Just as he's about to suggest they ride just one more ride, Wei Wuxian takes his hand and gives a large warm smile.
“This is so much fun Lan Zhan! I’m so happy we came!” he says sweetly and kisses Lan Wangji on the cheek.
….and thats really all it takes for him to hold his tongue. He takes a moment to really analyze his feelings and concludes that the day really hasn’t been that bad. Sure it's ridiculously hot and the lines are always an hour long wait time but it's not that bad. He’s just being dramatic. Plus he has enjoyed the rides. Especially the way Wei Wuxian grips his hand tightly on every ride and screams enthusiastically. Sure Lan Wangji almost threw up once but he didn’t.
Really...it's not all that bad. The screams and crowds they're all worth it. Mostly because of the way Wei Wuxian looks at him after they get off every ride. He looks absolutely breathtaking with his cheeks flushed and a light sheen of sweat on his skin. His eyes sparkle with amusement and he smiles so bright he could eclipse the sun. Not to mention how much Wei Wuxian kisses him. He kisses him while they wait in line. Kisses him when they walk off to the next ride. He kisses him after they get off the ride and kisses him again when they take selfies to document the day.
Wei Wuxian is happy. He has been from the moment they got in the car and headed to the amusement park. And Lan Wangji is also happy. He’s happy Wei Ying is happy. He might still be hot and sticky. He still hates crowds and all the screaming but he can endure it. He would do anything and everything to keep Wei Wuxian happy like he is now.
Their day of fun ends with some carnival games. Lan Wangji’s chest puffs out in pride holding Wei Wuxians hand as they make their way out of the park. He looks over at his boyfriend and smiles softly seeing his boyfriend struggle to carry all the prizes he won for him. It had been his favorite part of their day. To win all these prizes and have Wei Wuxian call him his hero and throw himself in excitement into his arms every time he won.
“We should do this again sometime.” Wei Wuxian says as they reach the car.
“Mn” Lan Wangji agrees. They really should. This has been a great experience regardless of the fact that he might not have enjoyed every aspect of this day. Anything that makes Wei Wuxian this happy makes him happy.
Wei Wuxian takes his hand as he starts to drive and gives him a fond look. Lan Wangji lifts their joined hands to kiss Wei Wuxians’ causing the other to giggle. Yes...Lan Wangji would really do anything for this man.
2.
Lan Wangji sits at the dining table with a cup of tea and a stack of papers that need grading. He meant to get them graded on Friday but his fiance had other plans. Plans that went all through the night and left both of them feeling boneless the following day. Not that Lan Wangji was complaining. Nope not him. He would be a mad man to complain about something like that
It's just that now it's Sunday and he really doesn’t feel like grading papers. Especially because the house is way too quiet. He appreciates Wei Wuxian going out so that he can finish but he wishes his fiance had just stayed. He doesn’t really need a quiet house to grade. He hasn’t since they started dating. The silence now is too loud. He's become so accustomed to Wei Wuxian listening to music or watching tv in the background. He misses it. Misses the way his fiance will sometimes ramble about all sorts of things as he grades.
He sighs. No use in getting hung up on those things now he thinks bitterly. The sooner he finishes the better. Maybe he’ll take Wei Wuxian to that one restaurant they both really like for dinner? Or they can throw a pizza in the oven and watch some terrible romcom for the rest of the night?
Yes, they could enjoy a nice night in.
Squaring his shoulders, Lan Wangji tackles his work. He doesn’t even glance at the time until he hears keys jingling and the front door being open.
“Lan Zhan! I’m home!!” Wei Ying calls from the entrance and Lan Wangji smiles to himself. His fiance is back just as he finished the last of his grading.
“Dining room” he calls and hears his fiance's footsteps come closer.
Wei Ying kisses his cheek and sits himself comfortably on Lan Wangjis lap. Lan Wangji pulls him close and nuzzles his neck.
“Did you finish?” Wei Ying asks and Lan Wangji nods.
“Good.” Wei Ying says before kissing Lan Wangji passionately . Lan Wangji returns the kisses with equal fervor. They kiss for a long time before Wei Wuxian is gasping for air.
“Missed you” he says eyes dazed
“Missed Wei Ying to” Lan Wangji replies hugging Wei Wuxain close.
“Should we take this to the couch?” Wei Wuxian suggests and Lan Wangji simply holds Wei Ying tighter as he carries his laughing fiance to their living room.
They put on a movie after they’re done making out like teenagers (not that they have really stopped kissing and touching) and have a pizza in the oven. It's the perfect night in. Lan Wangji cards his fingers through Wei Yings hair and Wei Ying is cuddled close to him. What more could he ask for?
“Lan Zhan...do you ever think of adopting?” Wei Ying suddenly asks and Lan Wagji stiffens. Because of course he’s thought about it. Has dreamed about it ever since he saw Wei Wuxian the very first time. He had dreamed of them getting married, having children, and growing older together. He had pictured them celebrating their children's birthday, going to recitals, playing whatever goofy game their child could come up with. He had dreamt and pictured it perfectly.
But he had never been sure if that's something Wei Wuxian wanted. If he wanted to go through raising a child together. It would be fine if he didn’t. LanWangji would never force Wei Ying into something he didn’t want. But now...he can’t help but feel hopeful.
“I think we should adopt a pet” Wei Ying says, completely destroying Lan Wangjis hope.
Wei Ying wants to adopt...a pet.
“It will be nice you know...we could practice being parents”
The hope returns.
Lan Wangji easily agrees. He can never and will never say no to Wei Ying. They get a pair of rabbits that Wei Ying affectionately names Lola and Steve. Lan Wangji never gets a good explanation for the names but he loves their rabbit children very much. He had been scared that Wei Ying would want a snake or a cat. He wouldn’t have been able to say no but fortunately Wei Ying fell in love with the rabbits when they went to the pet store.
Years later, when they’re married they do adopt a child. A little boy named Yuan who they call Lan Shizui. He’s the light of their lives and they couldn’t be happier.
When Shizui asks to get rabbits after he sees a picture of the bunnies they cared for before Lan Wangji realizes he can deny his son nothing. Much like he can’t deny his husband anything either.
He’s hopeless. Willingly hopeless.
1.
It's the middle of August when Wei Wuxian suggests they go camping. It comes as a shock to Lan Wangji because for as long as he’s known his husband this is the first time he’s ever expressed an interest. Yes, Wei Ying liked being outside and all but he’s never ever mentioned anything about setting up tents, making fires, and roasting marshmallows.
“Camping?” Lan Wangji asks to make sure he heard right.
“Yeah! I’ve never done it before!” Wei Ying says and comes close to hug Lan Wangji “What do you think?”
“We could go this weekend,” Lan Wangji says, already thinking of a place he knows Wei Ying might like. Wei Wuxian giggles, confusing his husband.
“Oh no silly Lan Zhan. I don’t wanna go real camping” Wei Ying says like it’s so obvious.
Lan Wangji blinks blankly at his husband. Not real camping?
They’ve been together for years. This type of thing should not be surprising anymore but it is. Wei Ying will never cease to amaze him.
“Not...real camping?” Lan Wangji asks slowly just trying to make sense of things.
“Nope. I was thinking more along the lines of backyard camping” Wei Wuxian says smiling brightly. Lan Wangji has never heard of such a thing.
“So…” Wei Ying says wiggling his eyebrows suggestively “are we?” he asks and kisses his husband on the corner of his lips ever the tease.
Lan Wangji sighs “Wei Ying..”
“Come on Lan Zhan it’ll be fun! Plus think about it ...if we have to use the bathroom we can just run inside”
It is a good point. Lan Wangji has gone camping and as much as he did enjoy it in his youth the bathroom situation was always bothersome. He looks down at his husbands expectant face and what else could he say but “We need a tent”
He’s rewarded with Wei Ying peppering his face with kisses “Oh Lan Zhan this is gonna be so fun!!!”
Lan Wangji doesn’t really get the point of backyard camping. There's not much wildlife and they had dinner inside. But he will not complain because Wei Ying got a sleeping bag meant to be shared and getting to hold his husband this close is very very nice. The sleeping bag is warm and cozy and Lan Wangji isn’t all that mad they will be sleeping outside.
He’s not the biggest fan of sleeping in their backyard but Wei Wuxian had looked so happy. He just couldn’t say no.
He’s drifting off when Wei Ying snuggles closer (if that's at all even possible) and whispers sweetly “You’re the best husband Lan Zhan. I love you so much”
Lan Wangji holds his husband close and whispers against his lips that he also loves him very much just before taking his lips in a sweet kiss.
Saying no to Wei Ying has never been easy. He can count on one hand the amounts of times it's actually happened. But it's fine. If he said no more often he wouldn’t experience all there is to experience. If he said no more often he would miss out on all of Wei Yings delighted smiles and grateful I love you’s. For those two things alone Lan Wangji will always say yes. He’s forever at the mercy of all his beautiful husband's whims.
1.
Wei Wuxian loves his husband. He’s sweet,kind, smart, handsome, and good. He’s so good to Wei Wuxian that sometimes it feels like he's taking advantage of the other. He has to be careful asking for things because he knows the answer will always be yes.
He knows that Lan Zhan would give him the moon if he so much as stared at it for too long. It's a dangerous power to have over a man so good like Lan Zhan. So Wei Ying is careful with it. Ever since he realized he could get whatever he wanted Wei Wuxian became cautious. He never ever wanted Lan Zhan to be forced into anything. He didn’t want to be the reason Lan Zhan did anything that made him uncomfortable.
It was on their third date that Wei Wuxian vowed to never abuse his Lan Zhans heart. He vowed to always be deserving of Lan Zhans sweet smile and soft gaze.
And of course any chance he gets to spoil his husband he takes it. He takes it and makes sure Lan Zhan is as happy as every single time he has made him happy.
Tonight happens to be one such opportunity. They had gone to a dinner party for his work and one of his cowokers had accidently given his husband alcohol. Wei Wuxian wanted to scold his coworker but needed to attend to his overly clingy husband immediately.
Luckily the whole ride home Lan Zhan had passed out and allowed Wei Wuxian time to get home and get him inside the house.
Now after struggling to get his husband into some comfy clothes and also getting himself into his own pair of sweats and tshirt they were cuddling in bed. Wei Wuxian was partially thrilled to be the big spoon this time. Not that he didn’t like being the little spoon ( he loved it), but there was something nice about being the big spoon once in a while.
Lan Zhan was breathing deeply and Wei Wuxian thought it would be a good time to get his husband some water and aspirin for later. Just as he began to shift Lan Zhan turned to hold on to him.
“Wei Ying” Lan Zhan mumbled and Wei Wuxian can’t help but coo at his husband's adorable face.
“Hello husband”
“Wei Ying don’t go”
“Go? I’m not going anywhere, love.” We Ying says pressing a kiss to Lan Zhans temple. “I was just gonna get you some water and aspirin”
“No” Lan Zhan whines, snuggling into Wei Yings arms. Wei Ying giggles soflty.
“But Lan Zhan when you wake up later you might have a hangover”
“No...Wei Ying should stay.” his husband complains and how could Wei Ying deny this man anything.
“Alright Lan Zhan I’ll stay. But don’t complain to me later when you have a hangover”
“Wei Ying is cure” Lan Zhan murmurs into his neck making his heart race.
“Lan Zhan, Lan Zhan, Lan Zhan you can’t just say stuff like that. Do you know what you do to my poor heart?” he asks, pressing a kiss to Lan Zhans head.
“Wangji takes responsibility.” Lan Zhan says looking up at Wei Wuxian.
Wei Wuxina can’t help but kiss his husbands face repeatedly “You sure do Lan Zhan”
They settle into a comfortable silence with Wei Ying carding his fingers through his Lan Zhans hair. He’s pretty sure his husband has knocked out again but he keeps carding his fingers through his hair. He could probably get that water and aspirin now but he’s too comfortable. Plus his husband asked him to stay. He can’t deny his husband this simple request.
He wiggles in Lan Zhans embrace to get more comfortable and kisses his husband's face.
“I love you Lan Zhan.” he whispers just as he’s about to drift off.
He considers himself lucky to be married to such a wonderful man. He sleeps content to be holding the love of his life close in his arms. Tomorrow when they wake up his husband will probably have a hangover but it's okay. He’s ready to care for his poor lightweight husband. If anything it will be an honor to do so because Lan Zhan deserves much more than just Wei Wuxians care. He deserves the sun, the moon, and the stars.
And although Lan Zhan will never ask for it Wei Wuxian knows he would do it in a heartbeat. He will forever be at his husbands mercy.