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A diamond ring for you
“Lan Zhan, I really want to make a video on this song, it sounds really cute.”
Lan Zhan heard his boyfriend’s voice from the bedroom. He set his knife on the cutting board, wiped his hands on his apron and walked to his boyfriend.
As he entered, he saw Wei Ying moving to the beats of a song that sounded like a kid’s voice. His celebrity boyfriend had taken a keen interest in filming dance covers on random songs. Lan Zhan knew something about that being a recent trend.
Wei Ying was kneeling on the ground and rotating on his knee in an elegant body roll. Lan Zhan’s breath caught at that move. The hitch didn’t go unnoticed by Wei Ying who winked and gave him a suggestive smirk.
“Lan Zhan, I will do another cover of this song. Do you think you could play a small role in the video?” He asked.
Lan Zhan could only nod. His throat dry from the pure torture of watching Wei Ying move. The basketball shorts hung low on his waist, the shirtless torso didn’t help his distracted thoughts.
Wei Ying chuckled. He stood up from his position and approached Lan Zhan. A hand wrapped around his waist as he was brought closer to the other male.
“Was Lan Zhan cooking for his Wei Ying when he was greatly disturbed?” Wei Ying asked. His hands played with the knots of the apron.
“Not disturbed.” Lan Zhan managed to answer.
“Oh, not disturbed he says. Of Course he was ready for dessert even before his dinner.” Wei Ying winked again and Lan Zhan gathered enough courage to leave his beautiful beloved’s embrace and stop their dinner from burning.
Wei Ying only pouted at him and returned back to scrolling through whatever he had been doing.
After dinner, Lan Zhan resolutely dragged his person to their bed and took his much awaited compensation from him.
Wei Ying was breathing loudly beside him as they lay on the bed. Lan Zhan got up to fetch a towel to clean them.
Wei Ying whined as Lan Zhan slipped out of the bed but sighed happily as he was cleaned off their substances.
“Lan Zhan, I have a request for you.” Wei Ying spoke as soon as Lan Zhan wrapped his arms around the thin waist of his lover.
Lan Zhan looked at Wei Ying in surprise. The dim light did nothing to hide the silver in Wei Ying’s eyes. Wei Ying never said words like request and permission to him. It was unusual and maybe a bit concerning. At once his heartbeat accelerated.
“Lan Zhan, calm down. What are you worried about? Did I make you feel insecure that the slightest bit of chivalry worries you?” Wei Ying asked in a teasing manner but it was obvious that he was worried.
“Wei Ying’s choice of words are different.” Lan Zhan replied.
“Ah, can’t I be polite if I want to?”
“Wei Ying can. It is surprising.” Lan Zhan admitted, his skin warmed with embarrassment.
“Lan Zhan. After being together for three years I don’t know if it’s meant as an insult or not.”
“Mn.”
“Lan Zhan. Tomorrow. Can y-you accompany me to a place. I know I have been busy with recording. So I arranged a getaway for us. For a week. It is a surprise request I know, b-but please. I have missed you a lot. And we have been busy. Let’s have a vacation. What do you say?” Wei Ying rushed his words.
Lan Zhan felt the flutter in his stomach, identical to what he used to get whenever he used to sneak at Wei Ying, when Wei Ying was just a crush.
He felt so loved. Wei Ying had made plans for them. A vacation. Wei Ying has always been dedicated to his work. After all that was what had brought them together.
He stared into his lover’s anxious eyes. He nodded in affirmation and gently kissed Wei Ying’s forehead. As Wei Ying’s eyes fluttered close a gentle smile took over his features.
He loved his boyfriend so much. He couldn’t wait for Wei Ying’s approaching birthday. There was a surprise planned.
-
Lan Zhan was standing on the balcony. Admiring the view in front of him. There were green mountains, some covered with snow. His boyfriend was currently dancing in the wind. His soft hair covering his face as Wei Ying did beautiful moves with his hips. Wei Ying was clearly enjoying his attention.
Wei Ying then stopped his dance. Took out his tripod from his bag. He balanced his phone on the tripod and danced for the camera, filming another cover. Then he paused once again. He reached for his bag again. Shuffling about for something, and Lan Zhan continued watching him curiously.
Wei Ying took some battery operated fairy lights. He hung them around the trees, making a beautiful background. It was nearing sunset. Thus making Wei Ying look ethereal in the scenery.
“Lan Zhan.” The loud booming voice of his boyfriend woke him from his reverie.
“Lan Zhan, come here.” Wei Ying called out.
Lan Zhan nodded and turned towards the exit. As he reached Wei Ying he was pleasantly surprised to see such a bright smile on his face.
Wei Ying was beaming. Teeth on full display. His cheeks tinted with pink. Lan Zhan wondered if it was from the cold.
Wei Ying reached out for his hand, holding them tightly in his. Then he leaned forward and placed a firm kiss on Lan Zhan’s lips. All the while smiling blindingly.
They stood there for ten minutes, exchanging kisses, not that Lan Zhan was complaining, but Wei Ying was weirdly quiet.
“Lan Zhan, will you take part in a dance cover with me? Don’t worry I won’t post it. It will be for me only. Or maybe for our family and friends. Also you don’t have to do anything. Just stand there. Like the eye candy you are. Okay?” Wei Ying asked, pouting his lips for maximum persuasion.
Lan Wangji smirked lightly and nodded.
“What song is it?” He asked.
“The one I made you listen to, the other day. Primadonna Girl. It’s a remix version. And we are shooting for only a few lines. It’s not much of a dance cover. Do you want to listen to it?” Wei Ying gently prodded, as if nervous.
“Mn.”
“Okay, great. We are really doing this. It's happening. Yeah.” Wei Ying murmured slowly.
Then he played the song remix.
‘Primadonna girl.’
‘Would you do anything for me?’
‘Buy a big diamond ring for me?’
‘Would you get down on your knees for me?’
‘Pop that pretty question, right now baby.’
Lan Zhan quirked an elegant brow at the lyrics.
“Okay that is it. Are you fine with it?” Wei Ying inquired one again. Lan Zhan nodded.
“Let’s do a rehearsal first.” Lan Zhan spoke.
Wei Ying turned around quite suddenly.
“Rehearsal?” Wei Ying asked. Appearing flustered.
“Yes.”
“Mm, It's a very simple routine, I don’t think a rehearsal is necessary. But if you say.”
Then Wei Ying played the song in its childish voice. He was doing more of an act than a dance. It was clearly playing along with the rings. The way that Wei Ying waved his hand on ‘diamond ring’, the way he twirled on one knee in an elegant twist and stood up on ‘get down on one knee’.
It made Lan Zhan’s heart ache in longing. He desperately wondered if he should really wait for Wei Ying’s birthday or just pop the question he wanted to, there and then.
The wait of a small box in his inner chest pocket suddenly grew heavier.
Wei Ying faced him again. His eyes roaming at Lan Zhan’s features. Lan Zhan so Wei Ying take a steady breath and was confused why this particular cover made him so nervous.
Then Wei Ying was pressing record and the song played loudly around them.
As soon as the first line faded, Wei Ying brought a bouquet in front of him. It had beautiful orchids surrounded by some red roses.
And then Wei Ying took out a small box from his other hand. Opening it to reveal a ring embedded with a diamond.
‘Buy a big diamond ring for me.’ Lan Zhan subconsciously heard the song still playing.
And then Wei Ying got down on one knee. Looking nervous, anxious, hopeful and so so beautiful.
“Lan Zhan, I have found me a safe place that I always longed for. It’s rightfully in your heart. I found a person so beautiful, so lovely that I have devoted myself to him. I have met the love of my life so suddenly that I tumbled into his open arms. I met my other half, who made me feel so complete that I wanted to dissolve into his embrace.
Lan Zhan, I have been a nuisance to my soulmate, a loud and annoying and disturbing presence. I know it all too well. But Lan Zhan, everytime I looked in his eyes to find that annoyance, that irritation, I was surprised by finding only immense love for me in his eyes.
Lan Zhan, then I decided to build up the courage, and finally ask for him to bind himself to me. In every way we can. Even with our different careers, different views on the world, I know that I might go as far as to say that he is the only person for me in the world. That I love so dearly, so wholeheartedly . I Love You Lan Zhan.
So tell me Lan Zhan, will you marry me?”
Lan Zhan blinked his eyes. A stray tear made his way down his cheek. He blinked again, furiously to clear the blur from his eyes. Wei Ying was still kneeling. Looking at him with expecting eyes. And Lan Zhan had to clench his fist firmly to stop himself from getting on one knee and proposing as well.
But no, this was Wei Ying’s proposal. The one he had prepared so much for. How lucky he was.
But Lan Zhan shook himself. It wasn’t the time to indulge his thoughts. Wei Ying was on his knees and he had to do something. He felt like his brain was stuttering onto a hold. What did he have to do? Oh he had to say yes.
Yes. He will marry Wei Ying. Only ever Wei Ying. For lifetime.
That gave Lan Zhan some much needed clarity.
“Yes, I will marry Wei Ying.’
He whispered. Hoping Wei Ying could hear him. He felt light headed. His ears were ringing.
And then Wei Ying grinned so brightly that any incoming headache disappeared. That smile truly lights up his dark world. And Wei Ying reached for his hand that was hanging numbly by his side.
Lan Zhan resolutely continued to stare at Wei Ying’s face only. It was so beautiful. Just like Wei Ying.
He felt the weight of the ring on his ring before he saw the ring on his finger. And just like that everything felt right. It felt right to be alone in the open. It felt right to be the one proposed to. And it felt so right to be Wei Ying’s fiancé.
Wei Ying stood up lightly on his feet. His arms wound around Lan Zhan’s neck and they were hugging each other tightly. Lan Zhan wrapped his arms around Wei Ying in turn.
As they parted, Lan Zhan promptly reached for his pocket. He removed the velvet box from its hidden place.
But before he could go down on his knee as well, Wei Ying kneeled with him as well. Lan Zhan let him be. He reached for Wei Ying’s delicate hands, small compared to his own. He gently slipped the ring on Wei Ying’s finger and admired his work.
Wei Ying was laughing happily and Lan Zhan didn’t bother to hide his smile.
And then Wei Ying stepped away and stopped the recording.
-
That night, as he made sweet love to Wei Ying, he made another vow, which he would hold true until forever.