35 Two Sides (1/2)

”Hey. Don't you think Sect Leader Jiang is scary - ?”

”Yes. He's always frowning and glaring at everyone – ”

”Idiots. You only realized that just now – hii!”

They all immediately looked away and stood straight as Jiang Cheng passed by them.

You're the one who're all idiots. He thought as he sat on his high chair. Why don't you all go and try to raise two kids – one a teenager while the other one is a full grown-up man but has the IQ lower than that of the teenager's? He thought, referring to Jin Ling and Wei Wuxian respectively.

He blew out air and raised his head to look at his disciples. ”Begin the morning training.” He told them as he sat up and walked away, leaving them to train for themselves today.

When he was already far, he gave a long sigh as a vein popped in his forehead. Speaking of those two… he thought, referring to his nephew and brother. They didn't give him even an hour of sleep yesterday because the two of them simultaneously appeared in Lotus Pier to come and talk to him.

But, that's not the worse part. It's when they came to talk to him about their lovers!

Dark lines covered Jiang Cheng's face as he balled his fists and gritted his teeth. Don't those two have any consideration for him?! He thought, mad. They already know I am single, yet they happily talked to me about their lovers – those perfect lovers that're from the GusuLan Sect!

Refined, courteous, polite, considerate, loyal, and most of all – good-looking! He thought as he shook his head in disappointment, clearly giving up to his fate.

He's only average-looking, sarcastic, rude, and inconsiderate as he always glares at everybody. He grimaced. All that, except –

”Wanyin.” A soft and melodious voice called.

He raised his head and turned. Dark lines covered his face when he saw (but already expected) who it was.

It was none other than Lan Xichen – the sect leader of those refined, courteous, polite, considerate, loyal and good-looking people of the GusuLan Sect.

Yes. He's the most good-looking. And –

He forced to change his grimace into a smile. ”W-what are you doing here?” he asked and looked away when he saw Lan Xichen's burning gaze on him.

”Wanyin.” Lan Xichen called as he walked towards him, his snow-white robe fluttering every time he moved.

”Hm - ?” he said and turned.

What greeted him is a deep kiss. Yes. He thought as his face flushed and he immediately returned the kiss back. He wrapped his arms around Lan Xichen's neck while Lan Xichen pulled him closer by his waist.

They are lovers. (A/N: excuse me but I really, really need to fangirl - *took a very deep breath… KIYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ok. Enough *fixes face and continued to write XD)

”Mnm…” he groaned as he turned on his bed. His hand searching the other side of the bed froze.

Lan Xichen already left. He felt the other side of the bed is cold. He slowly opened his eyes as he was greeted by the sunlight.

”Sect Leader.” A disciple called from outside and knocked. ”Are you awake?” he asked.

Jiang Cheng didn't answer and just waited for the disciple to leave. He lazily sat up and saw he's naked under the sheets that still smelled like that man (LXC). His eyes fell on the note on the bedside table. He took it and read.

”Good morning. I didn't have the heart to wake you up since you looked tired. It's Young Master Wei and Young Master Jin again, right? I hope we could talk longer the next time. How about a trip to ****? I'd arrange for it the moment I arrive in Gusu. Have a nice day. – Lan Xichen.”

Jiang Cheng sighed and put the paper back in the bedside table. He went up and took a quick bath before he wore his clothes.

Even if they are lovers, but they are only in the physical aspect and not the emotional aspect.

Well, I can say the emotional part is possible, since the attraction between us is so strong the moment our eyes would meet we'd begin kissing and then – he thought, then dark lines covered his face as he remembered what happened yesterday. From afternoon until the dawn they did it…

He grimaced as he blew out air. He looked at the mirror as he fixed his hair. That may be so, but I still don't know what could make a perfect man like him (LXC) like me? He thought as he stared at his face. I look exceptionally ordinary while he (LXC) is exceptionally handsome. My skills are only above average while he is already a master of all arts (martial and other parts.

Just what could he see in me? He blew out air. He's not really depressed, since he knows that it's an honor to be Lan Xichen's lover. Though not many knew their relationship, and they didn't make it public (hid it) due to some reasons – like Jiang Cheng's embarrassment, for one.

All in all, he's just going with the flow. After fixing himself, he then went out to train his disciples –

Despite his lower back is aching right now.

He waited the whole day for Lan Xichen to come, but the man didn't appear. He waited for another day, but still the same.

Should I go to Gusu to see him? He thought. This is the 3rd day already. But… he thought and grimaced when he thought of Wei Wuxian and Jin Ling – who are obviously would be in the Cloud Recesses.

I know those two would pair me with anybody if they'll see me, yet I can't tell them about my relationship with that man (LXC). He thought then sighed. He stood up and brushed the dirt off his clothes.

”I give up.” he muttered and sighed then stretched his limbs.

He's been waiting for Lan Xichen the whole day today. But, not even the shadow of that guy could be seen in Yunmeng.

”Should I break up with him - ?” he muttered, then grimaced. ”Wait. We're not even official, so a breakup isn't needed, right - ?” he said and smiled.

But, a bitter smile. He didn't know why but he suddenly felt like his heart is being squeezed.

”Wanyin?” a soft and melodious voice called behind him.

He jumped up and immediately turned. He felt he held his breath and his eyes went wide when he saw him silently standing behind him, as usual in his snow-white robes.

”Lan Xichen…!” he muttered under his breath. ”Why did you arrive just now?” he asked and slowly walked towards him.

Lan Xichen didn't answer and just looked at him. He stopped in front of him as he looked back in those deep but warm eyes.

What? He heard he earlier? He thought as they continued to stare in each other's eyes, waiting for the other to first speak while thinking of the other's thoughts.

But – he thought as he stared at Lan Xichen's face. His usually gentle and smiling handsome face is serious right now. – it's not as if he's hurt, right? he thought and hid his smile that's surprisingly a bitter one when he felt his heart was pricked by thousand needles. Since we're… just…

He took a deep breath and blew out air. ”Ah~ the night is cold. Let's go inside for tea – ” he said and walked towards his room.

But, Lan Xichen caught his hand and stopped him. ”Did you wait long?” he asked as he looked at his hand.

It already got cold because he (JC) stayed outside the whole night.

”I'm sorry. I made you wait.” Lan Xichen said as he lowered his head.

Jiang Cheng smiled, didn't notice it was a smile that came from his heart. Feeling the warmth in Lan Xichen's hand, he pressed his hand and pulled him inside.

”It's nothing.” He told him as he went to the table, smiling brightly while humming. He poured him tea. ”You're the one who travelled from Gusu to here.” He said as he looked at Lan Xichen's tired face.

This is the first time he saw him look tired. He's the one who always notice I'm tired, not the other way around. He thought as he raised his hand to touch his face.

Lan Xichen looked at him, surprised. He smiled at him as he lowered his head and kissed him.

Ah… he thought when he felt his soft and sweet lips. Did it taste this sweet before? He thought as he put his hands on his shoulders.

Lan Xichen pulled him towards the bed and they fell on it, still hugging each other. ”Wanyin…” he called when their lips broke for a moment, a silver thread connecting their wet and red lips as they breathe the same air because of the thin distance between them.

”Lan… Xichen…” he called, catching his breath, as he stared at the other's eyes.

He looked at the forehead ribbon. He raised his hand to the back of his head and untied it, all the while looking straight in the other's eyes.

”You don't mind?” he asked after he untied the forehead ribbon, but his arms are still around his neck.

”… you always untie it, right?” he asked back, staring at his eyes.

Before Jiang Cheng could further speak, Lan Xichen already kissed him as he took off their clothes, ripping them all because of his uncontrolled strength.

That night… everything was magical – like it was their first time (for everything).

”Mnm…” Jiang Cheng groaned as his hand subconsciously searched on the other side of the bed.

”So you really look for me every morning – ” a soft and melodious voice said, happiness in his tone.