feelings

Light of the moon beams through the water, creating a mystical look and dews stick to my body as I meditate to heal my outer self. Little did I realise that Wei Ying had entered the sacred pool too.

"Lan Zhan" he calls out from behind and my eyes widen.

What is he doing here?

I immediately turn to forbid him, but the man in front of me has my tongue tied.

Hair tied messily, his wide eyes are covered in mist as dews of fog envelops his body and tendrils of hair play with his sleek neck.

My heart beats.

One.

Two.

Three.

What's happening to me?

"Lan Zhan" he smiles and my step almost falters against the moss coverd stones below the sacred pool. The cool water pricks my warm body. The more closer he tries to get, the warmer I feel.

"Stop." I command and his face looks sullen.

"Don't come near me" I command and

his eyes fall.

No Wei Ying, please don't feel sad ever.

He raises his eyes and they seek mine. Time stops and so does my breath.

My life flashes in front of my eyes. Everything that has ever happened, has led me, no us to this moment.

Our first meeting.

Me playing inquiry.

To us being here.

Why is it that when it comes to you, I am so weak? Why is it that when it comes to you, my heart is so warm? Why do I feel so much for your presence? Why is that, I am a mere someone to you, but your existence means a lot to me?

Why is it that I am able to accept all the punishment on your behalf, but your one smile weakens me?

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Is it worth it?

Yes it is.

My heart beats again.

One.

Two.

Three.

"Turn around" I command and his eyes widen. "Wha...at?"

"Turn around" and he obeys. I see the red lines marring his pale back and I clench my fist in rage. "Submerge yourself completely into the water and moditate your scars shall heal" I turn my back to him and quickly dawn my clothes, when suddenly he pulls my hand to face him.

Thump. Thump. Thump.

We're so close.

"What are you doing?" I bring out the vacant annoyance in my voice and question him to hide my true colours.

"Lan Zhan," he whispers "please stay." Bringing his face closer to me he continues, "Let's bathe together" with a wink he grins.

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6

Oh my.

"Shameless" I push him away slightly when he yells and the next moment we both are pulled into depths of the pool. Clutching his body close to mine, we fall and I quickly unsheathe my Bichen and cover him from harm when we land inside a secret cave covered in ice.

"Are you alright?" I look at him in concern and he nods. Turning back at our surrounding, I closely observe. It's the inner caves of Gusu.

Placed in middle is a lone Zither.

"What is this place?" He questions and.

"What is this place?" He questions and I automatically answer, "Sacred caves of a Gusu Elder".

He walks closer to the Zither only to be attacked and pushed back.

As I move ahead, it does not attack me but attacks him again.

"Lan Zhan" he calls and our minds work in sync. Without another thought I break all the rules of Gusu clan. Walking next to him I untie my band and clasp it around our wrists.

My brother's words resonates within me 'Wangji, do you know the significance of our Band? It is the most sacred part of us. This Band is forever a part of you. Tie this well and remember, never tie this in haste, if you do, and uncle finds out, he will punish you' he smiles and ruffles my hair. 'Brother, why is this sacred?'

'Wangji, remember, only me, or your hm...' he pauses 'your significant other, children can touch this band, understood?' and I nod. 'Never allow anyone else to touch it'

And here I am sharing this with you. When I look into your eyes a question races through me. Why? Who are you to me? But as second pases by, my heart feels a certain warmth it missed.

An Anwer.

My Answer.

Wei Ying.

The Zither has accepted this union. The azure aura is emitted and soon we walk close to it and bow down with. utmost respect.

Psst... See his ear!!!

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