Wedding Crasher

[jiangzaid]

WHO: Xue Yang, Xiao Xingchen, Song Zichen
WHEN: Soon after Zichen arrives
WHAT: Wedding plans and intrusions
WHERE: Marketplace
WARNINGS: Usual cast warnings (violence, trauma, etc)


It's not been all that long since his proposal had slipped out and accepted, but Xue Yang is still bouncing with joy. Steps light, smile bright and more honest than most are used to seeing from the man. It's a challenge to keep even a modicum of restraint, restraining himself to just stealing a few kisses every now and then and cuddling at night.

But it's more than enough for now, and reassures Xingchen he means to do right by him, to be better. He'll do anything for Xiao Xingchen.

Which leads them in the market today, Xue Yang giving Xingchen's hand a playful little tug as if it's needed to keep the sweet man moving between the stalls. "It doesn't have to be extravagant, Xingchen, it could even just be the two of us and whoever we want to witness. Maybe Wen Qing?" Because she's an ally of his and he thinks she might even be getting fond of him.

"But the food should be better than what we've been having. What should we get?"

Comments

[inwhite]

Once, Xiao Xingchen cautioned against believing Xue Yang's words. Now he plans his future around them. But it's not his words that have earned his trust and affection, it's the actions behind them. It's the promises that Xue Yang has made and kept, the rules that he's endured. It's the fondness that he hears in his voice as he dances around him, without the cruel glee that he once heard. It's a hundred little things that would earn a hundred little acceptances if Xue Yang asked him a hundred times.

He pauses at some berries, wondering if they're sweet enough to switch out for candy when Xue Yang gives his hand a little tug. That's right, it's not their regular shopping trip today. He must think of more than just what's for dinner.

"Of course. The Lady Wen is practically your sister, is she not?" And Xingchen likes her too. But that last statement makes the blind man stop in his tracks, a worried little frown on his lips. "Have you not been enjoying my cooking lately? You should've told me, I can try to make something different tonight."