Thread by @MuseyWrites

Day 19 of #Xiantober: Teacher!Xian

"Okay kiddos! Time to clean up and get ready for pickup!" Wei Ying clapped his hands, getting the kids' attention. He watched as they scampered around, cleaning up their messes as he moved around the room, praising those who did well.

The next twenty or so minutes was spent signing the kids out, chatting lightly with the parents or grandparents who came to get their little ones.

He was sending off his second to last kiddo when Wen Qing poked her head out of her office. "Wei Ying."

"Yeah?"

"Lan Yuan's uncle called, there was a change in schedule so his father is coming to get him, he's just gonna be a few minutes late."

"No worries! Thanks for the heads up."

He headed back to the room where Lan Yuan was sitting patiently like always.

Wei Ying smiled and plopped

down in front of him. "You excited to head home today?'

The quiet little boy gave a half smile and nodded, but Wei Ying frowned. "Hey, little bun, what's the matter?"

"Today is a-die's late day.. so he gets home after I'm in bed."

The kindergarten teacher's mouth formed a

little 'o' shape, but hebsmiled, gently ruffling his hair. "You must really love your diedie."

"I do!" His little eyes lit up and and he nodded happily. "He's the best! He gives me cuddles and kisses and rubs my tummy when I'm sick."

"Oh he sounds like the best a-die!"

"He is!" A-Yuan says very seriously. He also works very, very hard."

"Is that so? Is that why your bofu picks you up?" In truth, Wei Ying had never met Lan Yuan's father, so he was eager to meet him tonight.

"Mhm. Normally a-die comes home just a little after we get home!"

"I bet that's your favorite huh?"

"Mhm!"

Wei Ying smiled and decided to keep who was coming to get him a surprise. For now, all he had to do was keep him busy, which was Wei Ying specialty.

So when Lan Zhan finally arrived, he was led back to the room that was filled with his

sons laughter, squeals and giggles echoing in the mostly empty building as Wei Ying chased him around in their game of pretend.

The sight caused Lan Zhan to pause. He had never heard his son laughing so hard, and seeing how comfortable he was when the man caught him, scooping

the little boy into his arms and blowing a raspberry on his cheek.

A-Yuan squealed with delight, flailing happily in his arms.

By chance, Wei Ying and Lan Zhan's gazes met and there was a sudden spark between them.

Wei Ying gave a dazzling smile and nuzzled A-Yuan before

whispering something to himcas he set him down.

A-Yuan's head turned quickly, eyes widening when he saw who was standing in the door. "A-die!" The minute his feet hit the ground, he was barreling towards Lan Zhan, who easily scooped him up.

"Hello, baobei."

"A-die you're here!"

"I am." He kissed his son's forehead and held him close.

"Oh! A-die! This is Wei Laoshi! He's my favorite teacher!"

"Is that so?" He looked over to Wei Ying who gave a little finger wave. "It is nice to meet you, thank you for taking such good care of

A-Yuan for me."

Wei Ying laughed, a bright and happy sound as his eyes shimmered with delight. "Of course! I adore him to pieces!! You've got an amazing kiddo~"

"I do." Lan Zhan agrees happily and A-Yuan beams with pride before he is set down so he could go gather his things

from his cubby, leaving the adults alone. Wei Ying smiled and grabbed his clipboard from nearby, bringing it over to Lan Zhan to sign.

"He was an absolute delight as always, mannered, listened to all the rules. He even broke up a squabble with some of the other kids before I

could get to him."

Lan Zhan nodded, checking the paper over before he signed and handed it back. "I'm... glad I finally got to meet you. He talks about you a lot."

For some reason, Wei Ying felt very flustered over this rubbing the back of his neck with a nervous laugh.

"Yeah? Good things I hope!"

"Always. And... I have never seen him laugh like that, when I came in. It was nice. I'm glad he's so happy with you."

"What? Really?"

"Mn. So I really do want to thank you. Hearing that when I came in absolutely made my day."

"Oh, pfft! Well, whenever you need to hear him laugh you just let me know! I know all of his ticklish spots!" He paused. "Ah! I'm sure you do too I just-"

"I'll keep that offer in mind." Lan Zhan gave a soft smile and Wei Ying felt butterflies in his stomach.

"O-oh.. yeah!

For sure!"

A-Yuan came tumbling back in and Lan Zhan picked his son up. He whispered something to his son, and A-Yuan lit up, nodding excitedly before he looked to Wei Ying.

"Wei Laoshi!"

"Yes, little bun?"

"Will you come to dinner with me and a-die?"

Wei Ying's eyes widened and he glanced at Lan Zhan, who was watching him with such a soft gaze. Oh his heart was not prepared for this today!!!

"I would... really love that." He finally answered, barely managing to pull his gaze away from those golden eyes to look at A-Yuan.

The little boy absolutely lit up. "Yay!! Dinner with a-die and Wei Laoshi!!"

"I'll uh... finish in here and meet you two in the parking lot?"

"Of course, take your time."

When the two walked out, Wei Ying smacked a hand over his heart. "What just happened?! Holy shit!"

He quickly cleaned up his classroom and was hurrying out of the building in record time.

It might have just been dinner, but it was the first of many. In fact, it wasn't long until Wei Ying was the one taking A-Yuan home, happily greeting Lan Zhan when he returned from work

with a sweet kiss and seeing him off in the morning just the same.

"Baba! I'm all ready for school!" A-Yuan called and Wei Ying smiled, scooping him up into his arms. "Then let's get going~"

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