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asdfghjkl fluff is winning?? ok i will start scribbling
even tho i wanna write angst so bad 🥺👉🏼👈🏼
so! if by the end of work option 1 wins, i might write option 2 as an ao3 fic because my god i need to get it out of my system 🙈🙈🙈
even tho i wanna write angst so bad 🥺👉🏼👈🏼
so! if by the end of work option 1 wins, i might write option 2 as an ao3 fic because my god i need to get it out of my system 🙈🙈🙈
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Soon, they fall into a rhythm: LWJ gets up before WWX, enjoys his few hours of quiet and by the time WWX is up, there's a plate of ''apple-bunnies'' (as WWX calls it) for him.
LWJ then heads for his physio session and WWX usually goes to chat with the nurses at that time.
Soon, they fall into a rhythm: LWJ gets up before WWX, enjoys his few hours of quiet and by the time WWX is up, there's a plate of ''apple-bunnies'' (as WWX calls it) for him.
LWJ then heads for his physio session and WWX usually goes to chat with the nurses at that time.
The thought of this constantly makes LWJ wish that his sessions go that much quicker so that he can see WWX again.
In the afternoon, WWX can be found by LWJ's bedside where they read together. Or rather, LWJ reads to WWX.
Sometimes, WWX falls asleep, his head on LWJ's-
In the afternoon, WWX can be found by LWJ's bedside where they read together. Or rather, LWJ reads to WWX.
Sometimes, WWX falls asleep, his head on LWJ's-
-hopsital bed.
LWJ usually stops reading at that point because he wants to read the book /together/ with WWX and also...
He can't stop staring at WWX's sleeping profile - WWX's soft features as he snoozes, his eyelashes, some loose strands of hair cascading down his face.
LWJ usually stops reading at that point because he wants to read the book /together/ with WWX and also...
He can't stop staring at WWX's sleeping profile - WWX's soft features as he snoozes, his eyelashes, some loose strands of hair cascading down his face.
There's nothing more interesting in the room at that point than WWX when he is asleep.
LWJ doesn't smile often as a teenager but he catches his lips curve into the barest of smiles whenever he is around WWX, especially when WWX is asleep.
LWJ doesn't smile often as a teenager but he catches his lips curve into the barest of smiles whenever he is around WWX, especially when WWX is asleep.
The loud boy, tame and at peace by LWJ's side.
Some of WWX's fringe get in the way when he moves around and LWJ cannot help but gently brush them away when that happens.
LWJ would never fall asleep in front of anyone so easily.
Some of WWX's fringe get in the way when he moves around and LWJ cannot help but gently brush them away when that happens.
LWJ would never fall asleep in front of anyone so easily.
The last time somebody watched him sleep was when he was five.
Although LWJ thinks that WWX is probably a person who could sleep anywhere, regardless of whether people were around or not.
Although LWJ thinks that WWX is probably a person who could sleep anywhere, regardless of whether people were around or not.
LWJ starts thinking about how lucky he is to have met WWX under such circumstances.
When LWJ broke his legs, he thought it was such a shame because he won’t be able to run in his school’s next track meet.
When LWJ broke his legs, he thought it was such a shame because he won’t be able to run in his school’s next track meet.
He enjoyed the idea that he would be able to avoid the boisterous students in school and concentrate on his reading and studies while recuperating.
It wasn’t necessarily a bad thing.
But LWJ didn’t expect it to be the /best/ thing that would ever happen to him in his life.
It wasn’t necessarily a bad thing.
But LWJ didn’t expect it to be the /best/ thing that would ever happen to him in his life.
The world was huge but lightning struck LWJ twice.
In breaking his legs, he gained someone precious. Even if WWX didn't know it yet, LWJ would never want to walk on his two legs by himself again.
He wants to walk with WWX /forever/.
In breaking his legs, he gained someone precious. Even if WWX didn't know it yet, LWJ would never want to walk on his two legs by himself again.
He wants to walk with WWX /forever/.
But, he's not sure if WWX wants him there.
After they both get well, then what? WWX would return to the seemingly amazing life that he tells LWJ about where he had a ton of friends in school.
He would surely forget LWJ.
Even though LWJ knows he'll never forget WWX, ever.
After they both get well, then what? WWX would return to the seemingly amazing life that he tells LWJ about where he had a ton of friends in school.
He would surely forget LWJ.
Even though LWJ knows he'll never forget WWX, ever.
Trying to imagine his life without WWX, /hurts/. It takes everything out of LWJ to stop his mind from spiraling.
He doesn't want to go back to his life without WWX in it anymore.
In the past, LWJ was alone but never lonely. Now, LWJ would be alone and forlorn without WWX.
He doesn't want to go back to his life without WWX in it anymore.
In the past, LWJ was alone but never lonely. Now, LWJ would be alone and forlorn without WWX.
"Lan Zhan..." WWX is calling out to him in his sleep, as though he knows that LWJ is spiraling.
But LWJ knows WWX is still sleeping, he's spent enough time knowing when WWX is pretending to sleep (usually when LWJ tells him about the rules that LQR has for him and LXC).
But LWJ knows WWX is still sleeping, he's spent enough time knowing when WWX is pretending to sleep (usually when LWJ tells him about the rules that LQR has for him and LXC).
LWJ doesn't know what he's going to do when they all recover, but he knows that right now he very much wants to kiss WWX.
"Please, allow me this, at least."
Except, LWJ is unable to physically reach him because of his legs.
So LWJ settles for a peck on WWX's forehead.
"Please, allow me this, at least."
Except, LWJ is unable to physically reach him because of his legs.
So LWJ settles for a peck on WWX's forehead.
He'll kiss WWX properly next time when he's awake and aware.
WWX stirs but he is still sleeping.
He looks like he's having a good dream.
They both are.
LWJ just hopes he never wakes up from his.
WWX stirs but he is still sleeping.
He looks like he's having a good dream.
They both are.
LWJ just hopes he never wakes up from his.
>> ok pls don’t shoot me for sneaking some angst into this 🙈 the next update will be the last and that’s where the fluffy bits are!
also, i’m getting very excited about writing an ao3 version of this & if you are interested too pls give me a follow for updates!
tysm for the 💕
also, i’m getting very excited about writing an ao3 version of this & if you are interested too pls give me a follow for updates!
tysm for the 💕
>>last stretch, let's go! #WangXian #MDZS
“Lan Zhan, you’re always helping me, I want to do something for you too!” WWX exclaims as he settles in his seat beside LWJ.
The visitor’s chair to the right of LWJ had been affectionately known as WWX’s seat. Even LXC called it that.
“Lan Zhan, you’re always helping me, I want to do something for you too!” WWX exclaims as he settles in his seat beside LWJ.
The visitor’s chair to the right of LWJ had been affectionately known as WWX’s seat. Even LXC called it that.
“There’s not much to do, I can’t go anywhere until my legs are recovered,” LWJ replies stoically.
“So there’s somewhere you want to go?”
/Nowhere, I just want to be here with you for as long as we can./ LWJ almost says.
Instead, he replies: “Cherry blossoms.”
“So there’s somewhere you want to go?”
/Nowhere, I just want to be here with you for as long as we can./ LWJ almost says.
Instead, he replies: “Cherry blossoms.”
WWX raises his eyebrow, trying hard to think of where he could mean.
“When my mother was alive, she spent a lot of time in the hospital. We used to go and see the cherry blossoms together.” LWJ elaborates.
“When my mother was alive, she spent a lot of time in the hospital. We used to go and see the cherry blossoms together.” LWJ elaborates.
WWX’s eyes go soft and LWJ wonders if he said too much. They’ve never spoken about things like that before.
And then, bright as a bulb, WWX’s eyes light up. “Let’s go, Lan Zhan!”
A crease forms on LWJ’s brow, he fully means to ask WWX what he’s talking about but WWX has left
And then, bright as a bulb, WWX’s eyes light up. “Let’s go, Lan Zhan!”
A crease forms on LWJ’s brow, he fully means to ask WWX what he’s talking about but WWX has left
Before LWJ can ponder the meaning of WWX’s actions, WWX is back with a wheelchair.
Something inside LWJ tells him that this is a terrible idea. WWX’s arms are not fully healed and LWJ usually needs at least a nurse to help him into the wheelchair.
WWX has returned by himself.
Something inside LWJ tells him that this is a terrible idea. WWX’s arms are not fully healed and LWJ usually needs at least a nurse to help him into the wheelchair.
WWX has returned by himself.
“Wei Ying, this is surely not allowed.”
But when has WWX ever cared about the rules?
“Come on, Lan Zhan! Where is your sense of adventure? If you haven’t snuck out of a place before, you’ll regret not doing it when you grow up!” WWX rebuts.
But when has WWX ever cared about the rules?
“Come on, Lan Zhan! Where is your sense of adventure? If you haven’t snuck out of a place before, you’ll regret not doing it when you grow up!” WWX rebuts.
WWX does a little waddle and plops the clutches he's grabbed using his armpits against LWJ’s bed.
LWJ is still in disbelief but WWX is looking at him with such expectant eyes. He bites his lip and against better judgment, he reaches for the clutches.
LWJ is still in disbelief but WWX is looking at him with such expectant eyes. He bites his lip and against better judgment, he reaches for the clutches.
“That’s the spirit! I promise, it will be a lot of fun!” WWX’s grin is as bright as the sun and LWJ fears he might never say no to him.
LWJ swings his legs out of the bed slowly and readies himself to get up. As his feet touch the ground, LWJ can practically feel WWX buzzing-
LWJ swings his legs out of the bed slowly and readies himself to get up. As his feet touch the ground, LWJ can practically feel WWX buzzing-
-from excitement.
It’s like he’s got his own personal cheerleader.
And LWJ’s heart is warm.
As LWJ takes some steps forward to the wheelchair, WWX tries to be helpful by nudging the wheelchair forward.
It’s like he’s got his own personal cheerleader.
And LWJ’s heart is warm.
As LWJ takes some steps forward to the wheelchair, WWX tries to be helpful by nudging the wheelchair forward.
WWX forgot that he had put the wheels on lock and the nudge with his knees lands him on the floor instead.
LWJ falls together with him.
As he watched WWX trip, LWJ also momentarily forgot that his legs did not work and reached out for WWX, trying to catch up.
LWJ falls together with him.
As he watched WWX trip, LWJ also momentarily forgot that his legs did not work and reached out for WWX, trying to catch up.
The two end up on the floor with LWJ on top of WWX.
Fortunately, LWJ had enough sense to use his arms to break the fall instead of his wrists so WWX wouldn’t be crushed by his weight.
Unfortunately, that lands LWJ’s forehead just on top of WWX’s lips.
Fortunately, LWJ had enough sense to use his arms to break the fall instead of his wrists so WWX wouldn’t be crushed by his weight.
Unfortunately, that lands LWJ’s forehead just on top of WWX’s lips.
He can feel the softness of them as WWX tries to speak.
LWJ’s face burns and he tries to prop himself up with his arms so that WWX will not feel his heart hammering against his chest. “Wei Ying are you alright?”
LWJ’s face burns and he tries to prop himself up with his arms so that WWX will not feel his heart hammering against his chest. “Wei Ying are you alright?”
“Ahyo Lan Zhan, that’s not how I wanted our first time to be!” WWX must be fine if he has the capacity to make such jokes at this time.
The two of them try to get off from the floor but with one having broken arms and the other with broken legs, their efforts were futile.
The two of them try to get off from the floor but with one having broken arms and the other with broken legs, their efforts were futile.
“WHAT IN GOD’S NAME DID YOU GUYS TRY TO DO”
LWJ’s spine stiffens, he’s never been on the other end of scolding before. WWX on the other hand, chuckles like he’s used to people speaking to him like that.
“Ah Mianmian, come help us up!”
LWJ’s spine stiffens, he’s never been on the other end of scolding before. WWX on the other hand, chuckles like he’s used to people speaking to him like that.
“Ah Mianmian, come help us up!”
She leaves the room to get more help for the two of them.
The nurses help LWJ to the bed first and then WWX. They call for a doctor to examine them to make sure nothing else was broken during the fall.
The doctor arranges for more x-rays and he shakes his head telling-
The nurses help LWJ to the bed first and then WWX. They call for a doctor to examine them to make sure nothing else was broken during the fall.
The doctor arranges for more x-rays and he shakes his head telling-
-the two of them off: they were doing so well, what, were they trying to prolong their stay or something?
To which, LWJ almost replies that that wouldn’t be the worst idea in the world.
When they return to their ward, Nurse Luo has her arms crossed, waiting for an explanation.
To which, LWJ almost replies that that wouldn’t be the worst idea in the world.
When they return to their ward, Nurse Luo has her arms crossed, waiting for an explanation.
“How did you know it was my idea? Why couldn’t it be Lan Zhan? Maybe he wanted to go to the bathroom or something?” WWX sighs dramatically and makes gestures toward LWJ.
“Out of the two of you, WWX you are more likely to have silly ideas like dragging a lame person out of bed."
“Out of the two of you, WWX you are more likely to have silly ideas like dragging a lame person out of bed."
She was not going to let this go.
“Ahya, Mianmian, I wanted to take Lan Zhan to go see the cherry blossoms in the garden!”
“You could have buzzed for help!”
“Ahya, Mianmian, I wanted to take Lan Zhan to go see the cherry blossoms in the garden!”
“You could have buzzed for help!”
“I wanted to make a memory! It was going to be our first date!” They’re speaking to each other but at the last bit WWX looks at LWJ and gives him a wink.
LWJ’s ears rush with blood and WWX walks to stand in front of Nurse Luo,
LWJ’s ears rush with blood and WWX walks to stand in front of Nurse Luo,
“Ah Mianmian, you cannot look! Lan Zhan looks really cute when he blushes like that.”
LWJ has his eyes closed but he is certain that his face is on fire at this point.
LWJ has his eyes closed but he is certain that his face is on fire at this point.
She rolls her eyes and replies after a moment, “I”m not interested in patients, don’t worry.” She starts putting the clutches away and pushing the wheelchair to a corner so no one else trips over things.
By then, LWJ has regained enough of his composure to concentrate.
By then, LWJ has regained enough of his composure to concentrate.
“No more secret dates,” LWJ’s face threatens to flame again, “for now, bed rest for both of you.” She points at WWX and then to WWX’s bed, motioning for him to return.
WWX opens his mouth to protest but Nurse Luo beats him to it, “Doctor’s orders! You’re lucky I’m not telling-
WWX opens his mouth to protest but Nurse Luo beats him to it, “Doctor’s orders! You’re lucky I’m not telling-
-Lan-xiansheng about this, otherwise he’ll have LWJ transferred out so quickly, you won’t see him again!”
LWJ freezes at that statement. Knowing his uncle, LQR would really do that if he found out about what happened today.
LWJ freezes at that statement. Knowing his uncle, LQR would really do that if he found out about what happened today.
“Wei Ying, it’s okay. I’ll read to you from here.” LWJ gives WWX an encouraging look.
WWX continues to pout but he returns to his bed.
“It’s too far from Lan Zhan! Can’t we move my bed? I want to sleep next to him!”
WWX continues to pout but he returns to his bed.
“It’s too far from Lan Zhan! Can’t we move my bed? I want to sleep next to him!”
Nurse Luo takes a look at LWJ and then back to WWX, “WWX you need to stop talking. LWJ is in for broken legs and at this rate you’re going to give him high blood pressure too!”
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The next day, LWJ wakes up to a branch of cherry blossoms in his visitor’s vase.
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The next day, LWJ wakes up to a branch of cherry blossoms in his visitor’s vase.
He doesn’t even need to ask, he knows it’s WWX who put it there.
Joy starts to fill him, an unfamiliar emotion followed by dread. He hoped WWX didn’t hurt himself trying to retrieve a branch of the cherry blossoms.
LWJ thanks WWX but tells him it's enough.
Joy starts to fill him, an unfamiliar emotion followed by dread. He hoped WWX didn’t hurt himself trying to retrieve a branch of the cherry blossoms.
LWJ thanks WWX but tells him it's enough.
But LWJ wakes up to another branch the next day.
And the next.
Until it’s discharge day for WWX.
LWJ hasn’t cried since his mother’s passing.
He feels like he might today.
And the next.
Until it’s discharge day for WWX.
LWJ hasn’t cried since his mother’s passing.
He feels like he might today.
LWJ still has ways to go with his recovery. WWX doesn’t need to be warded for so long to heal his arms anyway.
“Sorry I can’t bring you any more cherry blossoms, Lan Zhan! I’ll take you to see the real thing when you’re better okay?” WWX looks at him apologetically
“Sorry I can’t bring you any more cherry blossoms, Lan Zhan! I’ll take you to see the real thing when you’re better okay?” WWX looks at him apologetically
LWJ can only dumbly nod, not trusting his voice.
“We’ll go on a real date then! You must say yes!” WWX excitedly tugs, not with too much force, but enough for LWJ to feel his enthusiasm.
LWJ nods again and then reaches into his bedside drawer. He pulls out a forehead ribbon.
“We’ll go on a real date then! You must say yes!” WWX excitedly tugs, not with too much force, but enough for LWJ to feel his enthusiasm.
LWJ nods again and then reaches into his bedside drawer. He pulls out a forehead ribbon.
“Oh is that what you wear for your track meets?” WWX reaches out to examine the ribbon. “It’s got clouds on it!”
WWX looks at LWJ and his heart aches a little because LWJ does look really sad that WWX is going.
WWX looks at LWJ and his heart aches a little because LWJ does look really sad that WWX is going.
LWJ doesn’t wear his heart on his sleeve but WWX has learned to perceive LWJ’s emotions over their time together.
“The ribbon is for you. A promise that I’ll come and find you after.” LWJ says with all seriousness.
“The ribbon is for you. A promise that I’ll come and find you after.” LWJ says with all seriousness.
WWX looks at him fondly and smiles, “Lan Zhan, you know I have to come back for checks and stuff right?
Of course, LWJ knows that, but he wants WWX to have physical reminder of him and their days here.
If he can't be with WWX, that's the next best thing.
Of course, LWJ knows that, but he wants WWX to have physical reminder of him and their days here.
If he can't be with WWX, that's the next best thing.
"Alright, I will keep this on me. And you!" WWX points to the vase of cherry blossoms, "better stay alive for Lan Zhan until I come back to visit him!"
WWX turns around to check if his siblings are looking at them but they are busy packing so he leans in-
WWX turns around to check if his siblings are looking at them but they are busy packing so he leans in-
-fully planning to simply kiss LWJ on the forehead.
LWJ is thankful he didn't break his arms because he pulls WWX down further and kisses WWX on the lips before WWX can kiss LWJ himself.
A shocked "mmph" escapes WWX's mouth and LWJ chases it. Slowly, WWX returns the kiss.
LWJ is thankful he didn't break his arms because he pulls WWX down further and kisses WWX on the lips before WWX can kiss LWJ himself.
A shocked "mmph" escapes WWX's mouth and LWJ chases it. Slowly, WWX returns the kiss.
They finally break apart and LWJ is proud to see that WWX's cheeks are the ones that are red this time.
"I'll get you back for that next time Lan Zhan!" WWX looks completely embarrassed and weak from the kiss.
He scurries off after his siblings, leaving LWJ behind.
"I'll get you back for that next time Lan Zhan!" WWX looks completely embarrassed and weak from the kiss.
He scurries off after his siblings, leaving LWJ behind.
LWJ, however, is not heartbroken.
He is sad to part with WWX but this is not goodbye.
He cannot wait to get discharged but for now, he has cherry blossoms to hold him together here.
And WWX has his forehead ribbon.
He is sad to part with WWX but this is not goodbye.
He cannot wait to get discharged but for now, he has cherry blossoms to hold him together here.
And WWX has his forehead ribbon.
When LWJ gets out of this place, they will look back on this ward with fond memories: a place of apple-bunnies, books and kisses.
Happy things.
They'll go see the cherry blossoms together.
On a date.
And that is enough motivation for LWJ to get better.
-the end-
Happy things.
They'll go see the cherry blossoms together.
On a date.
And that is enough motivation for LWJ to get better.
-the end-
>> ahhh we made it to the end!! it was my first time writing fluff lol i hope it was ok!! 🥳
thank you for all the likes, rts & bookmarks - i can’t believe so many of you enjoyed this 🙈 *shy*
pls let me know what you think hehe and follow for the eventual ao3 angst piece!! 😆
thank you for all the likes, rts & bookmarks - i can’t believe so many of you enjoyed this 🙈 *shy*
pls let me know what you think hehe and follow for the eventual ao3 angst piece!! 😆
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