Wei Wuxian couldn't speak. He was breathless. This was so much more than he could ever expect from anyone outside his closest friends. And to think that the man responsible for this was his neighbor that he knew for only a few days but already did so much for him.

He saw the gorgeous ice cream cake in front of him, and then to the even more gorgeous man who was hugging him with such an intimacy that caused him to shiver from the want.

Want. 

Yes, he realized that he wanted him.

He wanted him more than he ever wanted anyone before.

And yet, somehow, the realization did not surprise him at all.

He knew they were heading this way ever since Lan Wangji came over to borrow some sugar, and he tainted his pristine white shirt with the kimchi seasoning.

The butler – who delivered the cake – and the others, including chef Jiro, were already gone by the time he turned around and looked at Lan Wangji with such an indecipherable look in his beautiful silver eyes.

"Thank you. For… everything." He touched Lan Wangji's face softly and the latter took his hand and kissed the open palm.

"No need for thanks between us, Wei Ying. You know I'll be happy to do whatever I can to help you and make you happy." Then he took a strand of Wei Wuxian's long hair and kissed it too, with such an intimacy that caused him to shudder.

That intimate act seemed to break the last string of logic inside Wei Wuxian's mind, as he grabbed Lan Wangji's hands and pushed him on the wall before aggressively kissing him.

Lan Wangji was surprised, but somehow he knew that it was time. He could always see the passion that was brimming under the man's skin, waiting to be unleashed by someone who held the key. And not to brag, but he was the one who knew how to turn the lock.

Surprisingly, Wei Wuxian knew how to kiss, and he told him exactly that.

"Mm, being a virgin doesn't mean that I never did… things." He chuckled as he continued to ravish Lan Wangji's mouth. "But so far, you're the sweetest, the tastiest fruit that I have ever tasted." And while he said so, his hands opened Lan Wangji's shirt nimbly, and it caused the latter to chuckle.

"You are a man of many surprises, Wei Ying." 

Then suddenly he stopped what he was doing and pushed Lan Wangji away.

"I want to taste the ice cream cake first."

As sudden as he started the kiss, he ended it and walked to the cake nonchalantly while grabbing a plate and the knife to cut the cake. He cut a huge chunk of it and ate it with such a gusto that Lan Wangji felt hot all over, especially when he licked his spoon teasingly while maintaining eye contact. It was hot. Very hot. Smoldering hot.

Lan Wangji couldn't help but move forward and grabbed Wei Wuxian's collar then kissed him. He could taste the sweetness and the coldness of the ice cream, and also his unique flavor.

"Do you want to continue eating the ice cream… or me?" Lan Wangji whispered in his ear with such a seductive tone, and he closed the gap between their bodies so that Wei Wuxian could feel the hardness that he already sported since the latter pushed him on the wall.

Wei Wuxian suddenly stopped licking the spoon and smiled seductively. Although he had no experience in having any intercourse, he still knew exactly how to seduce someone to the point of their willingness to sell their soul just for a taste of him. And that was what he was doing to Lan Wangji – pushing him over the edge.

"So, what do you want me to do, Lan Zhan?" Wei Wuxian put down the ice cream and faced Lan Wangji, then he whispered seductively in his ear. "Do you want me on my back while you enter me slowly and kiss me all over my body, or do you want to take me hard and fast from behind, like animals? It's up to you."

Lan Wangji growled from the images that Wei Wuxian put inside his mind, and he pushed the man on the table before claiming his mouth with such a fervor that caused Wei Wuxian to have lost in the waves of lust and didn't mind one bit.

But Lan Wangji suddenly stopped, and he moaned from the loss of the sensation that caused him to feel… everything.

"You have to know though, Wei Ying, I don't want this to be just a… fling. Or a temporary fuck. Or an experiment for you." Lan Wangji touched Wei Wuxian's face and the latter could see how dilated his pupils were from the want. "I want us to work this out. A relationship, as you will." He pointed at himself and then to Wei Wuxian.

"Why, a relationship, Bachelor of the Year for three years straight – who has no interest in relationships whatsoever because he wants to focus on his career – Mr. Lan Wangji?" Wei Wuxian chuckled. "Are you sure you want a relationship with me? And this is not just a simple fling like you did to – let's say – numerous other people?"

But although his words were casual enough, Wei Wuxian could feel that his heart was beating faster and faster, and he was afraid that it would jump out of his ribcage soon enough, if Lan Wangji kept looking at him like this.

"That's before I met you." Lan Wangji kissed his forehead softly. "I just know that you're… this may be a cliche, but I know you're the one for me the moment you dropped your coffee all over my white shirt and offered to pay for my laundry and gave me precisely 5.20, which could mean I love you."

"What?" Wei Wuxian's eyes widened in surprise. "I don't remember at all. When was this?" He pushed Lan Wangji and started to get up, but Lan Wangji pushed him down again before he kissed him.

"Around a year ago, right before you met Xie Lian, who offered you your house right now."

Wei Wuxian calculated quickly in his head and he gaped in surprise.

"You mean… you've liked me since a year ago?" He gulped in nervousness. This had gone in a direction that he never thought it would. "And you gave a recommendation for the house even before you knew me?" He now searched Lan Wangji's eyes for confirmation. "But… how? I mean, I'm sure I looked like shit if I dropped my coffee all over a super hot guy and not remembering anything about it, probably after work too." He frowned and Lan Wangji kissed the little creases on his forehead fondly.

"True, you did look like a … madman. A very charming madman actually, and I was hooked by your beautiful silver eyes, and long silky hair." Lan Wangji kissed the lids of Wei Wuxian's eyes and his hair. "I adore them, and with time, I came to know you from Xie Lian and from watching you watching me, and I fell for you. Hard."

"A year ago?" Wei Wuxian squeaked softly. He still couldn't believe that while he was drooling over the hot neighbor, the same man was already in love with him.

"A year ago precisely today, actually. I remember that Xie Lian told me that it was his best friend's birthday and my recommendation would be a great birthday present for him."

Wei Wuxian was speechless.

So, the best day of his life today, and a year ago, all happened because of the same man? The one who wanted to have a relationship with him, and in a way, his temporary boss? 

If there's any god out there, he would surely give his thanks for this… blessings. Unfortunately he was an atheist, but still he sent out his thanks to whoever was listening.

"I'm not sure if I will be good in any relationship, but I promise I will try." He looked at Lan Wangji earnestly. "I would love to give this a try, Lan Zhan." Then he squeezed his hand tight.

"Good. Now, shall we continue this… relationship, in my bed? You can see me naked in person, no need to look for my baby photos. That way you can admire my junior – live."