Wei Ying laid there with his eyes close for a few minutes. He was curled into a ball with his knees close to his chest and faced toward the open area of the Jingshi. As he laid there he heard others talking in a quieter tone, probably to not wake him. Even though it is forbidden to Eavesdrop in Cloud Recesses, it was kind of hard to follow that rule as other people were close enough in a confined space to talk.

It was Zewu Jun and Lan Zhan. Wei Ying laid there still pretending to sleep so he could hear their conversation. Hearing them speak of soulmates and toward the end of their conversation, he wondered if he heard what Lan Zhan Said correctly. Lan Zhan actually has an interest in him. It made Wuxian feel warm inside and was happy to hear his confession. He then, at that moment, decided to ease things slowly with Wangji. He wanted to do things right.

Just when Wuxian thought Lan Zhan wanted nothing to do with him and their relationship was going nowhere. He wondered what he should do. Lan Zhan was not good at expressing himself verbally, so he wanted to give Wangji a chance to really show him just how he feels through actions. He knows Lan Zhan to be a kind character, and he also knows that so many people misunderstood Wangji because of his cold appearance and lack of conversation. But Lan Zhan was just and honorable, he was kind and he was straightforward. Wuxian wanted to do something for Lan Zhan as well, and he will. He had many ideas flowing in his brain on just what to give him.

Wuxian's thoughts were cut short when he heard Lan Zhan speak, "Should we wake him, dinner will be served soon at the dining hall?"

"I will have someone bring food to you both, I think you both should talk at some point..." Xichen started to say.

Wuxian then ignored everything else when he heard that food would be brought to them. He heard the door close to the house, and decided to lay there for a few minutes to give Lan Zhan time to do what he needed to.

"Wei Ying," He heard Lan Zhan say in a whisper, "Forgive me for my lack of communication. I will try harder for you."

Wuxian did not need his apology. He did not want Lan Zhan to think he was doing anything wrong. He knows that Lan Zhan is someone who keeps to themself so he cannot blame him for anything. To make sure Lan Zhan said nothing else that could cause him to blame himself unnecessarily, Wuxian slowly rolled to his back and stretched out his arms. He did feel better after a nice nap. He opened his eyes and allowed his eyes to focus before turning his head to Lan Zhan. Wuxian pretended to look around a moment before he landed his eyes on Lan Zhan himself.

"Lan Zhan," Wuxian said quietly, "When did you get in?"

"Not long ago, half an hour maybe," he answered, "When did you fall asleep?"

"Ugh, I came back here right after the lecture," Wuxian said sitting up, "I was a bit overwhelmed about the random pop quiz I received today."

"Xiongzhang will speak with Uncle about that," Lan Zhan said, "I am sorry he did that."

Wuxian looked into Lan Zhan's golden eyes and smiled at him, "No need...I guess it's only because he wanted to know if I kept up with my studies and how well my grandmother taught me."

"You did well," Lan Zhan praised. That praise was something Wuxian was not sure would come from him. When Lan Zhan said he wanted to communicate better to Wuxian, he really meant it.

"Luckily I held my tongue for some of the answering," Wuxian said walking over to where Lan Zhan sat and sat across from him.

"What do you mean?"

"Well, when talking about the executioner," Wuxian began, "Because it is a secret only a couple people knew, how could I say there is a fourth option without getting questioned and possibly causing your uncle to have a Qi Deviation."

"Oh," Wangji said, remembering that he can control resentful energy, "What can you do since you can deal with the energy?"

"Well, because the executioner died in such a way, it is only natural that he turned into a ferocious corpse. Since he executed more than one hundred people before he died, why not dig up the graves of these people, arouse their energy of resentment, collect the heads of those hundred people, and use them to fight with the ferocious corpse," he explained, "though I can say that is a path, but it is unorthodox and even though I am able to do so, I don't ever want to. If I can find a way to do things the right way in the name of Justice, I will do so."

Wangji only listened. Hearing what Wuxian could do kind of worried him, but the fact that Wuxian does not want to control resentful energy, he chooses to find different ways. He knows that Wuxian uses the energy to a point but he doesn't want to do something dangerous.

"I understand," Lan Zhan said, "I am glad you did not say that to Uncle, he would have been furious."

"Exactly why I did not want to say so," Wuxian said, "Oh, I have been wanting to ask you something?"

"hm?"

"Well, my martial uncles are in Caiyi Town while I am here to study, I promised them I would visit them when I am able but I don't know if I am able to just leave and come back," Wuxian said, "Is there a way I can go see them?"

"Of course, as long as you are back before curfew you can head to town, plus as long as you tell those at the gate they will keep track of who comes and who goes," Wangji answered.

"Would you like to come with to meet them?" Wuxian asked, "I am sure they would like to meet who I am rooming with."

"I will," Wangji answered, "We can go tomorrow if you like."

Wuxian smiled a bright smile to Wangji, "Thank you."

Lan Zhan nodded and was about to speak when a knock was heard at the door. He got up and answered only for it to be Zewu Jun with food for the boys. Zewu Jun decided to join them. Zewu Jun allowed the no talking while dining rule to be ignored just this once so they can converse.

"How are you doing, Xichen?" Wuxian answered.

"I am doing fine, Wuxian," Xichen answered, "How are things with you? I know after your sleep walking incident you were probably a bit tired."

"I am doing fine, I had a nap after class which helped," Wuxian said, "Although, I do have a small confession to make."

"What is it?" Xichen asked.

"I was awake when I was in the woods...I was not sleepwalking...though I do tend to sleepwalk, I am sorry," Wuxian answered.

"So why were you out so late at night?" Xichen asked.

"I sensed resentful energy and it was a bit much. It kept me up so I went to go see what it was and it was a Dire Owl from the Wen sect," Wuxian answered honestly, "I hope you don't mind but I got rid of it."

"Why didn't you say so then?" Xichen asked.

"I've already been disciplined twice," Wuxian answered, "I thought I'd get into trouble. I am sorry."

Xichen could only laugh but managed to compose himself enough to speak, "I will let the punishment slide only this once. Just don't lie in the future."

"Thank you," Wuxian said, "I guess it was also because I did not know who was around other than you and not many know I can control resentful energy, which was used to get rid of the owl."

"Oh," Xichen said, "You could have said to talk in private."

Wuxian nodded and looked at Lan Zhan who was just listening to the conversation as he ate peacefully. Wuxian then looked at Xichen and decided to ask him a question, "Hey, Xichen, I have a question?"

"What is it?"

Wuxian tried to hide his mischievous smirk and then asked, "Why do you think Lan Zhan can unsheath Suibian?"

Wangji all of a sudden choked on some of his water causing Wuxian and Xichen to make sure he was okay.

"You named your sword Suibian?" Xichen asked.

"Yeah," Wuxian answered, "When my grandmother gave it to me she asked what I wanted to name it. I had several names in mind but I could not favor any of them. So I told her 'Whatever (English for Suibian), and then the symbols engraved onto the sword."

Xichen laughed and then went back to my question, "maybe that is something you should ask yourself, Wuxian. Why would Suibian open for Wangji?"

Wuxian smirked a little as he took a glance at Lan Zhan and then looked at Xichen, "Alright then......Why would a person like another person...I mean that kind of like?" Xichen then laughed very hard as he couldn't contain his composer anymore. Wuxian saw Wangji blush quite a bit but then looked at Xichen with a serious look on his face, "What?"

"Nothing," Xichen answered, then took a glance at Wangji, "why do you ask? Do you have someone in your heart?"

Wuxian didn't know what to answer. His eyes fell on Lan Zhan, and Xichen then got his answer. Wangji even felt that he got an answer to his question but finally spoke up, "Do you?"

Wuxian felt his heart flutter a bit at the two words Lan Zhan spoke. He did, Lan Zhan was getting hold of his heart and he isn't loosening his grip on it, if fact, it's almost as if Lan Zhan refuses to let it go and refuses others from touching it.

"I do," Wuxian answered, "and that someone is starting to become a very important person to me. I am always thinking about them, and they have even made their way into my dreams at night," Wangji stiffened his body not sure how to react to Wuxian's response, and Wuxian took notice, "This person has a very tight grip on my heart and I hope they never let it go. And that person is sitting across from me."

Wangji froze completely.

'So much for taking things slow Wuxian!' he thought to himself, 'I can't help myself though. He is all that I want.'

"Hmm," Xichen said, "I think I will let you two talk things out, plus I have finished eating as well. I have some business to attend to before it gets any later."

Wuxian and Wangji looked at Xichen and nodded as they watched him leave. Wuxian then directed his attention back to Lan Zhan.

"I meant what I said, Lan Zhan," Wuxian said with such a gentle tone, "I understand if you need to think things through or if you do not feel the same way."

He knows Lan Zhan's feelings for him, but he wasn't sure if Lan Zhan was ready to move forward so quickly. Wuxian stopped looking at Wangji as he still kept quiet and looked like he was still trying to absorb what just happened. Wuxian shifted to sitting on his knees and was wondering if he should give him some space. As he was about to get up to leave, Wangji quickly stood up and rushed over to Wuxian and knelt in front of him.

"Lan Zha-" Before Wuxian could finish speaking, he was interrupted.

Lan Zhan grabbed Wuxian's face with both hands and gently but hungrily crushed his lips onto Wuxian's. Wuxian's mind quickly went blank only seconds after the kiss started. He found himself wrapping his arms around Lan Zhan's neck as Lan Zhan moved his hands from Wuxian's face to around his waist. He pulled Wuxian close to him as Wuxian kissed him back. Wuxian didn't know how long they sat there with their lips fighting each other, but he did not care. Eventually, things started to become a bit more heated as Lan Zhan brushed his tongue across Wuxian's lips. He was basically asking for an entrance. Wuxian complied and opened his mouth allowing Lan Zhan full access. Their tongues fought for dominance but Lan Zhan only gained favor when he bit down on Wuxian's lower lip. It caused a moan to spill out of Wuxian's mouth.

Not wanting to overdo it, the moan actually caused Wangji to come back to his senses. As much as he wanted to, he respected Wuxian enough to hold himself back. He pulled away from Wuxian leaving only a few inches of space between the two and then rested his forehead to Wuxian's.

"You are...in my heart...too," Wangji said between breaths. He tried his best to allow his breathing to calm down and then spoke again, "I am not good with words, but I hope you allow me to try to be better."

"I like you just the way you are," Wuxian said looking into his eyes, "don't change that. We will adjust as this relationship grows."

"Will you allow me to court you, Wei Ying?" Lan Zhan asked.

"Of course," Wei Ying answered, "I hope you know, I refuse to have anyone else."

"You are mine, Wei Ying," Lan Zhan stated firmly, "I will not let you go."

With that being said, Wuxian couldn't contain himself and had to kiss Lan Zhan again. They did not know how long they sat there making out, but eventually they separated to get ready for bed. They even removed the divider between the two beds and moved them beside one another so they could sleep beside each other.