Wei Ying knocks on the door of Lan Zhan’s home, terribly nervous and hoping his new boyfriend's uncle wasn't there yet. He knew the Lan brothers were close with their uncle, but the man was stern and intimidating…and Wei Ying would just…rather not.

The door opens and it's Lan XiChen.

Okay…that's great.

Wei Ying wipes his free hand on his trousers and smiles brightly.

"Hello XiChen-Ge! Is Lan Zhan available?" He says enthusiastically, hoping to feel it properly very soon.

"Who is it, XiChen?" A gruff voice says from behind him, and Wei Ying pales considerably.

"It's WangJi's boyfriend." XiChen says, smiling just as brightly back.

"I can come back - oh…" Wei Ying is pulled into the house without further ado.

"Nonsense! Of course you can see WangJi on his birthday!" XiChen not-shoves him into the living room, where Lan Zhan is sitting on the couch.

He looks pleased to see Wei Ying, and it's this thought that gives Wei Ying the courage to step forward.

But…

There are many expensive looking gifts on the coffee table. There's an unopened computer, a kindle, the latest version, and a new phone.

And a glowering Uncle Qiren sitting not too far away.

Wei Ying bows at them generally before XiChen pushes him to sit down right next to Lan Zhan.

Lan Zhan smiles at him…at least, Wei Ying thinks he is.

It's hard to tell what Lan Zhan is feeling, sometimes. Wei Ying thinks he's getting better at reading him, but it's not easy. Lan Zhan has promised to be a little more vocal and honest about how he feels and Wei Ying thinks that's a lot of progress already.

Lan Zhan reaches over to hold his hand.

"Happy birthday, Sweetheart." Wei Ying says, still smiling.

Lan Zhan’s eyes, so brilliant and gold, like melted caramel, warm immeasurably.

"Thank you, Wei Ying." Lan Zhan replies.

His eyes shift to the white bag in Wei Ying's hands; it's completely white except for two pink ears sticking up. There are two cute eyelashes drawn on one side and the top is lined with white funfur. Wei Ying smiles and turns the bag around to reveal a bunny tail on the other side.

It's so cute!

Lan Zhan smiles for real at the bunny bag.

Wei Ying has paused, because now in light of the valuable presents on the table, his looks cheap and … now he's not so sure Lan Zhan will like them. But the look on Lan Zhan’s face convinces him that maybe it'll be alright.

So he hands the bag over.

Lan Zhan thanks him again, and he's so cute that Wei Ying wants to climb into his lap and kiss him silly…but Uncle Qiren is already frowning. Wei Ying turns slightly so he doesn't have to see the old man.

Lan Zhan pulls out the first item: it's a pair of pale blue flannel bunny pyjamas. They're very soft and cuddly, and Lan Zhan puts his cheek on them to feel the fluffiness. His eyes are still warm and soft, too.

Wei Ying smiles encouragingly back.

Next, Lan Zhan pulls out a pale cream hoodie which matches the bag; it's got two big bunny ears and a tail, and Lan Zhan loves it!

And there's still something else in the bag…Lan Zhan pulls out a packet of gel pens with bunny toppers, bunny shaped erasers and a bunny shaped post-it pad.

He's just about to thank Wei Ying, when Uncle Qiren speaks.

"Those are presents for a child! How could you think they are in any way app -" XiChen pulls Uncle Qiren out of there, and pushes him into the kitchen quickly.

"XiChen! What is the meaning of this!??" He nearly shouts.

"Uncle! I had to stop you!" XiChen says quietly.

Just his tone is serious enough to have Uncle Qiren pause.

'"Our gifts were appreciated…but A-Xian gave WangJi gifts that he loves. And isn't that the point of birthday gifts?"

Uncle stares back, having not thought about this at all.

"Look…come with me. I must show you something." XiChen leads him back to the door of the living room, and they are out of sight, but they can see everything happening in the room.

Uncle Qiren sees WangJi wipe away the tears on the young boy, and now he feels bad. Gifts should be accepted graciously, no matter what. And WangJi had done nothing wrong…it was himself! Now Uncle Qiren feels ashamed.

"I like your gifts the most!" Lan Zhan was saying to a distraught Wei Ying.

This shocked Uncle Qiren even more; WangJi never, ever lied…so that must mean…he really did like the upstart's gifts more!

"We might still be able to learn a thing or two from those that love him just as much as we do." XiChen continues, with a twinkle in his eye.

Uncle sighs, his shoulders lowering from a tense position that he had no idea he was holding.

"I believe you are right." Uncle Qiren marches into the room unexpectedly, before XiChen can stop him.

"WangJi, Wei WuXian!" He does not shout.

Wei Ying shrinks back on the couch, wondering what he's done now, and apparently, Lan Zhan feels the same way, because he sits a little straighter and shields Wei Ying from his Uncle. He glares at the floor because it's rude to do it at your Elders…no matter how much they deserve it…

To their utter shock, Uncle Qiren bows to…them!

"I am sorry. I did not mean to disrespect your gifts." He says, levelling Wei Ying with a not-glare. "It was wrong of me…and since my nephew thinks they are better than the others…you win."

"It's not a competition, Uncle…" XiChen tries to intervene but Uncle Qiren silences him with a frown.

"There's still time yet." Uncle Qiren decides, stroking his whiskers. He nods to himself and marches out again, leaving three mystified people watching his retreating back.

"And…um…there's a second part to my present." Wei Ying is saying.

It's enough to have XiChen make a polite excuse to leave fast.

Lan Zhan lifts Wei Ying into his lap and stares pointedly at his lips.

"Lan Er-Gege…so Shameless!" Wei Ying smiles before kissing the pouting Jade.

"It's my birthday. Kisses should be unlimited…" Lan Zhan unintentionally thumps his foot.

Wei Ying throws his arms around him, squealing at how cute his boyfriend is.

"I'm glad today is Sunday. " Wei Ying says, hugging him tightly. "It means I get to be with my amazing boyfriend all day."

"Mn." Lan Zhan says, hugging him back.

"Lan Zhan…?" Wei Ying suddenly sounds a little unsure.

"Mn?"

"Are you sure…about your presents? I didn't know what you would like…"

"Wei Ying!" Lan Zhan grabs his head and places it so that Wei Ying’s ear lands on his chest, right over his heart.

Wei Ying hears the increased beating, a thumpety-thump of an excited heart racing under his ear.

"I like your presents the most." Lan Zhan tells him. "And…I love Wei Ying the most." He adds.

"Really?" Wei Ying sits up again, his eyes filling with tears once again.

Lan Zhan tenderly wipes them away, nodding.

"Really." He confirms. "I love Wei Ying. Very much."

"Well…isn't that convenient?" Wei Ying laughs happily. "Because I love you too!"

The next kisses are so much sweeter because of it.

"And now…the second part of your presents." Wei Ying stands up, and Lan Zhan’s pout gets bigger. "It's back in my apartment…or…if Lan Zhan would like…our apartment…" he holds his breath, hoping it's not too early to suggest this.

"Is…Wei Ying asking me to move in with him?" Lan Zhan likes clarifications at the best of times…but this is something that absolutely requires it.

Wei Ying nods, staring back at him unblinking.

Lan Zhan smiles once more.

"I accept."

Wei Ying squeals and jumps on him. Lan Zhan holds him up with well placed hands, loving his birthday present even more.

These kisses cross over the sweet mark into decidedly risky ones, and Wei Ying gets down reluctantly, because they are not alone…

Yet.

The trip back home is fast; Wei Ying lives nearby and they take Lan Zhan’s car. Lan Zhan brings his pyjamas, just in case they are needed. Soon.

Wei Ying leads him inside and waits outside his living room.

"You have to close your eyes now."

Lan Zhan pouts.

He doesn't like not seeing Wei Ying.

"Only for a few minutes, my love!" Wei Ying gives him another quick kiss.

The whine that leaves Lan Zhan’s lovely mouth is real…

But he dutifully closes his eyes and lets himself be escorted into the room.

Wei Ying pushes him onto the loveseat and then something warm and soft and fluffy is placed into his lap.

Lan Zhan opens his eyes to find two of the cutest baby bunnies in his arms, their tiny twitching noses sniffing at him.

He can't believe it!

"Sweetheart! Please don't cry!" Wei Ying is now wiping away his tears…but Lan Zhan can't help it! His heart is too full of happiness to contain, and it all comes out in joyful wetness.

One rabbit is completely black with a red ribbon tied around its ear, the other is all white with a powder blue collar.

The next few hours are spent learning about how to care for these delightful creatures.

They have to be reminded by a phone call from XiChen about Lan Zhan’s birthday dinner, and then they're surprised when Wei Ying is singled out to attend, XiChen telling them that Uncle has a surprise and definitely wants him to come.

It turns out that Uncle Qiren has turned Lan Zhan’s birthday into a challenge; and he's been busy shopping and getting express deliveries organised, even on a Sunday.

But as Lan Zhan meets Wei Ying’s eyes in the candlelight, he knows the Universe has already given him the best present in his life: Wei Ying.

THE END

A/N

Just a quick one because I thought it was too cute not to write.

Now I'll slink off to tackle the other books, I promise!!

Happy Saturday everyone, and a Happy New year for Tomorrow.

I know Lan WangJi's birthday is on Monday but I like being early…

Charlie.