"can you please stay over  at my place Wei? just for tonight."

And Yibo couldn't say no. He felt as if he  was bound to say yes after turning down the invitation of the prince himself.

So he nodded. And for the first time in  a while Yibo saw Zhan this much happy. Not just to show everyone that he was happy, but to show  himself that he was happy. 

"Thank you." Zhan said as he went to hug Yibo. It was so odd that whenever Yibo saw Zhan, he was always wearing gloves. A mere attempt to avoid any kind of touch, and Yibo didn't understand why. He tried to question that to Zhan but the voice  died  as soon as he saw the other one standing in front of his eyes. Always.

"Did you have your dinner though? Judging from your appearance right now it seems like you didn't even wait to wash your face."

"I- well do I look messy I-" before Yibo could finish his sentence a loud growl was heard from Yibo's  side. Yibo cursed under his breath about the embarrassing moment when Zhan was suppressing his  Laugh.

"Well, someone really needs to be feeded I suppose." He said, but then again another growl was heard. This time from Zhan's side.

"You haven't had your dinner yet?" Yibo asked curiously. It was late for usual dinner time, so it's weird for Zhan to not eat at this hour.

"Oh umm, guess so. I - wasn't sure whether you're coming or not so I felt like I should wait..." Zhan said , blushing like a bunny. Though it sounds impudent for Yibo since Zhan was the future king, but he couldn't help but found Zhan cute.

Today was Yibo's birthday. He was going to be two years old. Wang Han and Feng Jiao was busy decorating Wang's house with green blue and pink and white balloons. Weird combination of colours but Yibo's favorite  colour was green while Meili's was blue and Lin's white and for the new born baby they decided to keep pink balloons. Well, it's true that the baby was a boy and 'pink is girl's colour' but they didn't think in that way. Colour has no genders, we stereotype it and impose our thoughts on our kids . Pink was a colour of softness, and since the baby was also the pure definition of soft , both the male besties decided to have it there. Meili and Lin went to buy  the cake with Yibo and  baby.

"we're home." they said as they took off their shoes, Lin helped Yibo to take off as well. 

"woah, look who's here, our bobo _ come, come don't forget to close your eyes and here we go surprise!"

Yibo said imitating, "suppise."

"Aww so cute,  happy birthday   Wang Yibo. happy birthday sweetheart."

Little Yibo was expressionless ever since his birth, only the closest persons could read his hidden emotions on his face. Even though the kid didn't smile nor showed any expression, those tiny doe eyes shined in excitement and happiness. He was wearing a light blue jacket with green pajamas, and was tiptoeing to get a hold of Lin's hand. yes, that tiny he was.

"Now close your eyes, and wish  what you want ."

Didn't know what the boy wanted but he did as they said him to. He closed his eyes, pressed those tiny hands in unison and then blew the candle. 

"Now it's time for gifts. A green bike from me." Wang Han gave to his son. Now the two years  old boy was smiling.

 Xiao Lin came to Yibo made him sit on her lap and then gave him an adorable rabbit and a lion and two turtle plushies. At first  he was hesitating   to touch them what if it comes to life and bit him but then after seeing it was Lin who was giving  it to him he dared to touch it and never bother to left them. 

 It was Meili's turn now. She came to Yibo who was still sitting on  Xiao Lin's lap and kissed his forehead for a long mintue.

"May you be happy always sweetheart, may you know what your heart wants before anyone, may you never fear anything in this  world than your own insecurities, may you always have the courage in your soul and the fire  in your heart. "   She said with a content smile, placing her hand on Yibo's chest. Though Yibo didn't know what was happen but he just hugged his mom. 

Meili smiled , " you surely know what  your heart knows right hon? okay now it's time for the gift."

She went to her bedroom and then came with a silver pouch in her hand. After opening it, she fished out two red  string bracelets with  two designed  platinum plates bound to it.

She tied it one of Yibo's wrist and the other one she gave it to xiao Lin

"I know it's weird, but when I saw this I just felt this would be the one. From the day I saw it I knew I will buy it for both of them,  and please don't say no, Lin."

Lin was already teary, only thing she said,"  How could I say no when Zhan's other mom picked it especially for him. I would never."

Now the last. It was Feng Jiao, he came to Yibo and asked, " Since everyone picked your favourites I was wondering what to give you except my buckets of love for you sweet Yibo ah, now can you tell this guy what he could give you for your birthday?"

Yibo blinked his eyes twice and then pointed at something.

All the eyes followed the direction of YIbo's hand.  To their suprise, it was pointed to Wang Han.

"You want me? Son?" Wang Han asked surprisingly pointed at himself.

Yibo shook his head and then blinked again and looked at Feng Jiao. Then his tiny lips moved as he said,

" Bobo no wat (want) papa, Bobo wat Baobei." as he pointed again to Han's direction but now it was clear that he was pointing at the sleeping baby on Wang Han's lap.

After having dinner, Yibo's felt so sleep than ever as the body took the toll on him before his heart did. His heart was constantly telling him to stay awake and spend time with Xiao Zhan but he was too tired for that. He was sitting on Zhan's bed and they were done touring the hall, and other areas.

"so what  do you want to do now?" Zhan said while looking for spare clothes for Yibo.

"I... I would like to take the shower first."

"Okay there's the bathroom, if you need anything just tell me okay I'm right here." Zhan said.

It took 30 minutes more for Yibo to take a full refreshing shower. The hot steam made his buttery skin more softy and vulnerable, which was quite appealing to be honest. His hairs were dripping and blue and black hair was almost crossing his shoulder blades.

He came in that state not forgetting the bathrobe to have his pajama. Zhan was reading a book while waiting for Yibo, and Yibo in that state he unknowingly but visibly gulped. Yibo's chapped lips were now soft and Zhan's eyes were glued to him. But he knew how to control his emotions. Zhan immediately stood up and gave Yibo the pajamas with a faint smile.

"Well, You feel refreshed now?"

"Honestly, I was feeling tired but after the shower I'm really feeling energetic now."

"That's great to hear. So what to do now, you should sleep now I suppose, I would take my leave then."

As Zhan proceeded to leave, he felt a light tug in his gloved hand. It was Yibo.

"I- I was thinking if we could spend the night together, like talking, playing and all would that be bothersome for you? I'm sorry for asking, I just.."

"Not at all, not at all. I would love to do so. let me just take the shower first okay, it won't take much, I will be coming back right after wait for me." Zhan said smiling so much. It was the first time Yibo saw Zhan's toothy smile and again he felt a throb in his head and a pang in his heart.

Before Yibo could tell anything, Zhan left for shower. Yibo's breathing were hitching, why did it look so familiar what was that he felt just now, no it felt like deja vu.

"Meili?" 

"Yes, Lin?"

" Yibo and Zhan will be bestfriend forever just like us."

"Sure can't you see the camaraderie between them, just like us even more then that."

" right right? By the way I want to know something promise me you won't misunderstand me?"

"No dear why would I ? aren't we best friends till death do us apart."

Xiao Lin smiled at Zhou Meili's words. She rested her head on her shoulder and looked at the two little boys playing in their own world.

"Maybe just maybe if they become more than just friends like whatever their sexuality will be, I mean if they become couples would you-" she stopped talking as Meili stopped chopping more green onions.

Xiao Lin's heart skipped a beat at Meili's silence. Did she just say something that offended her?

"I- if - I didn't mean to offend you-"

"That would be wonderful. Goodness, now that you've said it out loud I can't unsee it now. Ugh what great it will be like if our kids, I can't even fathom such happiness." Meili squelled in joy.

Now that Lin thought about it, it should be the obvious reaction from Meili cause she was a born fujoshi. But she never thought that she would also like to ship her kid.

"Mommy? " Zhan came holding YIbo's hands. Tears overflowing from his eyes.

"What happened sweetheart?" Both said in unison, worry prominent in their eyes.

" We fell down from the swing and SanSan is hurt." Yibo said sniffling, holding Zhan's tiny hand. There was cut on Zhan's knee not to deep but there was also a cut on Yibo's forehead.

"Oh dears. You both are hurt come here, let me treat your wounds." Meili said and hurriedly ran to get the first aid boxes. While Lin came to two 5 years old kids.

"Yibo-ah, I know Zhan is hurt but you shouldn't neglect your wounds as well okay? You should take care of yourself."

"Mom, treat Yiyi first, his forehead is bleeding." Zhan's crying intensified. Seeing Zhan's crying, from sniffling Yibo too started to wail. Both were now crying wholeheartedly while adults were struggling to handle them.

But still in this situation, Meili unable to suppress her giggle , said, "they are so in love with each other , aren't they?"

Zhan came hurriedly after taking a quick shower and the moment  he entered his room and saw Yibo, his face grew pale and  he whisper yelled, 

"YiYi!"

A/N: There are  lots of typos and grammatical errors but I will try to fix them once it's done. and thanks to everyone for patiently reading and voting and supporting this book. Take love.(✿◠‿◠)