Xiao Zhan's POV:

I am really lost as to what I need to do? Conflicted by emotions of varying degree, do I need to say anything, do I forget what happened last night?

Who am I kidding? I loved every moment of last nights event. The blush on my cheeks speaks for the truth.

Today morning was just as our normal routine. He drove us to the university, nodded and left for his class. Come on Yibo, I expect a little more hint. I am counting on you buddy.

But then I need to smack myself, I was the one who asked him time. Argh!!!

Frustrated I pull my hair, when there's a tap on my shoulder. Looking up I am extremely relieved to find a pair of kind eyes looking back at me. Yong!!!

"Hey kid, why so gloomy?"

I shrug.

"Has it something to do with your roomie?"

I snort. Only if.

"Where have you been for the past few days?"

"Sorry kid, classes but Alden has been kind enough to update me. On a serious note how are things? Have you settled down well?"

"I don't know how to answer your questions, Yong" I look at him and plead him to understand "I am conflicted"

He looks at me pensively, as though he's thinking something and with a smile he replies "invite Yibo for dinner at our place, we haven't met eachother, formally yet. I'll cook" I perk up at that. Yes, Yong's foods always a mood upliftment.

With plans for tonight, he leaves me to my plight. Well less of that now.

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Wang Yibo's POV:

I look at him with amusement. Wasn't he avoiding me all this morning and now he wants me to have dinner with his brother?

What am I supposed to do? Obviously agree to it. It will definitely give me an insight to Wei's family in this lifetime?

Did you have a good life,Wei?
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"Zhan Zhan, Yibo!!! Welcome to our humble abode" Alden greets us at the door. To say I am nervous won't be a lie. This is his family.

As we enter, I notice a man wearing plain dark blue tshirt, jeans and an apron which says 'I am fabulous, if you like my food, kiss me' holding a spatula in one hand and a hand towel wiping his face in the other hand.

Setting it next to him on the table, his eyes finds Zhan and the smile on his face lights up 10times. It's a smile of familiarity that of a family. I recognise it. It's the same as my brother.

After hugging Zhan, his attention turns to me and by that one look, I know he likes what he sees.

"Welcome home Yibo, I am Yong. I have heard a lot about you, though we met briefly before, I am glad you could make it today" he warmly gestures me inside. I hand him the wine bottle that we have in our collection "Thank you for having me here".

He smiles kindly "please feel comfortable, dinner will be served in few minutes".

Curiosity gets the better of me, and I wander around this place is just like you, Wei. Warm and family. I see the collage of photos of Wei and Yong. It ranges from when they were roughly 8 years old up until now.

Young Wei, so innocent. Just like back then. Do you remember we've met before? I never got to chance to ask him ever. Nostalgic.

I see few photos with a group of other young kids. Few with an old couple. Rest all with Yong and few more recent ones with Alden.

You look happy. Are you though?

"Cute isn't he?" Alden whispers next to me. Startled, I look at him "I apologise, I didn't mean to pry".

He smiles kindly "No offence. Pictures are ment to be looked at, emotions rekindled and shared with loved ones" at the last one his eyes glitters "Zhan Zhan has always been like that. Full of spirit. Always helpful. Sometimes too helpful" on that part his eyes becomes dark and gloomy and before I could ask anything it vanishes quickly "So, I am happy you're here".

"Hm?"

"You're a part of his life just the way he is to yours" huh?

"Family is everything to Zhan Zhan, Yibo. If has invited you here, that means he wants you to be a part of this 'Pack'" at that he winks and smiles.

The smell of beautifully cooked butter dipped rice wafts in and he grins "Time to get some foodgasam, and if you don't moan, either ways" he stresses on that, "you'd be insulting Zhan Zhan" he laughs and walks away.

Eh? If only you knew my truest intention, Mr. Song. You and your family would sue for corrupting your Zhan Zhan. I smirk.

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I didn't moan inwardly, I am sure I sighed for an eternity after eating this delicacy. "Xie Xie" I humbly thank him.

Yong smiles yet again "You're welcome, Yibo. Care for some drinks?"

I nod.

"What would your prefer?"

Emperor's Smile.

"Whiskey" I reply.

Alden coughs and I look at him "Whiskey? Are you sure?"

Hmmm

"Yeah"

"Wow, impressed" he whispers and I didn't miss that. What does that mean?

"Alright, one whiskey coming up. Song for you beer and kid for you coke"

"You don't drink?" I ask genuinely surprised.

He smiles sheepishly "I could never hold my drink in". Wow.

"Here you go Yibo"

I clink my glass with his and take my first sip. Ahhh smooth and hard. The conversation around us is soothing and my mind wanders, what I don't realise is, my glass being taken away from me and Wei coughing.

"Hey, you alright?" I question the wheezing Wei. I pat his back and about to get up and bring him water when he catches my hand and pulls me close to him.

"How dare you sit there the entire evening and be such a tease" he accuses. Tease? Is... Is he drunk?. He leans even more closer to me and I smell the whiskey in his breath "Your lips glisten when you take a sip" he stares at them "They look so mooooist" *hic*
Oh yup, he's drunk.

I look around and find no one. "Yong? Alden?" I call them. Where did they go?

"Wei, hand me your phone"
"Take it"
"Where is it?"
"In my pocket" he stalls my hand "you have to be careful to not touch me there!" He laughs. Oh my...

Good no password. Yong's number is in the speed-dial. "Kid?"
"It's me"
"Yibo?" He sounds surprised.
"Yes, look where are you guys? We... Zhan's drunk"
"What? Shit" there's some muffled noise in the background "we came down to the supermarket, to buy Zhan some Ice Cream as he was insisting on it" some more muffled noise "It will take us some time, can you manage until then?"
"Hmm" as soon as the call got cut, Wei pushes me onto the couch and crawls over "Your lips are so mooooist" he licks his lips.
Not this torture again.
"Wei" he places a finger on my lip and pouts "Who is this Wei, Weiiii you keep saying?"he hiccups.

I smile inwardly. Isn't he cute. I very slowly push him away and stand "Zhan, I'll wait until, Yong comes back, then I need to leave. Why don't you go and sleep?"

"But Zhan Zhan wants to sleep with Yibo" he pouts again. Oh my heart!

"I'll pick you up tomorrow on my way to the university"

"No, Zhan Zhan go with Yiboooo"

What?

I turn to get him some water when he jumps on to my back. "Go Go Go, back to the Cloud Recess. When Yibo goes there Zhan Zhan goes". My grin is hidden from him.

Not knowing what else to do, he clings on to me as we make our way down to the parking lot. Luckily there we meet the duo. Alden's eyes widen whereas Yong simply grins. "So guess you met the kid in him?". I nod. "He wasn't ready for me to leave him, I wasn't aware when you guys would be back, so..." I trail off.

"No worries, take him home and take care of him" Yong smiles. Why do I get the feeling it's much more than what he says.

"Thank You for the dinner, hopefully soon I can be a host to you two"

"You bet" Alden replies with exuberance.

Bidding them farewell, I slowly place Wei inside the car and we drive away.

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Back home, I once again lift Wei on my back and carefully carry him to his bedroom. Removing his shoes, jacket, wallet I let him sleep as comfortable as possible.

Just as I am about to move away, I am pulled back with such strong force, I fall on the bed and he sits astride me. Our face so close, his bangs tickle my forehead.

"You make me want to drink you" he stares at my lips "the way you drank that Whiskey".

I gulp.

"You're sexy" he nudges my nose with his "your eyes are sexy" he bites his lips and I inwardly groan. "If I kiss you now, would you taste like Whiskey or like Yibo?"

I don't want our first kiss to be this way.

" Zhan" I whisper.

"Wei"

I look at him in shock. My world stops.

"Call me Wei, it sounds tender when you do." He clutches his heart "It touches me here".

"Wei" I whisper and he grins. Oh my!

He rests his head over my chest where .y heart beats for him.

I know he has fallen asleep and I gently place him back. Covering him with a blanket, unable to stop myself, I kiss his forehead and leave the room.

Just as I am about to enter mine, I hear a ping on my cellphone.

'Thank You for coming tonight, Yibo. Take care of him. I know he's in good hands. - WY'

I feel relieved. In this lifetime, he's got a good brother by bond.

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So I made up for not posting yesterday. This has been one of the longest chapters I have ever posted.

Do tell me what are your thoughts. Could Yong be someone from past?