(A/n: I am changing certain events to my liking, hope you like them too)

Memories of us lighting the lantern, of us being stuck together in Muaxi Mountain, of you smiling, flashes in front of my eyes as I meditate. Having you beside me, I am never letting you go. Never.

A soft knock brings me out of my reverie but before I could answer, Wei calls them in.

"Why are you waking me up this early?" Wei grumbles and I can hear Sizhui stutter "Senior Mo, it's 9 in the morning" and I hear Wei grumble. I smile inwardly. He was never a morning person. Even back then he had received innumerable scolding for being late to class.

He crawls towards the exit and invites them in.

"Hanguang-Jun" I can hear Jingyi call for me  as he barges in "Good, good your safe. I thought this 'cut-sleeve' would have not spared you".

"Hey, if anything, it's your Hanguang-Jun who would have attacked me" I can hear Wei pout "more so, he is not my type".

"Whose your type?" Jingyi enquires curiously.

If I were you Jingyi, I would be cautious about pulling Wei's leg, no one can compete with him in his mischievous ways.

"Maybe you" he whispers seductively and Jingyi balks. I laugh inwardly. Told you.

"Relax, you're a kid, maybe" he walks closer to me and places his hand on my shoulders "maybe Hanguang-Jun, is my type" he whispers and Sizhui retorts "Hanguang-Jun has never had any lover before. Why would he have a relationship with you?" at that Wei laughs and before he could scandalize the kids any further, I open my eyes. I have been a victim once don't want them to be.

"Hanguang-Jun" they greet me and Wei smirks. Not paying attention to him, I look at Sizhui and Jingyi for their reasons to be here. They show me the platter of food that they got and my heart sinks. Wei won't cherish Gusu's food. He never had. If he is going to stay here, I need to accommodate his taste too. But for now, we have no other option.

"Hey kid" Wei calls out and stands beside me "do you think we look cute? You think I have a chance with Hanguang-Jun?"

"No way, you look ugly like your donkey!" Jingyi balks and his fearful eyes seek mine. I choose to ignore.

"Little Apple" he exclaims referring to his donkey but before he could utter some more nonsense, Wei stops when he sees we have a new visitor.

Brother.

"Wangji" he smiles kindly and his eyes fall on Wei and they subtly change into a familiar delight and acceptance "seems you have brought along a guest" he turns to face me "you look happy".

I am happy. Finally.

I watch Wei walk next to brother and before he could spout some more nonsense, I use the muting spell.

"Are you on your way to meet Jin Guang Yao?" I enquire and he nods "Yes, there is a cultivator meeting" his eyes slide to Wei's and I know he has undone the muting spell "I would have asked you, but I am sure now you won't accompany your old brother" he laughs "Wangji, this is not the way you treat your guest" he stands in front of Wei and before leaving he whispers "I approve". Wei turns to look at me perplexed and I choose to yet again ignore this.

Once brother leaves, I finally look at Wei and even though my heart melts when I look at him, I know I have to be stren. He cannot run about to face the wrath of my uncle.

"I am going out for a while, behave" I leave him in Sizhui and Jingyi's care. Poor kids.

"Wangji" uncle greets me in the watch tower and we observe the dark energy emitting from the hand "this is hand contains dark resentful energy, Wangji. We need to observe it"and I nod. Good part of the day is spent on summoning the spirit of this hand whilst my mind is back with the man in Jingshi.

I leave and I am glad he never questioned me about the guest I brought back to Jingshi. Either he is oblivious or is actually refusing to care. I would never know, but whatever the reason is, I am glad, he is unaware.

The sky is adorned with hues of beautiful pink and I walk towards the cold pool. Undressing, I submerge into the water and welcome the icy water to cool my more than warm body. I know, Wei Ying wouldn't want to stay here, but him being out there is far more worse. It's bordering dangerous for him. Here I can protect him. My brother can protect him.

I am sorry Wei Ying, I am confining you inside Jingshi. I know how difficult it is to live that way, but love, it's for your benefit. Just bare with me for a while.

Deep in my thoughts, I don't sense him approaching, but the sounds of his boots scraping against the grass, shakes me out of my stupor and I turn to witness his wide eyes. They're glued to the scar on my back and chest.

Oh no.

Our gazes interlock and I can read the questions in them. How did I get this? When? Why?  Who gave them to me? What did I do to deserve this?

I can never answer those questions Wei. I don't think I would be able to.

Before I could walk out of the pool, I watch him run away. Donning my thin robes, I tuck my band inside my cloak, my untied hair sprawls all over my back and the loose tendrils play with the winds that softly caresses it.

Walking into Jingshi, I lock the doors behind me and I smile inwardly when I watch him sit on my bed, gaping at my attire. Never before has anyone seen Hanguang-Jun dressed so casually. I walk closer to him and don't stop until we are knee to knee and I place both my hands beside his waist.

I lean closer to him and our proximity makes him lean back further, his back almost arching away from the bed.

My heart beats faster. But controlling myself, I use my left hand to pull the extra pillow away and he falls on the bed.

"Sleep here" I command and I proceed towards the spare room. Sighing and taming my raging heart, I lie down sideways.

I hear him twisting and turning. He's a late sleeper. He is unable to sleep. I hear low footsteps and I know, he's in my room. My eyes are closed. I don't let him know, I am awake. I can feel his hand reach my waist. He needs my jade token to escape. No can't do. I open my eyes and pull him towards me.

He grins.

"Hanguang-Jun" he purrs "let me sleep with you".

Oh my heart!

"Leave" I say sternly though I don't want him to. I give him a chance to escape when he crawls over my body and places his two knees next to my thighs.

Don't tease the Ice, Wei Ying. They burn more than fire.

"Hanguang-Jun, let me sleep with you" he purrs again and I pull him above me. He did not expect that. I tuck his face next my chest and wrap my hands around his slim waist.

His breathing falters and with my other hand, I flick my fingers and we're plunged into subtle darkness saving one candle. I can feel his heart thump against mine but he can't see the smile that I am currently sporting.

Given a chance, never would I let the man in my arms ever be away from me.