It's a perfect spring day.  The sun is shining, and the sweet scent of flowers is in the air.  Couples walking hand in hand can be seen everywhere enjoying the weather.  Love is in the air in the city of love called Paris.

Everyone appears happy save one, his name is Lan Zhan and he is very angry right now.  He just had a fight with this brother, he's never been this disrespectful before but enough is enough.  The brothers together run the Lan Corporation, which is worldwide.  Because the company is getting larger and the workload is getting heavier, Lan Xichen has been trying to convince his little brother to get an assistant like he himself has.  

Lan Zhan always refuses, the thought of having to share his office with someone and having to talk to that someone makes him cringe.  He dislikes talking to anyone except his brother.  It has never been his strong suit and because of that he puts on a cold front so that no one will approach him.  This is why his older brother is the voice of the company.  So he stomped out of the office and went to the outside cafe outside their office building to calm down.  Lan Zhan hopes that ordering his favorite tea and pastry he will feel better.  He knows he is acting petty but he can't help it.

Suddenly his thoughts are broken into by a scream and a large crash.  As Lan Zhan looks up to see where the sounds are coming from he hears  "Oh my God, my bicycle it's ruined, Why me? Why now? Oh no I'm bleeding!!  Then nothing more, you see the young man has fainted as he cannot stand the sight of blood especially his own.

Lan Zhan looks around and sees no one is helping the young man so grudgingly he rises to go over and check the young man.  He doesn't understand why he is doing this, it's almost as if he is being pushed towards the man lying on the ground. 

Upon reaching the person Lan Zhan is awestruck by the beauty  of this young man.  He is an angel from heaven, he is sure of it.  His skin is flawless and the color of white jade, his long black lashes are framing almond shaped eyes but those lips. oh those lips. The color of soft pink flowers and the mole underneath those lips. Oh how he wants to taste those lips and kiss that mole. "Wait, What!! What am I even thinking right now!!" He looks back at the angel and he is certain he has just fallen in love, how is this even possible he thinks.

Suddenly the angel begins to stir and is moaning bringing Lan Zhan back to earth.  The angel begins to cry and Lan Zhan's heart is breaking to hear the sound of his crying.  This should never happen to this angel. The angel grabs Lan Zhan's hand "My bicycle is ruined, now I can not make it to my job interview and plus I'm a bleeding mess!! Why me,"  the angel wails. 

Lan Zhan cannot take it anymore and lifts the angel and takes him to his table where he asks the waiter for a first aid kit and tea for two.  He gives him his handkerchief to wipe his tears then asks "Where was your job interview , maybe I could take you there."  The angel looks behind him at the large office building and points "There at the Lan Corporation, I was to interview for the assistant job for the Second Heir Lan Zhan.  Now I've missed it and I'm sure they will hire someone else." He softly begins to cry again.

"What is your name?" asks Lan Zhan.  He looks at Lan Zhan with his sad eyes, " Wei Ying, my name is Wei Ying. Thank You for helping me."  Lan Zhan had never heard a more beautiful name and it perfectly fits the most beautiful person he has ever seen.  Suddenly he is rudely interrupted by his cell phone. He looks at the caller, It's his brother, he doesn't want to talk to him but then he remembers about the job interview. 

"Brother are you alright? You'll be happy to know the person for the job interview did not show"... Lan Zhan smirks  "No worries brother, I have already hired someone to be my assistant, he will start tomorrow." With that Lan Zhan turns his phone off so that he can focus on the angel in front of him.

Lan Zhan asks Wei Ying "Why was this job interview so important to you?"  Wei Ying says softly "To experience Paris in the springtime.  To immerse myself in the beauty that is Paris. Hopefully I can gain inspiration to create my own drawings and painting.  There is so much beauty in the world and I want to see as much as possible but now it's hopeless."  He looks down and slowly the tears are sliding down his beautiful face.  Lan Zhan thinks to himself "Right now the only beauty I see  is you, angel. I want to look at you forever."

Lan Zhan reaches over and lifts Wei Ying face and softly says "You're hired and you can begin tomorrow."  Wei Ying's head snaps up "Wait!! Just who are you?"  Lan Zhan smiles and says "Oh, didn't I mention my name?  I'm Lan Zhan Second Heir to the Lan Corportion and we just concluded your job interview."

Wei Ying is both stunned by Lan Zhan's words and by the smile he is witness to.  He has never seen a more gorgeous smile on the most gorgeous man.  His heart has jumped out of his chest while thinking about being in an office all day with this God-like looking man. While Wei Ying is looking at Lan Zhan with adoration, Lan Zhan is thinking how to make this beautiful angel his.

Then it hits Wei Ying what Lan Zhan has just said and again he looks at Lan Zhan with sad eyes. "What's wrong Wei Ying?"  WeI Ying looks over to his crushed bicycle and pouts. "I have no bicycle now and I don't have enough money saved to take cabs to work. Maybe a bus...

Lan Zhan smiles and put a finger over Wei Ying's lips  "No need, I will send a driver to  you."  Wei Ying is overwhelmed and thankful but feels he really shouldn't take advantage of this beautiful man.  "Ahh, Lan Zhan that is so kind of you but I really don't want to be a burden to you."  Looking very serious Lan Zhan says "I expect punctuality and I will work you hard so no more discussion."

Wei Ying nods and he wonders what he is getting into. But no matter as long as he can be with Lan Zhan he will be happy.  "Okay, deal. I promise to work hard but I have one request."  Lan Zhan lifts one eyebrow making Wei Ying swallow hard. "Yes, what is it?"  Wei Ying gulps once more and bravely says" I wish to have a full one hour lunch so that I may draw and take photographs of what interest me to paint later on."  He closes his eyes, afraid Lan Zhan will say no, very softly almost a whisper Lan Zhan says "That's all?, deal."

Without realizing it Wei Ying squeals and hugs Lan Zhan and screams "Thank You, thank you."  Lan Zhan is taken aback but realizes he wants to get more hugs from this angel and he will do whatever it takes to get them.

The next morning as Lan Zhan is getting ready to arrange the driver for Wei Ying  when he stops,  "No, no I will pick him up myself." He was so excited he almost passed Wei Ying waiting on the sidewalk. He parks the car and walks over to Wei Ying.  

Wei Ying's mouth fell open in surprise and disbelief.  "Oh my God, oh my God he's coming towards me. I hope I look alright. Oh my goodness, he's so handsome, I could just scream in excitement."  While Wei Ying is trying to calm himself down, Lan Zhan is also trying to still his heart after seeing the beautiful smile the angel has given him.  "He is truly an angel from heaven, he is truly too beautiful to be otherwise," thinks Lan Zhan.

While in the car Wei Ying is so nervous he cannot stop chattering and he hopes he doesn't anger Lan Zhan.  Lan Zhan loves the sound of his voice but doesn't know how to tell him.  So he becomes frustrated thereby looking angry while gripping the steering wheel.

Suddenly Wei Ying shouts "Stop Lan Zhan Stop!!"  Lan Zhan slams the brakes that propels them forward. Lan Zhan immediately protects Wei Ying by throwing his arm across him.  "My God, what happened? Are you alright?" shouts Lan Zhan.  Sheepishly Wei Ying looks down and at first says nothing.  "I'm waiting, Wei Ying" growls Lan Zhan. He truly didn't mean to growl but he was surprised and scared at the sudden shouting by Wei Ying

Wei Ying starts to get tearful "I'm sorry Lan Zhan, truly but I just saw my favorite coffeeshop and I got excited."  Lan Zhan calms himself before speaking, he could see Wei Ying was trembling and didn't want to scare him further.  Finally Lan Zhan says "Fine", as he moves the car and goes to the coffeeshop.  Wei Ying squeals in happiness and hugs Lan Zhan again.  Lan Zhan was so dazzled by Wei Ying he didn't react at first.

Suddenly Lan Zhan is being pulled into the shop and he automatically pays for whatever Wei Ying has ordered.  Once back in the car Lan Zhan asks about the cafe.  Wei Ying says "On my bicycle I was able to find and see all kinds of places and I have met the friendliest people.  They always tell about other places to visit.  Lan Zhan thinks hard about this, he has been in Paris these past six months and has seen nothing in Paris mostly because he never wanted to.  Now he wants to see all of Paris but only through the eyes of this angel. 

Over the next several weeks Lan Zhan and Wei Ying become closer and become more comfortable with each other.  Wei Ying learns to bring Lan Zhan gently out of his shell and in turn Lan Zhan could not deny Wei Ying anything.  

One beautiful day Lan Zhan shows up at Wei Ying's apartment with a surprise. He knocks on the door and when Wei Ying saw it was Lan Zhan,  his smile could have rivaled the sun.  Lan Zhan was blinded by this and had to look away to be able to speak. It always amazes him how beautiful Wei Ying is especially when he smiles only for him.  Lan Zhan steps back and Wei Ying sees two matching bicycles, Wei Ying looks at Lan Zhan "Why two bicycles?". Lan Zhan looks back at Wei Ying with hope filled eyes "Wei Ying, please show me your Paris, I want to see everything through your eyes."

So Wei Ying took Lan Zhan to his most favorite places, he told Lan Zhan about the places he still wishes to see and he told him all his hopes and dreams.  Lan Zhan fell even more in love with this beautiful angel and he wants to fulfill all his hopes and dreams if he will let him.

Finally night has come and they have returned back to Wei Ying's apartment.  Lan Zhan has tucked a tired Wei Ying in bed, as he turns around to leave, Wei Ying grabs his wrist.  Lan Zhan looks at his wrist then looks at Wei Ying.  

"Stay Lan Zhan, don't leave me alone."  Lan Zhan sits on the bed next to Wei Ying and strokes his face and his full lips.  "I never want to leave your side but if I stay, I cannot promise I won't touch you or kiss your pouty lips. I cannot promise I won't try and make love to you."

Wei Ying pulls Lan Zhan down to him and wraps his arms around his neck, "Did you hear me ask for such a promise? I want you to touch me, to kiss me and to make love to me. I love you Lan Zhan."  "Oh my Wei Ying, I love you more."

Lan Zhan did everything Wei Ying asked of him and so much more.  It was a magical night for the two lovers.  Dawn found the two holding each other tight while watching the city slowly wake up. It is the first of many dawns for Lan Zhan and Wei Ying, and they can hardly wait to join the couples outside in strolling the city of Paris.

One year later to the day of that fateful day of falling off his bicycle and being rescued by a gorgeous man, Wei Ying and Lan Zhan marry.  Every year they come back to Paris in the springtime, the city of Love, the city that brought them together. The city that brought them love and happiness. Where their dreams came true and where many more dreams came to be.   

In dedication to Isha who gave me the inspiration for this story.  Happy Spring to all, may we all find the loves of our lives.