Hua Cheng

Hua Cheng pulled Xie Lian, and when the elder melted in his arms, he held him tighter - scared that he'd run away from him. He was frightened at the thought of losing Xie Lian. Just thinking about it, just think about how Xie Lian contemplated leaving him made Hua Cheng crave for Bai Wuxiang's blood to be spilled.

He saw him. Hua Cheng hated lying to Xie Lian but he had to. He saw Bai Wuxiang in his white clothes wearing that stupid fucking mask while looking at Xie Lian. Hua Cheng saw him. If Xie Lian weren't there, he would've burned the place to dust, and razed the place to see to it that Bai Wuxiang was wiped out of the face of the earth. 

Of course, he couldn't tell Xie Lian, not now when this was how he reacted. If he would tell him, Xie Lian might really have left him. 

Earlier, Hua Cheng was antsy about letting Xie Lian in that place. He knew that he had to go inside and see Xie Lian. His plan was to just stand far from where he could see him and just come out when he'd see the three move from their places. 

Hua Cheng had his men positioned around the perimeter, not near, but enough to secure the immediate vicinity. That was why he couldn't wrap his head around how the hell did Bai Wuxiang slip in without getting noticed. 

Ah...

After all, no one has seen his face.

When Hua Cheng saw that man, he immediately rushed to his boyfriend. He wasn't even sure then if Xie Lian really saw Bai Wuxiang. Turned out he saw him for a fraction of a second. 

The man quickly blended into the crowd. 

Hua Cheng was hoping his men could get Bai Wuxiang, but he doubted it.

For now, he should focus on the man in his arms. "There, gege. This San Lang is safe and you're safe." 

Xie Lian clutched his shirt. "Can't lose you..."

Hua Cheng lovingly cradled Xie Lian's head as he continued hugging him. "You won't."

"Promise?"

"I promise." Hua Cheng kissed Xie Lian's hair. "Come on, gege. I'll carry you to the car." 

"T-That's embarrassing, San Lang," Xie Lian said in a small voice. 

"No one's around. Come on, gege. Hop once for me."

Xie Lian hopped. So cute! Hua Cheng then placed his hands under Xie Lian's thighs as Xie Lian wrapped his legs around him. 

"San Lang~ You really think he wasn't there?" Xie Lian mumbled against his neck 

"Well, I didn't see him." 

"But~"

"Even if he's there, you have me." Hua Cheng was walking faster than usual. He couldn't risk staying out for too long with Xie Lian. He should also double the security wherever they go knowing he wouldn't know what to do if something were to happen to Xie Lian.

Xie Lian hugged his neck tighter. "I don't want you to get hurt."

"Who's he?" Hua Cheng tested the water. As much as he didn't want to revisit the past, he wanted to know what Xie Lian knew about Bai Wuxiang. 

"No!" Xie Lian snapped. "I-I- He's bad. That's all you have to know and he wants to take me. I just know it. Avoid him at all costs, San Lang. I don't want to see you hurt because of him," Xie Lian mumbled. 

How can I avoid him if I don't know him, gege? He didn't push though. "No one's gonna hurt me." Hua Cheng smiled. "If gege doesn't want to talk about him, then, we're not talking about him." Once they reached the car, Hua Cheng let Xie Lian down to his feet to enter the car. He didn't want to drive so he had someone drive the car for them instead. 

As soon as both of them settled in the car and they sped up, Hua Cheng pulled the still tense Xie Lian to his side. His arm is around Xie Lian's shoulder. 

His gege is so close to him.

"I'm here."

Xie Lian looked up. His lashes were clumped with his tears. He was beautiful this way, but he was crying for a reason Hua Cheng didn't like. He'd only accept Xie Lian crying from his...

"I love you." Xie Lian whispered, but he could hear him because of how close their faces were. Their noses were almost touching, their breaths mingling. 

Hua Cheng placed his hand on Xie Lian's cheek. "I love you so fucking much." If he could only eat Xie Lian wholly... If he could creep under Xie Lian's skin... Hua Cheng really wanted to be one with this man.

Xie Lian teared up again and whimpered. 

"No, no, no, baby. Don't cry." Hua Cheng thumbed his tears away. 

"I-I can't help it. I'm scared. I- I just can't act like I'm not." Xie Lian's shoulders shook. 

"I know, baby." The tip of their noses touched. "It's okay. I know you're scared. But I'm right here, okay? I'll keep you safe. I'll keep you safe." Hua Cheng held the back of Xie Lian's head and started massaging his scalp with his fingers.

Suddenly, Xie Lian pressed his lips against his.

Hua Cheng had his eyes wide open because he was shocked. They... they were dealing with Xie Lian's crying among other stuff. And now, Xie Lian was kissing him or just pressing his lips against his because before he could even react, Xie Lian pulled away.

His face was now cherry red. 

"I needed that," was all Xie Lian said. "Is it okay-"

Hua Cheng held Xie Lian's jaw down to his neck. His hand was large as compared with Xie Lian's frame. He crushed his lips into Xie Lian's. He knew that Xie Lian was inexperienced. So was he. 

But Hua Cheng didn't mind. 

He wouldn't change it for the world.

Xie Lian's lips were so soft, better than he could ever imagine. Although he could taste Xie Lian's tears, he didn't mind, not one bit. He'd taste some more. 

At first, it was awkward kissing but the awkwardness was drowned when their passion overtook. Hua Cheng's other hand went to hold Xie Lian's waist. The car wasn't an ideal place but it was, at that time, a paradise. 

He dreamt of this. Hua Cheng wanted this. This was one of his shameless fantasies, a dream he didn't know he could reach. He didn't know it'd be possible in this lifetime to find Xie Lian, much less hold him like this. 

Xie Lian held his face and went to straddle him. How shameless! Hehe. 

Xie Lian opened his mouth to take a breath just for Hua Cheng to plunge his tongue inside his mouth. It was warm. Xie Lian had always been warm. Hua Cheng didn't waste time exploring the elder's mouth. Soft. Warm. Perfect. 

"Hmm~" Xie Lian whimpered and pushed his shoulders. "Ha~San Lang! I-" 

"You what?" Hua Cheng smirked. "Feel better?"

Xie Lian nodded shyly. "Yeah, it's- it's good to just feel you." Xie Lian looked down on his lap and tried to scramble away. 

But Hua Cheng was quick to hold his waist down. "No need. I like this, gege. Indulge this San Lang, hmm?" He kept it playful, not really wanting to see Xie Lian crying again. 

"San Lang, how shameless..."

Hua Cheng cocked a brow. "Really? Who climbed onto my lap?" He squeezed Xie Lian's waist. 

"I- me..." His cheeks were so flushed. Hua Cheng loved it!

"And now, I'm shameless?"

"Stop teasing me, San Lang!" Xie Lian glared adorably. 

Hua Cheng just laughed and pulled Xie Lian in an embrace as the car steadily moved. "You're the best, gege." 

"Hmph~"

"Can I get another kiss?"

"Shut up," Xie Lian shyly tucked his face in his neck. 

"Ahh~ Gege, you'll be the death of me."

"San Lang!"

"No! Not literally!" 

"I want to cry again."

"Shh! Kiss me some more."

Xie Lian vehemently shook his head. Hua Cheng laughed knowing that Xie Lian was just shy. "Gege, you really make me happy." He ran his palm on Xie Lian's back. 

"Hmm~ San Lang makes me happy too. Sometimes, I think I'm dreaming."

"Hahaha, you make it sound as if I'm too admirable." Hua Cheng knew he wasn't. He wasn't even that handsome, to begin with. Xie Lian was just so kind to look past his appearance. His attitude, well, he wasn't the kindest. That was for sure. 

But he loved Xie Lian nonetheless. How he was to Xie Lian was sincere and true, stripped away of all pretenses. 

Xie Lian pulled away and pecked his lips. Hua Cheng was stunned at how comfortable Xie Lian was when he did it. "My San Lang is the best."

"You just don't know that many people, gege."

"I know many people!" Xie Lian held his face. His cheeks were squished between his palms. "Besides, you. are. so. gorgeous," said his boyfriend with much determination and fire in his eyes. My fiery little boyfriend.

Well, if Hua Cheng wasn't hard, would he be even considered a human?

Good thing, Xie Lian didn't seem to notice. 

"Ahh, gege, you're making me shy." Hua Cheng chuckled. He really felt bashful at that moment. His cheeks felt hot. 

"My most gorgeous boyfriend." Xie Lian smiled genuinely. 

Hua Cheng, still shy, hid his face in the crook of Xie Lian's neck. "When we get home, let's take a warm bath and wear comfortable clothes and eat. How does that sound, gege?"

He felt Xie Lian nod. "I like that."

"Then, we'll do that." Hua Cheng didn't resist the urge to plant a kiss on Xie Lian's neck. 

~

Xie Lian 

"What are you-" Xie Lian held Hua Cheng's hands and stopped him from whatever he was doing. The younger man was pulling his top up. 

"I want to take care of you." Hua Cheng blinked innocently at him as he continued pulling Xie Lian's shirt. Cold air kissed his flushed skin. He let his boyfriend be and he wanted to be taken care of anyway. "It's okay, gege. It's just me. I'll just let you bathe in warm and nice water with tons of bubbles."

Xie Lian huffed. "How about you?"

Hua Cheng threw his shirt to the back. "Oh, you wouldn't want me there." His eyes slowly looked at him up and down, like a predator sizing up his prey. "It's a long day for you."

It isn't, San Lang! He wanted to voice out. But he was too embarrassed to do so because what would San Lang think? That he wanted more? Not that he didn't want more. Argh!

Hua Cheng's eyes never left his as his fingers skimmed through his pants' waistband. Xie Lian didn't do anything to stop him when his boyfriend pulled it down. Stark naked, Xie Lian never saw San Lang look at his body, but neither could Xie Lian say that San Lang didn't want him. 

Raw hunger was evident in Hua Cheng's eyes. But inasmuch as they wanted it, they knew it wasn't the best day. 

"Come here, gege." Hua Cheng pulled him to the tub. It smelled divine. Truly, he had the best boyfriend. "Careful..." Too attentive.

"Hmm~" Xie Lian moaned as he dipped his body in the warm, relaxing water. "My San Lang is truly the best." He smiled. 

Hua Cheng sat on the edge of the tub and tucked a piece of his hair behind his ear. "You deserve the best. I know whatever I do may not amount to how much you deserve. But I hope it's enough to make you feel comfortable and safe with me."

Xie Lian frowned. San Lang couldn't see how much he had already done and given him. If there was anything, it should've been Xie Lian who would doubt if he was ever deserving of Hua Cheng. "San Lang, you're too good for me. Too good."

San Lang just beamed at him. What a handsome face. "I'll just take a cold shower, gege. You relax there and wait for me."

"Where are you taking a shower? You can just take a shower here." He wanted to stick to San Lang's side as much as possible. He wanted to always see San Lang. He wanted to make sure San Lang wouldn't be taken away from him. 

To say that he was still there... the time he saw him was an understatement. He was still shaken to the core because he knew he was there. Now that his mind was clearer. He knew that Bai Wuxiang was there. San Lang probably hadn't seen him but Xie Lian was sure he saw him. 

"I'll be just quick. I'll be just in the room above this." Hua Cheng held his face and planted a kiss on his lips. "You have no idea how much I want you right now. Wait for me, okay?" He kissed his head and dashed out of the room like he was trying to escape.  

Xie Lian sighed and closed his eyes. He relaxed his shoulders. San Lang will be fine. This place is heavily guarded. He believed San Lang wouldn't leave him if he knew it'd be dangerous. Yes, that was how he was trying to convince himself. 

What if San Lang comes across with Bai Wuxiang? 

What if they were in the same circle unknowingly?

San  Lang works in the dark, and Bai Wuxiang too. 

What if San Lang wouldn't know it's Bai Wuxiang?

What if I'd tell him and he'd try to look for him?

What if that will endanger his life more than it already is?

Xie Lian wiped his tears. He couldn't know for sure what the future would bring but he was praying to the heavens to keep his San Lang safe. He'd rather Bai Wuxiang take him than take his San Lang away from him. He'd rather suffer again knowing San Lang was safe than have San Lang suffer in the hands of that evil man. 

After ten minutes, Xie Lian stepped out of the tub and dried himself. He wanted to see his San Lang and cuddle with him after such a shitty day. After drying, he wrapped around himself a white fluffy bathrobe and went outside of their room. 

The night was warm and the halls were quiet.

While ascending up the stairs, a young woman whom he had met shortly before, rushed down the stairs, but she stopped and greeted him. "Good evening, sir. I just finished cleaning the floor."

"Wait, really? At this time?"

She kept looking at her feet and shook her head. "I-I was just roaming around."

Xie Lian smiled. "It gets boring sometimes, huh?"

She looked at him. "You're not angry?"

"Why would I be?"

She smiled a little. "I was indeed bored. But I saw the room above lit. So I rushed down."

"It's fine it's just S-" He remembered that she may not know who San Lang was. "It's just Hua Cheng."

Her eyes widened comically as she gathered her dress. "I'll- I'll go now!"

Xie Lian laughed. "It's fine! Be careful on your way!"

He continued walking upstairs and stopped right in front of the door where light peeked from the gap below. "San Lang?"

No one answered. So, Xie Lian knocked softly. "San Lang?"

No answer again. 

His brows furrowed at that and tried to twist the knob. When it did open, Xie Lian invited himself in. The room was well-lit and obviously had not been occupied for a long time just from the smell of it. It was well-kept though as there was no visible dust. 

Xie Lian walked as quietly as possible. The soft rushing water from the shower was the only thing he could hear except for...

He could hear soft groans from Hua Cheng but it didn't sound like he was hurt. It sounded like he was...

And curiosity got the better of him. 

Xie Lian pressed his ear against the door. Too shameless to do such an act, but Xie Lian wanted to know. He just needed to hear more. 

His cheeks were flaming.

"Fuck~" Hua Cheng groaned. "Xie Lian~"

Oh. He didn't expect anything else other than that possibility but to hear his name sent his body into a frenzy. Heat pooled below his stomach and Xie Lian pressed his hand there. 

"Fuck~ gege-"

With his other hand, Xie Lian traced his collarbone. 

San Lang sounded so good, and it was flattering to know that the younger man desired him so much. It made Xie Lian want more. 

"Hmmm~" Hua Cheng moaned again. 

And Xie Lian, as shy as he was yet as hungry as he was, let his hand travel lower to his own hardening cock. 

Is he big? 

For sure he is.

When he gripped his own length, Hua Cheng let out a louder groan.

Xie Lian bit his lower lip. He wanted more. He wanted to see Hua Cheng. He wanted to look at his handsome man. 

Without really moving his hand, Xie Lian breathed deeply, and that was when the water turned off. 

Well, that just shook him from his reverie as he raced towards the door while making sure he couldn't be heard. Years of trying to escape from Bai Wuxiang made him develop the ability to escape quietly. 

Xie Lian ran downstairs and he wished he wouldn't trip while doing so. It would really make his boyfriend worry - the last thing he wanted for Hua Cheng to be.

When he got back to their room, Xie Lian headed straight to the bathroom and washed his face just to hide away the sweat from his forehead. He looked at himself in the mirror. 

He looked healthy. He looked radiant compared to the few months he wasn't living with San Lang yet. 

He looked happier. 

Xie Lian took a deep breath. 

I deserve this. 

After a few minutes, San Lang entered the room without knocking. "I told you to wait for me," the man frowned. His hair was down and was still a little damp. He wasn't wearing a shirt and just had a towel hanging on his shoulder. 

Xie Lian smiled and pulled his robe tighter around him. "My fingers were pruning."

"Was I gone for too long?" Hua Cheng pulled him and kissed his cheek. 

Xie Lian didn't answer. He knew exactly what Hua Cheng was doing while he was gone for too long. 

"I'm sorry, gege. Just had to take care of... some things. I didn't keep track of the time." His mismatched eyes were luring him in, always too intense; sometimes, gentle. 

"It's okay, San Lang. Ehem," he cleared his throat. "I-I'll just put on some clothes."

Hua Cheng smirked but didn't let go of him. "Not wearing anything, gege, other than this fluffy robe?"

"San Laaang~" Xie Lian twisted his upper body, trying to break free from Hua Cheng's hold. 

The man suddenly squeezed his ass. Xie Lian let out a gasp. (almost rhymed. lol) San Lang bent a little and whispered, "I might not have enough control next time." Then, Hua Cheng let him go yet pulled him by the hand. "Let's get you to dress comfortably and we'll cuddle!"

Xie Lian was a bit disappointed. 

He didn't want San Lang to have enough control anyway. 😠

~

The next few days, both of them had been very busy. 

Xie Lian was worried still about his boyfriend's safety whenever San Lang went out a night to get some business done with Yin Yu or He Xuan. It irked him deeply that sometimes, he'd end up a little moody. 

And oh, they hadn't had the chance to be more intimate other than stealing kisses before they go to sleep. San Lang was still so very careful with him and too gentle while Xie Lian just wanted to take their relationship to a new level because he was ready. 

He groaned and banged his forehead on the table. 

They were at a cafe near the mayor's office and he was with Feng Xin and Mu Qing.

"What's the matter, shorty?"

"You think I'm ugly?" He looked up.

"No!" Feng Xin immediately answered. 

Mu Qing scoffed. 

"Does that devil make you feel that way?" Feng Xin asked with brows furrowed. "He's the ugly one."

Xie Lian frowned. "He's not a devil and he's so handsome."

"Then, what's the matter?" Mu Qing asked, face green from the obvious love on Xie Lian's face. 

"San Lang... and I..." It was definitely wrong to ask the police about this. He just wanted to hide away and forget he ever started this conversation. "We have been together for months now. You know as boyfriends."

"And..." Mu Qing gestured his hand for him to continue. 

"And we haven't you know~" Xie Lian hid his face.

"We know? We don't know..." Feng Xin dumbly tried to analyze what he meant.

"Idiot!" Mu Qing slapped his head. "So, the all mighty Hua Cheng hasn't made a move with you yet and you're feeling frustrated?" His face twisted in disgust but he was trying to communicate well with him.

"Yeah~" Xie Lian pouted.

"Then just be naked on the bed. I'm sure he wouldn't deny you of anything," was Mu Qing's blunt advice. 

"What the fuck?" Feng Xin covered his own ears.

"Do you think I like talking to him about this!? And do you think you're innocent?!"

Feng Xin still covered his ears. 

Xie Lian grimaced. "Sorry I asked. I just don't know what to do or if what I'm feeling is not wrong."

"Please, Xie Lian, it's normal. Everything is normal. You should tell Hua Cheng about it because that's how a relationship should work."

"Oh, okay~" 

"And uh, Xie Lian..." Mu Qing wanted to say something.

"Yes?"

"Don't ever talk about that again! Like EW!" Mu Qing looked like he was about to throw up. 

Feng Xin looked at him funny.

Xie Lian laughed. "Of course, I'll talk to you about it. You're my friend."

Mu Qing just sneered but there was a small smile on his lips when he thought Xie Lian wasn't looking at him. 

~

When Xie Lian got home after Hua Cheng dropped him off, he kissed his boyfriend's cheek and went upstairs. He still got time to ask Shi QingXuan. Indeed, Mu Qing was right. He needed to talk about this to his San Lang. 

But he also needed to know what else to do. Xie Lian felt like he just couldn't talk about it plainly with Hua Cheng. He needed to add some surprise? He knew Hua Cheng wanted him and he'd give anything to him. So, he wanted to be ready for tomorrow. 

He ran to his room and dialed Shi QingXuan's number. He already informed her earlier that he'd call her. 

After one ring, QingXuan picked up. "Hey, Xie Lian, Hua Cheng's most treasured possession. That greedy, greedy man!"

Xie Lian rolled his eyes fondly. "Hello, QingXuan."

"Yes, you wanted to ask me about something, right? Ask anything, Xie Lian. I'll give it to you. We'll give it to you." She sounded so pleased that he came to her. Such a great friend. 

"Uhm, QingXuan, it's really nothing... It's just... It's..." He bit his lower lip and tightly shut his eyes.

"What? Do I have to worry?"

"No!" He answered too quickly. "It's just that... What do I need to do to like make San Lang make a move on me."

She was silent for five seconds and she squealed so loudly that Xie Lian had to pull the phone away from his ears. 

"Oh my god, you're really going down to business! You asked the right person!" She excitedly spoke. "Wait... you haven't done it yet? How far have you, guys, been into as of now."

"Just kissing..." Xie Lian shyly confessed.

"Oh, kinda disappointing of Hua Cheng. I thought he'd move faster than this," she sighed. "If I were him, I'd pound right into you."

"QingXuan!" 

"Okay! Okay! Let's get down to business!"

~

It wasn't that he was uncomfortable. It was just he was embarrassed to do all these because what if San Lang would end up not liking it?

Xie Lian put on a lip gloss and pinched his cheeks to add more color to them. He was also wearing San Lang's large shirt without anything under it. 

He prepared for this, and it was as if the heavens were on his side. The Mayor had not been giving him any major tasks, which also put his San Lang in good mood for a few days now. 

In just ten minutes, San Lang would join him in their room. They both ate already: San Lang in his meeting and him way earlier than dinner time. He just ate very little because he knew what he was up to doing if everything would go well. 

He also cleaned EVERYTHING. Xie Lian felt fresh and good about himself. 

He just hoped San Lang would truly want to do 'stuff' with him. For sure San Lang wanted to do stuff with him. He knew. Xie Lian knew this but he couldn't stop overthinking and nobody could hold this against him. It'd be his first time. 

San Lang would be his first time. 

Xie Lian swallowed the lump in his throat as he counted mentally. He tried to relax his shoulders so he wouldn't appear to tense lest he'd worry his boyfriend. Oh boy, he still got a whole Bai Wuxiang to worry about but he could set that aside for now. 

The knob twisted. 

Xie Lian cleared his throat and stood up to actually greet Hua Cheng. Well, it could probably be a wrong move because that'd be so obvious of him. But what else could he do now when the man himself was standing right in front of him with half of his sleeve rolled up to his elbows? His hair was tied with a few pieces framing his pale face. 

San Lang was gorgeous. 

"Hi, San Lang!" Xie Lian said with a voice a pitch higher than usual. He walked briskly to his boyfriend and pecked his cheek. 

Automatically, San Lang's strong arm wrapped around his waist. "Hello, gege." Hua Cheng pulled him closer and he felt him dip his head to his level and whispered with a low voice, "What's with this?"

"Nothing!" He squeaked when San Lang grabbed his ass. He didn't expect it! Well, what was he expecting even!? His mind was mush!

"My day wasn't the best because I missed you so much and people at work are shitty as always. But coming home to this..." Hua Cheng bit the shell of his ear gently, his teeth grazing his sensitive skin. "To you wearing my shirt... in my room... showing me you're mine... it's the best day."

"San Lang~" Shameless! He might be moaning Hua Cheng's name. He didn't know for sure. He could just feel the taller man's warm breath and his palms cupping his ass. 

When Hua Cheng was fondling his ass, his shirt got ridden up a little and his boyfriend's warm hand touched his skin. 

"Fuck," Hua Cheng groaned and stopped touching him there. The man embraced him tightly he almost couldn't breathe. "Was too caught up to notice you weren't wearing anything underneath. What a minx."

"Hmm~" Xie Lian blushed furiously. "Does San Lang like it?" Does San Lang want to fuck me? He wanted to ask. 

"I-It's-Gege~"

Xie Lian hid his face on Hua Cheng's chest. "Take what's yours, San Lang."

"Mine?" Hua Cheng's embrace even became tighter that Xie Lian had to wriggle to give himself enough space to breathe and look at his boyfriend's face. 

When he got enough room to pull away and gaze at Hua Cheng's face, he encircled his arms on Hua Cheng's neck and looked at him beneath his lashes like he was actually a shy maiden. "I'm yours. Take me." 

His San Lang's mismatched eyes widened by a fraction and his red lips parted a little. Then, in just a second, his gaze grew heavier, and as if a shadow was casted, it went darker. "I'm a greedy man. I needn't be told twice," was what he said.

Xie Lian was swept off of his feet and was carried to their bed. 

~

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