It was very rare case, whole Cloud Recesses to go silence. At the very beautiful spring sunset, wind was slightly running thought Gusu pavilions and Wei Ying walked into his room getting ready for his daily routine, to talk to Lan Zhan, to tell about himself. he removed waist belt and untied his hair, although years passed it didn't leave much trace on his body and appearance but... bright rays in his eyes it was already gone for long. as always he sat down on the couch, placed next to window and lent his chin on the sill.  the view was beautiful and suddenly almost whole life flashed before his eyes, today... he realized it was different and Wei Ying somehow felt indescribable ease. 

"Lan Zhan" he whispered and wind softly caressed his face, how much he missed the time they both're still kids, sitting at window and dreaming about carefree, happy life. then, how much he wanted to stay here, grow up with Lan Zhan, spend more time together. if he knew what fate was planning for them, if he knew

"i'm here" suddenly little Lan Wangji appeared in front of him and held his hands as before. the same as that time they first met each-other, too pure, too adorable.

"nights became darker Lan Zhan, longer and lonelier" 

"from now on you won't be scared anymore Wei Ying, you won't have to sleep alone anymore" he sweetly said and moved tiny hands on his face, feeling warmth Wei Ying closed his eyes and tear drops slid down on his cheeks

"uncle left too, the only person who still needed me on this world"

"mn, i know"

"you know what his last words was? "thanks for bringing Wangji back to me" i made him happy, i made him smile Lan Zhan. everyone around me was and is living good life, our brothers are happy together,  my... no our disciples... they grew up as righteous cultivators like you wanted. i made it happen, i'm good boy no?"

"sure you're"

"Lan Zhan, i think it's enough now, there is no place for me here anymore, this world it doesn't need me anymore"

"Wei Ying"

"i'm tired, this time don't force me to stay please. you don't have more life to give me and... this time i really can't smile anymore, even if you ask again. it's been fifteen years already, without you. spare me Lan Zhan. once, only once during those years... i couldn't clearly remember your face and it terrified me. your image, it's only thing i always carry with me, only thing i pleasure the most. If it's gone too, what am i suppose to do?"

"I'll, take you with me" Wei Ying opened the eyes and he was alone in the room. the strong wind blew in and made his hair wave, hearing soft whisper at his ear, he looked outside and saw tall, white figure reaching his hand out, for him... To hold like before. Too beautiful, too eternal, only his Hanguang Jun. Wei Ying sobbed out, not believing this was really happening, finally it was end of his suffering

"I'm coming" he loudly called, feeling strong happiness and ran out barefooted, only wearing thin red robe "wait for me, my love"

***

"We found him lying between blooming begonias, at the meadow near to Gusu.  when we arrived there, Xian ge was already..." disciple's voice broke "No one noticed him leaving chamber, sorry for being too late Zewu Jun, sorry we couldn't save him"

"You can leave now" Xichen bent down and petted Cheng's shoulders, who was tightly holding his brother's lifeless body, crying pitifully. Surprisingly Wei Ying's cheeks was still pinkish, while his lips're forming little smile. He looked as beautiful as then, when Lan Zhan was still alive, when they're together and happy. Still holding white headband, his face was definition of the peacefulness now. 

"How could he leave like this? I didn't even get chance to say farewell" he sobbed out and gently caressed his face "my poor brother"

"My dear, i know it hurts, i know how much you loved him but... Look at him, he is finally in ease now. I'm sure the last thing Childe Wei saw before the death was Wangji, that is why he is smiling. i believe as my brother said, they're going to meet again and live longer and happier life together. consider this not end but as beginning of their love, in another lifetime"

"you really think so?" Cheng looked up at him with pleading eyes, he needed to believe, to ease his pain

"sure my love, let's just pray for them"

"If he finally can be happy, then i won't cry anymore" Cheng planted kiss on Wei Ying's forehead and faintly smiled "thanks Wei Wuxian, for being my brother, for loving me selflessly. no matter how much time it takes, someday i believe you'll get deserved happiness"

***

Slim beautiful boy, dress in the red robes lightly runs between blooming flowers and falls in the opened warm arms, waiting for him. another man in snowlike robes tightly catches his waist and buries face into his neck. missed warmth, coming from only Lan Zhan's body makes Wei Ying sobs loudly and cups his face, deeply looking into his lovely, light colored eyes. he widely smiles and sound of Wei Ying's carefree laughter echoes around

"you did well my love" soft whisper pleases him and Wei Ying is put down on the green grasses as Lan Zhan takes him in tight embrace "wait for me, i'll come Wei Ying, only for you" he hears promise again and this time, he truly believes

"i'll my only Lan er gege" he cuddles into his chest more and closes eyes, they say death is cold but for him it feels too warm, it feels too good

"until next life Wei Ying"

"until next life Lan Zhan"

Wei Ying happily smiles and his bright red, pure soul slowly reaches the sky. another white one waits for him and they both have the faith... in happy future

*****

Yibo put graduation gown on and smiled at his reflection in the mirror. one important part of his life was ending today and finally he felt like grown up man. he can be truly worth for Zhan now, he can be independent and take better care of him. he needs to stop others from calling Zhan his "sugar daddy" as soon as possible. Yibo laughed at his own thoughts and tidied himself. 

"gosh you look too handsome and proud" Hao Xuan gently hit his head and grinned "i'm about to have crush on you"

"shut up"

"ok, ok. know i get no chance. you prefer the old doctors"

Yibo frowned and sighed "by mentioning, he didn't come yet. i feel nervous, if something bad happened"

"don't think so, Ji Yang is already here. he should know"

"mn right, i'm sure Zhan won't leave me alone. let's go now the ceremony is about to start"

Yibo was looking around during whole presentation, when it was time his name to be called he lost the hope Zhan would come and walked towards the stage. receiving the certificate he raised head and moved stare to the audience. Noticing  Zhan who just entered hall with his father Yibo's eyes brightened with happiness. Holding the microphone he started talking with shy smile

"i feel very honored standing here, in front of you all. this still seems life dream for me, before i could never imagine getting education, especially in the faculty of law. in the future i'll do my best to serve my country and people, to fight against the injustice. it had been my dream since... too long time" Zhan brightly smiled and Yibo felt his chin trembling "i just wanna thank someone who came like miracle in my life and made it worth living... again, someone who shines like sun and warms my heart. without him it was impossible for me to stand here and think about happy future" Yibo politely bowed, hearing cheers and came down, running  towards Zhan. he was about to lift him up from the wheelchair but Zhan shook his head and avoided his touch. Yibo moved back looking confused

"did i do something wrong? are you upset about my speech?"

"don't come close, i'm going to give you my gift"

"what gift?"

"i want to come to you myself" Zhan smiled and lent hands on the armrests, slowly moving his body up. Yibo shook and forced himself to not run to him when Zhan put his feet on the ground. This kind of tries was always ending up by falling down and his heart was breaking into peaces,   but this time... Zhan took one step towards him and Yibo teared up not believing this was reality. Miracles kept happening in their life and he couldn't be more grateful. Opening the arms he caught Zhan in them and loudly sobbed. Zhan giggled and kissed his neck

"My crybaby, how can strict Hanguang Jun behave like this?"

"who cares when i'm this happy, finally you can walk with this adorable feet and long legs"

"no need to explain this much" Zhan laughed "So you love my surprise, congrats on your graduation Yibo, i'm too proud of you, i always was and will"

"Thank you my love, thank you for being healthy again. Nothing, nothing can be better gift for me"

"Gosh i'm crying too" Mr Xiao wiped tears and cleaned his throat "so embarrassing"

"Dad sorry" Zhan broke the hug and carefully sat down "it's still so tiring"

"You already did too good job, you'll be able to run very soon dear"

"right" Yibo knelt in front of him and put his cap on Zhan, cupping his face "too pretty"

"i'm already too old for this Yibo, surely look funny now" pouted Zhan

"never, you always look like teenager" Yibo couldn't stay still, touching and kissing him nonstop. ji yang frowned and hit Hao Xuan's shoulder

"learn from your friend, look how sweet and touchy he is"

"really? every time i get slap in return, you look too soft and all but have heavy hand" Hao Xuan mumbled and touched his cheek "here, it still hurts"

"such a drama king, cause you always act way too wild"  laughed Ji Yang and softly kissed his both cheek "ok now?"

"mn, but i want more later"

"my dears, do you wanna cerebrate today at my house? i already prepared many things" Mr Xiao patted Zhan's shoulders  "Zhan feels still weak and thought it gonna be better and plus that i have surprise for you"

"one more surprise? i'm already too excited. let's go"  Yibo looked back to the university and hugged Hao Xuan "congrats bro, we did well"

*****

Yibo was following Zhan back for whole time at home, being ready to catch him at any second if he fall. This was making Zhan smile, actually he loved carried by Yibo, it was bringing very  sweet memories back. He turned back and hugged Yibo's neck, whispering at him

"You can carry me to bathroom, to bed, will never mind but now just let me walk myself ok? I missed it and i amn't baby too"

"Mn ok" Yibo pouted and pecked on his lips. suddenly sweet, clear voice got their attention and baby Sizhui came in the room with Mr Xiao. He got startled seeing four geges but after scanning them his face brightened and flew to Zhan calling loudly "pretty gege" yibo literally picked him up from the air, noticing he was about to hop on Zhan's body

"Handsome gege?"

"Sizhui, did you recognize us?"

"Mn sure" he widely smiled and hugged their necks "but, why am i here? this nice uncle told me this is going to be my house but... is that true?"

"my dear, do you agree us, to be your new family?" Zhan was trying to choose right words "i know you lost the most precious people for you, that is why we want to make you happy and carefree again. We can't replace them but still will take very good care of you" Zhan wiped Sizhui's tearing eyes and softly kissed his cheeks, kid nodded without saying anything and hugged them again. Yibo breathed out and whispered at Zhan "our family, it's fully complete now"

***

"What are you thinking about?" Zhan hugged Yibo from behind, who was standing in their garden, caressing the plants

"Flowers, they're blooming especially beautifully today"

"Is that so? I think it's just when we're happy everything seems more beautiful around"

"are you really..."

"let's all painful memories, just leave it in the past, all of them made our love stronger and more precious and now we can only remember sweet and happy ones. i think Lan Zhan finally we can fully enjoy with our life, finally..."

"we can be happy Wei Ying"

"yes, this is start of our happiness"

more two chapters before End and i feel like it's already century i'm writing this story😅 still it's always hard for me to finish, especially wangxian one  🥰