our kiss

Yup you guessed that right! This

is it!!!

"Wangji" my brother whispers as we stride in on our horses and enter the JinLing Sect premise "enjoy the moment, Wangji" his kind eyes implore me and I nod imperceptibly. Flowers are showered at us from all the directions and women flock around our horses. Some brazen and some timid.

"Welcome to our humble abode, Hanguang-Jun" a women is about to caress my arm when I hear his voice. A flower was thrown at me again and this time, I see his smile. "Leave him alone young maiden, he is away from all the worldly affairs" Wei winks at me and Jiang Cheng pulls him away.

Blinking down at the flower in my hand, it's the same he gave me last time. A Peony. Subtly I place the flower inside my cloak, near my heart and I smile inwardly.

Being assigned to our stations, the first round is to shoot the mannequins that are placed in front of us. As I try the strength of my bow, I hear Wei call my name "Hanguang-Jun, always a pleasure to meet you" the sarcasm in his voice, causes a strange pain within me and thus I ignore him. Tapping my shoulder, he points out "Hanguang-Jun, your band is crooked" hearing this I immediately try to straighten it out when he bursts out laughing and I realise, he is teasing me.

"Shameless" I turn and leave but not without my heart warming up to his laughter.

"Wangji, is Young Master Wei teasing you?" There is a kind smile on my brother and he knows the answer without me giving one. His eyes dance with enjoyment and I frown. Even he is teasing me.

"All the contestants, please occupy your position" the announcement is made and Wei walks up to me. "Lan Zhan, your band is crooked" he looks serious but I ignore him. Won't give him another chance to make fun of me. As I turn to walk away, I hear him say "Wait let me help you" and the next moment, time stops for me.

My eyes widen, my heart palpitates when I feel him pulling my Gusu Band and it becomes undone. My ears are ringing as I see my band flutter in front of my eyes and in the next second they're in Wei Ying's hand.

Turning towards him, I know my face is pale and so are his. This act by him cannot be treated as innocent move.

The teachings, the warnings, the metaphor, only one's lover, one's partner, parents, siblings and children are allowed to touch the band.

Him holding it in his hand, in front of all the Sect present here, it symbolises union of two. Wei! What have you done?

My brother holds my shoulders and I see Jiang Cheng pulling Wei away and apologising on his behalf. But all I can see are those concerned eyes and my band in his hand.

"Let's go, Wangji" I brother directs me outside the station to the rest house and he caresses my cheeks. "Wangji, look at me" and I obey his command "You did nothing wrong, it was an accident" I bink. "Breath Wangji, please" his voice shakes my out of my stupor. "Brother" my voice is coarse "What does this mean?"

"Nothing, Wangji. Please" he hugs me gently and my heart pains even more.

Did it not mean anything? So why did I feel a glimpse of pure happiness when he removed my band. Wasn't it me giving my consent? Wasn't it my declaration to the world at large, that I accept...

"Do you wish to go back to Gusu?" Brother enquires and I shake my head "No, I need to go back to the station". He nods and we leave.

All eyes are on us but we ignore them and I take my position. Igniting the fire in me, I shoot the arrows with precision and I hear a round of accolades for me. Staying calm, I turn to leave when I see Wei's face, eyes proud for me and my heart melts. That one moment, precious and pure.

"Well well, Hanguang-Jun is great but my brother Jin Ling Sects Jin Zi Xuan is even better." Jin Zixun boasts with pride and coming forward to prove his words, Jin Zi Xuan shoots the arrows with utmost accuracy. Cheers are resonated and the next to be called in line is Wei Ying.

"Wei Wuxian, do you think you can be better than my brother?" Jin Zixun mocks and I am about to step forward when my brother clutches my shoulders.

"I am better than him and I can prove it!" He turns to where I am and winks "Lan Zhan, give me your Gusu band!" and my eyes widen. "Don't be shy and give me" he teases. "Shameless" I comment and he laughs. Surprisingly, beside me even my brother laughs.

"Alright, alright, I won't tease you" he grins and takes out the black band covering his wrist and ties it around his eyes. "I'll cover my eyes and shoot these arrows" taking four arrows at a time, he aims and shoots them point blank.

The silence around the arena is soon over come with chorus of applause and accolades. Embarrassed, Jin Zixun futher challengs Wei, "Wei Wuxian, if you think you're so great, then it challenge you to hunt being blind folded. Don't open your eyes for the entire duration, then I shall accept thag you're the best".

"Challenge accepted" Wei smiles and the hunt begins. Bowing down to my brother, I leave. Entering the mountain, I closely follow Wei without him having any knowledge about it. Scared that he will hurt himself or someone might attack him, I act as a shield to protect the man who has come to mean so much to me.

Hiding behind the the canopies of trees, I see him taking out the Chenging and play a melody that slowly awakens the dormant desires within my heart. I watch his lips purse up against the Chenqing. He mole glaring back lovingly at me and his dimples playing hide and seek with my eyes. His plump lips invite me and unable to control my desire, I walk upto him.

4

Thump.

Thump.

Thump.

My heart's level of excitement increases and he stops playing. He can hear someone approach him. He does not know it's me. His tanned skin allure me and in just that very moment, I loose all my inhibitions.

I push him against the tree stump, lock his hand above his head, hold his chin captive.

I kiss him.

My first kiss.

Shocked, he opens his mouth and I dive in like a parched insane man. I know this is my only chance with him. Feeling his lips against mine, the ecstacy drowns me in and my agression rips out of me. Clutching his hair, I pull them to have more access to his lips and my tongue seeks his. I inhale his scent and with an unknown fervor, my body pushes against his. Every inch of mine leans against his and I can feel his heat seeping into my body. Leaving his mouth, he gasps for breath and my lips find his pulse and I bite them. He moans and I wish I could record the music for me to play it later.

Kissing his neck, my lips find their destination and I bite his lower lip. He hisses and moans again. Knowing my time is limited, the agression within me tames and I linger with soft kisses. Taking in his succulent lips, I press mine against him. Feeling his heartbeat against mine, my lips rest against him and with one last kiss, I bite his lower lip and lick his mole as I back away.

2

Watching him still leaning against the tree, hair disarray, lips swollen and red, shame is what I feel.

How could I do that to my Wei?

Calming my heart, I sprint. Away from him. Away from the sin I just committed.

Lan Zhan you naughty boy!!! What a sneak attack. But I give you this point. For what's to come next, I wish you'd have kissed him longer.

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