abo xicheng

b jc who is actually an o. lxc falling in love at first sight but never realise it.

an au where jc unknowingly always has a special smile for lxc.

when the trio started school in gusu, wwx was known as the chaotic alpha, jc the exasperated beta n nhs the all knowing omega (bc he knows SO much gossips)

seeing the 3 causing chaos in gusu sometimes amused lan xichen, as it would berate his uncle. +

but among the 3 though, jc wud be seen as the most collected one when they cross paths. lxc notice how he would politely bow and gives him a polite smile when they greet each other.

it is not an everyday thing, except that it is an everyday thing, and it is always a delight to lxc seeing the smile everytime. he looks forward to it everyday. +

wwx would get in trouble, n sometimes the trouble wud drag those 3 in a punishment. but even when undergoing the punishment from lqr, whenever lxc passes by or having to keep watch on them, whenever their eyes met, the little smile will always come on jc’s lips. +

it is just a smile. lxc always smiles but the smile jc gives him every time would make his own smile feels a lighter, wider and genuine. he would miss it everytime when jc pulls away his eyes from him to leave. +

then many things happen afterwards. jc has become harsher in nature, ill tempered and scowling every second of the day. but the smile still exist. it doesnt stay as long, but it is still there, tiny and minute, just for lxc. +

when jc is known to be the youngest sect leader to rebuilt yunmeng jiang from the ashes, he cannot help but adore him. he doesnt mind being called out by his sworn brothers, whenever he lets his gaze lingers a little bit longer on the retreating silhouette of jc +

after a meeting. he finds himself wanting the beta to take notice of him whenever they are in the same room together, just so he could have that smile. a smile just for him. to think lxc is able to make him smile, just a little bit, it warms his insides. +

but one day during a conference meeting, sect leader jiang takes leave so much earlier than everyone else that it rose suspicions among other sect leaders, starting to talk behind his back from how rude he is, etc. +

jin ling wasnt with him during that annual conference meeting, held by gusu that year. lxc thought of it odd, bc that was the first time they lock eyes, and jc doesnt smile. he gives a polite bow then proceeded to go back to his designated guest chamber. +

lxc didnt quite stay too long after the meeting ended for that day, and went to look for jc, feeling worried so suddenly. admittedly, lxc has been watching jc for a very long time, but he doesnt meddle much bc the young sect leader is already so capable on his own +

so personally admirable in lxc’s eyes despite what people talk about him. when lxc gets nearer to jc’s guest room, there is a very potent smell of a fragrance incense, the smell of lotuses and fresh water emanating like a foggy barrier surrounding the room. +

“sect leader jiang?” he calls out softly, wondering if this burning of incense is anything special. lxc doesnt remember anything like this happened before, n suspected this is something new. +

(overly fragrant sth mayhaps a forbidden rules in gusu bc everything shud be in moderation idk)

the door slides open, a slit just enough for jc to greet whoever is outside. +

there is no smile for lxc, only a set deep frown, clearly disturbed face. “sect leader lan,” he replies as a greeting. “i apologise i have to retire early for the day. i will have my disciple to inform me what matters will concern my sect should i take any account of anything,” +

they both know there usually nothing any fruitful ever comes out from the sect conferences, most are just old people arguing over trivial matters that does not really have any concern, and the youngsters mostly chose to keep quiet and sigh with a headache +

lxc smiles the way he would smile back to jc when he caught the special smile, altho he didnt get any that day. “i hope there is no trouble on your person, sect leader jiang. as the host, i am worried if there is anything lacking on your part seeming you have to leave early,”+

“and i do not mind to personally enlighten you what of today’s discussion.”

“dont bother yourself over nothing, sect leader lan. it’s nothing the matter. i am a bit under the weather, so i had to leave early.”

“oh? i’m sure the fragrant incense youre burning is helping you with it? it has a very fragrant scent,” lxc compliments genuinely, despite also implying he is curious of what is the occasion. +

when he looks back to sect leader jiang, the man in purple seems to be flustered staring at him. he coughs awkwardly and shakes his head to school back his expression. “it’s nothing. the smell will go away very soon. if there is nothing else, i would like to rest now,” +

jc steps a little bit backwards, going into the room to close the door, unsubtly trying to chase away lxc. curious but not wanting to push it, he bid jc a good night and hoping he has a good rest, and tells him that he genuinely looks forward to see jc tomorrow +

jc’s responds him dismissively, and lxc tries not to take notice the sudden throb in his chest when jc closes the door on him. he worries, but decides not to think too much about it +

as he lingers and ponders to leave with a heavy heart, suddenly lxc hears a loud THUD, like something had fallen and a crash but nothing sounds broken. he rushes back to the door, knocking, “sect leader jiang??? is everything alright??,” +

he waits for a respond, but nothing came. he calls for jc a few more times, then he notices a faint smell of sth more organic than the smell of incense. how the incense smells more woody, this one is sweeter like honey, enticing him. lxc’s heart rate +

picks up a bit, suspecting the peculiar smell of pheromones interlacing with the incense, as if getting masked by it. he calls jc again, getting even more worried +

then he hears a faint “zewu.. jun..,” a strained voice, of none other than jc himself from the inside, forcing lxc to intrude the room, worry if anything happens to his guest. +

right when he enters the room, the smell of pheromones hits him like a brick, dizzying. he closes the door behind him, trying to search for jc in the spacious room, fogged up by the incense burning. +

he small table had flipped upside down, a teapot and a cup scattered on the floor. there is an outer robe messily strewn about messily. “sect leader jiang?? are you alright??,” he calls quickly getting close to jc +

who is leaning on the bedside, panting and feverish when lxc’s touch is in contact with his. jc flinches as if a needle had pricked him, his breathing labored and eyes glassy. he is sweating a lot and shaking, clenching the sheets in a tight fist. +

as their eyes met, jc wears the smile again, the small and soft, of what would be appropriate if his eyes are more sober and clear, but not at the moment. “zewu-jun.. lan.. xichen,” he whispers, hot skin touches lxc’s cheek, pulling him in close +

“you.. smell.. so good..” he continues, then huffs a chuckle as he leans in closer, slowly hooking fingers at lxc’s robes, pulling him in to nestle at the crook of lxc’s neck, basking in the scent of the other, +

who, is at the moment is paralysed by the strong smell. his own hands is clenched into a fist, willing himself to steel himself, to not devour the smaller man infront of him. “you’re in heat,” he stated helplessly. +

(tw: nsfw)

“nhmm... xichen.. ge..,” jc hums and agrees, snaking himself to wrap his whole body around lxc. “undo me please.. i’m feeling very hot,” he cries softly. +

lxc panics bc even tho he knows what to do, but it’s still messing with the head. he doesnt know why. “how are you in heat? you’re a beta aren’t you??,” he’s confused with this new information, that he is lost himself. +

jc snuggles closer, a frown worn on his face before he relaxes from inhaling lxc’s scent, “..not beta.. never said.. i’m..” he doesnt finish, clutching himself onto lxc, dozing off from the calming scent of lxc being close to him. “sect leader jiang??,” +

lxc calls, his breath is getting uneven from smelling the strong scent coming from jc who is sticking so close to him. he trembles when a hand hesitantly placed on jc’s shoulder, the amount of restrain is so great he almost rips off the clothes worn by the other man. +

that is, until there is a knock at the door, “sandu shengshou? i am bringing the report you asked of me,”

the sound of the yunmeng disciple freezes jc’s stature on lxc’s person. he seems to have come to his senses when he harshly pushes away lxc, +

clarity splashed in his eyes, looking at lxc in utter shock. “zewu-jun.” his voice is deeper now, like it has always been, but his face is still red and hot, sweating, there are tear streaks on his cheeks, his hair a bit disheveled w a crooked bun. +

“what- what are you doing here?!” his voice rise in a panic, he stands up abruptly, shielding himself with an arm, his whole body is still shaking, his legs wobbly as he back tracks away from lxc. +

lxc reaches out pathetically, not quite knowing why, “i heard something fall when i was about to leave, and i called for you, and there is no answer. i was worried if sth were to happen to you on my watch. Wanyin please-“
jc visibly flinches uncomfortably from that, +

pulling away his gaze, frowning still, in disbelief, “please leave zewu-jun. what i have done is out of boundaries, it is shameless of me. i apologise for what i have done to you, but please leave,” jc shuts his eye and turns away from lxc. +

eventhough from the pheromones he is releasing is contradictory to what his lips are saying, and how lxc’s throat dries, his heart throbs longingly in pain, he knew he has to leave even though he does not want to. he stands up promptly, “i understand” +

he says, seeing how jc curls in on himself in shame. lxc wants to hug him from all the bad in the world, wants to tell him there is nothing to be ashamed off, not to lxc at least, but he knows he cannot do that. so instead “please let me know if you need any help, i would +

- gladly come to your aid if there is anything you need,” he offers kindly, before excusing himself. all the while jc refusing to see him go.

lxc smiles politely to greet the disciple patiently waiting outside, +

the young disciple looking surprised, “zewujun,” he kowtows to greet the sect leader.

lxc considers to leave, but a thought came to him, so he decides to ask, after closing the door behind him, +