Thread by @wanlangjis, Modern AU where, on one stormy night, WWX and LWJ watch a [...]

Modern AU where, on one stormy night, WWX and LWJ watch a horror movie that scares them a little more than they'd like to admit. And neither of them wants to show their Fear to the other so for the rest of the night, they act like nothing's wrong.

This does not go smoothly.

WWX goes to the kitchen to pour himself a glass of water. LWJ walks up behind him.

LWJ: Wei Ying, I need to grab a—
WWX: *drops cup on the floor* OH MY G— Oh. Hi Lan Zhan.

He leans against the kitchen counter in an attempt to look Cool. Slips on the water and falls on his ass.

LWJ grabs some food to feed their rabbits. WWX walks up behind him to watch.

WWX: Make sure you—

And LWJ violently knocks his knees against the table and just folds into a ball of pain on the floor. WWX is like, "Lan Zhan?!" and LWJ just grunts into the carpet.

WWX goes to take a shower. LWJ notices he forgot to bring a towel with him, so he goes inside the bathroom and sets the towel on the counter. He walks up to the curtain and pulls it back.

LWJ: Wei Ying, I brought a—

WWX squirts shampoo in LWJ's eyes on accident.

Later on, LWJ is getting ready for bed. He starts changing his clothes and pulls his shirt over his head as WWX walks into the room.

LWJ gets spooked at the noise and bumps into the wall in front of him while he's blinded by his shirt.

At night, LWJ and WWX slide into bed and cuddle (a little tighter than usual). Usually they fall asleep quickly but now, minutes pass and they're still wide awake.

WWX: *laughs nervously* Lan Zhan, that movie we watched was something else, wasn't it?
LWJ: Mn.

WWX: The special effects weren't that great but the plot was interesting.
LWJ: I agree.

A minute of silence.

WWX: Hey, Lan Zhan. *teasingly pokes him in the chest* You didn't get scared or anything, did you? Hahahah.
LWJ: No. It was very tame.

WWX on the inside: FUCK.
WWX to LWJ: That's good. Because if it did scare you, I would make sure to cuddle you extra hard tonight. Just so you feel safe, you know?

LWJ: Mn.

A pause.

LWJ: Maybe we should cuddle extra hard anyway. To be safe.
WWX: Yes. Of course. To be safe.

WWX buries his face into LWJ's neck and LWJ wraps his arms tightly around WWX's body.

Thunder booms in the distance and a flash of lightning lights up their room.

WWX, nervously: Hahaha, in the movie we watched, it was storming like this, wasn't it?

LWJ's pupils dilate.

WWX: But I mean, it was really unrealistic, because the murderer tried to use the thunder as a cover for him opening up the couple's bedroom window, but like, who would be out in a storm like this? Plus, as loud as thunder is, I would definitely notice if-

WWX starts rambling.

LWJ starts to get the feeling that maybe WWX isn't as unaffected as he's trying to seem.

LWJ: *turns his head to look at WWX* Wei Ying. Did the movie scare you?
WWX: Pssh. Me? No way. I would never—

Then a strong gust of wind causes a tree branch to knock against their bedroom window.

WWX: *screams bloody murder and claws at LWJ's arm*
LWJ:

WWX is just continuously screaming and LWJ is completely unresponsive because his soul has left his body.

WWX, aggressively shaking LWJ's body: LAN ZHAN WE NEED TO LEAVE. CALL YOUR BROTHER WE'LL STAY WITH HIM FOR THE NIGHT PLEASE WE NEED TH

LWJ, going to his happy place, internally: Wei Ying. Wei Ying smiling. Wei Ying kissing me. Wei Ying wearing only my shirt. Wei Ying under m

Eventually LWJ snaps out of this fear-induced paralysis and sees the color completely draining from WWX's face and he's just like. Oh No. My Husband Needs Me.

And LWJ is a logical man. Who only ever does logical things. In fact, he is always one to stay calm in stressful situations. Is always one to make rational decisions.

So naturally, he scoops WWX up bridal style and runs out the door. Right into the rainy night.

"Wei Ying," Lan Zhan says. "I will protect you."

And Wei Ying looks up at him with stars in his eyes, as if he's the bravest hero in the world, as if this situation isn't absolutely ridiculous and they are both overreacting.

Now, it is midnight.

LWJ is in his pajamas. WWX is wearing one of LWJ's shirts and a pair of boxers.

And they're now standing outside, eyes fixed on the tree branch that kept knocking against their window, completely soaking wet.

And they just stand there. For minutes.

A car pulls up next to them at one point. The driver rolls down their window. "Are you two doing okay?"

WWX turns to them with a blank look in his eyes. LWJ just keeps staring at the tree branch.

The driver laughs nervously. "You two looked like someone just died."

WWX turns back to the tree branch and says wistfully, "Only my dignity."

LWJ nods and WWX continues, "Right now, I almost wish it were that someone died."

The driver slams his foot on the gas and speeds away.

After a minute, they turn to each other.

WWX: So you were scared, huh?
LWJ: Very.
WWX: I knew it. My poor Lan Zhan. :( Next time just tell me, okay? Because since I wasn't-
LWJ: Wei Ying.
WWX: Okay fine I almost peed myself. What do you want from me.

WWX knocks his forehead against LWJ's chest and lets out a long sigh. "This is so embarrassing, Lan Zhan."

LWJ cards his fingers through WWX's hair. "It's alright."

"I'm so stupid."

"We are both stupid."

"Lan Zhan," Wei Ying whines. "Do you realize what this means? If we were actors in a scary movie, we would totally be the ones to die first."

Lan Zhan frowns. He looks kind of offended. "I would not let Wei Ying die."

"Lan Zhan... Look at what happened today."

"I carried you to safety."

"You carried me outside. Where the murderer would be."

"I would have kept running."

"What if there was a group of murderers?"

"I will take them down one by one."

"Lan Zhan."

Then WWX starts laughing at the absurdity of the situation, at the fact that it is now 12:30am and they are still standing in the rain.

"Ah," Wei Ying begins, "I've always thought it would be fun to play a small part in a movie. It's a shame this is the one I debuted with."

And LWJ just stares at WWX's smile, still shining bright even during this dark and stormy night, and he feels his heart swell in his chest.

The tips of his ears flare red as he clears his throat. "There is still a movie scene we could act out. If Wei Ying wants."

WWX blinks and turns to LWJ. He pushes back his wet bangs and tilts his head in question.

"I have seen," Lan Zhan says, voice smooth, "that in multiple movies and TV shows, couples often..." He gives a vague wave of his hand.

Wei Ying frowns. "Couples often...?"

Lan Zhan nods. "Often. In the rain."

"Often what?"

Lan Zhan closes the distance between him and Wei Ying and slowly circles his arms around his waist.

Wei Ying's eyes widen in understanding. Then he grins mischievously. "Often what, Lan Zhan?"

"Wei Ying," Lan Zhan says in slight exasperation.

"Lan Zhan," Wei Ying gasps, as if Lan Zhan has just suggested the crudest of acts. "Are you suggesting that we kiss? In the rain?"

"Yes." Lan Zhan holds him tighter. "I would like to kiss Wei Ying. In the rain."

Wei Ying beams, and Lan Zhan feels his heart beat wildly in his chest.

Wei Ying brushes the tips of their noses together. "Then, allow me to bestow a kiss upon my knight in shining armor," he laughs. "My Lan Zhan. My good boy."

Lan Zhan presses his lips against Wei Ying's. With a pleased sigh, Wei Ying fists Lan Zhan's shirt in his hands and kisses him back, relaxing in his hold.

When thunder booms around them, Lan Zhan bites down on Wei Ying's bottom lip and then murmurs, "Apologizes. I was startled."

Wei Ying snorts. "Lan Zhan, are you kidding me? You always—"

Lan Zhan kisses him deep before he can finish that sentence.

When they part, Wei Ying throws his husband a cheeky grin. "Well, well. What's next, Lan Zhan? Singing in the rain? Dancing in the rain?" He leans close and whispers, "Sex in the rain?"

"Don't be ridiculous," Lan Zhan says.

Wei Ying can totally tell he's considering it.

What they settle for is getting out of the rain.

They head back into their home, take a warm bath, change into a new set of clothes, and cuddle in their bed.

"Kissing in the rain. That was the best idea ever," Wei Ying hums happily.

Lan Zhan kisses Wei Ying's forehead. "Mn."

-The Next Morning-

"That was the worst fucking idea ever," Wei Ying groans, holding his head between his hands as another violent sneeze nearly sends his body into orbit.

Beside him, Lan Zhan lets out a low groan.

"Lan Zhan," Wei Ying whines between a fit of sneezes. "You're supposed to be the responsible one!"

"My greatest responsibility is loving Wei Ying," Lan Zhan says, as if that completely excuses everything.

WWX: You're lucky you're cute.
LWJ: Mn.
WWX: Look at me! I'm going to be bedridden all day.
LWJ: As am I.
WWX: Do you know how bored I'll be? How am I going to entertain myself?
LWJ: ...

Lan Zhan has his second greatest idea in 24 hours.

THE END (WHAT A MESS IM SO SORRY. LIVE LONG AND PROSPER @ WANGXIAN)

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