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Wen Kexing

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[flirtatiousdancer]

[ It's not even that he doesn't know how to wield a sword like a master - it's the fact he prefers using a fan. It disarms people. Distracts them. Makes them believe he's not deadly with anything he puts his hands on.

Kexing smiles softly at those words and leans in for one more soft kiss to those tempting lips before pulling back, moving off the bed entirely. Since he hadn't bothered to undress at all when first coming back to their room, he's still in many layers - though they've been pushed aside here and there and hang looser than how he'd let himself be seen in public.

Keeping his gaze on his soulmate, he steps out of his boots as his hands untie each layer, slowly pulling each one off and drapes them over a chair to be put away later. Even when he's left just in his trousers, he pauses to look over his A-Xu, a quiet, smug little smirk fixed on his lips as he admires the other's body.

Kexing runs fingertips over the waist of his trousers...then moves to remove his hair ornaments instead. ]

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[He keeps the robe tied around his waist, revealing only his upper body as Kexing undresses. Zishu's eyes lid with pleasure at what he sees, heat curling, stubbornly, in his stomach. So his body isn't completely useless! Everything just feels...less intense than it should. Like an echo of what could be.

But he enjoys seeing that perfect skin, those strong, muscular lines and then his mouth goes dry when those hands tease him. Take off the trousers. His thoughts are visible on his face, a hungry yearning in his eyes.

Only for his gaze to be drawn instead to that beautiful hair. Zishu slips off of the bed and lets the robe drop, revealing that he is wearing nothing underneath. His scarred body is thinner than it should be, but his muscles are obvious. He walks around the bed to stand before his soulmate, unflinching.

Then he reaches for those trousers.]

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[ That upper body should have a little more meat on them - but his beloved is ill. The good meals Kexing is feeding him every day now will help, and once Zishu is healed, he will put on healthy weight.

It doesn't detract from how beautiful Kexing finds him. Especially with the hunger he's managed to awaken in those eyes with his teasing way of stripping. He knows precisely what his beloved wants, how frustrated moving from his trousers to his hair without pulling that last layer off must make him.

Kexing shakes his hair free, setting the ornaments down by the time Zishu stands before him. He gazes with equal hunger over that bared body and lets his arms hang at his sides - silently inviting those fingers to finish the job, as is only Zishu's right.

This form of play inflames him. He knows that'll be even more obvious once he's just as bare before his soulmate. And doesn't care. ]

[eternallywandering]

[Yes, he has noticed he has lost weight, but that is to be expected. His Lao Wen's meals are a comfort to more than his stomach and so he has been eating more. They will see the effect soon and Zishu will feel...more comfortable. More desirable.

But maybe, hopefully, he is attractive to his beloved like this. He is encouraged by the playful stripping and by the teasing. So he lets his Lao Wen see all of him.

Every scarred inch. He draws his hair over his shoulder to bare his back and shoulder-blades. Then he grabs those trousers.]

Mine. [Zishu opens those trousers and pushes them down Kexing's hips. Then he bends down to help his soulmate out of them completely. Licking his lips, he looks up and feels the stirring in his groin again.]

CW: nudity and possible smut to happen

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[ He knows his poor love can't taste anything now. But the fact Zishu has been eating more anyway gives him a pleasure he lets his soulmate see as they eat together.

Getting to see that beautiful back and those perfect shoulder blades makes him gasp, and he licks his lips without shame. He runs fingertips over them, looking forward to the chance to kiss and nuzzle them - later. His soulmate gets to decide how this goes. And Kexing likes the direction taken, as that voice claims him and those hands open his trousers, pushing them down to his ankles.

He smiles slowly, gaze dark with love and heat as he steps out, completely bare before his beloved. And very obviously enjoying this new state of being as he looks down at his A-Xu. ]

Yours.

[eternallywandering]

[Kexing's happiness inspires him to eat more and he is rewarded with his beloved's joy. One day he hopes to devour those meals with the flavors lingering on his tongue.

He hears the gasp and he turns a little more so Kexing can see his, yes, scarred but also graceful back. It means more than he can say that his soulmate is attracted to any part of him. There are so many days that Zishu feels...old. Sickly. Almost...tainted.

Those trousers are soon out of their way and Zishu rises slowly, clearly taking in the arousal that greets him. A soft smile is directed at Kexing then and he stands facing his beloved. After taking hold of his hands, Zishu tugs him to their bed, sitting down on it. He pats the place beside him, eyes bright.]

I tried to imagine you, but my mind couldn't do you justice.

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[ Zishu is his heart and humanity. His very soul. Everything.

Kexing sees the scars, but finds them beautiful simply for being part of his soulmate. He makes sure to pay extra attention to those shoulder blades, but also strokes over each scar - loving on them with an appreciative sigh.

When his beloved stands, he drapes his arms around him before Zishu claims his hands, making him chuckle as he lets himself be led. He settles beside him, pressing eagerly close and wrapping his arms around his beloved again. ]

You have me. You don't have to use your imagination anymore.

[eternallywandering]

[His scars aren't avoided; they aren't treated with any less love. Zishu adores Kexing for accepting the part of him that frightens him the most. The Zhou Zishu who pushed those nails deep into his meridians needs Wen Kexing's love - and he feels like he has it.

Those arms around him feel good, but he wants to conserve his energy, so he sits on the bed. Kexing doesn't disappoint him and he grins brightly when they are snuggled close. His arms encircle his beloved and he begins to stroke softly over his Lao Wen's gorgeous body.]

I might still use my imagination. [His eyes flash with mischief and he climbs onto Kexing's lap.]

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[ When they're seated side by side, he leans in to kiss over the scars on his soulmate's chest, gaze fixed on his beloved. Even the marks left by the nails are carefully kissed and stroked. He accepts all of his A-Xu.

Kexing arches into Zishu's touches as well, sighs of pleasure escaping before he laughs at those silly sweet words and falls back, tugging Zishu down with him when his soulmate climbs into his lap. ]

Don't exhaust yourself, A-Xu. I want to take care of you.

[eternallywandering]

[Those kisses make him feel like a human again. He caresses Kexing's cheek and watches him with undisguised tenderness. The nails have no hold over him; not in the face of the love he has for this man.

His fingertips glide over Kexing's strong back, around his sides, down to his hips and thighs. It feels freeing to touch at random and he climbs over his soulmate, fully intent on claiming him. Or letting himself be claimed. Either way, it binds them together - and that is what he wants most.]

When I'm better... [He promises fervently...] I'm going to make love to you for a week straight.

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[ That tenderness is answered full force. Kexing has learned that he would happily give every last bit of his own power to Zishu if it meant his soulmate stayed healthy and alive. Everything. No cost is too high for him if it means Zishu lives.

Kexing smiles softly up at his beloved, only to flush and drop his gaze a little, suddenly looking rather shy at that promise. That Zishu wants to do that, that he wants to live. He wraps his arms around his love and leans up to claim a needy kiss as he tries to figure out just how to respond. ]

I won't forget your promise, A-Xu. [ He finally murmurs, lips barely pulling from Zishu's to speak. ]

It won't be long with you working with Lady Wen.

[eternallywandering]

[Zishu would never ask for sacrifices from his Lao Wen. Having him here with him is all he needs; all he desires. Life is worthwhile again because of him and he returns that soft smile, tilting his head when Kexing looks away. Has he made the infamous Ghost Lord of Ghost Valley shy?

Grinning at the kiss, he pours his love into it, melting over Kexing, letting their bodies fit together as they were always meant to. His breathing is hitched when it ends and he chuckles.]

I don't want you to forget. [Another kiss follows and Zishu isn't sure how much time passes. It doesn't matter.]

She has been very helpful. But... No one can replicate what you do for me.

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[ All the more reason for him to be willing to just do it, should he feel it necessary. Kexing might be the Lord of Ghost Valley, but this is his A-Xu. His other half. The person worth living for.

He hums as their bodies meld together so perfectly, but that hitched breath spurs him to worrying a little again and he rolls so he's stretched out over Zishu and lifts up just a little. He claims another softer kiss and smiles lovingly down into his beloved's eyes.

Only to let himself grin a little at that last bit. ]

And what exactly do I do for my A-Xu?

[eternallywandering]

[The possibility wouldn't occur to him and it's best he doesn't know the whole truth or he would do everything in his power to stop Kexing. His lover's soul - his life - are far too precious and Zishu feels unworthy of them.

He blinks slowly, surprised when their positions are switched - so gently too! The kiss is laid upon his lips just as sweetly and Zishu returns the pressure, wrapping his arms around his Lao Wen. His heart is overflowing with love for this man and he doesn't understand how he got so lucky.]

I can't put it all into words. [Small tears well in his eyes and he looks over his Lao Wen longingly.] I wish I had the energy...and the stamina...to show you. But I can touch you. I can feel your skin against my hands...

[So he lets his hands wander, stroking up and down Kexing's strong arms, over his chest and around to his back.]

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[ Being worthy of each other or not doesn't matter as long as they're together.

Kexing smiles into the kiss as those arms wrap around him and chuckles a little before kissing over his beloved's eyes, then his cheeks, then finally the tip of that nose before returning to those soft lips with a happy little moan. ]

You will grow stronger. And until then...you should definitely touch your Lao Wen.

[ The new position makes it easier on Zishu to touch him as much as he wants, leaving Kexing squirming and arching eagerly into those hands with little gasps and hums of delight. ]

[eternallywandering]

[Kexing's ability to sweep everything painful to the side amazes him. His sadness disappears and the tightness in his chest and his throat ease. Those kisses over his face have his full attention and he beams at the little moan, returning that final kiss with all the love in his heart.]

He doesn't mind?

[Zishu laughs at the wiggling, the arching and he finds the places that cause his beloved to shiver and sigh, stroking them tenderly. His Lao Wen is everything to him; the glue that holds him together.]

Are you sore anywhere?

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[ He is a man who has learned the necessity of burying things to function. But he's also a man who has learned the joys of easing any pain in those he cares about. Zishu is his focus, and he loves feeling his beloved relax because of something he'd said or done. He melts into that kiss, humming happily before laughing and nuzzling their noses together. ]

Oh no. He doesn't mind at all. He's rather hoping you will!

[ Every laugh his A-Xu gives him is music to his ears. He lets sounds slip from his lips in answer to those gentle touches, feeling them seep in and warm him from the cold places he's gone in the past.

Sore? He shifts his weight and guides one of Zishu's hands around...to over his chest as he gazes sincerely into his lover's eyes. ]

It's healing, A-Xu...but it still aches.

[ Healing, because Zishu is. Aches, because Zishu is still so weak. ]

[eternallywandering]

[Zishu has and will always admire his soulmate's strength. He is very protective of that strength too because he knows what it costs Kexing. His beloved is vibrant and fierce, showing the world a mask so it doesn't dare challenge him, but when they are like this, stripped bare, he sees beneath that mask. He sees a beautiful, fragile man who deserves all the love he can give.]

Then how can I disappoint him?

[He presses a kiss to Kexing's forehead and traces the muscles of his abdomen and is just about to caress his hips when his hands are drawn back to his lover's chest. To his heart.]

What can I do?

[Zishu presses closer and rests their foreheads together.]

I owe my life and my happiness to it. I will do anything to ease that ache.

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[ So few see past the masks he shows the world. But Zishu sees him and it sinks into his core. With this man, he doesn't have to pretend to be alright or whole.

And Zishu loves him anyway. ]

You can't disappoint your Lao Wen.

[ Kexing leans into that kiss to his forehead with a hum. Then settles over his beloved, letting their fingers entwine as their foreheads rest together. ]

A-Xu...it will only heal when you regain your strength.

[ He lets a smile appear then, and nudges their noses together. ]

And show me by making love to me for a week.

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[Always. Kexing doesn't have to pretend to be alright. If he is hurt or angry or lost, Zishu will be there to take hold of his hand.]

I'll remember that the next time he acts pitiful.

[Chuckling, he softens when they settle together, two halves of a whole. He presses their palms flush and listens to the voice that can reach him no matter what.]

I'm... I am. It just takes time.

[Blinking, cheeks a pale pink, he tilts his head and captures Kexing's lips for a loving kiss.]

Mmm did I say a week? I meant a month. We'll just have to schedule everything for when we need to breathe.

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[ It's hard for him to let go. To let the mask down. But he can't deny Zishu anything anymore.

He can't resist laughing with his soulmate and settles them on their sides, pulling the blankets up and over them to fend off any chill. ]

And I will be here every step of the way.

[ He hums into the kiss, eyes fluttering closed as he feels his soulmate's love sink into him. Healing him. Then grins when the kiss breaks and tucks their heads together before giving Zishu an amused, delighted grin at the corrected promise that makes his heart leap. ]

We'll find our way.

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[Zishu snuggles under the blankets, wrapping his arms around Kexing. There is something deliciously intimate about nestling under covers with his lover. His hands smooth over the strong body of his Lao Wen and he bends slightly to kiss his chest.]

Then I won't fail.

[His eyes close blissfully too and he melts into the kiss, tenderly, wordlessly letting his soulmate know what he means to him.

A smile lingers on his lips when they simply lay together and he feels his body heat at his promise. A month. And then...

The rest of their lives too.]

We will forget all of the pain.

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[ He wiggles until he can tangle their legs together, his arms already curling around his beloved as they find the best way to curl together. He sighs softly as contentment settles over him, loving every press of their bodies. The heat of his beloved. Signs of life and growing strength. ]

No pain, A-Xu. Only pleasure for us.

[ He nuzzles their noses together and claims a soft kiss just because. ]

Rest, I'm not going anywhere.

[eternallywandering]

[Kexing knows how to fit them together, legs twining, arms holding, and Zishu honestly doesn't hurt when they are like this. He welcomes his soulmate, his better half, with a soft smile and he caresses a cheek, marveling that he can have this. What reason more does he need to live?]

Only pleasure with you.

[He melts into the kiss and his eyes close.]

Stay with me, Lao Wen. I won't keep you waiting long.

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[ Kexing sighs in bliss as they settle, curled together. He nuzzles into that hand with a soft smile, eyes lidding peacefully.

The kiss leaves him humming, and he claims another one in answer to that request. ]

You won't lose me, A-Xu. I'm here.