[ how much i... qi fang feels his entire body freeze at those words, breath held in his throat on a bubbling hope he can't quite name.
said breath rushes out when different words come. different — but no less meaningful. he's squeezing reki again, burying his face in that hair and breathing him in deep. ]
That sun needs to hurry the fuck up cuz I'm ready to fall asleep with you in my arms just like this.
[ qi fang's brow crinkles dubiously, but his breathing has already started to slow. there are a dozen more reasons not to sleep out here, like this, he knows it. but suddenly.even thinking up one is proving difficult. ]
[ that probably hangs unspoken between them like the blade at a guillotine but by now qi fang is way too cozy and exhausted to fight it. he grunts, once, already feeling weighed down by sleep so all he can muster is a light squeeze around reki's middle. ]
[ reki makes sure that sleep takes him with light kisses and gentle hands in his hair. and then, when he's certain that he is dreaming, it occurs to him that he can speak to qi fang's subconscious, sweetly and softly whispering that love you he swallowed down before. he snuggles in tightly and lets sleep take him too, drifting away to the view of the sun rising over the gentle morning waves. ]
[ damn, he never did see the sunrise. he'll have to take reki's word for it regarding its beauty, but he honestly wouldn't have traded the sight of it for the feeling of ease and comfort that quickly overtook him only seconds after reki's gentle promise.
he kept his word, too — qi fang rouses awake hours later, a gentle sun settling on his face and the rhythmic sound of waves right at his ears. no bugs, just the itch you'd expect from rolling around in the sand, but otherwise he feels sated... safe.
that is, until the rest of his faculties catch up with him, and then he's jolting up, clutching at the body still limp against him, a sharp gasp catching in his lungs. ]
[ cool. at least qi fang gets to wake up gently to all of this divine ambiance; reki's awakening is more panic and jostling and being very suddenly conscious before he's actually ready. ]
Wha...
[ he has to double-time it through this grogginess to check for imminent danger. of course, they're on the most peaceful stretch of sand in the entire country with nothing around for as far as the eye can see but trees and water. reki fixes him with the single most betrayed look. ]
[ peace is, unfortunately, a faraway land in comparison to where qi fang currently is, scrambling around in his pocket for his phone to check the time. his 34% battery flashes at 10:27 AM at him and he swears, emphatically, under his breath before he's suddenly pushing himself up to his feet, kicking up sand and toppling over boyfriends in the process. ]
Shit, [ he says, for maybe the fifth time since he's woken, and he stoops down to help reki back up, absently dusting him off along the way. ] Sorry. Shit — I gotta go.
[ awesome. he's half-asleep and covered in sand and his boyfriend is having a panic attack. not exactly the lazy beach morning he had in mind last night. ]
Home?
[ reki's stretching ends up with him taking qi fang's hand and wobbling to his feet. he yawns and rubs at his eyes with the one spot on his sleeve that isn't completely covered. ]
[ he looks at reki's face distractedly, like he's trying to decide something. if they're fast enough, they can probably get there before li qiang arrives... after a moment he rubs his thumb over reki's cheek, brushing off some sand there. ]
Yeah, I gotta get home before lunch. [ he's chewing on his lip, grasping reki's hand and starting to lead them back towards the bike. ] My brother's visiting and he's — particular.
[ reki watches him skeptically, but that doesn't last long. soon, he's brightening right back up again, dutifully clearing the way for qi fang as they brave that overgrown path again. ]
You never told me you had a brother.
[ or that he had plans for today. he could've set his alarm to the wrong time again so they could spend the morning freaking out together. ]
[ when reki takes the lead, qi fang has to curb a protest in his throat. there's really only room for a single person to walk through the path, and it makes sense for reki to go first since he knows the area better, but the anxiousness buzzing in qi fang's veins makes him want to go first, go faster. ]
Yeah, older, [ he mumbles, distractedly fishing out his phone again to check if said brother has left him any messages. so far, none. good — he must still be traveling. ] He's studying in America, so these visits are pretty rare.
[ if qi fang's tall ass eats a whole branch to the face, reki will never forgive himself. not like he's even paying attention, back on that phone again. reki bats a springy palm out of their way and shoots a look over his shoulder, one brow arched curiously. ]
[ qi fang's eyes are still on his phone, going over the text messages from the night before to doublecheck his details. in his distraction, he can't hide the way his expression twists darkly in annoyance. ]
Asshole swings by once in a blue moon and expects everyone to drop everything for him — and they do — showing up like God's favorite son cuz he can't ever do anything wrong. Then he fucks off again, like we're just one stop on his promo tour. So, no, I'm not super stoked.
[ he pauses, only just realizing how sharp his voice sounds. he glances up, belatedly squeezing reki's hand in apology. ]
and by that i mean why are you so fucking awesome. boyfriend of the year award, hands down. ]
Better to turn up empty-handed and on time than late with chocolates. Not that he cares, but mom and dad'll somehow find the time to say something about it later.
[ he forces a calming breath through his teeth and shoves his phone back in his pocket. ]
He just told us he was coming last night. It should just be a lunch. We can still go to the amusement park tonight.
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[ his hand trails up and down along reki's spine, a nervous gesture. ]
I was young and dumb and embarrassed to say anything.
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[ reki smushes his glowing cheeks a little snugger against his neck. ]
That's cool.
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No... I still am. [ his voice is small, head turned towards reki's hair, burying his lips there. ] But y'know. I think you should know.
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You should know too. How much I...
[ MMMmmmm... ]
It's so good, being with you. Like... Yeah, the best thing.
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said breath rushes out when different words come. different — but no less meaningful. he's squeezing reki again, burying his face in that hair and breathing him in deep. ]
That sun needs to hurry the fuck up cuz I'm ready to fall asleep with you in my arms just like this.
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[ his fingers drift into qi fang's hair, slowly stroking and softly scratching. ]
Nobody's gonna find us.
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Your mom's gonna kill us... first of all.
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Nah, she wouldn't kill you. Me she thinks about murdering every single day, nothin' new.
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We're gonna wake up all covered in like.. sand bugs.
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We don't have those on this side of the island.
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[ qi fang's brow crinkles dubiously, but his breathing has already started to slow. there are a dozen more reasons not to sleep out here, like this, he knows it. but suddenly.even thinking up one is proving difficult. ]
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[ and probably not covered in sand bugs. ]
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Always do... with you.
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rekijamin kyan 😠
he kept his word, too — qi fang rouses awake hours later, a gentle sun settling on his face and the rhythmic sound of waves right at his ears. no bugs, just the itch you'd expect from rolling around in the sand, but otherwise he feels sated... safe.
that is, until the rest of his faculties catch up with him, and then he's jolting up, clutching at the body still limp against him, a sharp gasp catching in his lungs. ]
What time is it? Shit—
not his full name 😂😂
Wha...
[ he has to double-time it through this grogginess to check for imminent danger. of course, they're on the most peaceful stretch of sand in the entire country with nothing around for as far as the eye can see but trees and water. reki fixes him with the single most betrayed look. ]
You okay?
it's what he deserves!!
Shit, [ he says, for maybe the fifth time since he's woken, and he stoops down to help reki back up, absently dusting him off along the way. ] Sorry. Shit — I gotta go.
[ li qiang's gonna kill him. ]
Nobody deserves this
Home?
[ reki's stretching ends up with him taking qi fang's hand and wobbling to his feet. he yawns and rubs at his eyes with the one spot on his sleeve that isn't completely covered. ]
I'll take you. Did somethin' happen?
i disagree
[ he looks at reki's face distractedly, like he's trying to decide something. if they're fast enough, they can probably get there before li qiang arrives... after a moment he rubs his thumb over reki's cheek, brushing off some sand there. ]
Yeah, I gotta get home before lunch. [ he's chewing on his lip, grasping reki's hand and starting to lead them back towards the bike. ] My brother's visiting and he's — particular.
Ur right to the trash he goes 🗑️
You never told me you had a brother.
[ or that he had plans for today. he could've set his alarm to the wrong time again so they could spend the morning freaking out together. ]
good let him think about what he's done
Yeah, older, [ he mumbles, distractedly fishing out his phone again to check if said brother has left him any messages. so far, none. good — he must still be traveling. ] He's studying in America, so these visits are pretty rare.
Nah he goin to that incinerator from toy story
You look more nervous than excited.
omg he's not that bad
Asshole swings by once in a blue moon and expects everyone to drop everything for him — and they do — showing up like God's favorite son cuz he can't ever do anything wrong. Then he fucks off again, like we're just one stop on his promo tour. So, no, I'm not super stoked.
[ he pauses, only just realizing how sharp his voice sounds. he glances up, belatedly squeezing reki's hand in apology. ]
Sorry.
Ur blinded by his sick grinds
Nah, you never bitch. Keep it going.
[ in turn, he'll try not to enjoy it so much. ]
Anything you need to pick up on the way? Clothes, flowers... dynamite?
sick grinds on DEEZ NUTS
and by that i mean why are you so fucking awesome. boyfriend of the year award, hands down. ]
Better to turn up empty-handed and on time than late with chocolates. Not that he cares, but mom and dad'll somehow find the time to say something about it later.
[ he forces a calming breath through his teeth and shoves his phone back in his pocket. ]
He just told us he was coming last night. It should just be a lunch. We can still go to the amusement park tonight.
Like where's the lie tho
no it's true he's v good at em
Yeah so incinerator
ok fine but he will be missed
Qi fang too they burn together
uhhhHhHhHhh lemme get back to you on that—
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
RIP...
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