Scars

Chapter 29

Almost stumbling, laughing, Xiao Zhan and Yibo both stepped out into the cool night air of the garden that was now sparkling with beautiful lights.

"Please... Don't drag me back in there." Xiao Zhan shook his head, catching his breath like Yibo.

They were both panting and Yibo can't stop laughing. "I'm sure the groom's grandmother will miss you."

"Please! All those aunties were all over you."

"They relate so much to your dance moves, Zhan-zhan. I'm sure you're the one who will be missed on that dance floor the most. "

They laughed some more, walking further out towards the beautiful aisle that's now a path of petals.

The laughter slowly faded as they reached the end. Xiao Zhan stepped up the platform that served as the altar for the ceremony earlier. He looked up, appreciating the structure of the wedding arch made of branches and vines, dressed in sheer fabrics and flowers. "How about you, Yibo?"

"How about me, laoshi?"

Xiao Zhan waited for Yibo to follow him, watching the young man, smiling with the same appreciation for where they currently stood. He walked closer, standing behind Yibo so he could lock his arms around him from the back. "Am I missed by you?"

"Hmn... And I don't think I can sum up how much." Yibo whispered, not wanting to disturb the peaceful silence surrounding them.

Xiao Zhan hugged Yibo tight, pressing their cheeks together. They stayed like that for a long while.

"Xiao laoshi?"

"Hmm?"

"Zhan-zhan?"

If it was anymore more possible Xiao Zhan held him tighter, brushing his lips down the side of Yibo's neck. "Baby."

Yibo hummed, trying not to get carried away by the soft lips that ran down his neck. "Xiao Zhan." He spun in his arms. "I want pizza."

"Pizza?"

"Hmn. Pizza." Yibo anchored his arms around Xiao Zhan's neck.

"Right now?"

"Yeah. Right now." They chuckled into a kiss. "All that dancing and laughing made me hungry."

"Okay. We're getting pizza." They continued to peck at each others lips. "We have... to go back... say goodbye... the couple..."

Yibo nodded. They were both reluctant but they have to let each other go if they want to be able to do what they have to.

Xiao Zhan was the last to let go but the first one to take a step back.

"Wait." Yibo called when Xiao Zhan stepped down before him.

Xiao Zhan spun on his heels just in time to see Yibo pull out something from his pocket. It was a hanky. His hanky. The one he asked Yibo to keep back in chapter two :p

Yibo reached for him, helping Xiao Zhan take off his glasses so he can dab the neatly folded fabric on the man's forehead and temples. "It's a bit cold here but you're still a little sweaty from all that dancing." Yibo put back his glasses and grinned up at him. "There. Now, let's go back."

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With a tight reign on Yibo's waist, Xiao Zhan took the lead in apologizing to the aunties and other ladies that were calling for them to come back on the dance floor.

As fun as the night was, Xiao Zhan wanted to leave and spend a more private time with Yibo. He's sure Yibo wanted the same.

Xuan Lu stepped out from the crowd, finally free from her wedding gown and now in a party dress, she stopped and stood at a good distance from Xiao Zhan and Yibo, grinning wide as she showed her appreciation for the both of them. "You still owe me for helping you come out to your parents." She shook a finger at Xiao Zhan as she came closer. "Now you owe me some more for getting Yibo back into your arms." Xuan Lu teased, laughing.