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Third person pov.
It was highly unlikely to see the young master awake at this time of the night, usually his routine consisted of him reading majority of the book he choose for the day and immediately falling asleep to the warmth of his covers.
So as Xingqiu climbed out of his bedroom window into the cold night it felt rather strange and unfamiliar too him, but the feeling of getting caught by one of his older brothers, overpowered the strange feeling.
He leapt quietly and landed on the ground with a soft thump other than that he made no other unnecessary sound.
The night smelled off sea water and spice, his lips form an all knowing grin. The one thing that disrupted his original routine, was non other than his exorcist Bestfriend.
As Xingqiu rushed to make it too Xianglings famous Wanmin restaurant to meet up with his friends he can't help but chuckle at the predicament Chongyun has gotten himself into.
"I can finish more of these dumplings than you Qiu" he said in a cocky voice, it amused the young master, since his Bestfriend was not usually the one who starts these silly bets.
Needless to say, Chongyun lost, and they both decided that the loser has the do whatever the winners says.
He arrived not a moment later, the scent of spice growing stronger as he nears the open restaurant, he can make out the light blue hair of Chongyun who was still sour from his defeat.
He sneaked closer and covered the eyes of the light haired boy, "Guess who?" He asked cheekily as Chongyun groans aloud. "Hello Qiu" Chongyun puts his slightly cold hands on his too take them off.
Xingqiu grins as he takes a seat beside his Bestfriend. Xiangling who was energetic as usual waved enthusiastically to the young boy. From the corner of his eye he can spot Xinyan and Hutao talking, probably about their black nail polish that they both enjoy so much.
"So, as I recall, someone lost a bet..." Xingqiu started with a sinister grin, Chongyun who was beside him had a blush as red as the jueyun chilli peppers Xiangling was chopping up.
"Really..?? I don't really remember anything. And look is that a evil spirit?!" Chongyun tried desperately to deny it, flailing his fingers around and it landed pointing at Hutao. Who looked offended.
"Did he just call me an evil spirit?!" She screeched.
"You probably are" Chongyun mutters underneath his breath making Xingqiu giggle. He knows that Chongyun secretly enjoys Hutaos company.
"I'll show I evil" Hutao was about to lunge but luckily Xinyan stepped inbetween the two, Chongyun sticks his tongue out at Hutao who returns it with the bird.
"Your like children" Xingqiu grins, Chongyun looked back at the dark haired boy offended. "She's clearly the only child here" Chongyun says huffing but the slight grin gives him away.
"Oh shut it, plus he clearly stalling" Hutao says rolling her eyes as she examines her nails. Chongyuns eyes widen.
"Really...? Your stalling Yunyun?" Xingqiu says innocently but theres malice under his tone, he is slowly stalking towards Chongyun- who stilled in his seat.
"Of course not Qiu'' he says moving at the edge of the seat trying to put distance, Xingqiu however decided to get closer putting both his hands at either side of the flustered exorcist, trapping him in place.
"Hm, then. You wouldnt mind trying Xianglings new dish hm?" He says drawing closer to Chongyuns face. Without thinking Chongyun nodded eagerly wanting to have his personal space not be invaded by the person he's been crushing on for years.
Before he could acknowledge what he just agreed to Xingqiu smiles sinisterly. "Xiangling, two of that new dish you made" Xingqiu says taking a seat beside his best friend again.
Chongyun wants a popsicle. He desperately wants one.
Xingqiu, all of the jokes aside looked at the bright haired boy with concern "You ok? Was that too much?" He asked in a light tone. Chongyun practically melts, he doesn't need the popsicle anymore.
"I'm fine" he reassured, he felt better now.
"Gosh you guys should just kiss" Xinyan says rolling her eyes as Hutao makes a weird high pitched sound at the thought. Chongyun rolls his eyes at them, focusing at Xingqiu who looked as if he didn't hear the two girls.
"Here you go" Xiangling grins setting down two bowls, it looked like death for Chongyun and his taste buds. The young chef has really outdone her self with this dish. Adding all sorts of toppings that looked extra spicy, she even made the chili's gouba shaped.
Chongyun was sweating and his eyes burned just looking at it. Xingqiu on the other hand looked calm and collected as usual.
"Actually, I think I choose life" Chongyun started as he got up to leave but the glare from Xiangling made him think twice about it.
Once the food was served it was a rule to finish every single one of it or she will roast you alive.
Xingqiu had already digged in, Chongyun was envious at the dark haireds spice tolerance, he didn't want this. But he had too, he lost a bet.
He was sweating, there was a light breeze tonight so it made no sense why.
"Uhm, can I just take another challenge, like soak in very cold water or something?" Chongyun says pushing the bowl away with distaste.
Before Xiangling could smack the young exorcist, Xingqiu raised his pale hand a glint in his eyes which often meant he had another idea.
"Fine Yunyun, but are you sure you wouldn't rather finish it?" Xingqiu was already finished with his but the boy knew as soon as he took a sip of that, he would probably combust into a thousand molecules.
"Yeah I'm sure, anything is better than finishing that" he says, Xiangling huffed and took the bowl away saying something about wasting good food. Hutao-who was now interested in the new idea Xingqiu had in mind was listening intently.
"Hm ok, this task requires only a small bit of spice tolerance if that's ok with you?'' Xingqiu asked, Chongyun thought about it for awhile then nodded. He was certain he could handle whats coming next.
Xinyan is now chatting with Xiangling, apparently she took the disguarded bowl of Chongyun. "You ready?" Xingqiu asked dead serious, it made Chongyun think twice about his descision.
"Bring it-" Before he could complete his sentence, the dark haired boy put his lips on his.
Time stopped for both boys.
Chongyun who was in a state of shock, immediately recovered and too his shock kissed him back. Xingqius hand made its way to Chongyuns fluffy hair ruffling it up. Chongyun has ascend to Celestia, it felt great.
He pulled the dark haired boy in his lap, not breaking the kiss. Despite everything Xingqiu weighed almost nothing. He gained a bit of his confidence back, he nibbled lightly on the soft lips of his Bestfriend, to which Xingqiu responded with a gasp allowing the exorcist to enter his warm mouth.
Spice was his first thought, he tasted like spice, which made sense since he ate the entire bowl. He tasted delicious. Chongyun wasn't a fan of spicy things but he could make an exception for Xingqiu. He kissed harder.
Chongyun tasted like Mint, Xingqiu always imagined how he would taste like, and he was happy he finally knew. He tugs slightly on Chongyuns hair making the exorcist let out a slight groan, wait that was hot the dark haired boy thought.
Xingqiu thought he would immediately stop it but he continues. Their tongues clashed fighting for dominance, but Chongyun won in the end- only cause he let him. The two young boys were in their own enternity, pouring all their emotions and feelings into this kiss.
Xingqiu feels the exorcists cold hands run underneath his shirt and that's when he snapped back into reality, he snapped his eyes opened and broke the intimate kiss, leaning on the light haired boys forehead, a string of saliva connecting their panting mouths.
Chongyun opens his eyes too meet his. A new kind of flavor was found.
"Holy archons" Hutao said eyes widened at the view they just experienced.
"Guys, when I meant kiss already, I DIDNT MEAN FOR THE WHOLE HARBOUR TO SEE'' Xinyan screamed at the two, and for the first time in Chongyuns life he saw Xingqiu flustered to the point where he hid in the safety of Chongyuns pale neck
Chongyun didn't reply to what Xinyan said.
The only thoughts in his hazy mind where.
I just kissed my Bestfriend?! He kissed me first?! I kissed back?! What does this make us?!
"Oh my stars, you guys need to leave, before you continue whatever that was again" Xiangling said in disgust but he could see the pride in her eyes, she winked at him making him cough aloud.
"Qiu?" Chongyun said as he tried to pry him off, Xingqiu held him tighter not wanting to let go. Chongyun smiled slightly as he stood up, placing both hands below to prevent the other from falling.
"Goodnight guys and Hutao" Chongyun says and they waved back except Hutao who sticks her tongue out at him. He began to walk towards Xingqius house the stars glimmering brightly.
Xingqiu felt hot, he just did that. Though he was known to be the more daring our of the two he can't help but feel shy at the arms of Chongyun. He took his head out of the crook of Chongyuns neck to meet his eyes.
Chongyun stops at his path to look back, They were both silent. "Hi" Chongyun was the first to speak, his voice soft and warm.
"Hello" Xingqiu replied with a goofy grin. The silence was now broken.
"Your a good kisser Yunyun" Xingqiu says running his hands through Chongyuns hair, who was blushing. "Your not bad yourself" he muttered.
"Can we try it again? With no one around this time?" Xingqiu asked daringly, they were at the secluded part of town. Xingqiu was pretty sure the boy would say no and take him home, so it was his surprise when he finds soft lips on top of his.
"Xiangling really is a good cook isn't she?" Chongyun says with a shit eating grin at the expression Xingqiu wore.
"You could say that" his voice wavered as his back meets the wall of a random building, he takes note that Chongyun was still carrying him. "Was does this make us Qiu?" Chongyun asked silently his icy blue eyes staring into the honey coated orbs of his, sincerity and fear could be seen.
"I don't know Yunyun, you tell me'' and with that he sealed their lips again.
Xingqiu was happy he sneaked out tonight.
Chongyun was happy that he asked for a different challenge.