Aaron/Huaisang

[creeksidealtarboy]

It's nightfall by the time Aaron finally sees this "Impure Realm" that they took him to. He's hungry. He's filthy. He's thirsty. And there's nothing around him that's familiar. He has cigarettes in the pocket of his jeans and nothing else of his own. No note. No information.

Only the vaguely unsettling feeling that he's been deposited somewhere...wrong.

These people look like Huaisang. The robes, the way they move...it's familiar enough that, before they could unsheath their swords, he's throwing his hands out, asking for Nie Huaisang to their complete bafflement. But they loaded him up and took him. Goddamn.

Hopefully they sent someone ahead.

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[threedontknows]

He raises himself up on tiptoes to press their lips together. "Oh, no," he laughs, "anything but that."

[creeksidealtarboy]

He holds him close for a moment. "Go," he insists, pushing him away.

[threedontknows]

He lets Aaron push him back but quickly grabs his wrist, unwilling to let him go. "Come with me."

[creeksidealtarboy]

Aaron stumbles forward a few steps, but follows after him with a grin.

[threedontknows]

Huaisang hurries him along with a bit of a laugh; he feels young and unburdened again, running through the halls of the Impure Realm. He leads them through the kitchens — strategic, as he wants some snacks.

[creeksidealtarboy]

It seems they were expected. There's a tray of buns already out and ready for them.

"You are somewhat predictable, aren't you?"

[threedontknows]

"Only when nothing big's at stake," Huaisang grins, lifting the plate of buns and pressing a kiss to an older woman's cheek as they pass.

He hands one bun to Aaron and keeps another for himself as they walk.

[creeksidealtarboy]

Aaron laughs, taking the bun and walking after him, a hand on the other man's back. "Oh, this ain't something big?"

[threedontknows]

"Not getting food from the kitchen," he says, leaning into him. "I'd rather lull people into a false sense of security with my habits."

[creeksidealtarboy]

"Shut up," he snaps with a laugh. "Get the fuck moving."

He doesn't stop until they reach Huaisang's room.

[threedontknows]

"So mean to me," he pouts, following along with his smaller legs. He eats two buns along the way though.

When they stumble into the wing occupying the Nie Family proper, Huaisang's posture becomes somewhat more relaxed. Even when he's in his own home he's still on his guard.

[creeksidealtarboy]

Aaron kisses his temple and relaxes, as well, sliding out of his outer robes and hanging them nearby. He sits on the floor by the table to properly enjoy his bun.

"I am not mean."

[threedontknows]

"So horribly cruel," Huaisang argues, choosing to sit down behind him so he lay his head onto his back. "Your poor gege is just trying to care for you."

[creeksidealtarboy]

"Yeah? You're never going to talk me into your bed, A-sang," he says lightly, practically singing it.

He's been listening to people. People here. In the city.

He's trying to learn.

[threedontknows]

A-Sang.

Blinking back a sudden rush of tears, Huaisang wraps his arms around Aaron's waist and holds on tightly to him.

[creeksidealtarboy]

Aaron blinks at him and turns to look over his shoulder.

"Hey, is - is that alright?"

He's suddenly a little worried he overstepped.

[threedontknows]

"A-Sang is something my brother called me when we were very young."

He continues to cling to him, smiling through watery eyes.

"It's more than alright."

[creeksidealtarboy]

He holds him close and presses a kiss to his temple. "Good. Hope I was using it right," he laughs.

[threedontknows]

"You were. It's usually said between family members, children and parents, siblings, close friends."

Huaisang leans into his chest and raises his head, inviting Aaron to kiss him.

[creeksidealtarboy]

Aaron does. Happily. He slides an hand under his chin and pulls him close, kissing him deeply.

[threedontknows]

He sighs into his mouth as they connect, arms slinging about his neck to keep him close as he slides his tongue into his mouth.

[creeksidealtarboy]

Aaron pulls him closer, holding him tightly, hand running down his back. "I'm - glad I'm here," he mutters.

[threedontknows]

Huaisang arches into his touch, smiling softly as he looks into Aaron's eyes. "I'm happy you wound up here, Aaron. I'm happy you get to be with me."

[creeksidealtarboy]

Aaron cups his face with his hand. "At least for a few days more." These things never last longer than a week and it's already been three days.

[threedontknows]

“Then we should make the most of the next few days.” Huaisang blinks his eyes sweetly.