Guardian: The Awakening

The Vow

-Shen Wei-

As an early raiser, Shen Wei was the first one who wake up, to notice he was been embraced by Zhao Yunlan at some point during the cold night. He most had been quite tired, to fail waking up when the man behind him put his arm around his waist and pull him closer. In a way, Shen Wei had to admit that their bodies fitted in one another's arms, like they were meant to cuddle in such a way each night.

He watched Yunlan's hand, half hugging him tightly and he blushed, at the same time that his heart pumped up his blood faster. He thought of removing the Water Prince's hand, but as he looked back to his handsome sleeping face, so close to his neck, he desisted the idea. Seen Yunlan sleeping so peacefully make his heart skip a few beats, but it felt good and it became more than obvious to him, that he had a certain weakness with the man.

He wasn't immune to the Water Prince charm or teasing and the idea of kissing the shameless Yunlan, was more welcoming now than he thought possible just a few hours ago. His luscious lips alone were quite the temptation, not to mention his colder body that was currently embracing his warmer one. Then, he shifted sides very slowly, making sure not to wake the sleeping Prince, so he could stare at Yunlan for a short while, memorizing even the smallest freckle on his handsome face.

He wonder what exactly he felt for the man, because his presence alone was enough to confuse him. They knew each other since childhood, but their interactions were few and most of the time it consisted in stares and short conversation, in which Yunlan simply embarrass him as much as he could. Was that really enough to make someone else fall for you? What did Yunlan saw in him to wish to be with him, even when it was forbidden?

"How can water and fire mix together, Zhao Yunlan? What you want may be desirable, but provably impossible..." Shen whisper, while gently removing a lock of long hair from his forehead. Then, he saw a figure approach them silently. Guo Changcheng looked at him and smiled slightly, while he blushed as well. The young man was as shy as he, but Guo was strong as well, like all those from his Sage Clan.

"Lord Wei... you should wake him up. It's about time we move. We had a very long way to go. I will wake the others too." Guo said shyly before moving away.

"Yunlan... Zhao Yunlan... wake up..." Shen Wei said, untangling himself from his grasp. Zhao moaned in protest for the sudden removal of his warm source, while opening his eyes, to see the man he was dreaming about, gathering his things.

"Shen Wei... why are you...?" But then, reality hit him and he sat in a fast move and looked around. The sky was still cover with gray clouds, but some sun rays that manage to infiltrate between them were enough to illuminate the barren lands, like if announcing that it was time to move.

"It's still a bit early, but we need to be in our way... get up, Yunlan, the journey is not going to be an easy one." Shen Wei said, risking a glance while putting his sleeping blanket in his travel bag.

"You are blushing... did you try kissing me or something while I sleep by your side?" Zhao joked, making Shen Wei blush deeper.

"As if I could dare do such thing, I'm sure you will devour me in the spot. Get up, Guo is already waking up the others." Shen said as Zhao smiled in that wicked way that quicken his pulse tenfold.

"Don't give more ideas, I already had plenty... besides, you are a man of fire, I'm sure you can manage to flare my desire in your favor." Shen blushed even more.