Reason 5: Xiao Zhan is considerate.

Wang Yibo cursed under his breath and 2 weeks have already passed since the incident at the convenience store happened. The rumors gradually died down and now the actor was facing another problem. His manager just contacted him about a huge offer in being part of a huge model art exhibit.

Wang Yibo wanted to decline since he doesn't want to be involve in art anymore,it only brings him pain. "You know I don't have time for this."

"It's an opportunity you shouldn't miss! All you have to do is find an artist ASAP!" His manager instructed rushly and Yibo was about to decline once more but the call was immediately cut off. He sighed and ran a hand through his hair. His manager has been bothering him with that exhibit for a week now and he can't find any good enough artist for the job.

The actor sat down on his chair and threw his broken phone at the table. The door of his house suddenly creaks and he knew who it was. "Father, I'm home," a young man's voice rang at the quite house. "Welcome back, Fanxing."

Zheng Fanxing, the secret adopted son of the famous actor Wang Yibo. The actor actually met the young man somewhere in Shanghai and he was actually homeless. He decided that he should take him in since he was in a very poor state. And actually, one of the reasons why he did that was, Xiao Zhan.

It was way back when they've just graduated from college.

The two lovers were out on a date as they were walking side by side, in search for the sweets shop that Xiao Zhan was looking for. "Aiya, is our direction wrong? I could've sworn it was right," he grumbled and checks his phone once more. Yibo snorted, "Zhan, is that it?" He points a shop which is 4 stores away and his boyfriend lights up with glee. "It is! Come on!" He said happily as he interwines his fingers with Yibo and they excitedly ran towards the store like a pair of two kids.

"Oh gosh, look at those box of chocolates," Xiao Zhan said as he leans at the glass. "Alright, let's head inside, I'll buy that for you," Yibo said with a smile and Xiao Zhan turned to face him with his eyes sparkling and a tint of blush appeared on his white cheeks. "Haha, I love you," he said cheerfully and Yibo was surprised with his response. The younger's face heated up and before he could say anything, he was already dragged inside.

"Can you please get that box of chocolates at the front?" Yibo asked as he points it and the girl smiled at him. "Of course."

"Yah, you're flirting," Xiao Zhan pouted and Yibo turned to face his adorable lover. "It wasn't flirting, I didn't smile at her."

"Haha, right. You only smile to me," Xiao Zhan chuckles and it was music to the other man's ears. The lady went back with the box of chocolates on her hands. "Will this be all?"

"Ah, how about 5 chocolate muffins of that?" Xiao Zhan said and Wang Yibo laughs, "Don't eat too much chocolate."

"I always feel the happiest when I eat it with you," he replied and the lady at the counter couldn't help but laugh. "You two are lovers? We have 30% discount for every purchase in the shop since Christmas is near." Xiao Zhan's smile couldn't get any wider. "Yes we are! We'll take them please!"

They happily purchased and as they headed out outside, there was a young homeless boy at the side who doesn't have enough clothes to warm him up in the winter weather. Xiao Zhan halted on his steps and grabs Yibo's hand. "Wait," he said and his boyfriend turns to him. "What is it, Zhan?"

He walks towards the young boy and bends down, "Hello there," he said and the young boy was startled with the sudden interaction. "I don't mean any harm. Here," Xiao Zhan takes off his grey scarf and wraps it around the boy and takes the box of muffins and chocolates from Yibo. The other didn't complain since he knew what his lover was doing.

"I know it's a bit early but merry Christmas," he said with a smile and the boy was overwhelmed with the situation that he started crying. "You made him cry," Yibo teased as he stays beside Xiao Zhan. "Aiya, I'm sorry- I promise there's no poison there!" He panickingly said and the boy sniffles for a bit and returned a genuine smile at the both of them.

"Thank you so much, sirs. I'm forever grateful." Xiao Zhan ruffles the younger boy's hair. "Sorry, that's the only thing we can offer for now."

"This is more than enough," the young boy replied and gave the two of them a hug. He was a bit dirty but the both of them didn't complain. A homeless person even deserves a warm hug.

As they went back on their way, Yibo takes off his scarf and wraps it at Xiao Zhan, "I'm alright."

"You'll get cold." Xiao Zhan chuckles. "What about you?"

"I'm already cold," he joked with a smirk and the other man bursts out laughing. "Good one!"

"Aiya, but you're actually really sweet and warm hearted," he said and caught his boyfriend off guard as he plants a soft kiss on Yibo lips. "You-!" The other laughs once more and Yibo wasn't even complaining.

"Hey, I always wondered what's it like to have a son or basically a child," he stated with a hum. "You want to?"

"Of course, wouldn't it be fun? Let's adopt one when we get married," he smiled and Wang Yibo felt his heart soften. What a wonderful lover he has and couldn't stop himself as he engulfs him to a tight embrace. "Aigo, people are watching us!"

"I don't care. As long as you're here, everything's alright."

"Father?" Fanxing calls out as he gently taps the actor's shoulder. "Ah? Sorry, what were you saying?"

"I know you've been looking for an artist. Why not him?" The younger said as he pointed the painting at the living room. Wang Yibo felt his heart tighten. "Ah, Fanxing, you know I broke up with him."

"Isn't he the best shot? Why not give it a try? I don't care what grandma and grandpa says, it's obvious that you still love him."

Yibo sighed as he leans on his chair. "You surely want to meet him."

"I do! But it will also be a big help for him, since many people will discover how a talented artist he is. Plus, your stories about him amazed me, okay? He sounds like a truly wonderful person." Fanxing excitedly explained.

"Well, he is of course wonderful," the actor said and ran hand through his hair once more. He turns to look at the younger who was pleading like a puppy in front of him. "Okay fine-"

"Yes!" Fanxing cheered and Yibo snorted. "Don't blame me if it doesn't work out."

"I know it will."

And so, Wang Yibo changed his clothes and headed out with a mask and hat on. He rides his motorbike as he made his way to Xiao Zhan's apartment. His heart was beating fast and his hands sweat for a bit since he was nervous at the same time excited. He missed Xiao Zhan a lot.

Just this once, he doesn't give a flying fuck on what his parents will say. As he arrived at the apartment complex, he parks his motorbike and heaves a long sigh. "You can do this," he whispered to himself.

He stops at Xiao Zhan's door and intakes a good about of air and exhales it afterwards. Yibo raised his hand as he hesitated for 5 seconds then knocking at the door. There was shuffling inside and steps were heard as it became louder.

"Ah? Yu Bin, is that you? I haven't finished the commission yet," Xiao Zhan's voice rang from the inside and Yibo felt his heart thumping. He stayed silent since he can't mutter anything.

The door slowly opened and Xiao Zhan peeks outside and looks up to see who it was. His ex's face paled for a bit and his eyes widen. He gasped and immediately was about to close the door but Yibo blocks it in time with his foot and hand.

"Wait," Wang Yibo starts,"Hear me out." Xiao Zhan was still pushing the door, trying to close it with force. "Hear you out? What are you gonna say? Awful things about me again?"

His heart ached upon hearing his words. It hit him like knives and he wanted to apologize so bad.

"No, it's just business Zhan!" Wang Yibo said tiredly and the hint of frustration was obvious in his tone.

"What business do you have to do with me? Didn't you want to cut every connect we had?" Xiao Zhan replied and his voice almost cracked and Wang Yibo felt torn upon listening to his voice. Don't cry... I can't take it. He thought and bites his lower lip.

"They're looking for an artist for a studio galleria, you're the best option," Wang Yibo explained. "I see," Xiao Zhan paused,"You're gonna use me again?"

The actor felt extremely frustrated and hurt. He wanted to explain himself about the whole situation but he just can't.

"Zhan, you know I never used you," Wang Yibo replied and he hears Xiao Zhan laughs bitterly, "Really? Then tell me why you never gave me a reason why we broke up? Why can't you just..." Xiao Zhan's words died down and Yibo could hear how the other was already sobbing at the other side. He clenches his fists and also felt like crying too.

"I," Yibo started but never finished his sentence. He wanted to voice out, I'm sorry. "You're always good at staying silent," Xiao Zhan said dryly as he opened the door slowly.

He looked at Wang Yibo and said, "I don't need to hear your reasons, it won't change anything. So, this is will be the last time."

Wang Yibo looked at him with pained eyes but anger swelled inside him. He was angry with himself for being a huge jerk. He internally calmed himself.

"Zhan, thank you," Yibo replied and looked away. Xiao Zhan gave a dry chuckle, "Thanking me for what? Anyway, tell me the details, get inside," Xiao Zhan said and motioned at the side to make some space for Yibo to come in.

Yibo was actually surprised at Xiao Zhan's sudden move. He thought they'll just talk outside. He didn't say anything and slowly went inside.

Xiao Zhan's apartment still looks simple and neat.

They didn't know if the atmosphere around them was awkward or sad, it was hard to decipher.

Wang Yibo looked at the apartment Xiao Zhan lives in, he usually comes here when they were still together. Not a lot of things actually changed. He spotted a picture frame at the top shelf behind some old books, it was actually a picture of him and Xiao Zhan in a theme park. Yibo felt uneasy for a second because he can't believe Xiao Zhan still kept it.

Xiao Zhan led him to his personal art studio and sat down at the sofa. To Yibo's surprise, he saw a huge canvas covered with a black cloth. I wonder what that is.

"So what is the studio galleria about?" Wang Yibo snapped out from his trance and replied, "It's actually an art exhibit, featuring different artworks and they would like you to be the organizer. You're also commissioned to paint some models and other idols. You can share your artworks there, too."

Xiao Zhan stayed silent for a while and thought to himself. Wang Yibo patiently waited for his reply. "When's the exhibit?"

"This October 5," he replied. Yibo knows it was Xiao Zhan's birthday and actually felt a bit awkward on saying it.

"Ah, is that so? Alright then, when will we start?" Xiao Zhan asked calmly and looked at Wang Yibo. The actor noticed how red Xiao Zhan's eyes were. It was obvious what was the cause, he cried earlier and Yibo felt his heart twist.

"Is tomorrow alright? I can bring you to the venue," Yibo replied. "I'll go there myself. You don't want me to be involve with you again, right? Or maybe ending up getting trending again. Just send me the address," Xiao Zhan said with a hint of bitterness in his tone. Wang Yibo absolutely wanted to hug him right there and then. But he can never do that anymore. He broke everything they had. Now, he wants to get out here or else he can't stop himself from apologizing and wrapping Xiao Zhan with a hug.

"I'll be going now and Zhan, this is just work," Wang Yibo said as he forces out those words and stood up, he made his way to the door and opened it. Each step he took was an ache.

But before he could step outside, Xiao Zhan spoke, "I don't need you to tell me that this is just work, because I can never forget the day you broke up with me." Yibo paused for while, trying to say something but he didn't. He stopped himself because if he does something now, that'll just confuse Xiao Zhan even more.

Wang Yibo continued on his way and left, leaving once again a broken Xiao Zhan in the dark with his heart full of guilt and ache.

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