finding love.

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- 🌾 6 years later 🌾-

Jiang Cheng stands in front of the mirror, fixing his hair for about 10 minutes now. He keeps changing his hairstyle, saying how the first one is too ugly, or the other one being too out of trend.

" Mhm. Ok Jiang Cheng", Wei Wuxian is currently laying on his bed while scrolling through his phone, without a care of what the older is talking about.

" Hey, don't lay on the bed. You're going to ruin your uniform. ", His brother scolds. His hair is finally done. It's not like it'll change his face ( according to Wei Ying ) but after he read a thread about girl mostly like guys with bla bla bla hair, he starts to take more consideration into styling his hair.

" I'm careful, okay. It's just the same ol year. Why trying so hard to look good on the first day of school? ", Wei Ying says, lazily move his thumb across the phone screen. Jiang Cheng snatches the phone from his hand, making him let out a disapproving grunt.

" It's the first day of our senior year. We gotta make a good first impression for the new freshmans. ", Jiang Cheng reasons, placing Wei Ying's phone on the table. Wei Ying stands up and stretches his arm.

" You're saying the same thing every years. ", He slumps down on the wooden chair in front of the table. " Nothing really change. "

" I want to run as the council president this year. " Jiang Cheng proudly states. Wei Ying let out a snort, making the other's head snap towards him, scowling.

" No offence, Jiang Cheng. But if you become the student council president, the whole school would be a chaotic mess. Who knows what booth you'll be adding in the school festival this year. Maid cafe? Kissing booth? Por- ", a pillow met Wei Ying's face before he even finishes his words.

" Excuse me, that would've been you. Or Huai Sang. Don't include me. ", Jiang Cheng sneers at the younger, crossing his arms over his chest.

" Don't deny yourself, Jiang Cheng. We both know you- Ah, Good morning a-jie! ", Wei Ying stands up from his seat to greet their beloved sister.

Jiang Yanli walks inside their room to greet them. She's wearing a black button up long sleeve shirt tuck in her denim jeans, which compliments her long slim legs. On her hand is a green apron with a Starbucks logo on it. She is currently working as a barista at Starbucks while waiting for further notice from the university she wants to continue her studies at.

Jiang Yanli is not the brightest student, she has her up and down in academic performance but she never gives up. Her face when the university she signed up to informed that she passed the entrance exam still freshly carved in her brother's memory. They'll do anything to see her smile like that again.

" A-Xian. Do you lay on your uniform again? ", She asks, patting Wei Ying's shirt to reduce the wrinkle. Wei Ying just let out a chuckles while Jiang Cheng gives him an I-told-you-so look.

" Take off your shirt, I'll iron it again. ", She says, walking towards the ironing board and heat the iron.

" Aiya, jie. You don't have to. I'll manage. ", Wei Ying says, patting the older on her shoulder gently.

" You can't wear wrinkly shirt for the first day of school. Come on, hand your shirt to me.

Pouting, Wei Ying unbuttons his shirt, exposing another layer of white tank top under it. " I can do it myself, jie. ", Wei Ying grumbles, not wanting to burden his sister with his problem even more.

" Nah, you'll make us late. Just let me do it. ", Yanli jokes, taking the shirt from Wei Ying grasp. She puts the uniform on the ironing board and started working on straightening it.

" Hmph. ", Wei Ying crosses his arms, looking away from their sister, pouting.

" Haha, A-Xian really act like a three years old. You're 17 already. ", She chuckles, ruffling his messy black locks.

" I AM three years old. ", He pouts, sticking out his tongue at his sister. To which Jiang Cheng just rolls his eyes. " You're very cringey you now. ", the brother sneers, making the other glares at him.

" Both of you, stop fighting. You're gonna be late for school. Here, A-Xian. Put this on. ", She holds out the now ironed uniform at him. Wei Ying looks at her with wide eyes, surprised by how fast she did it.

Their sister is a perfect housewife. Pretty, know how to cook and doing chores, every guy dream girl. A lot, really lot of guys had asked her out but none of them really passed. And why is that? Of course, Jiang Cheng and Wei Ying. They are very, and by very, they mean VERY protective of their beloved sister. Every guy that asked her out must taken their favor first, and if they don't, well.. say goodbye to their jiejie's life.

" Children, time to go. ", Jiang Fengmian sticks out his head from the door to which their children just nods their head at, grab their bags and head to the front door, bid their mother goodbye and get inside the car.

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- Yun Meng High School 🏫 -

" Alright, we're here. ", Jiang Fengmian exclaims, stopping his car in front of the gate. A lot of students still wandering outside, chatting, walking and playing mobile games under the shades of the huge tree at the middle of the yard.

Jiang Cheng sighs in relief because they're not late yet and get out of the car. Wei Ying also did the same and bid their sister and father goodbye. They give them a small wave before their dad drives off from their sight.

" This is it, Jiang Cheng. We're a senior now. ", Wei Ying chuckles as he caught up with his brother who is not that far in front of him.

" Yeah, I can't believe we are. It was just like yesterday when you cried when you realise that mom can't stay with you in the class. " Jiang Cheng smirks.

" Hey, I was 7, I don't even know what they mean when they said parents only present when sending and taking their child. Don't bring that up. ", Wei Ying scoffs. That embarrassing moment is often used by Jiang Cheng to embarass him. Jiang Cheng even told him to act like they don't know each other at school to avoid being called the-brother-of-the-crybaby. Yeah, that's his excuse.

" Whatever. ", He looks at his wristwatch and walk inside the hall. " Where is Huai Sang anyway? "

Talking about the devil, a pair of arm drape itself on their shoulder in a large force, almost sending them flying to the floor, They both turn to look at the culprit who has a huge smile on his face. " Hey guys! I miss you both! ", Huai Sang beams cheekily, smiling as the three of them walk inside their class.

" I haven't seen you guys for like a month. Don't you miss me too? ", He pouts, to which Jiang Cheng just rolls his eyes at.

" Well, it's not my fault that you decided to spent a whole month of holidays at Los Angeles. ", He says, Huai Sang just scratches the back of his head, chuckling.

" Come on, who wouldn't love it there. I mean that city is very popular. You would see celebrity casually walking there. ", Huai Sang turns his gaze to Wei Ying. " There are many hot girls too. ", He nudges Wei Ying with his elbow. Wei Ying gives him a smirk and whispers to him, " Well, talking about girls. Did you bring THAT thing? ", He asks, smirking evilly.

" Ohooo, Wei Ying, such a man of culture. Don't worry I have it with me. ", Huai Sang pats his bag as they both start laughing maniacally. Jiang Cheng just facepalms himself, thinking how the three of them become friends.

" You guys should really work on your whispering, I can hear you guys loud and clear. ", someone voices out. The three of them turn towards the owner of the voice. Xue Yang.

" Well, about what you're talking about. ", Xue Yang starts. " I'm kinda interested. ", He smirk his signature smirk, making both Wei Ying and Huai Sang give him a knowing smirk and burst out laughing the same maniac laugh. Jiang Cheng just only can facepalms himself twice.

" Teacher's coming! ", The same guy from middle school who'll tell them when he sees the teacher shouts. All of the students running to their seat before the teacher come inside. The trio hurriedly run to their seat. Coincidentally, their seat arrangement is the same since middle school.

I'm joking. Their teacher asked them to pick their own seat and the trio the choose their original seat out of laziness of picking new seats.

Their teacher walks in their class and starts greeting and asking the students what they're doing during the vacation. Bored out by the same question at the beginning of every school year, Wei Ying just rest his chin on his palm, looking into nothingness.

" Good morning. ", The guy beside Wei Ying greets him. He turns to face the boy. His face brighten almost immediately.

Wei Ying smiles his signature wide smile. " Lan Zhan! I miss you. ", He exclaims, engulfing the latter in a small and quick hug.

Lan Zhan is still a quite person since middle school. He only hangs out with Wei Ying, Jiang Cheng and Huai Sang. Well.. only Wei Ying to be exact but the three idiots don't really realise it. Lan Zhan is really popular among the girls, his cold attitude and handsome face earn him the nickname ' Ice prince ' among the girls in the school.

Wei Ying in the other hand is quite popular too, he's known as Mr. steal yo girl. There's the story behind it actually. Ever since the arrogant senior's girlfriend break up with him and asked Wei Ying out IN FRONT OF HIM AND THE WHOLE SCHOOL after seeing him walk down the hall on his first day of highschool, the students have been giving him the nickname. He thought it's kinda funny. His flirty attitude with towards girls ain't helping either.

" Where have you been. I didn't see you for a whole month. ", He pouts, sticking out his lower lips at the taller boy.

" I went to New York to visit my mother and brother. ", He explains. Wei Ying just nods, after befriending Lan Zhan for 6 years, he came to know that he's very sensitive when it comes to his mother.

" I didn't know you have a brother. "

" I do, he will be staying with us for a year. He still can't get over the fact that our mother is remarrying. ", Lan Zhan bitterly states.

Wei Ying nods, " Oh.. so will he go to this school? ", He asks, not wanting to push Lan Zhan even more to talk about his mother by changing the subject to his brother instead.

" No. He's like 25 years old. He will be helping father in handling our grandfather's company. ", Lan Zhan explains. The distress expression vanishes from his face, making Wei Ying sighs in relief internally.

" Wait- Weren't your father's working for Dahlia Corp? ", He asks.

" Well... that IS our grandfather's company. ", Lan Zhan states with a straight face.

Wei Ying almost chokes on his saliva. " I have known you for 6 years, how come I only know about this now? ", Wei Ying asks with wide eyes, refusing to believe that the famous multi-million dollar company is own by his friend's family. It makes sense to him now on how Lan Zhan was able to go abroad easily every month without worrying about the expenses.

" Sorry.. I never thought that you'll like to know about that. ", He apologizes, looking at the desk. For a second, Wei Ying saw a sad rabbit looking at its molden carrot with sad eyes in Lan Zhan.

Wei Ying nervously chuckles and pat Lan Zhan on his shoulder to lighten up the mood. " It's not that important anyway. Though that is quite shocking but hey no harm are done. ", Wei Ying jokes in attempt to cheer up the dejected rabbit beside him.

Suddenly, the teacher, Mr. Wong's phone starts ringing. He picked up his phone. " Yes, Mr Principal?.. oh?... right now?... alright. I'll be there in a bit. ", hearing the last sentence, the whole class are celebrating internally, some already starts talking to each other.

Mr. Wong withdraws his phone back to his pocket and look at the class, " I'm sorry guys. A few lecturers from nearby university has arrived and is asking for all teachers for a meeting." He exclaims. " It may take long so behave yourself and don't go outside the classroom without permission. ", He orders, pointing his finger at us.

" Especially you both Wei Ying and Huai Sang. ", The teacher adds making Wei Ying yells a ' We'll behave well, sir! ' while Huai Sang hides his face with his fan from the teacher while mouthing ' wtf ' to the whole class making them snickers with laughter.

" Understand class? ", The teacher throws a glare at us and they all nod in agreement as he walk out of the classroom.

After the click clack of his leather school is out of their hearing, the atmosphere in the class changed into a zoo. The sound of chair being push is everywhere and everybody is talking loudly.

Huai Sang turns his chair to face Wei Ying and Lan Zhan, poking Jiang Cheng at his sides making him let out a ' What? '.

" Turn your chair backwards, I want to tell you something. ", Huai Sang grins. Jiang Cheng just rolls his eyes, but turn his chair nonetheless.

Huai Sang mimics Jiang Cheng which earn him a playful jab at his sides. " What do you want to talk about? ", Jiang Cheng asks.

" Are you guys free after school today? ", Huai Sang asks with hopeful eyes.

" Yeah, I don't have anything to do in particular. ", Wei Ying agrees while Lan Zhan just nodded, agreeing with him. Lan Zhan somehow unintentionally joined the trio when he just want to spend time with Wei Ying.

" Let's go to the new cafe across the street after school today. ", Huai Sang suggests.

" I don't think that's a choice anyway. ", Jiang Cheng remarks, resting his chin on his palm.

Huai Sang closed his fan and smile widely, " Damn right! It isn't! Y'all better agree to go. ", He points his fan at the other three.

" I'm going. ", Wei Ying confirms and Lan Zhan mutters a " Mn. "

" Well, Jiang Cheng. ", Huai Sang turns his head towards Jiang Cheng.

" It's not like there's a second choice. ", He crosses his arms over his chest.

" A simple yes would do, Jiang Cheng. Alright! It's set then! ", He cheers clasping his hand together.

Jiang Cheng just rolls his eyes and the boys continue to talk about what they did during the holidays.

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