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And they did.
Wei-chen visited Jin every 7 days.
He constantly did it for 4 weeks. It wasn't supposed to be a big deal considering he just visits. But, knowing his past self, Wei-chen barely does anything but train. That's when his dad came in the picture.
"Did you get a girlfriend?" It's training day, he's currently taking a break after an exhausting day.
His eyes landed on his dad, he shook his head and let himself fall down on the grassy field "No"
"Then why do you keep going back to the middle world?" Wei-chen wanted to know as well.
There's something about Jin that he couldn't explain. When he sees his eyes glimming while he tells his stories, experiences. Wei-chen felt happy, he wanted to stay in that place. He wanted to know more of Jin's memories... he wanted to give him more.
"I was visiting a friend."
"And who's that friend?" Wei-chen could feel his father's eyebrows wiggling, ready to tease the hell out of him.
But if he knows it's Jin, what would he think?
It's better not to know
"It doesn't matter"
"Wow, my son is now in his rebellious stage" His fake dramatic worried voice, Wei-chen didn't want to humor him. He doesn't find any of this entertaining.
"Dad, shut up"
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"And he did all of that! Can you believe it?!" Jin was talking about Anuj proposing to Suzy.
Wei-chen's glad it all worked up for them.
But, apart from that, Wei-chen has been curious about one thing. It's been 2 weeks since Jin ever included Amelia in his stories.
"Where's Amelia?" Jin's bright smile turned sad, he stared at Wei-chen and shrugged "You know, things happened and... we didn't work out"
Oh.
"I see"
"But hey! I'm trying to get back on the field you know! Just putting myself up there and... hope it will turn great" Wei-chen can't help but to see Jin's eyes, waiting for something. But what?
His response?
"Yeah, I hope so too"
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"You're gloomier than yesterday" His dad isn't making any sense. How is he pulling up these nonsense? Gloomy? Him? Wei-chen?
"You're overthinking"
A long hum, his dad corrected his stance and forced eye contact with him "I think I'm not, what's wrong son?"
Wei-chen broke their staring contest and swung his sword, ignoring his dad's worried stares.
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"I'm with Daisy now, here's her picture" Jin enthusiastically scrolled down his phone and made Wei-chen see a brunette woman who had big doe eyes. She looked great, dignified, and normal. It's far from Jin's taste but Wei-chen guesses it changed overtime.
"She looks lovely"
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An angry swing after another, Wei-chen placed too much pressure on his sword. Wukong can't help but notice.
"Son, are you sure you're okay?"
"Yeah" A harsh breath came after.
Wei-chen continued, but it was stopped by none other than his dad
"Wei-chen, what's wrong with you?"
Wei-chen dropped his sword on the ground and glared at his dad "Nothing, I'm fine dad"
"You don't look fine" Wei-chen ignored his dad's comment and started walking away.
But his dad, as persistent as he is, grabbed his shoulder "Who are you visiting on Earth?"
"You don't have to know"
"I think I do, Wei-chen, who is it?"
"I told you it's a friend" A strained tone, Wei-chen contained his anger. He doesn't want to let it out on his dad.
"Alright" His dad let go of his shoulder and watched him walk away.
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"We went to the amusement park together!" Jin kept telling stories about Daisy.
Wei-chen can feel himself restless, he wanted him to stop. But how could he do that when Jin is smiling this much?
"It was fun... I just hoped you were there, you know?"
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Fuck.
He could feel his veins throbbing, his head bursting. Everything seems annoying today. Wei-chen channeled his anger to his training. All that flame, he tried fizzling it out by doing everything. But still, it sits in his chest. It wouldn't go away.
Why is he even angry in the first place?
Who is he angry to? And how?
"Wei-chen" His father once again "What's going on? Can you tell me?" Seeing his father with concerned eyes. Wei-chen pursed his lips into a thin line and bit his lower lip "I... I don't know"
Sun-wukong furrowed his brows "What do you mean, son?"
"I-I just..." Cracking up "I can't- I don't know"
"It's fine, you can tell whatever it is" His soft voice, Wei-chen can't help but tear up. Because what if he doesn't understand? What if no one can understand him?
"I.. I can't, dad, I'm fine" Swallowing up a lump, Wei-chen tried convincing his dad. But both of them knew it's not gonna work.
"You don't look fine"
"You don't know that"
"You look like a wreck" His dad's voice rose a little bit, which made Wei-chen infuriated
"I told you I'm fine! Can't you just leave me alone?"
"No, I've been noticing it son, whenever you go down there, you look ten times worst. Who are you visiting there?" An accusing tone, Wei-chen can feel his breath hitch.
"No one"
"Wei-chen!"
With his fist clenched, Wei-chen gave his father a piercing stare, giving no room for negotiation.
"I'm leaving"
Wukong had his hands on his hips, he massaged his head. Seeing his son walk away once again, he can't help but to ask "Where are you going?"
Wei-chen stopped his tracks "On earth"
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"Jin moved out?" Now standing in Wang's doorstep, Mr. Wang nodded as a confirmation and felt the need to pat Wei-chen's shoulder
"We advised him to do so last year, he hasn't told you?" Jin probably forgot about it, besides, Wei-chen only visits once in 7 months, of course, knowing where he reside wouldn't matter if they don't see each other daily.
"Do you know where he is?"
"Of course"
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Jin can't say his life is going well.
Because it isn't. Well it kinda is working out, but... but yeah, it's a bit lonelier than he thought. He swore he was fine 2 years ago, now he doesn't know anymore. And talking to Wei-chen is making worst.
Is Jin still hung up about it?
He probably is.
To think Wei-chen would really choose heaven over... him? Yeah, come on, he gets it. Wei-chen is a big deal in heaven and all, while Jin is just some random kid who happened to be the item everyone needed to stop that evil guy from destroying earth.
Their connection should have stopped there, yet Wei-chen was nice enough to comply with his request.
He's really taking advantage of Wei-chen, isn't he?
He should probably stop Wei-chen from doing the visits and let him be on his own.
A knock came from his door, it interrupted his train of thoughts. Jin stood up, expecting Anuj with his weekly comic delivery
When he opened the door, his eyes widened
"Wei-chen?"
Wei-chen stood there with a sad smile. "Hey"
"Hey" He mirrored.
Staring at each other for a couple of minutes mindlessly, Jin finally sobered up and smiled back "Come in"
As soon as Jin closed the door, Wei-chen hugged Jin and buried his face on his shoulders.
Overwelmed by the warmth, Jin couldn't help but blush "What happened?"
"Dad and I fought" This is turning into a habit now. Does he always go to down to America whenever they fight?
Jin hugged back, he started patting and carressing Wei-chen's back "Do you wanna talk about it?" Wei-chen shook his head and snuggled closer.
"Alright, just know the offer will still be available later, dude"
"Thanks"
They stayed there for a while, but yeah, Jin felt tired from standing up and practically having to put up with Wei-chen's weight. Although Jin works out, Wei-chen is fucking heavy alright. He does get why, the guy is literally a god since day one so it wasn't a surprise to feel a bit wobbly just from this.
"How about we watch some movies?"
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Now on his couch, Wei-chen's head rested on Jin's lap. He stared at the screen with dull eyes and just watched the action movie Jin randomly picked from a bunch.
"Yo, can you do that?" Wei-chen's attention diverted towards Jin, he hummed as a response and turned back to the screen.
When the credits rolled, Jin started playing with Wei-chen's hair. Jin found this the perfect time to start the conversation "So... how's heaven?"
"Same thing, it never really changes"
"You didn't steal any important artifact this time, right?" Wei-chen chuckled hearing the question and laid flat on Jin's lap "No, but maybe I should"
"You're crazy"
When the laugh subsided, Wei-chen's eyes looked far in the distance.
"My dad wanted to know why I kept visiting here"
"Wait, so you visit more than once?"
Wei-chen's eyes landed on Jin, a knowing stare then replied "No, I just visit you"
Jin was speechless because what should he answer after that? Fuck. What is Wei-chen even trying to say? Why did his dad and him fought about it in the first place?
"Why couldn't you just say you were visiting me?"
Wei-chen didn't answer.
Instead, he kept his gaze on Jin which made Jin hyperaware of the atmosphere. It's sending emergency bells on his head, Wei-chen kept coming closer and closer. Jin couldn't move. He was frozen, no, he's staying still as if he wants this to happen.
Just an inch away, the doorbell rang.
Both of them jolted from their position
"Right, the pizza" Jin was a bit shaky, he stood up from his spot.
When Jin received the pizza and closed the door, turning back, he was surprised as he met Wei-chen's lips.
Jin was stunned, but he didn't protest. Wei-chen slowly drifted from him and stared at Jin "Is that okay?" Jin blinked. He didn't know what to answer. Wei-chen grabbed the pizza box off his hands and slid it to the nearby counter.
The tension started getting a bit too stuffy, Jin with his reluctant eyes, bit his lower lip and murmured "Fuck it" he grabbed Wei-chen by the neck and kissed him.
With Wei-chen's hands behind his back and his arms thrown on Wei-chen's neck, for the first time in his life, Jin felt like he's in the right place.
Jin's hands made its way behind Wei-chen's head. Clenching on his hair, Jin yanked Wei-chen away from him, panting heavily and feeling a bit delirious"Dude-I can't breathe, chill"
"Sorry, I got a little excited" He calls that little? Fucking hell, Wei-chen didn't give him a moment to take a breath. Holy shit "Wei-chen, I don't have a godly air resistance, I don't know if you have that type of shit but not me" He blabbered while still catching his breath
"My bad, I just- You know... You're kinda irresistible, it's hard to-"
"You know what, maybe you should just shut up"
"Jin, I'm so sorry, I just-" Jin cuts him off by pulling Wei-chen for a kiss. All of Wei-chen's thoughts suddenly blanked out. Let's just say the energy he was gonna use to speak got poured into that kiss.
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Huh.
From thinking of Wei-chen as a venting machine into making out with him in this scuffy couch at 11 am in the morning.
Life sure is full of surprises.
Though this feels nice, Jin has to help Wei-chen. This is merely an escape. Jin needs to help him uproot the problem.
"Ok-ok"
Breaking off from the kiss, Jin broke off their kiss, heavy pants came out from both of them "We gotta talk first"
Wei-chen's eyes went down "Yeah... I'm sorry"
"You don't have to be sorry for everything, stupid, you didn't do anything wrong" Jin nagged "Anyways, this is the reason you can't tell your dad who were you visiting?"
Wei-chen's eyes trailed his eyes from Jin's lips to eyes and shook his head "Not really, it's something like that" He trailed
"Wei-chen, come on" Fixing his position, Jin angled himself to face Wei-chen, eye level "Help me out here, what's troubling you?"
Wei-chen hung his head low and sighed, he gave up and finally started speaking "I don't know... I'm scared, this is new to me, Jin. It's not... I just don't know what to say to my dad, to you, to Mr and Mrs. Wang- I feel nervous."
"I get it...." Jin trailed "But hey, you got me already, dude. You're not going through this alone, I'll help you" Knowing Wei-chen's dad, he will probably be cool with it... after a few months. While his parents... well his dad will be okay, he will have to talk to his mom about it. But regardless of any situation, Jin is sure they will support him.
Damn, Jin will have to work on Wu-kong and his mom. Convincing them will take alot of work. Oh well, whatever happens he won't lose Wei-chen again.
Wei-chen unknowingly smiled.
From time to time, Jin always proved himself to be a safe space for Wei-chen.
Let's not count those times Jin basically used him for popularity.
The point is, he always has a way to make Wei-chen feel better.
"Does that mean we're.... together now?"
Jin blushed hearing Wei-chen's words then opened his mouth to reply "If not, then what do you think we are? You're such an idiot sometimes"
And with that, Wei-chen couldn't help but curve his lips even further "Do you like me, Jin?"
"O-Of course! We just made out, Wei-chen!"
"You're right..." In typical Wei-chen style, he leaned forward to where Jin is and gave him his infamous puppy eyes "Can we do it again?"
He received a well-deserved smack from Jin.