Some would find time, Xichen wants to say, but does not voice his thoughts. Jiang Cheng had no others to lean on, no room for distraction as he had to rebuild on his own. Not all are so lucky to have the help of Qinghe Nie and Lanling Jin, Xichen is not sure if it was offered or if Yunmeng Jiang was too proud.

It matters very little now and those thoughts are ones Xichen wishes to keep at bay. "Then I'm honored to show you this." And he is, didn't realize how much he wants to be the first in this. A possessive sound rumbles through his chest, the kiss that follows also follows suit. He only pulls back when Jiang Cheng guides them back to reason.

Left without his outer most layers, the fabric of his inner robes pushed aside, a smirk tugs at Xichen's lips. "As you wish." One more kiss, two. Then he reaches for Jiang Cheng's hand, interlacing their fingers to guide him toward the bed and push him down into the silk sheets before crawling over him.