In Bloom by JemTheKingOfSass
Rating: General Audiences
Pairing: Jīn Líng/Lán Sīzhuī
Walking as quietly as he possibly can, Sizhui approaches the unusually still and silent Lan clan member. Usually Sizhui recognizes him instantly in a sea of stoic white based on volume and fidgeting alone. A smile stretches his mouth wide as he nears Jingyi, ready to see him jump and flail and say something utterly ridiculous as loud as he possibly can. Practically on tiptoes the last few steps, Sizhui nestles in as closely as he dares, and throws his arms around Jingyi from behind-
A shriek and a shove later, Sizhui sprawls on the ground, pulling a long black hair out of his mouth that had gotten there when a long ponytail whipped around into his face. He stares up in horror, cheeks burning hot and mouth hanging open, though he cannot summon the strength to actually communicate.
“What are you doing?” Jin Ling hisses, face nearly matching the vermillion mark he bears on his forehead. “Well?