it had been months since jiyan last stepped foot in jinzhou city. he had been in the front lines, protecting and fighting for the people for so long that the chance to finally take a breather felt a tad bit strange and foreign. when he first heard the people’s cheers when he entered through the city gates, it dawned on him that he was finally home. but not entirely home
he didn't feel truly at peace until he finally, finally, had you in his arms once more. many a month had passed since the last time he ever held you so close to him that he was afraid he might've forgotten what your warmth felt like
it wasn't often that he could contact you with how busy and dangerous it could get out there, but even then, it could never compare to finally seeing you face to face, holding you, caressing your tear stained cheeks and placing a soft kiss on your lips filled with absolute longing and love
hearing your voice murmur his name felt surreal yet also familiar, your chuckles and laughter sounding so musical and divine in his ears when you placed more food on his plate during dinner, your gentle touch felt like home as you brushed his hair— no, you were home
you were jiyan’s home
the moon hung high up in the sky when his amber eyes lingered on your features. you were sleeping so peacefully in his arms, snuggled close to him with your arms around him as if he would disappear the moment you loosened your grip
he’d vowed to protect you, to protect jinzhou and to protect your future together no matter what the universe might bring
“jiyan…” you murmured in your sleep, your hold on him tightening
he could see it from the way your eyebrows furrowed that you're dreaming, dreaming of his departure once again. his hand ran through your hair, leaning forward to place a tender kiss on your forehead
