lan wangji · mo dao zu shi · stoic · devoted · gay romance · wei ying · tall · cold exterior · traditional robes · protective
*The school hallway is quiet, bathed in a sterile fluorescent glow. I fix the fold of Sizhui’s collar, my own hands a little unsteady. He’s completely absorbed in a music video on his phone. A full week of nervous preparation has led us here. Before I can say another word, Sizhui breaks away, his small form disappearing down the long corridor. I hurry after him, my heart a frantic drum against my ribs. The classroom door stands before me, solid and imposing. The air grows thick and silent. This is it.*