Xue Chengmei「薛成美」

//stop it before I cry 😭😭

to no good!]

[Giving a hum, Xue Yang just smirks as he slips his own straw back between his lips and returns to drinking his own sugar rush in a cup.

The image he makes is so very mischievous. Sipping at his drink, looking pleased with a smirk, fangs peaking past his lips-

The image of someone perpetually up

sip, he leans back with a smile and lick of his lips, nodding in approval]

Could be sweeter, but not that bad

uses two fingers to gently press at Mend Yao's wrist, causing his roommate to lift the cup slightly higher. Better for Xue Yang to lean forward and sip from.

His fingers stay in place to hold Meng Yao steady as his eyes watch the other back, just as Meng Yao had done to him seconds ago.

After his

[Never one to back down from an unspoken challenge, Xue Yang holds Meng Yao's gaze the whole time, smirking and chuckling once the other admits his drink isn't that bad.

When the other offers his drink, Xue Yang mirrors Meng Yao's own actions. Only, unlike Meng Yao, Xue Yang lifts his free hand and

Oh, I'm inclined! You can do all that and more if you play your cards right~

Where will this magical date take place, handsome?

[......

'Sure'....?

Xue Yang wants to beat this guy unconscious suddenly]

Price just went up. It's ¥1,000 now.

[He smirks, crossing his arms over his chest as he watches the other with sharp eyes]

[He scoffs at the teasing tone, having half a mind to not give the other a sip in return just for calling his creation a 'monstrosity'.

Still, Xue Yang is being 𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘴 today, so he holds his out for Meng Yao to sip from]

[Grinning, Xue Yang knows exactly what he means. Its rich people speak for 'you're fucked up just enough that rich people find you interesting']

¥700. You know, because money can't buy this "je ne sais quoi". But ¥700 is a good start, right?

Oh?~ Thinking of me?~ What have you been thinking about?

[He narrows his eyes at the other. Not trusting how easily this guy is willing to give him a job]

What's it pay? Why me? Don't you have all your rich people resources for shit like that?

Stardust~

And here I thought you forgot about me.

Oh God- That sounds fucking 𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦...

[He groans loudly. Horrible idea, really! How boring!]

I'd rather model your dumb clothes than do 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 torture!

it against him later. When the sweets come from Meng Yao, it's simply just kindness]

Oh, you're going to regret giving me free rein, A-Yao!

[With a wide, toothy smile, Xue Yang leads them off the bus, and when they step into the boba shop-

It's like watching him become a kid again, Xue Yang genuinely excited to be getting something sweet with the comfort that Meng Yao won't use

Data entry?

[He turns to face the other further, looking confused]

What do I have to do for that?

[Lucky for Meng Yao, Xue Yang is in a good mood today. Even when someone bumps him walking down the aisle, he doesn't give more than a narrowed glance before returning his attention to his friend.

Focused on Meng Yao like this, it's much easier to ignore everyone else until they reach their stop]

[He pauses at that, considering a moment just to walk away for the principle of it- But then money...

Slowly, he turns to glare at the other over his shoulder, not very much trusting whatever Nie Huaisang may offer next]

What job..?

..... It was a docile chihuahua-

[He points out with a smirk, cackling to himself]

What were you looking for, ah?? For me to lie to A-Yao?? I would 𝘯𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳.

[That just makes Xue Yang laugh harder! Him? Model??? Sure, the money would have been good-... Actually, you know what? Fuck this guy! Not offering a man in need a job??]

All you rich assholes are the same. Fuck you.

[He waves the man off, turning away with a pissy huff]

[Smile widening, his own laughter meets Meng Yao's, pleased with himself. He doesn't even mind his roommate leaning against him, leaning into the other himself]

It's so much credit, A-Yao! I was being nice!

Fine.

[He huffs, looking Meng Yao over carefully and considering]

.... A toddler, then. Maybe a docile chihuahua if you're feeling brave.

[That gets a pleased giggle from Xue Yang, clearly enjoying the fact he was bothering the other. It's what the guy deserves for approaching Xue Yang like this! Who in their right mind just approaches people on the street?? Crazy people, that's who]

Suuure. Says any rich person ever.

[He scoffs, grinning at the other in a show of fangs and malicious joy at his own assholeishness]

Or maybe it's just me you fantasize about~ Is that why you stalk me? To get new material for your spank bank?

[He smirks, pleased at the other's clear disguise for his laughter and nodding]

Yep! Frail. Like wet noddles, even. A damn newborn baby could overpower you.

[He looks unimpressed at the other]

Are you here to harass the poor again? Is this what you get off to at night?

Oh God, you again...

[😒]

If it came down to it?

[He pretends to think. Pretends to consider with a teasing mumble of 'how much do I like you...' before eventually shrugging]

Sure. With your frail ass arms, you'd die if I didn't protect you. And I'd rather not have to find a new roommate already.

I don't know, A-Yao. Fifteen minutes is a long time.

[Despite his words, his tone is light and joking, smile toothy but not sharp and threatening as it normally would be if he was actually pissed]

𝘈𝘯𝘺𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 could happen in fifteen minutes. You never know.