The Art of Communication by mrcformoso
The Art of Communication
by mrcformoso
G, 4k, Wangxian
Summary: Lan Zhan can only say so much before the words get caught in his throat. He has long learned how to use his words sparingly, how to build enough of a reputation to minimize the use of words, has learned to hide behind little grunts and pointed looks.
In contrast, Wei Ying never seemed to run out of words, speaking often and quickly, whatever was on his mind, mumbling equations and theories and his own thoughts as if he had a word quota to meet and exceed on a daily basis.
So the Gusu University students found it rightfully strange that the two were dating.
Chapter 1: Outsiders POV
Chapter 2: Lan Zhan POV
Chapter 3: Wei Ying POV
Kay's comments: This story was very cute! For once, I read something that didn't involve any angst - just a cute modern setting Wangxian getting together, lots of fluff and them just being on the same wavelength. I really enjoyed how we first saw an outsider's perspective on their relationship before getting their POVs.
Excerpt: And oh, Wei Ying is amazing.
Wei Ying declares his love for Lan Zhan similarly to his first one, like his love for Lan Zhan is integral in his thought process, like it’s natural for him to think that Lan Zhan looked particularly pretty that day, or he liked how the sun hits his eyes. Even when he’s not outright saying it, it’s in the way he speaks up for Lan Zhan so that he doesn’t have to use his own words, when others are too stubborn to pick up the meaning of Lan Zhan’s gestures. It’s in the way he defends Lan Zhan’s silence. It’s in the way he never asks Lan Zhan to change.
“Why should he change?” Wei Ying challenged the people that questioned their relationship dynamic. “Lan Zhan talks to me all the time! It’s not his fault you don’t listen!”
Because what Lan Zhan couldn’t say, he instead showed it with action.
Packed lunches for two, Wei Ying’s favorite chili oil in his bag, carrying his backpack when swim practice gets too much, calls in the morning to make sure Wei Ying is up on time; Lan Zhan poured all the words he can’t say during the day into acts of service, caring for the man who gets too caught up to care of himself.
modern setting, modern no power, pov multiple, college/university, engineering student wei wuxian, music student lan wangji, swimmer wei wuxian, martial artist lan wangji, getting together, selectively mute lan wangji, communication, fluff, falling in love, love confessions, love languages, requited love, first kiss, @mrcformoso
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09-20-23 | Joe Doyle is an all-time champion swimmer who won trophies for Ohio State. via yopepeus. misterlemonztenth.tumblr.com/archive
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04-16-24 | OSU swim god Joe Doyle, ca. 2006. MisterLemonzMen.tumblr.com/archive
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