for the ship and kiss->exes pangzi/ xiaohua and no. 48: out of habit! OwO
ohohoho I love your mind, thank you for this one!
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When Pangzi and Xiao Hua were together it was love, but also not quite love. It was never about the romance, not really, but to call them friends with benefits seemed wrong. For one thing they never cared about the 'benefits' more than they did about being friends. For another it just felt wrong to use the term friends with benefits where Xiao Hua was concerned.
They were friends even now-- and if their spa dates weren't technically dates these days that wasn't going to stop Pangzi from referring to them as such.
They hadn't been expecting anyway else to show up in the tiny village beside the waterfalls. Perhaps that was where it went wrong.
Wang Pangzi, Wu Xie and Zhang Qiling were here to investigate some of the seemingly-unnatural natural rock formations that surrounded the foot of the falls. Pangzi hadn't yet figured out if Xiao Hua and Hei Yanjing were there for the same reason or for something different. It hardly mattered if they were: too many unnatural phenomena was as bad a sign as their mutual interest in the same phenomenon.
While Tianzhen and Xiao Hua pored over maps and Hei Xiazi and Xiaoge gave comment on their plans with varying degrees of usefulness, Pangzi excused himself to the excellent baths their little hotel boasted. Most of them were not as young as they had once been, but not all of them had fallen into the icy river at the foot of the waterfall while trying to dodge a snake who had taken personal offence at Pangzi's presence near it's lair.
He was still shivering several hours, a trek through the forest, and a whole pot of tea later. They didn't need him that badly for this planning session, he was going to get warm.
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Later, Pangzi would blame his exhaustion. That and the atmosphere in the baths (quiet, luxurious, foggy with steam) reminded him of certain spa dates.
Coming out of the baths was always an exercise in willpower, the hot water's grasp on his muscles a siren-lure that sang for him to stay, stay, soak a little longer, until your skin is all pruned and wrinkly. Xiao Hua would always frown delicately at those wrinkles-- never at Pangzi's, only at the wrinkles on his own skin-- and decide to get out far sooner than Pangzi could on his own. Xie Yuchen's willpower was truly fearsome.
The thing that made him make up his mind this time was the way his stomach was grownling at him, demanding food after the hard work of the day. He heaved a sigh, and willed his weary limbs into actions, dragging himself up and out of the water. The thick air was warm enough that he didn't feel cold yet, and carried him to the changing rooms.
Seeing Xiao Hua was already in the changing rooms he stepped up behind him, wrapped an arm around his skinny waist and pressed a kiss to his shoulder-
It wasn't exactly one thing that signalled his mistake, but a combination of simultaneous events: the way Xiao Hua stiffened under his touch, however briefly. The skin under his lips being dry, not bath-warm. The way a familiar voice said 'Good evening Pang-ye,' and he didn't even need to look to see Hei Xiazi's shit-eating grin.
"Ah. I. er..." Being lost for words was not something that happened to him often. It made it all the harder to recover from this one. Stuck there, too close to Xiao Hua, he tried: "Hua'er-- no, Xiao Hua, Hua-ye, I wasn't thinking, I'm so-"
"You had better apologise," oh no. That was not his Xiao Hua voice. That was his Xie-ye voice. In the back of his head Pangzi was already preparing to leave, maybe if he packed his bags quickly enough Wu Xie and Xiaoge wouldn't notice he was gone until after dinner. Pangzi stood frozen, his arm floating less than an inch away from Xie Yuchen's waist, bathwater droplets painting evidence of his crime across Xie Yuchen's skin.
Xie Yuchen didn't move away, didn't attack him, so perhaps, for the sake of their friendship, if Pangzi grovelled- "You call that a kiss?"
Xiao Hua's words made no sense. The man in his arms turned around to face Pangzi, a bright grin (Pangzi's favourite, the one that spoke of mischief, and fun) on his face as he slung his arms around Pangzi's neck and pulled him close. Cold lips met his own, not yet warmed by the baths, and kissed their way past his surprise, so sure of their welcome as Xiao Hua pressed himself closer.
It was surprise, even habit, more than conscious choice that made Pangzi tighten his hold, letting his hands drifting their way down Xiao Hua's back before thinking better of it. Breaking the kiss was infinitely harder than getting out of the baths had been, but Pangzi managed, powered by thoughts of 'what would Wu Xie say', and 'Hei Xiazi is right there'.
"What...?" was as elonquently as he could phrase the many questions that needed asking.
Xiao Hua laughed: "You look a little shellshocked, Pang-ye."
"Ha, yeah, that's one way of putting it." He stepped back, and Xiao Hua let him go without complaint. "That was dumb- I mean, that was definitely my fault, but you really scared me there for a second, Xiao Hua..."
"Really? That didn't look like it was all you, Pangzi," Hei Xiazi's smirk was even wider as he unfolded himself from the bench to plaster himself over Xiao Hua's back. "Looked pretty mutual form where I was watching."
"Did you enjoy the view?" They were talking in their usual way, which was to say, as if there wasn't anyone else there. Pangzi couldn't exactly feel jealous when he had Tianzhen, and Xiaoge, and when he'd just kissed Hei Xiazi's boyfriend. And yet...
Xiazi parked his head on Xiao Hua's shoulder to stare at Pangzi, and his grin never moved. "I'd enjoy it more if I could join in."
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An Archive of Our Own, a project of the
Organization for Transformative Works
Title: Terms and Conditions
Fandom: 黑金古殿 | Misty Creed (2023), 盗墓笔记 - 南派三叔 | The Grave Robbers' Chronicles - Xu Lei
Relationships: Wang Pangzi/Xie Yuchen
Summary:
Following their encounter with the Mist Fairy, Pangzi pays Xiao Hua a visit.
Xiao Hua looks tired, but he’s making every effort not to appear so. His shirt is unbuttoned at the collar and he’s sipping something that no doubt costs more than what Pangzi’s shop brings in in a month. But there’s no denying the tightness around his eyes that he’s hiding behind a soft smile as he leans forward to pour Pangzi a drink. It’s almost disappointing. Aren’t they beyond putting fronts on around each other at this point?
“I thought you’d be here sooner than this.” Xiao Hua glances at his watch and holds out the glass to Pangzi with an unimpressed smile. “I was about to give up and go to bed.”
If Xiao Hua wants to pretend that this is some sort of business meeting that Pangzi is late to then that’s fine. He thought they were past this. They should be past this.
“No you weren’t,” Pangzi says, accepting the glass with a bright smile. If he has to get through those walls again then that’s what he’ll do.
Pangzi is more of a beer man and whatever Xiao Hua has poured for him is definitely not something his simple tastes will fully appreciate.
He drinks it anyway.
It’s cool and sharp, with a slightly floral undertone which suits the man who poured it perfectly.
“I suppose you’re here because of the whole,” Xiao Hua waves his hand in a way that Pangzi assumes is supposed to encompass ‘pulled you out of retirement and sent you off to pay off my family’s debt on my behalf and almost got you all killed in the process’.
When a business deal goes wrong, Pangzi ends up in massive debt. Not wanting to lose more face than he already has, he tries to solve it on his own. As soon as Wu Xie realises something is wrong, he reaches out to Xie Yuchen, who accepts to help way faster and easier than expected.
Xie Yuchen doesn’t end up just looking into the case, but also into his own heart.
Oh, I loved this so much! Pangzi tries hard to solve everything by himself, and Xie Yuchen is a stone cold badass.
Wang Pangzi/Wu Xie/Zhang Qiling (DMBJ)
Just A Harmless Tomb Adventure by daydreamorama
Liu Sang has been been working very hard lately with back to back jobs. The Iron Triangle devises a plan to give Liu Sang some down time. It does not go as planned.
This is delightfully whumpy, but also really soft. Everyone just taking care of everyone else and I love it.
Sit Back and Relax by lungache
A day at the spa is not Pangzi’s first iron triangle vacation choice, but he's in for a pleasant surprise.
I am always here for fics where Pangzi gets taken care of in the way that he deserves
Wu Xie/Xie Yuchen (DMBJ)
How do I look? by chancellorxofxtrash
A question, that kept returning, a question that Wu Xie kept asking. A question Xie Yuchen never quite answered honestly.
This isn't a pairing I'd ever really considered before but this fic absolutely sells it. It's sweet, heartbreaking and soft. I loved it.
wait can we talk about how much pangzi and xiao hua have in common and how similar they are even though they so obviously come from very different backgrounds.
on the first hand it might look like they have just their connection to wu xie in common but if you really think about it...
i mean just to say something; look at their past. they both lost their families at a young age and stayed behind alone with a family business to tend to.
they're both so very full of kindness and care about people so deeply but can't really show it? xiao hua's mask here is way more obvious than pangzi's but it's still there.
they can be ruthless and scary. ready to do what is necessary to protect themselves but will especially go the extra mile for their loved ones...
they both fear not being good enough. being left behind again.
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would anyone else like to join me in thinking about how xiao hua and pangzi are complementary shades of "i have the capacity for ruthlessness, and i wield it when i must, but i refuse to let that own me"
An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works
Chapters: 3/3
Fandom: 盗墓笔记 - 南派三叔 | The Grave Robbers' Chronicles - Xu Lei
Rating: Teen And Up Audiences
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Wang Pangzi/Xie Yuchen
Characters: Wang Pangzi, Xie Yuchen, Wu Xie (DMBJ Series), Zhang Qiling, Hei Xia Zi (DMBJ Series), Jia Sha (DMBJ Series), Original Male Character(s)
Additional Tags: background Wang Pangzi/Wu Xie/Zhang Qiling, background Hei Xiazi/Xie Yuchen, Hei Xiazi/Wang Pangzi/Xie Yuchen, Canon-Typical Violence, Hurt/Comfort, Blood, Bruises, Happy Ending, Action, Banter, Polyamory, Insecurities, Friends to Lovers, Miscommunication, Abduction, mild whump, Getting Together, Kissing
Summary:
When a business deal goes wrong, Pangzi ends up in massive debt. Not wanting to lose more face than he already has, he tries to solve it on his own. As soon as Wu Xie realises something is wrong, he reaches out to Xie Yuchen, who accepts to help way faster and easier than expected.
Xie Yuchen doesn’t end up just looking into the case, but also into his own heart.
