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He sighs softly at that promise and let's his eyes close as their foreheads rest together. Enjoys this connection.

"We should make plans." Because he knows himself. He's started to question if he's on the right side. If his efforts are bettering this part of the world...or dragging it to darkness.

"Ru'er... can humans really attain immortality?"

"Yes. They can."

It took devotion but it could be done. And with a heart as determined as the one which beat in this man's chest? He knew that Zishu could accomplish it. Especially if he had an Immortal helping him.

How convenient for Zishu that he had one of those now.

"I can help you."

Oh yes, he has that determination. And now, that devotion. To Runyu. To stay with this dragon who claims his heart.

"Then I will become immortal, and stay with my dragon. I think that would be a good life."

Runyu smiled warmly at that and pulled back so he could gaze at him. That Zishu would decide already to spend eternity with him. Was this what it felt like to find your soulmate?

"You have a good foundation as a swordsman. We can start working tomorrow."

He lifts his head to gaze back at his husband, letting his sincerity show.

"Ah. Good."

Tomorrow... because today is spoken for.

"If I were the Emperor of the Heavens I could grant you the blessing. As it is we'll have to work together on this."

Which was fine. It would be worth it in the end. Especially should they need to run away together. Being able to increase the strength of his husband would help greatly in that.

He chuckles and shakes his head. "I don't mind working hard for the right to stay with you." To prove himself to the Heavens, and that Runyu is better than they believe.

"I look forward to working with you."

"I look forward to guiding you."

Runyu gave him another kiss then gently fixed the man's hair. It didn't really need it but he found there was a very simple pleasure in the act that he enjoyed immensely. "May I make a confession to you?"

Zishu grins into the kiss before claiming a kiss for himself.

Having someone fuss over his hair just for the joy of it softens the grin. He rubs gentle hands over his husband's back.

"You can tell me anything. I will tell no one."

"Mother will hate that you'll become an Immortal for me. For the first time in my life I'm looking forward to doing something that displeases her and her having no power to do anything about it."

It felt good. Right even. Runyu couldn't even say why that was but he wasn't really thinking too hard on it either.

The laugh is bright, delighted. Zishu grins. "I refuse to hide it from her. Let her fume. I want to become strong enough she can't hurt you because of me." Maybe he's over confident.

But he's also determined and dedicated. "You have my heart, Runyu. You have me."

He was sure that his mother would try something. That his father would just sit back and let her. But he was determined to protect Zishu at all costs. Even if it meant going against the heavens to do it.

He was water and he would show him the power of that element.

"You have my heart, Zishu. You have all of me."

Of course she will. She won't succeed.

Zishu smiles softly and kisses his sweet husband. "We will find our place together." If there's that much opposition, they will find somewhere else to live in peace together.

"You are so devoted to me. I swear it that I will always be so devoted to you in return."

He would always be there for him. Always love him. Always fight for him. Though he was more a scholar he truly wasn't a weak Immortal. He was the first born son of the Emperor of the Heavens, after all. He'd kept that power bottled up but no longer.

Cupping Zishu's face again, he smiled at him. "If anything ever goes wrong, I will spirit us away somewhere safe."

"I cannot explain why. Only that I am." He won't betray Runyu. He'd rather die, or suffer endlessly than betray him.

Less than a full day. Yet it feels right. The only option possible.

He can't help but smile back. "Good."

"This must be what it feels like to find your soulmate. Everything just falls so perfectly into place and feels so right."

Zishu just talking to him made everything so magical. He loved it. Runyu kissed his forehead and let out a contented sigh. "I'm glad today is all for us."

"Chance or Fate," he agrees, considering their various statuses. "I am very glad you are my soulmate." And that they've found each other, however that had happened.

He hums under the sweet kiss before a playful little smirk curls his lips. "Me too. We should eat some more so we have the strength to see it through properly." He'd made other promises to his dragon, after all!

"Oh. I'd forgotten all about the food." He looked mildly surprised that it still existed before picking up the chopsticks again to offer another bite to Zishu. Of course he'd have more too but he was finding such pleasure in feeding his husband. It was something so simple yet so satisfying.

He laughs in delight, arms wrapping warmly around his husband in another tight hug before he accepts the next bit of food. But then it's his turn to feed his dragon and he takes up his chopsticks again to offer a bite to Runyu. He has no problem with feeding each other until they're both content.

Blinking in surprise, he laughed before accepting the bite. They would sometimes have to partake in feasts so they wouldn't always be able to eat like this. But he truly hoped they could when they were alone. He'd never had so much fun in his life. It made the meal pass swiftly until he was stacking their dishes so he could put them outside the door for the servants to take.

"I like your favorite. I look forward to that one in the future."

Feasts are expected, it's true. But not every day. Zishu keeps a simpler household and everyone does their share of each task. So once they've had their fill of the food, he helps in clearing the dishes and setting them outside to be taken away.

"You will have it," for obvious reasons.

He reaches for his husbands hands, tugging him close again to nudge their noses together. "I made you a promise earlier," his eyes are too playfully bright to be at all innocent. "Shall we begin?"

Tugged into those strong arms, he laughed. He was really loving how easily Zishu could do that. It was quite exciting in a way. Especially when he followed it up with such pretty words like that.

"I remember."

Kissing him, he smiled warmly at him. "Let's begin."

Runyu lets him. Therefore, Zishu will happily continue! And he likes holding his husband close.

He grins at those sweet words then claims a deeper kiss, lingering for a long moment until the need for air breaks it. Only then does he pull back to lead Runyu back to their bed.

"Do you want to undress me, Ru'er?"

"Yes. Very much so."

He wanted to see that body again and know that it was all his. His eyes were already hungry from the thought, reaching out to pull that belt free. The beauty of only having minimal layers on was how quick it was to get rid of them. And Runyu was very eager right now.

And very pleased when the clothing was gone based on how he ran his hands over the bare skin before pushing him to the bed so he could climb onto his lap.

That eagerness steals his breath away and sends shivers of delight through him. He chuckles softly as he's swiftly stripped then pushed onto the bed, offering no resistance.

Zishu welcomes his dragon back onto his lap and slips warm hands under the simple layers Runyu has on before tugging the tie to let the fabric part. He bends to press a kiss over his husband's heart.

Those kisses will only continue over Runyu's chest and shoulders, up that elegant neck, with his hands exploring.