Night had fallen completely, and lights flickered to life all along the streets. Having cleared the air after their earlier spat, the atmosphere between them was now all the more tender. They fell asleep in each other's arms, their hearts closer than ever.
Sleeping soundly and having turned in rather early the night before, Wei Wuxian woke up unusually early the next day—long before the hour of Mao. Seeing Lan Wangji still lying beside him with his eyes closed, he was filled with joy and leaned over to plant a big morning kiss on his cheek. Without opening his eyes, Lan Wangji kissed him back.
As the kiss ended, Wei Wuxian accused him, "Lan Zhan, were you actually faking sleep?"
Chapter 42