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"It was nice meeting you again," Huaisang half stood half hugged the door with a victorious grin on his face, as he, in fact, did whoop Wen Chao's ass in Mario kart. 

"Don't forget to visit me at work sometime, it's called 'The Gallery' don't forget," Huaisang pointed an accusing finger at Wen Chao and squinted in an attempt to look intimidating.

"Yeah..this was nice. We should hang out again soon and I'll make sure to visit." He smiled and without thinking pulled Huaisang into a hug.

Huaisang was shocked, of course, he would be. The beautiful man he had been sharing his day with hugged him. Recipatating the hug Huaisang's head came to rest against Wen Chao's chest, not wanting to ruin the moment he refrained from teasing Wen Chao about his rapid heartbeats.

"My place is open for you whenever, no matter what time I'll always open my door for you." Huaisang looked up at the man. 

Their 7-inch height difference amused him quite a lot.

Wen Chao blushed, a bit embarrassed by his own actions. It was odd for him because normally he would never do something like this, there was just something about Huaisang that made him feel comfortable. 

"Thank you.." He smiled, not wanting the hug to end.

Huaisang had a feeling if he didn't pull away now he'd willingly be dragged back to Wen Chao's place, so reluctantly he slowly pulled away and straightened out the other man's shirt. 

"See you around..bad boy." Huaisang giggled at his own words and quickly shut the door not waiting for a response.

Wen Chao was a bit disappointed the hug ended but he knew it was for the better or he probably never would have left. He let out a deep sigh before turning away from the door and walking to his car. He got in and drove home.

Huaisang's back was pressed to the door as he let out a content sigh. He truly felt they could be comfortable around each other and that he, at that moment, could die happily. Leaving the front door, Huaisang made his way to his workspace in an attempt to get some extra work done.

When driving home, Wen Chao was trying to figure out why he felt the way he did but..he couldn't. When he made it home he changed into more comfortable clothes and turned on the TV.

Huaisang had settled into his blanket burrito for the night, but he couldn't sleep. Thoughts of Wen Chao occupied his mind. Huaisang was more than sure that he was developing feelings for the other man.

Wen Chao eventually went to his room and got into bed. He lay there staring up at the ceiling not being able to sleep. He couldn't get Huaisang off his mind, he had no idea what he was feeling towards him, but he did know he wanted to be by his side.

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After a few days had passed and the two of them occasionally texting, Wen Chao got up in the morning to go to work but messaged Huaisang before he left.

WC: Hey, do you want to hang out again anytime soon?

Huaisang groaned and rolled around his bed after being awoken by the ding of his phone. Blinking rapidly to clear his eyes Huaisang read the message from Wen Chao. His heart skipped a beat, quickly typing back a reply.

NH: Yes! I'd love to

Wen Chao read the message from Huaisang and smiled as he headed out of his house to walk to work.

WC: Great! There's this new restaurant that just opened if you want to check it out with me?

Huaisang was just about to go for his morning shower when he heard his phone ding. Running back and diving onto his bed he read the new message. 

NH: Yes definitely, when do you wanna go?

He replied before taking a quick shower.

Wen Chao was about halfway to work already when he felt his phone buzz, he quickly checked it and responded to the message.

WC: I'm free tomorrow if that works for you?

Huaisang stepped out of his steam-filled bathroom drying his hair. He picked up his phone and a smile spread across his face at the new message. 

NH: I have a shift til 1pm but I'm free afterwards

Wen Chao had started his shift by the time Huaisang messaged back, he felt his phone buzz and quickly took it out making sure no one caught him and replied.

WC: I'll pick you up at 2 then?

NH: Yes that's perfect

Huaisang sent back and smiled before shoving his phone into one of the fabric bags and rushing out the door.

Wen Chao quickly put his phone back in his pocket after reading the text and went back to work.

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