After Running Into My Ex at a Friends' Reunion

[Straight-laced, one-track-minded wolfdog seme x frail, universally adored beauty uke]

Shortly after graduating, Chen Wenqing picked up a kid.

A few people had cornered the kid and beaten him. His face was black and blue, and soaked by the rain, he looked like a drowned puppy.

Feeling sorry for him, Chen Wenqing held out a hand. "What's your name?"

The kid wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, his eyes flashing with a hint of youthful fierceness. "Ye Zhao."

"Ye Zhao, I'm missing a male lead for my film." Chen Wenqing narrowed his eyes slightly, the corners tilting up like little hooks. "Want to come with me?"

Chen Wenqing gave Ye Zhao all the best resources, guiding him through his first film, his first award, and his first Best Actor win.

But then a car accident brought all the good times to an abrupt end.

Ye Zhao abandoned Chen Wenqing, whose legs had been left disabled, and went far away. From then on, their paths diverged.

Channel M launched a new show called Goodbye, Friends. After countless requests from viewers, Chen Wenqing and Ye Zhao joined the first season as special guests, just as promised.

Although disabled, Chen Wenqing was still recognized throughout the industry as a genius, and became the youngest director on the rich list.

Ye Zhao's life, however, had taken a turn for the worse. He'd gone from a gifted newcomer and Best Actor to an ordinary face in the crowd. He hadn't had a role in ages and had only just started livestreaming with his group a couple of days ago.

The audience eagerly awaited the drama of two enemies meeting, eyes blazing with resentment. But as they watched, something seemed off:

When Chen Wenqing struggled to get around, Ye Zhao pushed his wheelchair the whole time, his face dark.

At a group dinner, Ye Zhao pouted as he peeled crabs for Chen Wenqing and kept the drinks away from him.

They stayed up all night to watch the sunrise. Chen Wenqing fell asleep, and Ye Zhao awkwardly but carefully pulled him into his arms.

Finally, to help them get past their issues and make up, the production crew prepared empathy dolls that let the guests share their feelings.

Chen Wenqing had just received Ye Zhao's empathy doll when the usually cool and distant Ye Zhao suddenly turned bright red, looking at him in a fluster.

Comments: "Are they gay or just coworkers? Can someone give me a definitive answer about their relationship?"

In a deserted corner, Chen Wenqing sat in his wheelchair, fiddling with Ye Zhao's empathy doll. "Didn't you say you never wanted to see me again?"

Ye Zhao knelt in front of him, his voice a little hoarse. "...No."

"Then what are you trying to say now?" Chen Wenqing pinched the doll's waist, pleased to see the other man suddenly shudder.

Ye Zhao took a deep breath, his eyes red. "I know I was wrong. You can punish me however you like, just don't leave me."

"Please, big brother."

Tips:

1. As is customary, this is a 1v1 with both leads having no other partners. The seme has no exes; they're all just professional arrangements.

2. The breakup had nothing to do with anyone interfering or with one person being a scumbag and the other being a doormat. They simply didn't communicate and had incompatible values.

3. I'll add more when I think of something.

Theme: Sincerity is essential in relationships.