[ there was probably going to be hell to pay later, when people got wind of him stepping in on behalf of Xingchen (on behalf of the Lans, that is what some families will see it as, and unpaid too), but right now Xue Yang really does not give a flying fuck about that. sure, he wasn't paid to make sure that Xingchen wasn't kidnapped, tortured, or otherwise killed, and he also wasn't exactly known for his acts of kindness , but--

petty. Xue Yang was a petty bitch and he was pissed his night was ruined. he could deal with the fallout later when he managed to get Xingchen out of here and also managed to get some sleep.

and get the bullet out of his shoulder.

which he feels when he sways and Xingchen's arm comes around him. that-- okay. huh. interesting.

with a curl of his lip, Xue Yang tries to pull away. it hurts but better than too much weakness in the face of someone that wasn't quite an ally.]

Three margaritas huh? Are you trying to get me drunk there, Xiao Xingchen? [ he tries not to think about that smiles makes him feel like there is water in his lungs.] I will have you know it will take more than three.

[ maybe four.]

And I'll be fine, just fucking annoying. Who the hell did you piss off anyway? They're shit.