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A Lover's Promise (Alhaitham x Gn!Reader)

1.1k words | fluff and angst | gn!reader| mentions of: past relationships, escape from home, oc ex

A/n: Happy birthday Alhaitham! I couldn't write anything birthday related so please take this

You can also read it on AO3!: https://archiveofourown.org/works/44937781

Your palms were sweating as you sped walked through the bustling streets of Sumeru City. A peaceful day of shopping groceries came to a halt as you felt a shadow following you. 

You grabbed a quick glimpse, as they hid behind some crates. Your eyes widened at the sudden realization. You didn’t know if you wanted to scream or cry, but you swallowed your breath, trying your best to wrap your mind around the whole situation. 

It was your ex, trailing behind you, tracking your every move. 

You left your hometown after a fall-out with them, on a dark night after you’ve had your fill of shouting and arguing. It took all your guts to leave your country Liyue and into a new realm of adventures: Sumeru. 

How did they even find you here? You didn’t know, as your mind was focused on running and getting out of here. That was, until, someone pulled you into a dark alleyway. You knew the firm grip. The touch that you want to forget oh so badly. 

“Hey~ haven’t seen you in a while.”

They had pinned you against the wall, you kicked and flailed, but you couldn’t move an inch.

“Let go of me right now!”

Your protest was halted with a daring knee-kick on your stomach, causing you to gag. They only smirked, their eyes seemed to slim with impatience. 

“Why did you leave all alone, huh? And you thought I was just letting you go?”

You wanted to say something, anything to catch someone’s attention. You weren’t sure what their true intention was, but you knew for sure it wasn’t good. 

In a swift movement, their arms were snatched off your shoulders, making you topple over; only to be caught by strong, reliable arms. You looked up, and a sense of absolute relief came over you to see who it was. 

The sharp teal eyes sliced through your vision, even making your ex-lover hitch their breath. 

“Care to explain what’s happening here?”

The voice was a silent roar, a growl to fend off what was his: you. You almost fell right onto him, only being able to hang on standing with the smallest amount of strength left. 

You could see their eyes widened at the sight of the man that suddenly appeared to rescue you, and with the click of his tongue, he was gone in seconds; whispering curses and a glare at you. 

You sighed a shaky breath of relief, as you tried to stand up once more, only for your legs to shake and end up right where you started. 

“Are you okay?”

His voice was monotone as always, but somehow soft with concern. 

His strong arms were so comfortable as it wrapped around you, his whole body made you feel so safe and reminded you that he was here- right next to you. 

You were always being protected. You were always being saved. 

Deep inside, you felt as if you weren’t doing anything for him in return. The stoic yet kind scholar who had helped you during your student days at the Akademiya, the scribe that you could always rely on… and a partner who vowed to always be with you. 

All of the feelings of regret, happiness, and relief came out of you in forms of tears rolling down your cheeks and small sobs escaping your mouth. 

“What’s wrong?”

He raised his hand to your face, rubbing your cheeks as if to wipe away your tears. 

The tears choked your throat, which blurred out the words you wanted to say.

“Here, let’s take you home first.”

He swiftly slid his arms beneath your legs, and lifted you up, walking away from the grim alleyway. On any other day, you would’ve protested at him for treating you like a baby. But the exhaustion and the haziness of your mind left you no room to argue.

The man merely huffed as he carried you in his arms, his headphones only hiding the blush that appeared on his ears. 

***

You and him walked into his house, as he gently settled you onto the couch. He sighed in relief as he mumbled about how Kaveh should lock his house before running off to who knows where. 

He sat right next to you, the weight of him only making you lean on his broad shoulders. You knew he wanted to know how you ended up in a dire situation, but you, out of all the people, knew he was a patient man. He wouldn’t ask you anything uncomfortable until you were fine with it. 

“Thank you back there…”

You merely mumbled those words, when he looked at you. The memories of the horrifying moment made your lips tremble, and made his fist clench. 

“Don’t thank me. It was nothing.”

You just sat there, as the tears welled up again with no place to go but down your face. He didn’t say anything when you started crying once more. 

“I just felt… really weak and pathetic. I couldn’t even fight myself off, nor could I run away from my past. You always save me but… what would I do without you?”

His lips pursed at your words. He knew you didn’t mean it like that, but somehow the last sentence made his heart sting. He knew the situation, of how you, his partner, were followed by their ex-lover, but he didn’t know it would be soon that they would confront their one and only. In fact, he felt bad for not being able to save you sooner. 

“Then, don’t be without me.”

His words were firm and strong. He always is. He’s always sure of his words. 

“I may merely be a feeble scholar, but as your partner, I have the duty to protect you from any harm. I’d prefer if you stay close to me, as a matter of fact.”

You couldn’t help but smile and crack out giggles as he merely tipped his head in confusion. 

“What’s so funny? This is a serious conversation.���

“You know, you’re so sweet sometimes.”

“Hm?”

You placed yourself on top of his legs and hugged him tightly, his heartbeat echoing through your eardrums. After a few seconds, the same strong arms you grew to love wrapped around you, giving you the warmth and comfort you’ve yearned for. 

“So, Alhiatham, will you keep your promise?”

Alhaitham sighed, but a tiny smile was etching his lips and he kissed you boldly on your lips. 

“Of course. A scribe, a lover, always keeps their promises.”

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Love as Sweet as Candy!

Thoma x Ayato fic for Thoma's birthday!

TW: None/Very very fluffy (Modern!AU)

Word Count: 1.6k

Note: This is my very first time posting on tumblr. Sorry for any mistakes! (also it's not proofread)

Ayato prepares Thoma a very sweet birthday surprise!

Take a look at it on AO3 too!: https://archiveofourown.org/works/44139120

❤  ❤  ❤  ❤

The light of the sun slid through Thoma’s eyelids, making the man squint from the brightness. 

It was rare for him to sleep in this late, he sat up in his bed, drowsily stretching. He suddenly felt a warm presence next to him, the sight almost making him yelp in surprise. 

The sky blue hair flowed onto the pillow, and his pale skin glistened in the morning sun. Ayato’s chest heaved up and down as he breathed softly. 

“This isn’t good for my heart…” Thoma mumbled, as he slowly rustled out of their bed to grab some clothes. 

“Oh? what’s not good for your heart?”

A hand gripped onto Thoma’s wrist, as Thoma let out the yelp he fought to keep in. 

“W-w-waka! You’re awake..!? Oh, haha! haha…”

“No need to be so tense, dear Thoma. You know what day it is, hm?”

Thoma stared at Ayato for a second before thinking… 

Suddenly, it came to him. How could he forget! His mind must still be asleep.

“Oh right, I remember!” 

“Do tell me, Thoma,” Ayato nodded, smiling. 

“It’s the day Komore Teahouse reopens after the New Year break!”

“...Thoma…”

“N-no…?” Thoma stuttered from the look of disappointment on Ayato’s face. Something else…?

“Oh yes! How could I forget?”

Ayato smiled once again. Thoma was forgetful sometimes; it was okay, he had many things to do, it’s only human to make mistakes. Ayato understood that the most.

“Do tell me, Thoma.” “It’s the re-opening of the Inazuma Mall! I gotta get ready-”

“Thoma.”

Ayato sighed, as he stood up. Thoma gulped, the glare of the CEO of Yashiro Inc was certainly something else…

“Well, no matter. I’ve prepared a special outfit for you, take a look at your closet.” 

Ayato smirked with that look of his, and left the room to probably dress up as well.

“I hope waka isn’t pulling one of his pranks on me…”

Thoma hesitated as he reached for the handle on his closet. But knowing he was wasting time, he pulled the doors open. 

The outfit Ayato supposedly chose for him was there in front of him. A rose pink beret with sprinkle-like beads, a french pink leather crop top jacket on top of a strawberry pink-and-white striped long sleeve shirt. To finish it off, with a pair of shorts, a belt, and a half skirt (all pink, of course) with hot pink leather shoes.

“...Does waka consider me as a mannequin…?”

Thoma was never one to wear pink, he just thought it wouldn’t fit. But he couldn’t help but fall in love with the outfit even more. And the fact that Ayato must’ve gone through extreme lengths to pick them out by hand. Thoma took another deep breath, as he began to put the outfit together onto himself. 

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“Thoma, are you ready?”

“Almost done, waka…”

Ayato took a deep breath, as his foot tapped the floor from the anticipation. 

To be frank, he couldn’t wait. He couldn’t wait for his boyfriend to come out of the door wearing an outfit he chose. 

He straightened his ocean blue tie and suit, as he cleared his thoughts with a rare sense of nervousness coming over him. 

He’s never been nervous like this. 

“Waka…”

The whisper didn’t escape Ayato’s ears, as he turned around immediately, as he stopped in his tracks. 

“Thoma… you look…”

“Do I look okay…?”

Thoma’s gaze fell to the ground from the sudden tension (?) in the room. Was waka disappointed in the result? He knew he wouldn’t look good in-

“You’re so beautiful, Thoma,” Ayato breathed, “my predictions seemed to be correct.”

“If you like it, waka, I’m glad…”

Ayato stopped for a moment, gazing fixed on the blushing blond. He shook his head, as he slowly reached for the latter’s hand. 

“May I?”

“Of course, waka.”

“Shall we head out, then Thoma?”

Thoma titled his head in question. 

“Where to?”

Ayato smiled, this time that soft and meaningful kind. 

“You’ll see.”

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“Woah!”

After walking a few minutes, the pair arrived in front of a small wooden store, with colored paper decorating the edges of its showcase, within it were mounds of colorful candy, hard and soft, canes and lollipops, and all the delicacies you could ever imagine. 

“I knew you liked sweets, of course, so I thought I would bring you here today.”

“Waka… you didn’t have to…” Thoma said in awe, but still unsure. “You never told me the occasion, what made you bring me here today?”

“Well, let’s go inside, shall we?” Ayato smiled, as Thoma gulped and nodded. He definitely had something behind this… 

“Go ahead. Open the door.”

“Oh- okay…”

Slowly, with a creak, Thoma opened the door, expecting some prank or something worse-

With a loud pop! His whole periphery filled with the rainbow strings of confetti. 

“Wha-”

“Happy Birthday Thoma!”

In the store, Ayaka, Lumine, Aether and Paimon stood, with their confetti still in their hands, waving at him as they chuckled. At the side near the candy jars stood Itto, Kuki, and Yoimiya, as Kuki and Yoimiya were trying to separate Itto from gobbling the entire jar of chocolate. On the counter sat Kazuha, Gorou, and Heizou, the three of them waving at him also, then getting back to talk to each other at a too-close-for-friends distance. By the ice cream machine stood Yae, Ei, Kokomi, and Sara, as Ei was still trying to get a “perfect” soft cream on a cone, with Yae laughing at her skills, Sara cheering on Ei, and Kokomi watching the whole scene unravel. Sayu… well she was nowhere to be seen. Until Thoma noticed the tanuki-daruma in the corner… she probably fell asleep waiting for the pair to arrive. 

“Well, what do you think, Thoma?”

Ayato grinned at him proudly, as Thoma struggled to get words out of his mouth. 

“Y-you… overdid it, waka, I don’t think this big of a party needs to be thrown for-”

“Ah-ah-ah,” Ayato closed Thoma’s mouth with his thumb, the deep sea blue eyes staring into his. 

“You only deserve only the best in the world, Thoma, and I’m sure everyone in the room agrees.”

Everyone in the room cheered, with “yeah!” and “of course!” thrown throughout the room. Ayato nodded. 

“Don’t stop yourself from doing things because of what others might think. Do what you enjoy, that’s what you always say to others, correct.”

Thoma stared at him for a moment, then chuckled softly. 

“I guess you’re right, waka.”

To that, Ayato just smiled once more, as he signaled Thoma. 

“Go enjoy yourself, Thoma?”

Thoma’s heart was beating with excitement. At this point, he could taste the sweetness of ice cream in his mouth. 

“Thank you, waka…!”

Thoma walked over to the candy jar to converse with the trio, as laughter and excitement filled the room once more. 

Ayato smiled, as he made his way across the room, opening the back room to reveal a balcony, the sun still high in the sky. He smiled at the taste of success, and the reflection of his lover’s smile on the window pane. 

He was truly loved. Nobody would be perfect, but Thoma broke all those rules for him. The times he has gone through were the least to say; difficult. Oh, how he wished he could tell his younger self to just believe in his knowledge in strength. That he was stronger than he thought. 

That he would meet someone that would turn his world around entirely. 

“How the times have changed…”

Ayato took the bottle of boba he saved in his sleeve, and took a sip as he looked at the ocean spread in front of him. 

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“You were here, waka!”

The sun was about to set when Ayato jolted up from his arms, a little startled. 

“Oh… Thoma. Apologies, I must’ve been tired…”

Thoma raised an eyebrow, as he sat next to the blue-haired man. 

“You shouldn’t sleep outside, waka, it gets cold quickly these days.”

“Thank you for reminding me, I’ll be more cautious.”

A comfortable silence fell between them, as they both stared at each other across the table. Oh, how they could dive deep into them and rise, just to fall in again. 

“Are you done conversing with everybody?” Ayato broke the silence, but kept the gaze on his boyfriend. 

Thoma chuckled, and nodded. Cute, was all that came to Ayato’s lovestruck mind. 

“I got to talk to everybody! Thank you so much for this, waka. It really made my day special…”

“It’s basic courtesy to celebrate your lover’s birthday, no?” Ayato challenged Thoma's ears to burn bright red. 

“Well, it was also…” Thoma’s fingers nudged Ayato’s, as if to ask for permission to hold his hands. Which Ayato quickly obliged, holding them tightly, as if his life depended on it. 

“It was also my first birthday with you, as my… you know… boyfriend… so it’s definitely something I’ll remember.”

Ayato���s face was once struck by awe, and the sight of his partner blushing so hard, just made him feel like he was in a haze, a special kind of drug we call love. 

“I have a promise to make, Thoma.”

“What is it, waka? Why so suddenly?”

Ayato brought their intertwined hands in front of them. 

The earnest look on Ayato’s face burned into Thoma’s memories. 

This was true. At the moment. It felt right. 

“I would like to share all my birthdays with you. Would you share all your birthdays with me?”

The word echoed in Thoma’s mind, as it finally fell into place. Thoma softly grinned, the rim of his eyes glistening in the pink color that he learned to love today. 

The strawberry-color moon reflects over the two tonight, as their lips crossed in an oath to the future. 

For me, and for you. 

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I just wanted them to kiss.

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