shumar0

[shumar0]

Sad Reader (GN) x Venti

Genre~ ☀️ fluff

‘If you don’t wish to put it into words, do it through tears instead. For if you let it blow like the breeze now, it shall release you of your dread.’

Warnings ~

You’ve walked aimlessly around Mondstadt. Holding your weapon as you passed by a few hilichurl camps. As a -Vision name-, you beat them easily, but you had an empty feeling.

Not the ‘I’m missing something’ feeling, but a feeling that had a heavy burden on your heart and your tongue tied.

Despite people trying their best to help you, you couldn’t lift your head high. Well, at least not without lying your way through everyone’s worries.

The guilt of lying to everyone when their trying to help you, but not being able to even force out the words...it hurt you. Why?

To make an attempt to feel better, you went to Windrise and simply...sat there.

Beneath the large tree with Anemo Crystaflies laminating the oak base and the green leaves a soft orange-yellow as the sun began to set.

You looked over at the Statue of the Seven. Well, it was more like your eyes somehow dragging themselves to look.

Barbatos. The Anemo God had disappeared just like your joy has. Comparing the two is sort of funny in a way.

It didn’t help you melancholic mood however. A gentle breeze blew your -hair colour- hair towards the statue.

So when you see a pair of teal eyes with a green cecilia beret, you can only assume it’s one person.

“Windblume..? Your eyes don’t have the usual glow of sunshine.” The bard landed on the grass and the wind stopped.

“Whatever’s wrong? It breaks me to see you so sad...” He held you cheeks in his hands and brought your face closer to his.

“...” Nothing. Just like before, you couldn’t bring anything out and it tugged at your heart. You wanted to tell him.

But your vocal cords refused you. So it broke your heart more.

“...Y/N. I see you don’t feel like saying anything..? It’s fine, you know? Sometimes, it’s quite hard to say things. To express your emotions in words can also be difficult. So, perhaps we could try a different method?” He pulled you into his chest and wrapped his arms around your now slightly shivering body.

“If you don’t wish to put it into words, do it through tears instead. For if you let it blow like the breeze now, it shall release you of your dread.”

Your ear was pressed against Venti. His heartbeat was at a rhythmic pattern, it strangely made you think back to the rest of your day.

What had even made you sad..?

Thinking about it now...knowing that everyone was focusing their attention like you on that because of that reason...

Having to lie why because it seems so silly now...

It made you tear up slightly. Not enough to make a sound, and yet your caring lover knew you felt like crying.

So he hummed. A soothing song that could have anyone feel the raw emotion of it. Simultaneously, he brushed you hair with his fingers.

It’s so calming...so, why cry? You didn’t understand, before you knew it...

You were crying into Venti’s chest. All of the emotions that were caught in your throat were let out through your cries. The suffocating pain in your oesophagus was slowly dissipating.

Venting and Venti...sound very similar.

Once your sobs had quieted down, the bard didn’t bother to ask you why you had cried.

Your cries. As a bard, to understand the emotions of his audience and tell a story from that is easy enough for him.

Curious -> Intriguing tale

Expectant -> Dangerous tale

And so on so forth.

He didn’t need to know why you had cried; all that mattered was that the pain was gone.

He put his chin on your head and gently rubbed your back. Even though it was a cool night, it felt warm around you.

Perhaps your emotions help how you feel physically? Whatever it was, surely it didn’t matter.

Warm was good. For Venti, warm was the goal.

“Are you feeling better now Windblume?” Looking up, you find the eyes of your soulmate to look slightly red.

“Venti..? Did you...”

“Ah! Hehe~ Didnt you know even a bard can be affected with such a powerful cry? Especially if it’s yours. After all, it’s such a bittersweet thing.”

“Hm?” Still lying on his chest you listened to him speak, you didn’t have to look at him for Venti to know either.

To cry would be to mourn, or be cause by a sort of physical or mental wound. But also from laughter; perhaps happy tears. The talented can fake such salty water. But, no matter what, surely we can agree it’s a form of release for people, no?

“Mhm.” You sleepily replied. “It also...makes someone very tired.”

You feel a smile growing on his face. “Yes, that right~ Sleep is essential for you.”

“What about you...? Aren’t you going to...”

“...𝘵𝘰𝘰? ‘To’ what hmmmm..?”

“Sleep..”

“With you?”

You nodded shyly.

“Oh Windblume, why do you ask? While I find you reaction adorable as always, I’m concerned about you getting a nosebleed with all of your blushing.”

“Heh, I’m not going to though..? Besides, sleepy time now please.” You teasingly stick your tongue at your boyfriend.

“*sigh* very well :^^ goodnight Y/N. I’ll be here when you awaken, ok?”

With a nod, you only see a glimpse of green fabric covering you body before fading into the realm of unconsciousness.

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Author’s note :

This is based off of an actual sad event I’ve had except I didn’t have anyone like Venti to cheer me up.

So you guys can have this whenever your sad ^^

Sometimes, you might not feel like talking and feel like your being forced to say what’s wrong to someone...That’s how I feel sometimes.

I kinda wish I’d had the right to just not say anything instead of forcing it out.

Now anyone asking if I’m okay my immediate response is to kinda lie..??

Idk how to express it but yea personal

Also, hello! Welcome to my first story!

Make sure to do your work and not just binge read!

-Set reminder for me hehe~