#does. does zhongli not drink wine because no one's there to remember it with him

[aromanticasterisms]

zhongli watching hu tao and venti meet: this is the worst day of my life

[hiraya-rawr]

lover from another nation ~ hcs .

characters !! all the genshin men i could think of rn...

note !! it's been a while since i've written hcs for a lot! aaaah just some thoughts i had today (i had a few culture shocks here and there when i met up with new friends hahahah)

~ m o n d s t a d t ~

grabbing zhongli by the hand to dance and sing in the middle of the square because mondstadters live for the festivities! he quickly learns to freestyle dance along with you, moving with the crowd and cheers and wine. (remember that Tangled scene? yes)

kaveh wasn't sure how to react the day you ordered hard liquor on your first date. sure, your freedom and love for a good drink is one of the things which made him fall for you but wow– are you really gonna down that many glasses on a date? what do you mean you're still sober?

ayato finds himself in love with the way you sing. it doesn't follow the rules of inazuman opera at all; it's much more freeing (much like how his house help sings as he does chores) and you'd tell him stories and the history of your homeland in the form of songs. no mondstadter could ever forget the songs they grew up listening to!

heizou being almost appalled by your rather... robust and reckless nature. you don't have any backup plans whenever a situation goes south, you simply hold his hand, smile, and say "we go where the wind blows!"

~ l i y u e ~

diluc having chopsticks as part of your dining utensils because sometimes, you're more comfortable eating with it (let's not forget often having rice on the table! he must learn the joys of garlic rice with his steak <3)

dainsleif stays by your side as you offer incense and fruits to your ancestors. he whispers quiet prayers, bows when you do, and helps you clean their altars. he finds solace in the familial piety of liyuens– it makes him wish he could honor his ancestors with the same kind of peace as you do.

kazuha getting tongue tied over the language being so similar to inazuman but also so different– why are some of the characters the same? why are the meanings different? there's a bit of miscommunication in the start, but you both find your own ways to understand each other when words fail.

we all know gorou has always wanted to climb the mountains of liyue and you made it possible! meeting him by the docks and touring him around your home nation, you made sure to pick hiking routes with the most scenic spots, even managing to tour him around the jade palace and the floating lone island.

~ i n a z u m a ~

kaeya has no idea how you sit on the floor while being comfortable. you've made him sit with you once while reading a book, after that, his bones ached for days! shaking every time he stood back up!

albedo met you in the irodori festival- he painted you for practice and spark between you started. the long distance was difficult at first, but his long letters always had a little drawing of you and you'd send back the scent of cherry blossoms. klee would also send you letters, asking you to come visit soon!

childe loves a new fighting style; like most sword users in inazuma, you followed the raiden shogun's teachings– swift, efficient, and at one with the sword. he loves how you fight and it's often how you end your dates!

cyno was almost confident that you were playing a prank the day you said you'll make him your specialty and you showed him a platter of raw seafood. it's "sashimi and ngiri" you say, and he waited for you to explain the pun of your joke. it wasn't a joke.

~ s u m e r u ~

thoma is quite used to mondstadters and inazumans, two very different cultures, then he meets you and your sumeru upbringing! you show him how to cook foods that can be eaten with hands, and your menu is often so colorful he can't help but admire it!

itto doesn't really understand the study culture of sumeru, but he totally supports whatever it is you're talking about and tries to add in comments (his comments don't exactly make sense though...)

scaramouche, in his "path of redemption and healing", unwillingly gets involved with you as you show him around the beautiful parts of sumeru! you argue that he needs a different, better outfit with a color scheme that matches his vision. he insists that the hat stays. you tell him he looks like an aranara.

~ s n e z h n a y a ~

al haitham was almost concerned the day you got a heatstroke after being in the desert for no more than a few minutes. snezhnaya has prepared you for harsh weather, but never the heat. soon enough your lover is carrying around heatstroke-first aid packs just for you.

bundling up tighnari's fluffy ears before setting foot in snezhnaya because you just know the cold would practically freeze them off. his tail also gets wrapped and bundled warm in the large coats you wear, protection from the harsh snow. he says he looks like a big lummox.

note !! alright, choose your favorite dynamic! i personally think mondstadters with liyue/inazuma would be interesting maybe because i want to force feed them the joys of rice...

// if i misinterpreted a culture then umm... just know it wasn't intentional and let's consider it a real thing in teyvats culture 🫣😎

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[osmanthus-wine-addiction]

◈ Pairing: Zhongli x fem!Reader ◈ Summary: Zhongli is a host at a host club and you’re his favorite client. ◈ Contains: Modern AU, Angst, Emotional Manipulation, pseudo-romance

You showered him with gifts and try to buy as much wine as you can, not because you want to drink yourself oblivious, but because that's the way every host prefers to be taken care of. He's always respectful, never touching you inappropriately or taking advantage of your less-than-rational state. He never pushes you into spending more than what you could afford. He never really asks for anything, never demands, but that makes it even harder to close your wallet once it's open. In this hectic and lonely world, it's hard enough to just find somebody to listen to your woes, even if for a price.

To you, this had always been a conscious exchange. You were well aware that he was just fulfilling his end of a transaction. That's all you'll ever be, a name on a bill. He doesn't actually care about you, even though he does such a flawless job of pretending he does. That devoted look in his eyes whenever he looks at you? It's how he ensures you come back every week. His time was expensive. You're aware that you're not the only one getting his divided attention. You're just one of the reasons he's constantly at the top of the rankings. He's in demand, not just by you. There's countless clients coming in to see him at varying frequencies, throwing mora at him in varying capacity. You weren't even his highest-paying client. How did you know? Well, let's just say you might have gotten a little too curious when you first met him. The car he sometimes drives you home in was a gift from one of his more generous clients. The fact immediately incinerated all the fantasies you could possibly have of him.

Three years in, you still found his presence enticing. His velvety voice still manages to stir your senses. You still craved his touches and lost yourself in his kisses. He buys flowers for your birthday every year and sends you a thoughtful message from time to time, reminding you that he thinks about you. It didn't matter to you if he does it simply to get you to keep coming back to him.

He didn't have to promise you the world nor give you any sort of commitment. Every time you stepped foot inside this lavishly embellished theater, you came for a performance. Like a seasoned actor, he plays his role perfectly. You were getting what you wanted and he was getting what he needed. Nobody could claim to be getting lied to or deceived if that was the whole premise. You paid to play this game and Zhongli provided you with gratification.

It was a fair exchange.

So why were his lips pressed against yours as your body was pinned against the door you would eventually have to leave through? He kissed you like he was punishing you, like you had broken some sort of promise you never remembered making to him.

[ice-cream-writes-stuff]

•End Point• Drabble/Notes

I had a realization about my Archon/God of Death (Y/N) Au.

The fall of Khaehnria is the Archons faults, absolutely. But the Archons had crossed a line when taking her job and turning it to a massacre. (Y/N) only kills because it's her job, her duty, the Archons took away innocent lives for their own "Devine punishment" against the people of Khaehnira. Celestia should of known better to mess with or tangle with the lives of mortals.

All of the Archons should of known.

Yet they choose Celestia over reasoning.

How Foolish.

Yet, that is why (Y/N) is there. She is the end of everything. Even God's can die, just like a mortal, in her eyes. For she has seen it. Witnessed it. Done it.

Even Celestia will meet the end of the rope one day, which will make quite a alot of overtime pay...

Oh well.

What else should I add?? Anyway, I know that the people of Khaehnira tried to take down the gods, but some of those people were innocent or were just children. Keaya is a example of the Gods and their foolishness. He was a child when he was thrust into war, a war against gods no less.

Character Voicelines for God of Death (Y/N)!

Venti:

"She... She isn't quite fond of drinking, but when she does. She's very sad. But she is kind to me, from what I can tell. Her garden is odd, I wonder if her pomegranates can turn into wine!"

Zhongli:

"Ah, I remember she was very independent. Her work ethic was better than anyone I knew of. Yet, her coffee addiction is almost as bad as that wind spirit..."

Raiden Shogun:

"I envy her. Mortals and even God's are weary of her. So am I. She's taken many things, from the life of a flower, to even a Archon."

Xiao:

"A, odd being... I've seen her wander a few years in between decades. She is good company to have around sometimes."

Childe: "Oh! Are you talking about that pretty lady I've seen around a few times? I think Mr. Zhongli knows her. I should ask him to introduce me don't you think?"

Diluc: "She isn't one to ask for wine, she's asked for coffee on many occasions. I must say, her addiction could rival that bards. At least she pays.."

Kayea: "Her tone is soft with me, even if I try to tease her! She looks at me with pity. I don't know what I've done to looked at like that?"

Kazuha: "I converse with her on the occasion, she has a eye for things. Notices things that shouldn't be noticeable. I think it's a impressive skill!"

[askbloatedbellyblog]

How much do you think Zhongli enjoys osmanthus wine? Do you think he goes overboard enjoying it? You know, I hear it tastes the same as someone remembers it

Honest answer, is that I think that Zhongli enjoyed it much more in his past than he does now (given his preference for tea). However, his ability to put it away is probably extraordinary! In his past, I think he easily went overboard. I think with his friends, Zhongli would celebrate many a victory and drink long into the night until he passed out (I mentioned this a little in his burp canon).

But part of what you said, where it's the same he remembers. I think it's very easy for Zhongli to slip back into his old drinking habits, especially if he's in a reminiscing mood or if he is in a celebration and someone else is picking up the tab. Then I think it's easy for Zhongli to end up going overboard. The big question is how much and how much control does Zhongli have. For example if it's full of regular humans from Liyue, it could be very dangerous if he really lets loose (which actually might be why his preference for tea), because with how much he can eat and drink, it would easily give away his true identity. Or at the very least make them suspicious when he's capable of carrying and drinking entire barrels of Osmanthus Wine.

I think it's likely he usually tries to keep his strength under wraps and why he doesn't belch as loud as he could or did in the past or why he goes all out in drinking and eating.

Now the big question then would be, how much can Zhongli have when he feels comfortable and has people around that know his secret? There, I think is where he reverts more back to his previous self and is much more free to indulge. This could be a dangerous state where either barrels or empty jars of wine may litter the area around him. Where Zhongli could potentially eat and drink himself to a modest bloated "beer" belly, I think in this more unrestrained state, Zhongli could be MUCH bigger, be it food or be it just the wine. He potentially could be a very crazy or dazed drunk and put his tie around his head and be very out of it or he could be very posed and just drink his cares away. If he's going all out and drinking a whole barrel, then I think he definitely goes overboard and he ends up looking like he ate a watermelon and just as tight, with his belly sounding like a ripe melon if you thump on it. And then any time he moves or walks around, his belly sloshes. Just pray that if he gets incredibly drunk from it, that he's away from most people because he could cause a small disaster without realizing.

There is one more option for his overindulgence, where if he was truly lost in thought thinking about the ones he's lost and sulking, he could still drink a whole barrel but in this case, it's over a much longer period of time. It might be fun if he's at his old table in Jueyun Karst or even at a secluded restaurant in Liyue Harbor, that he drinks all day and doesn't realize that he's all bloated and has a belly until it's time for him to get up and leave. In these cases, him popping a button of his pants or suit, might be completely unintentional.

[dustofthedailylife]

Someone embarasses them in front of you

→ Masterlist

Summary: They have a crush on you but have yet to confess it. Seems like someone else takes that matter into their own hands.

Characters: Diluc, Albedo, Zhongli x f!reader (separate)

Warnings: None - just fluff and slight awkwardness

A/N: Okay, I had this idea the other night and it really excited me so I had to write it. Maybe I will write for a few more of the genshin men if I can think of some more scenarios. Anyways, hope you enjoy! ~ I'll be continuing to simp over Ayato some more over here now, don't mind me ~

DILUC

Your shift at the Angel’s Share tonight had been quite uneventful. The usual customers hung around, drinking and chatting the night away, occasionally dragging you into some banter as you brought them more to drink or requested a song you should sing. Jose, the Bard of the Tavern, would never openly admit it, but he was always quite jealous whenever some guests asked you to sing for them instead of him. Charles would often tease him about it a little, much to everyone’s entertainment. You truly loved your job here.

You still vividly remember the day Charles had offered you to work for the Angel’s Share. Back then you were working for the Cat’s Tail still and had already considered quitting and looking for another job. Because despite working your butt off over there you hadn’t gotten a raise in years, even after asking your boss about one back then. You had just been told to work a little harder and maybe then she’d consider it. Certainly, that was their loss now!

You looked around the Tavern to make sure everyone was still provided with drinks until your gaze fell upon a familiar redhead behind the bar. That’s right, Diluc being here today was the only thing that could be considered out of the ordinary. He usually doesn’t stay so late, if he even shows up at all. As the wine-tycoon of Mondstadt he was often preoccupied with more urgent matters than working shifts at the tavern. Not that you would blame him of course, but you couldn’t help but be a little excited whenever he was there, after all he was quite handsome. Not that you’d ever stand a chance with him, but one can dream, right?

After bringing more drinks to some regulars and briefly chatting with Charles you went outside of the Tavern to wipe the tables clean and fetch the dirty cups to bring them inside. Just as you were about to head back inside you heard some ruckus and assumed it was some drunkards who must’ve gotten into a fight but once you had arrived you saw it was just Kaeya sitting at the bar, talking loudly and throwing his arm around Charles’ shoulders. He looked to be slightly tipsy already and was certainly in a good mood.

As you walked behind the bar and set the dirty dishes down into the sink, you saw that Diluc was certainly less amused than the Cavalry Captain.

“What are you doing here Kaeya?” Diluc said with an annoyed undertone in his voice.

“Well, am I not allowed to pay my hot-headed brother’s tavern a visit once in a while to get some drinks? Besides, not like you’re here that often anyway.”

Diluc said nothing more, just exhaled in annoyance and continued to clean the glass in his hand.

“If you aren’t careful I’m going to attempt to steal that pretty bartender away from you. Isn’t that how you got her working here in the first place?”

Kaeya donned a mischievous grin and a bunch of question marks popped up in your head. What does he mean, that’s how he got you to work here, too?

“Kaeya, Charles asked me to work here.” You said with a light chuckle and tried to not make much out of what he says given that he was very obviously tipsy.

“Sweetheart, and who do you think Charles’ boss is?”

Before you could reply anything, you heard glass shatter next to you. The glass Diluc had been cleaning was now splintered at the bottom from being placed on the counter too forcefully.

“I think you should go now, Kaeya. You’re clearly drunk and not yourself.”

“Ah, I believe I’m quite myself actually. At least I know how to speak what is on my mind. Well then, see you around, brother.” And with that he was off, leaving a very flustered and irritated Diluc behind. You didn’t know what just happened but you were very puzzled about it all, and tried to convince yourself that it was probably just drunk Kaeya, trying to provoke a reaction out of Diluc, you knew they had something of a past, so you decided to brush it off and console Diluc.

“Don’t take it to heart, we all know how Kaeya is when he is drunk.”

“No.” He swallowed and blushed even more. “What he said is true, I told Charles to poach you because– I wanted to get to know you better.”

You were speechless and your heart immediately started racing. Someone definitely needed to pinch you right now in order to convince you that you weren’t just daydreaming. There was no way he just said that.

“So, what do you say? Would you perhaps be interested to go out with me sometime?”

ALBEDO

It was a nice and sunny day in Mondstadt and also the first day off you had gotten in a while. The Acting Grandmaster had told you to take a break today. Quite ironic coming from her actually, given that she is the one who never seems to rest.

You loved your work at the Knights of Favonius but it was equally taxing a lot of the time, especially when you had to work with the Chief Alchemist, Albedo. He was always very demanding when it came to his research, although you would lie if you said you don’t like working with him, given that you’ve had a crush on him even since before starting to work at the Knights. Admittedly that made things complicated and often caused you to be a little nervous and unconcentrated around him, but you tried your best. Not like you ever had a chance he’d like you back, right?

You stepped out of the house to fetch some groceries for dinner later tonight. A day off had to be celebrated with some quality food. Maybe you were gonna make some Sweet Madame or Mushroom Chicken Skewers, you’ll just have to see which ingredients you could get at Good Hunter.

Once there you went through your shopping list and got everything you needed, even some extra ingredients for some dessert pancakes with whip cream and fruit. Today was going to be great, you could feel it.

You thanked Sara and grabbed the big basket full of fresh ingredients and started to walk back to your home. You might’ve gone a little overboard with your shopping because the basket was so heavy you had trouble carrying it with one hand. You heaved it up and hugged it to your chest, even if that made it a little hard to see where you were going because now it was blocking your field of view.

You started to walk a few steps more, looking past the side of the basket to the ground until you ran into someone, or rather, someone ran into you. The force of the impact caused you to stumble backwards and fall on the ground, scattering all your groceries around you. Oh no.

“Oopsies!”

You looked up and saw a little blonde girl, wearing a red-white dress and a big red hat with a feather. It was Klee. You’ve seen her at work before with Jean and Albedo. They both look after her while her mother is gone.

“I didn’t mean to run into you. I’m sorry!” The little girl said.

“It’s okay, nothing happened!”

You started to pick up your groceries from the floor, at least they seemed fine too, for the most part. But a little dirt never hurt anyone, right? Klee started to help you pick up your stuff but suddenly stopped when she took a closer look at you and her eyes started to shine and her mouth opened in surprise.

“Klee, where did you run off to?” The owner of the very familiar sounding voice, jogged around the corner of the street, visibly distraught by the sight that showed up in front of him. “I told you not to run through the streets because you could hurt someone.”

“Yes, I know Bedo. I’m sorry!” She pouted a brief moment before excitedly looking back at you and pointing at your face. “But look who it is, it’s the pretty Knight Lady you keep drawing in your sketchbook!”

“What?” That had caught you quite off guard and you could feel the heat rise to your face. He was drawing you? Judging by the expression on his face and the slight blush on his cheeks, the little girl was right. You’d never seen him so flustered before and to think it was because of something related to you of all things, made your heart beat faster.

“I– I draw a lot of people, Klee.”

“Hmmm- yes that is true! You draw Klee and Dodoco a lot too, but not nearly as much as you draw her, you even have a dedicated sketchbook. I understand though, she is very pretty.”

The slight blush on his face turned into a beet red color. He started to scratch the back of his head and stared to the side to avoid your gaze. Klee had properly embarrassed him and had made both you and him flustered beyond belief and she was blissfully unaware of it, just smiling excitedly.

“Well.” He broke the silence, adressing you directly. “Are you interested to see them? I could come over later and show them to you, if you want. I heard today is your day off.”

ZHONGLI

“Oyah, there you are!” Hu Tao excitedly waved at you when you came out of your office at the Wangsheng Funeral parlor, saying goodbye to some clients who had just come in this morning.

Your favorite part of the job was being able to work with people, and despite the sad situations you had to deal with, it always filled your heart with joy to help clients pay their last tributes to their lost loved ones. Hu Tao was even more exceptional at that, despite being very straightforward a lot of the time.

“How did it go?” She asked.

“It went alright, they booked another appointment for tomorrow morning with Zhongli because they had some special wishes regarding incense and the symbolism tied to specific fragrances and I told them that he would be the best one to talk to when it comes to that.”

“Mh-hm, I see. Very good.”

Whenever you had to talk about Zhongli you tried to sound as casual and unbothered as possible but deep down you always felt giddy with excitement whenever you spoke his name. He was the consultant of the Funeral Parlor and you've had the biggest crush on him ever since you had started working here. You especially loved working with him directly and listening to one of his many stories. You never ceased to be amazed about how knowledgeable he is. You could only hope he felt the same things about you, but you didn’t dare to hope. You actually knew quite a handful of people who also had an eye on the handsome Consultant and he was very private overall, so he might even have someone special in his life already.

“If I am allowed to intrude into this discussion - I think you’d be very good at that yourself.” The very same man you had just briefly daydreamed about, walked around the corner, leaning against the shelf in a quite elegant way, addressing you directly.

“Oh that’s very flattering but you’re definitely the one best suited for that.”

“Woooow, do you guys know that you two are so bad at hiding you both have a thing going for each other and are too awkward to act on it? It's actually quite funny to witness. Just kiss already.” Hu Tao, leaned back in her chair and folded the hands behind her head with a devilish smirk.

“Excuse me, Director? I’m not sure I follow.” Zhongli looked as unphased as ever. You had hoped to see at least a little bit of distress or something similar on his face that could indicate he is interested in you as well but, there was nothing.

“Maybe I need to give that big brain of yours a helping hand.”

Hu Tao jumped up from her chair and breezed past him right into his office, which he had conveniently left the door open to just now. You heard her open all sorts of drawers and rummaging around in them and returned with a single sheet of paper in her hand. All color was suddenly drained from Zhongli’s face when he saw what she was holding.

“Does this ring a bell, mister?” She waved the paper around in front of his face with a devilish smirk. You could see that he was trying his hardest to keep his composure.

“I do not know how to formulate the words I desire to tell you but rest assured that I do so with all my heart. During the time we had while working together at the Funeral Parlor, I have to admit, I’ve grown quite fond of you –” Hu Tao started reading the contents of the letter out aloud, obviously trying to mimic Zhongli’s voice. “Do I need to continue or do you follow me now?”

“I do, thank you.” He grabbed his chin and looked at the floor, his cheeks tinted in a light rose color.

“Well, I will spare you my comment about being old fashioned for now but I doubt you’re talking about me here and since you are only working together with one other person here, I have an idea who this letter is addressed to, hehehe ~” She neatly folded the letter again and pressed it in your hand, winking at you and putting her hands on her hips.

“Ugh, so anyway, I am staaaarving” Hu Tao dramatically exclaimed and put the back of her hand on her forehead, acting as if she didn’t just casually reveal one of Zhongli’s biggest secrets. “It’s already lunch time, so I’m gonna go grab something before I die over here. You two – I think you might have something to talk about now. Anyway. Later!”

And with that she stormed out of the Parlor, leaving you and a very embarrassed and flustered Zhongli behind. He was lost for words, which was rare. You’ve never seen him like this, and to think that you were the cause of that was quite frankly said - unbelievable. When he spoke again your heart skipped a beat.

“So, uhm – would you perhaps be interested to grab lunch together with me, too?”

Thanks for reading, I hope you enjoyed it! Let me know which one was your favorite! o(>ω<)o

My asks are open, if you wanna write me a message. I'm always excited about them ~ ♥

[thelost-in-time]

Reunited once more

The Genshin Characters reuniting with you after being separated for years, or just a long time.

Characters: Xiao, Zhongli, Beidou, Raiden Shogun/Ei, Kaeya and Eula

Inspiration? Idk.

Fluff? Angst to fluff

Xiao

Xiao couldn't believe his eyes when he saw a familiar figure walking into Wangshu Inn. It couldn't be you, you left years ago. He waited every day for your return, but you never came, so why would you return when he lost hope? Why were you toying with him like this?

"Xiao, are you here?"

You asked him as you walked onto the balcony where he always was, not expecting him to grab you half roughly.

"Why are you here after all these years?"

He's hurt. No messages, no calling his name, no visits, and then you suddenly show up?

"I'm sorry. I had to... do something."

You told him, knowing he would understand, and understand he did, because he pulled you into his arms and held you close. He wasn't going to let you go after you two just reunited now. Yet with you having missed him? You wouldn't be leaving just yet.

Zhongli

Predicted your arrival somehow the moment you stepped onto Liyue. Patiently awaits your arrival, but also frets as he does.

"Do they still like the things they did years ago?"

"Will they still drink osmanthus wine with me?"

"Ostmanthus wine tastes the same as I remember, will the one who shares the memory return?"

Hu Tao forces him to leave the funeral parlor from how much mistakes he's making on the documents, but he doesn't complain. He immediately goes to the entrance of Liyue Harbor so he's the first person you see from the Harbor.

"Zhongli? Why are you all the way out here?"

You ask him, wide eyed at the man in front of you before he pulls you into a hug.

"I'm here to see my beloved, if you still want me."

And if you say you still love him, his heart flutters with joy. He places a gentle kiss on your head and leads you to his home, your shared home.

Beidou

"Kazuha, do you think they're still mad at me?"

Beidou looks at the boy as The Crux pull in to dock, her heart pounding with nervousness. You asked Beidou many times to stay and to not go to Inazuma, but we know how that went. You two had an argument and she left, something Beidou regretted very much.

"Why don't you ask them yourself, Beidou?"

Kazuha asked her with a mischievous smile as he glanced somewhere near the dock. Following his gaze, Beidou met your worried eyes. She jumped out of the boat and ran to you, pulling you into her arms.

"I'm sorry for arguing with you before your journey."

"I'm so sorry!"

You and Beidou spoke in sync, her clinging to you for dear life in fear you would leave her, but you heard of what happened in Inazuma.

"Beidou, I'm proud of you."

You told her with a gentle smile, and while Beidou was flustered by your words, she was happier to be in your arms again.

"Let's go home."

You told Beidou with a gentle smile, but she kissed your forehead and whispered to you.

"With you, I am home."

Ei/Raiden Shogun

You left before the borders of Inazuma closed, and Ei felt that she had lost a part of her, but what she did what she had to do.

"For eternity."

She mutters to herself on days and nights she misses you worse than usual.

After Inazuma's travel ban was lifted, she doubted you would ever want to see her again, but she heard Yae call her.

"There's someone here to see you."

Yae told her, and she's never run out of the Palace as fast as she did that day. She ran so fast that she crashed into you.

"Beloved, are you alright?"

Ei asked as she quickly pulls you up and inspects you for injuries, only to sigh in relief when you began to laugh.

"Are you....?"

She trails off, almost afraid of hearing you reject her, so she doesn't finish her question. Silence lingers in the air a moment too long for her liking before you cup her face.

"I'm here to stay."

And she smiles at your response, shoulders relaxing as she is no longer tense.

Kaeya

"Get out of my tavern, Kaeya."

Diluc ordered, not letting Kaeya inside today, but Kaeya simply laughed, believing his brother is annoyed with him again.

"What's one drink, Diluc?"

Kaeya asked smugly, but all his smugness left him when Diluc handed him a letter from you. Kaeya quickly read it and discovered that this was the day you were returning. Diluc didn't want Kaeya to be drunk when you've returned, and Kaeya appreciated that.

"Thanks, Diluc."

Kaeya told his brother with a nod before going to go and pick you up. He wasn't going to let you walk to Mondstadt yourself, he was going to walk you. Somewhere he met you, halfway from Mondstadt and you were surprised.

"Kaeya, I said you didn't have to come pick me up."

You told him, raising an eyebrow at him in slight suspicion over his antics, but he pulled you into a hug, and you hugged him back. Was he going to tease you now?

"I missed you."

Kaeya told you, as serious as you've ever seen him, not at all teasing you like you thought he would. Your absence must have taken a toll on him. So you stayed in each other's arms for a while.

Eula

I'm about to hurt you all.

Eula was used to people leaving her, so when you left, she was expecting it. She was hurt that you did, but at the end of the day, she knew everyone left her.

"I... Will have vengeance on them one day for leaving me like everyone in my youth."

She would often proclaim to Diluc after drinking a bit too much at Angel's Share, mistaking him for Amber due to her inebriated state.

"They will come back, Eula."

The Ragnvindr felt pity for the Lawrence girl, so he would always try comforting her whenever she was in such a state. He would walk her home like a gentleman, or have Kaeya do it when nobody else (such as Amber) could do it.

"Welcome, Eula. Why don't you go to the top floor first today, and I'll come up with your drinks?"

Diluc asked her one day when she stepped into the tavern, a warm smile on his face.

"Deceive me, and vengeance will be mine."

Eula huffed and followed his request, but she froze at the top when she saw you.

"I'm back, Eula. I didn't leave you forever."

You told her with a gentle smile as you gazed at her with love. Eula exacted her vengeance that night by not letting you out of her arms. She's gone years without you, so she feels it's fair that you only let her have her vengeance by not releasing you.

"I told everyone I would have vengeance upon you, and I am keeping my word."

—Eula clinging to you in bed, under the covers.

End

[toraashi]

𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 — 𝐦𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐚𝐮 (𝐢𝐢)

warnings/info: xiao, childe, zhongli, diluc and kaeya x gn!reader, mentions of drinking, brief mentions of sex, fluff and light romance, nothing else to worry about really

note: part two to this fic. they are all connected within the same universe, and i might write a few more drabbles expanding on some of these! please let me know if there’s anything in particular you’d like to see. i don’t write for these characters often, so i hope i did them justice!

𝐱𝐢𝐚𝐨.

☾      Xiao is your favorite employee at your favorite coffee shop. He’s typically the one who makes the drinks, but sometimes you get a treat, and he’ll be running the front register. He always remembers your name, never once asking for it and wordlessly scrawling it on the cup like it’d be ridiculous for him to not remember. 

☾      You’ve noticed that although he knows your drink order (one time you told him your order, he scoffed), you tend to get a few different flavors added each time. 

☾      It’s always subtle, a little twist to a longtime favorite, and it’s always to your tastes. Sometimes, if you glance up to where Xiao is typically standing, after you taste your drink, you’ll catch his golden eyes gazing at you intensely from behind the counter, waiting. He immediately averts his eyes when you catch them, hiding behind his hair, but it makes you smile. You’ve picked up on his introversion, but his behavior towards you (and his potential crush?) makes you interested in getting to know him, and before long, you confront him regarding the liberties he takes with your order.

☾      At first he plays dumb, but next time you come in, he personally brings you your drink and chokes out an apology and a confession (not that you minded). You tell him you liked when he specialized it, and he can’t hide his relief. Now whenever you stop by in the morning, he tells you what he changed and you tell him what you think (he glows at every compliment).

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☾      If he’s there late and you stop by after work, sometimes you’ll chat, and he slowly starts to open up to you. You find out that he works part-time and is attending college, got this job through his connection to Zhongli (Zhongli is an old family friend, sort of a mentor to Xiao), and goes wine tasting with him on weekends. Xiao doesn’t particularly like wine or the stuffy old-person atmosphere that comes with wine tasting, but Zhongli is very insistent that Xiao get out more. When you offer to save him from this fate by occupying his time instead, he can’t even hide the glow on his cheeks when he too hastily agrees.

☾      Another thing you learned is that he hates his co-worker, Childe. Childe, the conniving, charismatic man that he is. You’ve learned that Xiao hates Childe’s “shitty handwriting”. He hates that Childe always earns more tips than he does. He hates that Childe “acts innocent” when he’s “really not”. You think there’s more to it though, especially because Xiao gets especially huffy when Childe rings you up. You’ve brushed it off as Xiao just being Xiao, but perhaps there’s a bit more to it. 

☾      Xiao is fiercely protective, and although he tries to hide it, anytime you mention you agreed to go drinking with Childe on a Saturday, he is reminding you that he is well-trained in martial arts/self-defense (he’s trained since he was a child) and will come to defend you the moment you call, no matter where you are. The earnestness in his eyes when he tells you this, leaning close and holding your gaze, unnerves you, but you shake your head bashfully, teasing Xiao by asking him to just teach you his moves. He brushes you off gruffly, but his care always makes you smile.

𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐞.

☾      Childe is the notoriously charming individual that is typically running the front register at your favorite café. He’s all smiles and sunlight with every customer, and yet when you come into the shop, he seems to brighten up just a little more, setting aside that typical customer service persona.

☾      He always starts the greeting by reminding you that you’re his favorite regular, and giving you a snarky compliment (it feels backhanded at face value, but anyone who knows Childe knows that he’s teasing). For example: “You look bright today, much better than the eyebags you were sporting yesterday!”. it pisses you off, but there’s something about him that’s just so addicting you can’t help but forgive his cheekiness. 

☾      Childe is always trying to get you to spend time with him outside of the shop. If you stop by after work and he’s there, he’ll ask you to wait an hour and get drinks with him down the street after he closes. 

☾      The first time you agreed, thinking it could be fun, but you soon came to realize that Childe’s competitive spirit is not one to be trifled with. The entire night he was urging you to have another drink, encouraging you to play a round of pool with him. After that it’s darts, and he’s challenging you to have another drink. He just wants you to “loosen up” around him, insisting that you are always so tightly wound and he likes seeing you relax. 

☾      Drunk pool with him is something else though, assuming you get that far into your glass, because you learn firsthand how touchy-feely he gets when he’s inebriated, leaning over you while you aim the cue, whispering in your ear. Genuinely, he isn’t trying to create sexual tension, he’s just trying to throw you off your game, but it seems to sizzle between you anyway.

☾      The first time you went out was fine, but the second? You didn’t work the next day and perhaps let loose a little more than you should, ending up stumbling to Childe’s apartment, giggling the whole way and leaning on each other. He flamboyantly gave you a tour of his “humble abode”, showing you sights such as the bathroom, his room, the kitchen and a spare room scattered with instruments and cheap furniture. He plays acoustic guitar (you learned this that night), and he offered to play for you, fumbling through a tune you knew and singing along with you goofily. 

☾      The next morning you woke up with a raging headache, and although the night was quite magical, future drunken excursions with Childe were a bit more rare.

☾      And about Xiao? Childe is painfully aware of Xiao’s alleged crush on you, and although he acts like Xiao’s intense distaste for him doesn’t effect him, he grits his teeth and his smile twists painfully whenever Xiao sends a scathing glare his way.

𝐳𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐢.

☾      Zhongli is the manager at the café you frequent, and although you haven’t had many encounters with him, every single one has been memorable. 

☾      He seems to know every customer by name regardless of how many times they’ve been in, you’ve noticed, and since you seem to be a company favorite, Zhongli always greets you when he’s up front. He has the energy of an old soul, and although he’s a bit older than you and the others, he has no business acting so mature. 

☾      It’s almost infuriating watching how he manages employee conflict: letting them battle it out and only intervening if it starts to effect the work environment. Xiao will never say a word against Zhongli, but you’ve learned from Childe that Zhongli has always been a stickler for the rules, and although that can get annoying, he will follow whatever is written in the employee contract to a T. This includes recurring raises, a part of employee contracts many other companies just conveniently forego, and it keeps his workers around.

☾      In your opinion, Zhongli’s management style is what keeps the café the calm, mellow, yet the smoothly-running place that it is. Without him, you’d never show up as often as you do. 

☾      You’d sing his praises for so many reasons, failing to admit the tiny crush you have developed on him during your short conversations. He is so painfully attentive, always noticing the smallest changes in your appearance, following up on things you’ve mentioned casually. He acts like caring about you is as easy and normal as breathing. Although if asked, he’d likely just claim you were a “valued customer”, it stills makes your heart swell with affection regardless. 

☾      He also does this thing where he’ll stare at your face intensely if there’s something on it or if you’ve done something different with your appearance. It never fails to fluster you. 

☾      There was one evening where Zhongli came from the back and sat across from you at your usual table, smiling quaintly and thanking you out of the blue. You’d blinked in confusion, asking him what he was talking about. He explained that he was grateful that you’d befriended Xiao and helped get him out of his bubble. Zhongli whimsically mused that he was lonely at his wine-tasting events now, and you impulsively offered to attend with him when he could. 

☾      Zhongli had seemed shocked (an expression you’d never seen him wear before), but offered you a pleasant smile, telling you he’d be happy to have you accompany him, but wouldn’t want to steal you from any weekend plans you may have had. The burst of confidence that gave you was reckless, and you’d vehemently assured that you’d love to spend any time with him he’d offer you, bashfully hiding behind your cup once you realized how much you’d put your emotions on display. Ever the level-head, Zhongli had cupped a hand over yours, nodding politely and promising to extend you an invitation.

𝐝𝐢𝐥𝐮𝐜 𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐫.

☾      Diluc is your old boss’ son, now a bartender in town.

☾      He used to work with your company, but after an incident where the owner was replaced, Diluc bitterly quit (or so you heard, you hadn’t been working there before he left). He stops by every once in a while, a conceited and trite gait to him that makes him extremely standoffish, and to be honest, you didn’t really begin to get to know him until you encountered him at his new position. 

☾      Currently, he works at the bar you occasionally go to with Childe, and there is a  stark demeanor change between him there and at your work. 

☾      The first time you visited, he was stood behind the bar mixing a drink, and you noticed the way his shoulders sloped: relaxed. It’d been almost refreshing to see such a tightly wound individual in his element, and after a few glasses, you were inspired to spark a conversation. 

☾      Diluc had been very amicable, greeting you kindly (he even remembered who you were from work) and asking if he could get you anything. As you drank — Childe was occupied with the dartboard at the time — you chatted and discovered that Diluc actually owned the bar. The man was reluctant to offer up information on himself and his family, but he did reveal that he held disdain for the current management at your work, and had no intentions to return. 

☾      His eyes had narrowed bitterly, and only then had you noticed how pretty he was, with his long, draping ponytail (fiery red), a burning gaze to match and broad shoulders. Maybe you’d let your thoughts on his appearance slip, and maybe Diluc had shot you an unimpressed look, switching your alcoholic beverage for a water, but that could be discussed another time. 

☾      Now, anytime you visit the bar, you make it a point to talk to Diluc if he’s there. Surprisingly, his calm demeanor makes him enjoyable to chat with, and he answers any of your concerns or questions with 100% genuinity. The comments he makes on the stories you tell him have an old-soul energy to them. Despite his cool composure, he is vehemently against anyone that disrespects you, and offers to involve himself on your behalf if needed. Through this, It’s easy to tell how much you’ve grown on him, and the relationship you’ve developed is most certainly one you treasure. 

☾      He also always makes sure you don’t overdrink, and shoots Childe glares when he encourages you to indulge more. Diluc’s mentioned that he’s not much of a drinker himself, but his knowledge on the matter is overwhelmingly extensive, and he always knows what you’ll like. 

☾      Everything about Diluc is warm, and if you weren’t drinking most of the times you visited, maybe you’d catch the fond gazes he gives you when he slides the water cup into your hands.

𝐤𝐚𝐞𝐲𝐚 𝐚𝐥𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐡.

☾      Kaeya is both your co-worker and Diluc’s stepbrother.

☾      You and Kaeya have a love-hate relationship (although the “hate” is more one-sided) because he has a history of weasling his way out of unpleasant tasks and somehow passing them off to you. When you express your frustration, he plays innocent and even berates you condescendingly. 

☾      Although this behavior is beyond infuriating, he always proves himself by being reliable and getting you out of any tough situations. He almost always comes to your defense if needed (even though he insists you owe him after) and is a wonderful conversationalist. You’ve developed a transactional relationship rooted on gossip, and he’ll tell you all the juicy details he knows if you do the same. 

☾      One thing about him you will never get used to though is the casual flirts he showers you with. Everyone chalks it up to his “eccentricism”, but every time he tilts your chin up with the back of his pen to grab your attention, you can’t help but feel like it’s a little more than that. 

☾      That’s not even the worst of it. Whenever you’re helping customers/clients, he’ll often fluster you with a distraction, involving himself in the conversation (usually to act like a know-it-all), or brushing his hand over the small of your back as he walks past. You can’t help but feel conflicted. 

☾      Despite his antics, he is nothing if not respectful, and he seems to have a good grasp on your unspoken boundaries. If you come into work in a sour mood, he seems to tone down his behavior and even will pry for details, bringing you a water bottle and interrogating you on the subject like an old woman at book club. His blasé attitude about it often lightens your mood.

☾      Occasionally, Kaeya invites you out to dinner after work if your schedules align, taking you to an upscale sort of restaurant (because you’re his favorite, or so he says) and chatting with you over a glass of wine. 

☾      Usually, the “dates” are relatively tame, but there was one evening where an ex of Kaeya’s made a grand appearance and the man cashed in one of his many favors, imploring you to take on the role of his significant other. Although he swore it was an act, the way he kissed your knuckles from across the table, looking over your hand into your eyes with a stare that would cause many to swoon (you were not exempt) felt deeper. Kaeya was always touchy, but that night, it was escalated immensely, and although you’d expect him to be side-eyeing his ex to see if they were paying attention, Kaeya’s eyes had been on you for the entire night.

[windwheeler-aster]

protecting you

summary: after your parents insisted on your protection while you’re away from home, they hired a bodyguard for you. you don’t mind him too much, but it’s starting to get hard not to fall for him.

masterlist

pairings (separate): diluc, kaeya, childe, zhongli, and xiao x reader

reader info: gender neutral pronouns (they/them) and nicknames (dear/love), reader is not traveler

word count: 2,255 words

genre: romance, fluff

format: small blurbs and headcanons

warnings: one swear, alcohol consumption mention, zhongli spoilers

a/n: i added a song that suited each character so you had something to listen to 💖  i hope you enjoy this!

song recommendation: Treacherous Doctor - Live from Henson Studies by Wallows

truly, he is the best body guard out there

calm under pressure, strong, stoic, and everything your parents payed for

diluc is very quiet, and mostly grunts or hums a response to your questions

he’s constantly frowning 🙁 it kind of worries you to be honest

you try to befriend him, talking to him, making jokes with diluc, and most importantly; “accidently” flustering him 

his face goes pink if you compliment him, looking ahead of you to distract himself from you

as you travel, diluc has saved you too many times to count. he is really good at his job (almost like he’s protective of you or something)

because of his knight-like protectiveness, you might or might not have began developing feelings for diluc

and he might or might not have developed the same feelings towards you because of how much he has to protect you

you’re going to have to make the first move, i’m sorry 

diluc... he’s kind of hesitant if you began making a move on him, he doesn’t know if he should because he’s overstepping the already thin line of professionalism between you two

but when you look at him one more time with those pretty eyes of your’s... how could he resist? 

Camp had been set up and the lights were out. Diluc sat near your sleeping bag, a spare blanket draped over his shoulders. As he stared at the crescent moon, you couldn’t help but think he looked beautiful like this.

“Diluc?”

He looked over his shoulder. He was stunned by how lovely you looked, even if you were cuddled up in a sleeping bag. 

“Is something not to your liking?” He asked.

You smiled. “No, can you come here?”

Diluc was cautious. You had a mischievous look on your face, or maybe it was playfulness. But, Diluc obeyed your request.

He leant down to your face. “What is the matter?”

Slowly, your hands emerged from the sleeping bag. They found their place on Diluc’s cheeks, only after asking Diluc if you could. Slowly, you pulled his head down to your level.

“May I kiss you?” You whispered.

Diluc slowly nodded, helping close the distance between you two.

song recommendation: Dirty Imbecile by The Happy Fits

kaeya spends more time drinking at bars than traveling, which is... defiantly not what he’s being payed for

your parents weren’t scammed don’t worry, he does actually do his job... most of the time

kaeya has shown you more danger than you’ve ever faced in your life, in one week

he does his job of protecting you, don’t get me wrong

it’s his wine drinking that has gotten you in trouble

kaeya has started more bar fights than he can remember

you have had to drag him out of the bar or pub or tavern or whatever establishment you two had come across on your travels

and the worst part? he’s usually drunk off his ass flirting with you

drunk kaeya loves flustering you and acting like your knight in shining armor

fyi, his flirting is very gentlemen like and enjoys using “love,” “dear,” and “darling.”

but when he is sober, kaeya is less flirty and more.. professional?? what

it’s really hard to know if he likes you or he’s just being nice and arhg-

and kaeya doesn’t know why it’s becoming harder to contain some compliments and declarations out from his mouth when he looks at you

conversations between you two become awkward, and people within a 2o ft. radius could smell the tension 

if one of you made a move on the other, all of the confusing emotions between you two would disappear... just saying

Side by side, you and Kaeya excited the bar. His arm was over your shoulder, and he was really leaning into you. The smell of wine from his breath was strong enough to make you drunk.

“Goodnight fellas!” Kaeya shouted, waving behind him. “Got to protect this little one now. See ya tomorrow.”

Kaeya’s new drinking bodies yelled their goodbyes from the bar, shutting the door as soon as you two descended the stairs. It wouldn’t have been so hard if Kaeya wasn’t drunk off his rocker. 

“Kaeya, can you walk on your own? You’re kind of heavy.”

“Not as heavy as my heart is whenever I look at you, darling.”

Silence captured you. The only sounds that emitted between you was Kaeya’s footsteps. He was now leading you back to where you were staying.

You sighed. “You’re drunk. You don’t really mean it.”

“Oh but I do, my love!” He looked into your eyes. “You have effortlessly captured my heart.”

You looked away, too embarrassed to face him. 

“Could you look at me, darling?” 

You glanced up at Kaeya. He was staring at you with so much love in his eyes it made you blush. 

He glanced at your lips. “May I?”

“Not right now. I want you to confess to me sober first.”

Kaeya pouted, but recovered quickly. 

“Of course. Anything for you, dear.”

song recommendation: Daydream In Blue by I Monster

childe is itching for a fight the moment he sees you, and he’s almost always like that when it’s not just the two of you

your parents have defiantly found someone who will always protect you

while kaeya has some class and professionalism with his flirting, childe completely lacks it

shamelessly complimenting everything about you, heavy with the flirts

he does make sure to watch your reactions, 1) to see if you’re okay with it and 2) seeing what makes you the most flustered

he is so protective of you it’s not funny. he’ll glare down someone who might be a threat to you. 

not going to lie, you’re in so much danger when you’re with childe

of course he does his job wonderfully, but he’s defiantly not merciful to those who cross your path

while you’re trying to talk your way out of a fight, just trying to travel along the path, childe is glaring at them from behind you

but if you turn your attention to him, he’s all smiles

childe defiantly has a strong charm to him, as he’s been able to make you reciprocate his feelings

if given the chance this motherfuker man will make a move on you

It was cold tonight. You were shivering in your sleeping bag, trying not to chatter your teeth. Childe sat near the fire, looking at the fire. But, his gaze slowly drifted over to you.

“Are you cold?”

“Yeah, just a little.” You reply.

Childe outstretched his arm for you. “You want me to warm you up?”

Your cheeks would have heated up, if you weren’t focused on getting warm. 

Emerging from your sleeping bag, and bringing a blanket with you, you made your place next to Childe. His arm settled on your forearm, pressing you into him. You let your head lean on his shoulder.

“Still cold?” He asked.

“Hmm. Yeah.”

Carefully, he moved you onto his lap. He let you lay on his shoulder, Childe’s own cheeks getting pink. From where you laid, you could hear his heart beating fast and aggressive. 

“Am I making you this nervous?” You teased. “Big, strong, fatui harbinger-”

He leaned down to shut you up with a kiss. Childe made it quick and pulled away, a sense of guilt hanging over him.

“I’m sorry, I should have asked before hand-” 

You pulled him by the collar to shut him up, giving him a longer kiss in return. 

song recommendation: Everybody Loves Somebody by Dean Martin

he is so gentle, you can hardly imagine him hurting someone

when your parents hired him, he became incredibly protective over you because they wanted their child safe

zhongli mostly helps protect and rescue you from situations, if he finds that it’s getting too tense

if you go on walks with him, especially in Liyue, he’ll tell you facts and interesting things about each place

by the way, if you remember what he’s saying and discuss it more with him, he’ll be very happy 

your mora? More like our mora sorry but he’s kind of broke

very respectful, and kind of oblivious if he makes you flustered it’s usually by accident please bare with him 

zhongli knows how quickly you fall asleep when he talks, so he really tries to pick out interesting topics

you will have to tell zhongli that you just like his voice, or else he will not understand

he doesn’t know why his heart tightens and he begins to smile whenever he looks to you. he likes the feeling, but zhongli hasn’t had this feeling for a long time 

at least not this type of feeling, before it was gentle and smooth and calming. with you, it’s intense and hard and exciting.

zhongli is very likely to confess to you if he finds out what these feelings are

You looked over at the beautiful landscape, glad that Zhongli pulled you away from the path. Zhongli had always told you about this place, especially it’s historical significance. It was about time that he finally showed you this.

“It’s very beautiful, Zhongli.” You looked to him. “Thank you for bringing me here.”

Zhongli smiled. “There’s something I wanted to talk to you about. I need your help figuring something out.”

“Of course. You’ve taught me so much as we traveled, ” You said. “What is it?”

“My heart has been beating faster around... someone. Whenever they look at me I can’t help but smile, their pure being making me content. And when I get close to them, my breath is tight. And... every time I leave them, I feel strangely empty.” 

What Zhongli was describing to you was love. Or at least what you felt for him. You felt a little jealousy poke your heart, but you pushed it away. Zhongli needed your help first. Your feelings can be looked at later.

“It sounds like you like that person.”

“Oh. That makes more sense now.” Zhongli turned to you. “Then...I like you.”

You blushed, finding your mouth go dry.

“I’ve really enjoyed traveling with you. I... understand if you don’t feel the same way, but I would really appreciate it if...” Zhongli glanced at your lips. “What I’m saying is that I would love to-”

Slowly, you connected your lips with his. 

When the kiss broke, he resumed his sentence with less breath. “I would love to go out with you, sometime.”

“Okay, but you’re going to pay for it.”

“...Okay.”

song recommendation: People Watching by Conan Gray

who better to be your bodyguard than an adeptus?

your parents want you to never worry about safety, so that is where xiao comes into place

xiao has a sixth sense for your comfort. if he feels that you’re uncomfortable, or feeling unsafe, he’ll get you out there right away

he doesn’t really say much besides an insult about mortals, unless you give some almond tofu

xiao claims that his insults are to toughen you up, but he secretly does it out of affection 

when you two are alone, he does become nicer and has a soft spot for you

very protective of you, and insists on being by your side all the time

being this close to him all the time will end up with some feelings between you two

if he sees other couples, he’ll be a little jealous and want what they have with you

he’s secretly really cheesy, and enjoys romance when it’s done right

but he’s a little too stubborn to confess or make a move, so...

Xiao stared at Moli and Holderlin talking, occasionally breaking out in laughter. Their conversations were long, but never going this far in the evening. Moli was clutching her stomach and Holderlin giggled behind his hand. What Xiao would give to make you laugh like that.

He looked over to where you two sat. You were busy hunched over some documents you needed to read, too busy to noticed him staring. He insisted on bringing you outside to get away from work, but you took your work with you.

“Do you have to do that, right now?”

“No, but I want to get it done-” 

He grabbed the paper from you and stashed it in his pocket. “Great, let’s go.” Xiao grabbed your hand and pulled you from your seat.

“I wasn’t done reading that, Xiao.” You said. “Xiao? Where are we going?”

He led you away from the Wangshu Inn, towards the bridge. When you two did come to the bridge, he turned to face you. 

“Working all day isn’t healthy.” He said. “Let’s take a break, for now.”

“Okay, but... okay, yeah. Let’s take a break.” You agreed.

You both leaned on the bridge’s edge, looking at the water. Occasionally you two would look at each other and smile. But this moment of peace was good for the both of you. It certainty allowed you to think about some things you had been putting off. 

Xiao looked so beautiful. Your heart was beating so loud you could hear it in your ears. Your face felt warm, but you decided to always ignore these feelings when you were around him. Until now.

“Xiao, um,” You murmur. “I’m sorry if I am making you uncomfortable, but could I kiss you?”

The Adeptus looked at you with such adoration that it was overwhelming. “Yes.”

Gently, you two connect, holding each other’s cheek as you did. 

thank you for reading 💖 all forms of interaction to my posts are appreciated 💖

[ninlilwinds]

Genshin Characters With Stressed out Reader because of testing.

Before reading: So this is my first actual post. I'm pretty new to this please have a bit of patience for any typos or anything of the sort. Reason for writing this is because of all the finals I have going on. Just took a pretty important test today, so this is for myself more than anything.

Characters: from Monstadt- Diluc, Kaeya, Venti. From Liyue: Zhongli, Xiao. Inazuma: Arataki Itto, Thoma. Other: Childe

Diluc

Diluc knows what it's like to be under pressure. He constantly has to work for his wine industry and manages to keep everything under control

Which is why when you come to him stressing about an exam, he knows just the tricks to help maximize your potential.

He teaches you all the ways he's learned speeches and documents last minute and help you study

Keeps his calm when you start to panic about not being able to remember a concept

He pays very close attention to what seems to me working best for you and focuses on those methods

When your mind doesn't seem to retain any more information, he tries to reassure you that you did your best, and it was time for a break

During the break he'd have one of his maids bring u a drink (like hot chocolate, tea, or coffee) and sits down next to you on the sofa. There he'd hold your hand and caress it lightly as you rested your head on his shoulder.

Kaeya

Never fear, your amazing boyfriend is here.

Despite not looking like it, Kaeya is a master at retaining information. He's had years of practice from memorizing documents in the nights of Favonius offices to speeches when master Jean isn't present, to having to remember subordinates and other people.

So, he gives you the methods that work best for him

He would praise u as u studied and occasionally chime in with a silly trick to memorize a concept like a silly rhyme or something.

When/if you fall asleep from studying, he'll pick u up gently and carry you to bed.

The day of the exam he's ready with a strong breakfast he woke up extra early to get at the Good Hunters and an encouraging 'good luck' kiss

Venti

I'm gonna be honest, I see this troublemaker laughing at your panic

He just doesn't understand why your so stressed. He's never had the stress of having a test before.

Once he sees how serious you are about this, he decides to help you

He brings snacks for you so you can think better and makes sure your always comfortable.

The review material you aren't using he looks at and memorizes himself. After your done with the current thing you were studying and go to what he was looking at he shows you cool rhymes and small little songs you can sing to remember the material

Later in the night he brings out his lyre and plays a calming tune, which ultimately makes you fall asleep

Which was his mission, for he could see just how exhausted you were from all that studying

Tucks you in and kisses u goodnight

Zhongli

If its history, then your in luck. If it's not, he'll try his best

Zhongli is generally calm, so when your panicked he remains composed, much like Diluc

He makes you some calming tea to help you clear your mind and focus. He also makes sure the area is quite and is there to help you figure out any concept you don't really understand

After your done studying, he reassures you of how you'll do great. You did make it this far after all.

Helps you fall asleep that night because your too anxious by telling you a funny story and stroking your hair gently

Xiao

honestly, he doesn't understand why mortals would need such a thing like exams and tests. Haven't you been learning this material all year? Why do you need something to prove you know it? And why does it cost so much from your grade

Kinda holds a grudge against exams for having you so stressed

He doesn't know many of the subjects well, so he just watched you from afar as you study

He's mostly hiding in the Wangshu Inn's tree branches and observes your every movement. The tapping of your pencil, when you tie your hair up, your eyes fluttering closed

Once he sees you've fallen asleep, he makes his way over and picks you up gently placing you in bed where it is more comfortable

Before he leaves, he looks to see what exactly you were learning and scoffs. When are you going to use that in life? Are they really stressing you out over this?

He learned that day that he doesn't like exams, even though he's never taken them

Arataki Itto

He was about to ask you if you wanted to go beetle fighting with him when he saw you hunched over your desk, eyes closed and a paper stuck under your cheek

What in the world happened to you!?

After you stir and see his confused face, you explain how you have exams and have been studying so much it's completely exhausted you

Oh no no he can't have you so stressed out and tired

He won't help you study, he'd distract you

Please you've been studying enough. Time for some fun. Beetle fighting and exploring Inazuma

But to be honest, he also doesn't help you because he can't really understand what any of the papers are saying. What is a mitochondria??? Or a cell???

He helps you relax and mentally prepare

Thoma

He knew your exam schedule before you did, so he helped you prepare beforehand.

He's a busy man, helping the Kamisato clan and all, so he has to finish his duties as well

But he keeps a close eye on you since he knows you have tendency to overexert yourself and end up passed out

As he cleans, he estate he has you in his line of vision

He's pretty proud of you. Look at you go. Knows for sure you'll pass with all the time and effort you've put into this

Once he's done cleaning and settling his matters, he whips up some snacks/food, since he knows your probably hungry by now

Takes a break and eat with you too

Once you're done with your break, its back to studying, but it's he encourages you. He has full confidence that you can do it.

Childe

You have an exam? Oh no worries he's got you covered.

Need a tutor? Found. Review books? Got them. Can't contact your teacher? No worries.

He helps you in every way possible. He wants you to be the best you that you can be

But don't ask him any questions on the reviews, because he does not know

Don't get me wrong, he's very smart. But his harbinger duties have made him forget more of the scholar side and focus more on the strategic, undercover witty side

Any other way, though, he will help

The morning of the exam he's left a note since he had to leave early for some harbinger duties saying how you got this and to be confident in yourself since you worked hard.

Thanks for reading so far. Let me know how I did and any pointers you have!

[favoniuscodex]

road trip headcanons [ genshin guys ]

prompt: road trip hcs for the genshin guys characters: albedo, childe, dainsleif, diluc, kaeya, scaramouche, xiao, zhongli w/ gn!reader word count: 2.3k words warnings: none? fluff, modern!au

a/n: for all the guys,,, besides the unreleased ones/ones we haven't met in quests HAHA

albedo

when asked to create a road trip playlist, albedo is the type to queue up scientific podcasts. he says they're relaxing and that being idle in the car is a great time to learn.

if he's not the one driving, he 100% has a blanket and is cozy in the passenger's seat. if there's no conversation, he might as well use the time to sleep, right?

but, if you ask albedo about his current research or begin to tell him about your day, he'll be wide awake and either listening or blabbing away. unlike how he reacts to most people, conversations with you never bore him.

if you do nag him into playing music instead, he'll play classical music. it's mentally stimulating, okay?

he'll have fun telling you species of trees that the two of you pass.

is an excellent driver. he's smart and driving is a piece of cake for him. probably the best driver of all of the guys listed here and he's very quiet with his frustrations as well.

if you let albedo fall asleep, he'll fill the car with soft snores before abruptly shaking his head as he sits up, awake.

if conversation lulls and he's not driving yet can't sleep, he'll pull out his sketchbook and (not-so-secretively) draw pictures of you.

... will likely ask to stop for ice cream. he has a sweet tooth... use it as a chance to steal a kiss with the excuse that he has ice cream on the corner of his mouth!

will plan what hotels you stop at ahead of time because albedo knows you'll get tired and he wants to ensure that you're well-rested, as compared to having to sleep in the car for part of the time.

childe

is a pretty decent driver but takes aggressive drivers as competition, so don't let this man drive in the city.

childe will stop for fast food if you'd like, but also enjoys preparing snacks for the two of you to take. look, he cut you a little bag of strawberries in the shape of hearts! he's kind of a dork about this so hype him up, he'll get flustered but in a good way.

has a playlist of 00's bops that he knows every single word to. WILL make you duet promiscuous with him.

he's pretty noisy, but burns out quickly in energy. after an hour or two of singing, he'll likely suddenly get kind of mellow and go quiet for a few minutes hehe.

will find anything and everything to talk about. he doesn't want you to get bored!

tries to drive the car more than you because he doesn't want you to feel obligated to drive ;;; he just wants you to relax!

will point out weird license plates or bumper stickers he sees on other cars.

whenever you two stop to use the bathroom, he probably ends up kissing you for several minutes in the parking lot lol

inadvertently messes up his sleep schedule by napping too much

definitely dreams of you in his sleep and sleep talks through it. the two of you can have a conversation while he naps in the car, but he won't remember any of it nor will his contributions even be coherent.

dainsleif

naturally, he's just kind of a... quiet presence. you'll have to handle the aux cord or start conversation, otherwise dain will sit there brooding in his own thoughts.

probably hasn't been on a road trip with anyone before, but finds himself really appreciating your company as he drives!

is a good driver but absolutely gets confused by toll roads. forgets his wallet in his luggage, which is packed securely in the trunk, so he's fumbling for spare change whenever the two of you pass one.

probably doesn't like fast food but will begrudgingly eat french fries from mcdonalds if you stop. (get him a happy meal... you can watch him fumble with the toy for a few minutes)

doesn't like to sleep if you're driving. he knows you're capable, he just has a natural tendency to worry that something will happen if you're not awake.

dainsleif will tell you stories of his past if you ask him, but only if you've been on the road for a few hours. there's something about the soft intimacy of being in the car with you for that long that makes him want to share parts of himself with you, but only if you wish to hear them.

if you two pass a truly scenic area, he'll stop to take your picture. he's sentimental, okay? it'll take a bit of coaxing to get him to take a selfie with you, though.

refuses to go above the speed limit. dain says they're there for a reason. however, if you call him a bootlicker for this, he refuses to go no less than 5 over the speed limit from then on.

doesn't recline his chair whatsoever. his legs and torso are perpendicular.

... will want to hold your hand as he's driving. sure, two hands is safer, but he likes the feel of your hand in his!

diluc

offers to just buy the two of you first class plane tickets to wherever you wish to go, even if it's only an hour or two drive away.

doesn't really get the appeal of a road trip at first, yet agrees to go anyways... he can't resist when you look at him with such pleading eyes.

after you explain the appeal to him, diluc nods as if he understands, then offers to pay for a driver so the two of you can sit in the backseat together. he clearly does not understand.

making diluc eat mcdonalds for the first time on a road trip. is baffled by the concept of a bts meal. eats it anyways. is slightly mad you got a happy meal and he didn't because he's jealous of the toy.

probably packs a whole charcuterie board as a snack or whatever lmfao but FRESH GRAPES,,, fresh grapes galore,,,

whips out a clear cup full of grape juice and starts chugging it while driving until you lecture him that a cop will probably think its wine and pull the two of you over.

if you're driving, diluc unabashedly just stares at you when he thinks you're not paying attention. he finds you pretty, okay?

doesn't really know the songs you play on the aux too well, yet hums along to them under his breath if he can pick up on the melody.

doesn't like small talk, but it's not small talk if it's you! diluc... might not be the best conversationalist for the hours you're in the car together, but he'll try, just for you!

will book a really nice hotel for the two of you then immediately just tugs you into bed with him. just because the two of you spent the whole day in the car together doesn't mean he's had enough of you yet -- it's not like he could just reach over and give you a hug in the middle of driving!

kaeya

the best music of all of the guys. easily the most trustworthy with the aux. probably has a pretty decent singing voice, yet won't sing louder than a soft melody.

likes to stop for fast food on the road, but also really tries to find local restaurants in the area for the two of you to eat at. he figures giggling with you in a booth is a nice break from the eyesore of the same repetitive scenes while driving.

whines if you don't hold his hand, whether it be you driving or him driving. you can't sit there looking that cute and not hold his hand.

will snore if he falls asleep so you're probably gonna have to wake him up whenever he dozes off if you want to stay sane.

definitely speeds but then nearly breaks whenever he sees a possible cop car. if you weren't awake before, you certainly are now whenever he abruptly changes the speed.

is really experienced with city driving, so if it makes you anxious, he's your best bet.

will randomly comment on how cute you look while driving and will also curse out anyone on the road who makes you angry while you drive. he's supportive! plus he finds it fun

likes to drive into the night. its especially nice for him if you're in an area with low light pollution. he finds the night sky fascinating and, much to your surprise, knows little constellations and will point them out to you.

likes to play a game when the two of you are on the road. he describes a person that the both of you know in abstract terms and your job is to guess them. whenever kaeya starts off with a negative description, you know he's talking about diluc.

he's often busy with work and kaeya finds that love is stored in the little things, so being able to spend this time with you, even if it's the mundane task of driving, means the world to him.

scaramouche

surprisingly doesn't get road rage. instead, he gets passenger road rage, in which he gets really angry if people seem like they're trying to fuck with you while you're driving.

very knowledgeable about little hole-in-the-wall places to stop on your drive... no, he didn't make an itinerary, stop looking at his phone!

doesn't really like to stop for fast food either. would prefer to stop at a sit-down restaurant, mainly so you can relax.

it's hard for you to irritate him, but you realize you can push his buttons by asking 'are we there yet?'. scaramouche will passive aggressively gesture to the gps and estimated arrival time.

if you ask him again immediately after he does that, he'll start muttering prayers in snezhnayan that you can't understand. if you didn't know him better, you'd be petrified.

this is your ONE CHANCE to smother him in compliments. he has nowhere to run away. instead, he has to sit there while you tell him how lovely and cute he is, all while slowly turning into a tomato in the process.

probably only wears pajamas during the road trip. why look fancy when you could feel comfy?

subtly offering snacks and drinks all the time to you. he just wants to make sure you're well taken care of, even if he can't necessarily communicate it in the nicest way.

you can tell he's about to fall asleep when he starts getting all sappy to you. you're his soft spot and scaramouche just... really wants you to know how much he appreciates you. no, he's not crying. harbingers don't cry. look away. your eyes are deceiving you, just like the stars.

xiao

bounces his legs constantly in the car. he doesn't ride them very often and is unused to the mechanical movements, so bouncing his leg soothes him.

also gets a bit antsy after a while, so he's nearly clawing at the walls by the time the two of you stop to take a break and walk around.

clenches the steering wheel a bit too hard... but you don't comment on it. he looks tense enough while driving.

surprisingly has pretty decent music. it's likely just a generic lo-fi playlist he found on spotify, but its a far cry from what you expected him to actually play.

like diluc, xiao will stare at you while he's driving. he's an admirer, and he finds the way your brow subtly furrows as you see something in the distance to be utterly mesmerizing.

call him out for it and he gets all embarrassed, but will also grumble about how he loves you under his breath.

he's kind of clumsy with a kamera whenever the two of you stop, but he likes to take pictures of everything!

sometimes, when the two of you are sightseeing wherever you decide to stop, you'll suddenly notice that xiao is no longer by your side. look behind you and you'll find xiao stopping to pet and talk to any dog that the two of you pass.

likes to buy you little trinkets from gift shops if they remind him of you. oh, the little sculpture is the same color of your eyes? oh, it's an object that has your birthstone in it? oh, it's a cute stuffed plush of your favorite animal? xiao's secretly buying it while your distracted and giving it to you in the car.

zhongli

music isn't very necessary when you have thousands of years of information stored in one being right next to you!

likes to use the road trip as driving practice... he's still acclimating to living with humanity.

uses a gps just in case roads have changed, but is very familiar with the terrain and tells you stories about different areas you pass through.

isn't too familiar with the human side of things, so it's up to you to figure out where the two of you will stop for lunch and dinner. just... no seafood for him, please.

likes to hold your hand while he's driving and rub his thumb back and forth of your knuckles. he finds it comforting.

you had to explain to him what a road trip consisted of before the two of you set out (as, y'know, he used to be a god and is used to teleporting places) and zhongli is utterly enthralled by the concept.

part of humanity that zhongli is still trying to grasp is how it's okay if results aren't immediate. sometimes the fun is found in the journey, not the destination, and zhongli truly understands that during his road trip with you.

while he has eons of information of his own life to share, zhongli also enjoys sitting back and discussing your own life stories. sure, they might not be as grand as tales of the archon war, but they're you, so zhongli adores them nonetheless.

[xiaosmoon]

hi!! I'm OBSESSED with the way you write, so if you could indulge me a little? :D diluc + kaeya + zhongli with an s/o who has to seduce an enemy to get important info—though they try their best to stay put, worry/jealousy gets the best of them, and they arrive at the scene just in the nick of time...

hopefully this doesn't overstep any of your blog rules :< tysm!!

seducing an enemy

parings: diluc, kaeya, & zhongli x gn!reader (afab for zhongli)

summary: you get sent on an important mission to try to get information out of an enemy by seducing them, but worry/jealousy gets the best of them and they arrive just in time

warnings/content: seduction, angsty but with comfort, suggestive if you squint

a/n: ahhh thank you so much!!! i hope this did your request justice :)

-> diluc

you really shouldn't be running this late. diluc was pacing back and fourth in main room of the winery. the maids tried to get him to calm down, but he just couldn't sit still. not when you were out on a mission at the risk of being hurt.

and on top of that, seducing someone. just the mere thought of it was enough to send diluc into a frenzy. of course he trusts you. he really does, but you were doing this to a dangerous enemy. the risk of it all was just too much not to stress over.

"i'm going out for a walk. please, do not wait up for me." was all diluc announced to his maids before grabbing his coat and running off.

it was a very cold night, and diluc suddenly remembers that pretty little lace you were wearing.

"it's all apart of the technique, diluc. i can't seduce a person if i'm covering every inch of my body."

obviously you were right, but diluc still wishes you weren't cozying up to a scumbag wearing little to nothing.

diluc hadn't realized how fast he had been walking because he was already at the destination. with claymore in hand, he wasted no time busting open the door. he found you with a knife to your neck, trying to pry the man off of you. your vision was tossed to the side, so you were utterly helpless.

all diluc could see was burning red. he didn't even get a good look at the guy holding you; he let his body do the talking and swung his claymore, not actually hitting the guy but causing him to lose balance and drop the knife.

while diluc was keeping him away, you drop down grabbing the fallen knife and stab the enemy's leg. before diluc could chop the guy in half with his fired up claymore, you quickly push him back with the rest of the strength you could muster.

"diluc, he's down! it's alright now!" diluc was breathing heavily, his eyes fixated on the person screaming in pain. once he feels your body hugging his, his demeanor quickly changes.

diluc drops his claymore and returns your embrace back, kissing the top of your head. "are you alright? are you hurt?" he pulls you off of him, holding your shoulders to examine your body for any injuries.

you put your hand on top of one of his and give him a soft smile. "i'm okay, i promise." you turn around to look at the man behind you on the floor. "he, however, isn't. i'll have to bring him to the knights for further interrogation."

you go and grab your vision before cuffing the man's hands. "y-you're crazy! i'm going to die because of you!" he nearly spat in your face.

diluc was quick to act, grabbing him by the collar and yanking the guy dangerously close to him. "call them crazy again and that claymore you saw earlier will  definitely kill you." if diluc's claymore won't kill him, the fight he felt definitely would.

after diluc accompanied you to take him to the knights, (he wouldn't stop talking about how incapable they were on the walk there. "this never would've happened to you if they knew how to do their job." some things will never change.) he sat you down on a nearby bench and once again examined you thoroughly, even though you told him you were fine for the nth time.

he carefully draped his coat over your shoulders. "i'm just so glad you're alright. good thing i came when i did." he would say. for the rest of the night, he held you tight and gave you many, many kisses while telling you that you're never doing something like that again. not because he was jealous or anything, of course not

-> kaeya

kaeya knows you're an amazing and capable knight. you have amazing combat skills and are perfect at undercover missions. perfect person for the job.

so why was he so stressed?

imagining you throwing yourself all over that enemy in the short and tight dress you were wearing was eating at his mind. you had looked absolutely tempting in that getup that kaeya couldn't keep his hands to himself.

"oh? all this for me darling?" kaeya had walked up behind you and allowed his hands to run down your sides as you added earrings to your final look.

he kissed your neck, and before he could continue, you turned around placing a kiss on his lips. "this isn't for you, love. i have a mission..."

the wine glass that was resting in kaeya's hand had now been shattered to little pieces, littered all over the floor of angels share. he had came here to help keep his mind off of you, but it wasn't helping. at all.

kaeya quickly slammed mora down at the bar, scaring charles before heading off to you. he knew he could be potentially ruining your mission, and jean would have his head for it, but at this point in time he really could care less. you were more important to him than his job.

if only the grand master hadn't taken all of the horses with him, maybe kaeya would've gotten there faster. damn him.

as fast as his feet could carry him, he arrived at the goth grand hotel (did you really need a horse kaeya?) he pushed the fatui agent at the doorway trying to stop him and barged straight to the front desk.

"if you don't tell me what room y/n is staying in right now, i swear i will freeze hell over this place." the poor frightened desk lady handed kaeya the hotel key without protest. he swiped it from her and marched off.

"a42... a42... come on where are you?" kaeya walked down 2 hallways until he finally found it.

not even bothering to use the key, kaeya froze the knob before kicking the door open. much to his dismay, you were pinned down to the bed with the enemy right on top, ready to weald his weapon.

kaeya wasted no time to act. he shoved the guy off of you and drew his sword, keeping it pointed nicely at his neck so he couldn't move.

you jumped off the bed to retrieve your own. "i was handling it you know."

"if by handling you mean almost getting yourself killed, i would say you did a fine job." kaeya's voice was still seductive even when he was mad. maybe he should've gone on this mission instead.

you quickly cuff the fatui agent before kicking him out of the room, leaving him for the knights to deal with. "i'll get revenge for this! my superior, he won't like this. he'll deal with you!"

you sigh as the two knights grab him. "yeah, yeah, i've heard it all before. the day your superior comes for me is the day you'll see hellfire." was the last snarky comment you made before closing the door behind you, leaving only you and kaeya in the room.

"there were other knights here?" kaeya asked, approaching you. "only two. master jean planted them just in case."

kaeya pulled you to him for a very tight hug without warning. he buried his face into your neck and wrapped one arm around your shoulders while the other holding your waist. he kissed your neck, and then your jaw, cheek, forehead, your lips, ear, and finally whispered, "you're never doing this again."

you pull his face back so his eyes can meet yours and you cup your palm around his jaw. you tilt your head to the side and raise a brow. "why? because you were scared for me or because you were jealous?"

there are very few things that make kaeya aleberich blush. but him being called out by you is definitely one of them. "jealous? no, of course not. i was worried for you, love." he pulled back from you a bit and you became a laughing fit.

"hey, i was! you cant prove otherwise." he mumbled the last part and crossed his arms like an angry toddler.

you wiped a fake tear from your eyes and composed yourself. how cute, you thought to yourself. "but you did know i had it, right?" you asked.

kaeya looked back over to you, arms still crossed. "yes, i did dear. you're more than capable of holding your own. but what kind of boyfriend would i be if i wasn't to worry, hmm?" he walked back to you and brushed away any hair that was out of place.

"but," his teasing voice was back. "we do have this very nice hotel room to ourselves now. how about we make the most of it and-"

cue you throwing a pillow at him

-> zhongli

he understood your line of work. he understood how dangerous it could be. but what you had told zhongli earlier that night still wandered at the back of his mind.

you were dressed beautifully in black. the outfit hugged your body in just the right places and zhongli thought you looked absolutely ravishing.

"going somewhere dear?" his eyes were drinking you up. you smile and plant a kiss on his cheek. "it's for the mission i told you about."

the mission sounded dangerous indeed. he had no doubt in your strength but this, this just seemed too much, even for you.

the man you were seducing is known to be very dangerous and zhongli's subconscious couldn't rest at that. mortals were quite fragile after all.

"mr.zhongli? did you hear me?" hu tao waved her hand in front of his face. he snapped out of his daydreams about you and redirected his attention to the young funeral director.

"apologizes miss hu tao, could i possibly take the rest of the night off?" zhongli felt terrible for asking this of her but he just had to go to you.

hu tao granted him his wish, believing that he was feeling ill. at first, zhongli was debating if he really should come to you. it really is their mission, i'm sure they can handle themself.

he was afraid his interference would mess with your mission, but ultimately his concern for you overpowered that thought.

he reached the location in no time. it was a small beach house right on yaoguang shoal. and right outside, 2 guards were posted.

such an important and powerful man obviously has security, zhongli thought to himself. zhongli closed his eyes. he tried to listen for the sound your voice; a sound he had learned to memorize. and he found it. your voice was muffled was full of distress. that was enough for zhongli to approach the guards, ready to break open the door.

"hey," one of the guards stuck his arm out blocking the door. "you can't be here. so lea-" before the guard could get out another word, zhongli send geo shards flying towards both of them, knocking them to the ground unconscious.

he sent a geo spear straight through the door, stabbing the enemy's arm on the other side and pinning him to the wall. you were limp on the floor, but the sight of the geo spear put you to ease. your dress was torn leaving you a bit exposed and you had broken your ankle while fighting the man, but the pain seemed to go away as soon as you saw zhongli walk in.

zhongli sent a few more geo shards to secure the guy on the wall before rushing over to you. "dear, are you alright?" he said squatting down beside you. zhongli took of his coat and draped it over your exposed body. he placed his hand gently on your shoulder, afraid to hurt you.

you smile in relief, raising a hand his arm. "i'm alright, just a broken ankle. could you help me get him to the milieth? they should be here in 10 minutes. i've gotten all the information i need."

"you, this- this isn't over! i'll come back for you. i swear it." the man slurred. your eyes widened at his arm. there was a lot blood was oozing from his wound.

"zhongli, he can't die." zhongli looked at you in confusion. "but he broke your ankle. he can perish."

laughing right now would be very inappropriate, so you had to retain yourself. "i know but the milieth still need him. very alive."

zhongli obeyed your wish and yanked the man off of the wall harshly. "i won't heal him, but he can be taken to bubu pharmacy." zhongli took the spear out and tied his arm tightly with a random cloth he found on the floor. he tossed the man outside for the milieth and rushed back to you. he helped you sit up and you rested your body against his chest.

"thank you, for coming. although i could've handled it myself you know." you look up at him and smile. he lets out a sigh and kissed your lips. "i know dear. but um-" his coat was slipping down your body, revealing a good amount of your cleavage. he turned his head away, blushing a bit. "you should wear my coat." you giggle at his words but put on his coat properly.

zhongli rests you against the wall and scoots to where your feet. he tears some of his shirt to wrap your ankle in. "this will hold it until we get you medical attention." without warning, he picks you up in bridal style. you quickly wrap your arms around his neck so you don't fall.

"w-what are you doing?" you ask, it came out more as a squeak. "the milieth are here," zhongli responds walking outside. "they can take care of that man. we need to get you back to liyue."

yes, he really did carry you all the way to liyue.

[prettyboykatsuki]

♡ GENSHIN IMPACT + HOW LOVE FINDS THEM ♡

➳ ft. kaeya, diluc, zhongli, tartaglia

➳ tags ;; tooth-rotting fluff, hurt/comfort, alcohol as a coping mechanism, a little angst but happy endings always, extreme kaeya bias ngl, spoilers for kaeyas story, nonsexual nudity, gn!reader 

➳ a/n ;; first time writing for genshin so if the characterization is funky.. my fault 

➳ summary ;; genshin impact characters and how i think love finds them when they find you 

ZHONG-LI

Sometimes, he admits to himself, it feels forbidden to love you. 

When love finds him, it is on the stairway of a small cottage, tucked into a corner of Liyue. It is quiet and unassuming, more importantly shared. A place you’ve decided to spend hefty mora on to live in. 

There’s a backyard and a space for a garden and there are sweet flowers that always seem to regrow after you pick them. On the walls are weapons and hunting gear but in the drawers are spare clothes and change. It’s got two stories but it’s not big. It’s a home, still. 

You’ve invited him inside, an adopted street-cat at your feet as you make dinner. Zhong-li is a working man, but he spends his days off here. You are an adventurer, strong with a big heart and bigger dreams. Your silhouette makes up all the shadows that dance on the wall and you sway to the beat of a soundless song. A smile makes the corners of your lips twitch up and you stir the pot of whatever you're making with boundless enthusiasm. 

Zhong-li would not wish godliness on anyone. He thinks about it often. Where Rex Lapis ends and where the human, the mortal Zhong-li starts is a blurred line. Humanity is a grieving thing. People live and are happy and then they pass and it is the only thing someone can guarantee. You will be born into the world tearful but you will pass silently - like a wind. 

Godliness means little is forbidden to you. Reality is something you fumble with in your clumsy hands and hope you can get right and humanity is a grieving thing. Always in that order. He knows there is no such thing as love that is truly forbidden - feelings like love and sadness and joy are things that cannot be settled by contracts or understood. They simply exist as if they are their own religion. 

Zhong-li watches you pick up a white furred cat and let it’s nose rest against yours for a brief moment. You hug it and sing to it like it is a child and when you’re done, you let it fondly nudge against your legs.

“Stop being bad and let me cook dinner,” you’ll say, like it knows. And maybe it does - Zhong-li thinks to himself that it might. It prances off and sleeps in the basket you’ve bought, covered in blankets and linens. He stares at you for a long while, his eyes dancing down your silhouette.

There is something remarkably human about love. Perhaps love is the one thing gods cannot truly get their hands on. This greed, this loneliness, this tender feeling - so soft it might fall apart in his hands. In all of his years of living, he likes to believe he has known love. For his companions and for his people. 

But this affection that soaks his bones, greedy and aching to be cared for, must be something only a human could get their hands on. He thinks he could only love you like this with his mortal body, his beating heart and dry mouth. With golden eyes that blink at you, curious to know what you’ll do or say next. If humanity is grieving, perhaps love is acceptance. Reconciliation. Maybe the reason no human complains about a short life is because they, at least once, have loved. 

He thinks he understands it briefly. If redoing everything meant he couldn’t be with you, even once, he would keep it all the same. What a sentiment. He smiles at you as you dance and the sunlight hits the bare skin of your thighs, buried in the expanse of your skin. He longs to be so close to you too. 

Remembering he can choose to be so close to you. That he can act upon this insatiable desire to be loved. It feels forbidden and unreachable. 

But it isn’t. 

He holds out his hand to you and you pause, tilting your head before taking it. He stands and wraps his arms around your waist and stares down at you with so much affection you falter. His lips press against the crown of your head. You’re warm and real.

When love finds him, it is just like this. Under the setting sun of Teyvat, harbored in his mortal body. 

TARTAGLIA 

You never wrap his wounds with care. 

The process is rough and not very quick. It must be comfortable for you to put your hands on him because you never seem to show him any mercy. He’ll enter your quarters with something like a wince. A wound - red and bleeding in his shoulder. He’s got his blazer dragged down his biceps, an uneasiness on his face as he drops into the room. You’re clearly busy doing something, but that’s never stopped him before. 

Wordlessly, he drops himself into the chair to the left of the little table in your room. He sits in it before dropping his head back, looking at you upside down. A frown etched into your features, eyes low and exasperated. You give him a look of discontent that he returns with a shit-eating grin. His heart stutters when you stand but he says it’s blood loss. You shut your book and place it on your bedside table. 

Underneath your bed is the first aid kit, which you grab - swift like ocean waves. He scoots back until he’s facing you. You stare down at him for a long while, brow furrowing. He gives you a dizzying smile. 

“You’re staring,” ― he proclaims, brunette hairs sticking to sweaty skin ― “Do you like the view?” 

You ignore him. Instead, you place your first aid kit with a slam onto the table and rummage through it. Nimble fingers quickly take out clear vials of alcohol, bandages, a pair of small scissors and some creams of your own making. He thinks you’re brilliant and he wants to tell you as much but the words feel too unruly, too soft spoken from his mouth. He stares at you for a long while, his eyes so forlorn by your lack of attention that you speak.

It’s a sigh first like the wave of a white flag. 

“Take your shirt off,” 

“Take me for dinner first at least,” 

You give him an unimpressed look. 

He replies by sliding his shirt off his shoulders with a little grunt. Worry plasters itself all over your face and you don’t make any attempt to hide it. He watches as you walk towards the opposite end of the room - grabbing a towel and a bowl of water. You clean the wound by pressing on it, even though it seems like the blood has dried. It’s rough - you’re rough with him. A sharp inhale of air makes its way through his teeth. 

You don’t apologize, nor do you want to. He watches as you clean the blood off and then inspect the wound for a long while. Afterwards, you mumble underneath your breath, speaking mostly to yourself than to him. 

“No stitches needed.. that’s good,” 

You sound so relieved his heart aches. There’s a brief moment of silence where neither of you know what to say and Tartaglia stares at you with soft eyes. There is always this longing feeling. A constancy to his need for your touch that brings him to his knees, weakens his resolve until he’s stumbling to your bedroom instead of going to see a doctor or a god. He needs you before he needs forgiveness or life. For him, loving you is an act one can only describe as selfish 

He knows this because he still comes to you like this, body bruised and battered. When your worry filled eyes look over his skin, he feels like a second rain has come. Your concern is it’s own addiction, intoxicated by it. It is selfish to want you to worry, even more so to make sure of it. 

But how else can he hold your love if not to make you look at it? How else can he know love if it’s not in the furrow of your brow or the way you push him so hard. When you get angry for him and at him. What is love if not a violence? If not teeth in the nape of his neck or your fingers on his bruises?

You rub alcohol in his wounds to clean them before taking your fingers and dipping them into a cream. It smells like mint, making his eyes water. You do this step with care, running your hands over fierce marks and scars with heartbreak written all over your eyes. 

Love must be a violence. It must be - this stinging feeling in the way you look at him like he is a dead man walking. Love must be a hurricane that rips through him. A storm, an uncentered and reckless devotion. He thinks, even if it was your hands who gave him this wound, he would ask you again to heal it. 

Tears spill at your lashes. He softens, smiles. 

“C’mere” 

You relent, give in. Exhaustion settling in your bones you let yourself be wrapped into his arms. He holds you to him, lets you be frustrated with him. He is too, would you know?

Love finds him like this, in your room. Begging you to look at him, getting drunk off the taste of your devotion. You squeeze his heart in your palms and he lets you. He would let you a hundred times over. 

KAEYA 

Sobriety is a fragile thing. 

It’s not that he doesn’t like being sober, but he spends most of his time around liquor. It’s comforting - the smell, the rush of heat - not scorching but warm, the dizziness. Kaeya doesn’t drink enough to have a drinking problem but more times than not, he wonders if there are answers at the bottom of a bottle. If maybe he chases the end of the pint, he can find answers on his own misery. 

Sobriety is.. fragile in that way. So easily he could drink himself to sleep but he has duty and responsibility. A life to live and sins to atone for but the laundry list of them just keeps growing larger. Bigger than his dexterous hands can cover for. It’s not that he’s miserable or lonely, but there is this lingering hollowness in his chest. 

On his fathers birthday, he sits on the rooftop and drinks. He takes about 3 days off, every year, just for this. He’ll sit on the rooftop of the tavern day of, legs swinging off the edge as the world becomes an array of color beneath him. His thumb is over the mouth of the wine bottle, and he moves it just to drink. 

The sound of your voice doesn’t startle him, but it makes goosebumps appear on his skin. He’s clad in a thin white dress shirt and it prickles as the breezes brushes by him. His chest is warm as you drop yourself down next to him. 

At first, all you do is sit silently. Leaning back on your palms, you watch the stars and constellations shimmer like they always do in Teyvat. He smells strongly of alcohol but it’s nothing to scrunch your nose at. He takes another drink. Unsure of how to handle his misery, his grief gracefully at all - he gives you a strained smile. 

“Has someone come to join me in my demise,” ― his voice is raspy when he speaks but he doesn’t miss a bit ― “How apt,” 

Wordlessly, you take the bottle from his hands. He’s about to argue with you to give it back but instead, he watches you take three long gulps before pouring the rest out. Shocked, he watches it drip down the tile and onto the concrete below. 

“Why’re you...” 

You don’t reply with words but instead, lay back and drag him down with you. He can’t help but wonder what you’re doing. He lays down anyway, back hitting the tile as he blinks. 

“How long do you plan on living like this?”

There’s no hidden meaning to your words. They are straightforward and laced with nothing but honesty. It makes him choke back a sob, the way you ask. Without much left to give, he cracks a barren smile. 

“What could you possibly mean?” 

Normally, you’d laugh at his despair. At his attempt at nonchalance. But you don’t, turning to your side to look at him. You reach your hand out to rest on his chest and he grabs your hand, shutting his eyes. Tears pool at his lashes but he laughs anyways. 

“Kaeya,” ― you say, rubbing his chest and scooting in close to him. He turns to face you, for real, for the first time ― “How long, Kaeya?” 

He doesn’t sob. Doesn’t cry or let himself be hurt. He gives you a misty smile and laughs as tears falls horizontal on his cheeks. You can hear his heart rate, erratic but slow. 

“When it feels like enough.. when I’m forgiven,” he tells you. 

“Whose forgiveness will it take? Dilucs?” 

He shakes his head, unsure. You press your hand onto his skin, golden even in the cold blue of night. His cheeks are in your palms, he shakes his head. 

“I don’t know,” he confesses. You sigh as you wrap an arm around his waist, loose. You bring his body to yours, letting your fingers rest in his scalp. In the nape of your neck, warm tears rolls down your shoulder. Your body is a safety like a brick house - like no wind or storm and disaster could ever take him from you. When he lets his cries turn into sobs, he mourns. 

A life he doesn’t remember but atones for. The only family he ever had. For Kaeya, love finds him like this - grieving. A loneliness tearing him apart at the seams, frayed and long forgotten. Love comes to him while he is in tatters, offering itself to him. 

“I forgive you, Kaeya,”― you repeat to him, over and over like an incantation ― “I forgive,” 

This is how love finds him, in your arms. Forgiven

DILUC 

He rests his head against your knee, body stiff after a long day. It’s a wordless evening - sky painted with a layer of pink and orange. It pours into the room in heavy waves, paints his pale skin with a warn shade of pink. His skin is warm from the heat as his shoulders slump in exhaustion. 

You drag your fingers down his scalp before letting them slip beneath the hairtie that keeps his red hairs up. You drag it slowly, carefully down his back until it’s free. Red and unkempt - tangled from days out in the wilds. You give it a quick brush through, a quiet sigh leaving your lips. 

There’s not a proper bathroom here - far out and away from the city. It’s an old house with an outhouse and dusty floors. After a particular difficult encounter with an Abyss Mage, you’d found refuge into the abandoned location. Without a bathroom, it would be hard to freshen up but you gave Diluc a playful half-grin. 

“I’ll wash your back if you wash mine,” 

He thought you were kidding but now the two of you are out by the lake. And this is too intimate for two people who are really only supposed to be working together. It’s too gentle, the way your fingers comb through his red hairs and the little bottled shampoo you keep in your bag. 

There’s something about the way you touch his scalp so careful that is too intimate. His shirt is somewhere inside, over the back of a chair. Pale skin that’s hot to the touch as your fingers work through each individual hair. A long, tired sigh leaves his mouth. 

“So much hair,” ― your murmur under your breath. A blush turns him hot. His father was a good man.. affectionate and caring and proper. But this is different. Too much, even ― “But it looks good on you,” 

You say it so easily. Just like how you touch him - unconcerned for what it means. For Diluc, the idea of romantic love is something awkward. It is clumsy and confusing. Love, has always been something that hurts, more than it has healed. 

But his head is resting on your thigh and you’re touching him like he’s precious. As if he’d break if you’re too rough with him. There is an intimacy in it. A well-meaning and innocent love in the shape of your fingers and how they drag against his skull. 

“...You’re so forward,” he tsks. You give him a gentle laugh, running your hands down his jaw and tilting his head back so he’s facing up at you. Your hands cradle his face with delicacy, thumb dragging across his jaw bone and admiring him. You’re being sincere, but he can’t meet your eyes. 

“You don’t like it?” you ask him. He grabs your hands and puts them away, huffing under his breath. He is childish like this, with you  and only you. No longer the Dark Knight or Master Diluc. Easy to jealousy and even easier to agitation, the kind of man who the world stops for seems to crumble at your feet. 

“No,” he replies, unusually dishonest. 

You lean forward until your arms are wrapped around his barren shoulders. He can feel your skin against his, the way your heartbeat sounds, the fanning of breath of his throat. It’s too much but he can’t move as your arms wrap around his shoulders. You know too much, see too much. There is something so all-knowing about the way you love him. How you tease him. 

Love is a worship when it finds him. You are the closest thing to heaven he has ever believed in - sheer bliss in the way your eyes linger on his silhouette. Diluc is a devout lover for you, a follower in your all-knowing religion of love. Of affection. He leans his head back again to look at you as you look down at him, smiling. 

“You’re troublesome to love, you know that?” he admits to you. You bend down to meet his lips in a kiss. Chaste. Holy 

A smile parts your lips that Dliuc finds himself mirroring. 

“Of course I do,” 

Love finds him like this, in your arms - skin to skin underneath the summer sun. Alone in the fields of tall-grass and wheat. Love finds him like a religion, so much devotion and prayer for you to keep him in your heart always. He knows he would do anything for you. 

[rin-itoshi]

kisses . genshin impact (pt. 2)

> summary: places the genshin boys kiss you other than the lips (ft. bennett, chongyun, razor, xiao, xingqiu, zhongli)

> content: fluff , gn!reader , ooc(?idk)

here’s part one!

# BENNETT

where: your palm!

why: this man does not know how to stfu, so when you have to forcefully shush him, your palm is the best spot for his lips to kiss.

“It’s awfully quiet today,” you murmured as you turned on your heels, hearing the whirlwind of a boy coming your way. He nearly tumbled—so close to crashing at your feet but fortunately caught himself before he could hit the ground. He stood up straight, dusting his clothes with a breathy laugh before yelping out a pained, “Ow!”

“What happened?” You ask as you reach out to cup his face, checking his head and skin for any injuries.

The male chuckled with a closed eyed smile, “I got hit by a rock!” His voice echoed within the city, making you slightly cringe when your ears ached. He was quick to go off on a tangent, babbling about some nonsense that made you even more confused than before.

“Bennett,” you call out to grasp his attention. The moment he turned your way, you slapped a hand over his mouth with an amused smile. “I know you’re excited and want to talk, but we should move away from the Knights of Favonius headquarters before Captain Kaeya kills us.”

He kissed your palm gently, eliciting a ticklish sensation in your hand that made you pull away. Before you could do anything about his sneaky kisses, he grabbed your hand and began dragging you away, talking about some adventure team he was putting together.

# CHONGYUN

where: your shoulders!

why: he likes the smoothness of your shoulder when he lays down behind you and can rest easily without being judged.

The bedroom door creaked open to reveal the blue haired male who stood in the doorway with a pensive look on his face. Upon seeing you lying in your shared bed, he exhaled deeply and you could practically see relief wash over is features. “[y/n],” he breathed out as he shuffled into the room, scurrying over the bed to climb onto the silk sheets and lay himself in the spot behind you.

He wrapped his arms around your waist, pulling your body into his chest as gently as possible. As hesitant as he was, he was way too tired to be reluctant about holding you even thought you clearly felt the same need for touch as him. “’m so tired.”

After a long day of training, he was exhausted and was in desperate need of your touch in order to replenish the energy he had depleted earlier that day. It was only much better now that you were both living together and were able to cuddle as much as needed after work.

“Welcome home, my love.”

He buried his face in the crook of your neck, doing his absolute best to push away the strong emotions that burned inside of his heart. He refused to flare-up in front of you ever again, but with you unknowingly doing things to stir him up, he was always struggling to keep calm.

Peppering kisses along your shoulders, you felt a shiver run down your spine at the cold sensation of his lips on your skin. It was a blissful feeling, warming up your heart with love despite how cold his body truly was. Too beautiful.

# RAZOR

where: your eyelids!

why: this one may sound weird but he just gets curious when he keeps watch and tends to do it without a thought.

Razor stood tall at the peak of the mountain that you both temporarily resided on. His chin was held high, chest puffed out with a sense of responsibility flowing through his veins at the thought of watching over you while you slept to keep you out of harms way. It wasn’t necessarily a demanding duty but for you, it meant a thousand times more than it usually would have.

The boy approached your sleeping body. You were rested on the ground under his jacket that barely shielded you from the cold weather tonight presented to you both. He gently tugged his jacket further up your body, covering your arm that had been slightly exposed.

You were cute like this, sleeping so peacefully with so much trust in the guy who could barely communicate yet you loved him so much. It was amazing.

Subconsciously, he bent down and placed a chaste kiss on your eyelid. You stirred in your sleep, forcing him to jolt away in surprise before settling when you murmured something sleepily, smiled and then relaxed. Your behavior was new to him and yet, it brought so many different feelings into his heart. Unknowing to you, he smiled genuinely and patted your head gently.

“You rest. I keep watch.”

# XIAO

where: your forehead!

why: he just thinks it is less embarrassing than trying to kiss you on the lips openly + less chances of him getting denied the kiss.

His expression was rather dark as you stood in front of one another. It looked like he was thinking deeply about something but you brushed it off, assuming it was just his way of sulking since you two were about to split for the night.

“I packed you some Almond Tofu, so you can eat some on your way back. I also got you a jacket to wear since it might be a little cold in the evening. I know you don’t sleep and stuff, so I just wanted to make sure you were okay.” Your rambling about his well-being wasn’t new to him, which is why he didn’t interrupt you. He watched with the same dark expression that seemed scary but if you looked closely, you would see just how soft those eyes had become after spending so much time with a “mere human” like you.

Grasping you by the back of you head, he pulled you forward and leaned in briskly, kissing your forehead softly before pulling away and turning around. You barely had a second to recover as he adjusted his mask on his face and disappeared from your sight, muttering nothing but a simple, “be careful.”

You smiled at the tingling sensation on you skin, knowing he had only escaped to avoid feeling any type of emotion after kissing you so brazenly. As mean as Xiao seemed, he really was a simpleton with you.

# XINGQIU

where: the back of your hand!

why: do i have to explain?

“Xingqiu, where are we going?” You asked with a tired smile on your lips as you allowed yourself to be dragged along this upward slope with no set destination in mind. The boy simply laughed, pulling you faster until you were nearly tripping over your own feet. By the time you had planned to complain once more, he came to an abrupt stop and you almost bumped into his body if it wasn’t for your quick senses. “Where are we?”

“Take a look, my liege. Quite fascinating, is it not?” He said as he took a seat on the branch perched on the top of the hill, big enough for the two of them to sit on. You plopped beside him, admiring the sun that was beginning to set while Xingqiu opened a book to the page he had left off on.

“My life seems fulfilled when I am sat here with a book in my hands and you by my side. Don’t you agree?” HIs words were sincere, surprisingly void of that mischievous tone he usually had these days.

“I’m not particularly fond of books like you, but I am extremely fond of you. So, yes, I do agree.” You said with a cheesy smile, leaning in his direction. The boy abruptly stood up, and you rose an eyebrow in confusion.

Bending his body slightly, he held out his hand to you until you placed yours on top of his. Once you did so, he pressed his lips to the back of your hand and flashed you an easy smile. “With this, I owe my life to you, my liege. A vow much greater than marriage.”

# ZHONGLI

where: your lips!

why: I legit couldn’t think of a non-lips spot so i gave up. mans just likes the way your lips taste like his favorite wine. two good things.

He admired his cup with bright eyes, absolute taken with the way it tasted on his tongue and hadn’t changed in all these years. It was a beautiful emotion that was a mixture of happiness and nostalgia, plus a bit of romance considering he was here with the one he loved.

“What do you think?” Zhongli asked, eyes full of curiosity as he turned in your direction. You hadn’t said anything all night and he assumed you weren’t enjoying the wine he had presented to you so happily.

On contrary, it was way too good to be wasted, so you chose to drink it slowly in order to savor the beautiful taste that somehow reminded you of Zhongli himself. Maybe it was because he talked about this wine too much.

“It tastes good,” you murmur, leaning into his side to gain a bit of warmth from the male who shared the emotion, leaning into your touch.

You glanced up at him, smiling softly when you already saw his eyes on you. “Stop staring so impolitely. Where are your manners?” You asked jokingly, giggling softly when Zhongli looked down and chuckled.

Leaning in, he cupped your cheek and smashed your lips together. He could taste the Osmanthus wine on you and it nearly made him melt into the kiss that he had long suppressed.

When he pulled away, a small smile settled into his lips, satisfaction in his eyes. “Osmanthus wine tastes the same as I remember.”

a/n: finally, I finished it. im going to bed now uhhdhfjf (idk if i’ll ever do other characters but we’ll see)

[xcrystalzero]

so, when are you taking me out?

characters included: kaeya, zhongli, diluc, childe, albedo, venti, xiao

summary: some modern au first date scenarios with the wonderful genshin boys!

Kaeya takes you barhopping. Quality time with you and alcohol in the same night? Can't get better than that. Of course, just sitting around at one place would be boring, so he makes a plan. At the beginning of the night, he presents you with a paper map, certain locations marked in red pen with lines connecting them. The places marked are all bars of pubs in the area that he recommends and wanted to take you too at some point in time, so why not all in one night? He asks if you think you can manage in that infuriatingly smooth voice of his and you huff, turning it into a challenge. Certain benchmarks on the path have little notes scribbled next to them.

"first person to find a person wearing purple gets their next drink free"

"rock, paper, scissors. winner picks the loser's next drink."

It looks like it took a lot of work to come up with, which is somewhat out of character for this normally lazy guy. What can he say though, when it comes to you, things are different.

Zhongli brings up the new art gallery that opened down the street. It seems interesting, he points out, at which point it's in your hands to ask him if he's free that weekend to go. Despite not knowing a single thing about the theme or pieces going in, he still seems to know a strange amount of history about the most random pieces, rattling off facts that leave you staring at him open-mouthed in confusion. Who is this guy? Eventually, someone hears him blabbering and comes over to talk to him about it. Turns out, the two of you attracted the literal owner of the gallery who draws Zhongli into conversation. It goes on for a little while and after being given basically a free pass by the owner to come back when they add new exhibits, you two take your leave. Surprisingly, Zhongli feels a little bad about spending the time he meant to spend with you talking to someone else, and insists on treating you to dinner. While you doubt the man even remembered his wallet, you're not going to reject such a sweet offer.

Diluc thinks there's nothing wrong with being traditional and takes you out to the classiest restaurant you've ever set foot in. He's frighteningly punctual, ringing your doorbell at 8 on the dot, dressed in a pressed collared shirt with a bouquet of roses in his hand. Despite his actions though, he seems strangely nervous, glancing towards you multiple times on the drive to the place with a faint blush on his cheeks, though he doesn't say anything. He has everything spot on, from pulling out your chair for you to carefully listening to your waiter's wine recommendations despite hating the stuff. About halfway through the date, you can't help but chuckle softly. Diluc Ragnvindr, man of actions over words with a loathing for unnecessary interactions, is making small talk with you. All it takes is your hand laying gently atop his own and those forced words stutter to a halt. Startled eyes turn to you and you can't help enjoy this flustered side of the usually stoic, composed man.

"Diluc darling, you know you can relax right?"

He doesn't, but you don't mind.

Childe wants someone who can match his energy, so to test you, he picks you up bright an early for a day at the amusement park. He warns you outright that theme park days with him are not like a leisurely family holiday wandering about and nibbling on cotton candy. No, he has a list of all of the scariest rides the park offers typed into his notes app and he is dead-set on hitting them all before the day is over. Sure, there can be a few breaks for overpriced theme park food and ice cream cones that melt all over your hands immediately, but that is not what he's here for. The day is basically him dragging you around the park at the speed of sound, jumping into the shortest lines you come across, even if the rides aren't on his list, "just because". By the end, you're both sitting on a park bench, completely wiped out, throats rubbed raw by all of your screaming, but content because every single item on the list has been crossed off. That being said, there's a few small rides you missed along the way in your hurry that you kind of wish you stopped at. You turn to Childe and realize that your cheeks hurt from smiling for too long. His eyes are alive as he turns them to you before grabbing your wrist and pulling you back onto your feet.

"There's still some time left, let's finish this!"

Albedo wishes you could just meet in the lab he works at, but he compromises on a local coffee shop. It's that sort of cute place that influencers are always looking for but only locals really know about. The date doesn't really seem like a date when it starts. Albedo does offer to buy you coffee, but then you two just kind of go back to work for a little while? Obviously, he's quite dedicated to his work so he has no problem just working on it for hours on end, but you're a busy bee as well and have things you need to get done by the end of the week. Eventually though, one of you will say something mildly conversational, and then the work is tossed immediately to the side. Albedo isn't the biggest fan of most people, or social interaction in general. but with you, it comes easily. You two sit there until the place closes, talking, and people-watching, and pretending that you're still being productive. He extends an invitation to you to come back to his place as the cafe closes and even though you still blush at the idea, you're pretty sure that it was an innocent suggestion. Maybe you'll take him up on it.

Venti drags you to his friend's friend's gig in the basement of some trendy hipster comic store. As far as you know, he doesn't know any of these people, but he makes conversation like they're his best friends. There isn't a bar, but there is a bowl of strange orange liquid that Venti brings you a cup of and that you discard after a single sip that tastes like battery acid. There's a group that you assume is the band standing in the center of the floor, the singer belting at the top of her lungs words you can't understand but it's okay because Venti is beside you with his infectious grin and his hands that reach out to grasp your own, pulling you into a weird swaying motion that you think might be dancing? It feels more like floating though, as you two make your way to the front of the crowd. Venti starts yelling requests to the band, some of which they actually fulfill which has the two of you singing along at the top of your lungs. Maybe you're being disruptive, and maybe people are staring at you like you're crazy, but you are young and happy and together and that's all that matters.

Xiao picks the safe option and asks you out to the movies. You kind of expect him to chose whatever new action flick just hit the market, but instead, he chooses a cute animated film about an inflatable robot doctor. It's unexpected but exceedingly cute so you're not complaining. He's a little quiet when you first meet up, barely exchanging pleasantries before he excuses himself to buy you two some popcorn. About halfway through the movie though, you're laughing softly at whatever is happening in the movie and you can just tell that he's looking over at you. So, you do the expected thing and reach over to gently pull his hand into yours, intertwining your fingers. You feel him stiffen for a moment before he relaxes, giving your hand the smallest squeeze back. And then he doesn't let go of you for the rest of the movie.

[husbandohunter]

Stardew Impact [Genshin+Stardew Valley/xReader]

Part 1/3 Kaeya, Diluc

Synopsis: “A mysterious phenomenon brought you and your s/o to an unfamiliar world: Pelican Town! Without the power of Visions, the two of you begin to learn the life of what it takes to be...a farmer?”

(DOMESTIC FARM LIFE YIP YIP)

Coming soon...

Albedo and Childe

Zhongli and Xiao

(A/N): So the brainrot was real in this one. I planned to add Albedo for a Mondstadt edition but kinda went overboard so I gotta split this one into parts too. Wordcount_almost 2k spspspsp

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Diluc

• Already has the whole year planned in his head. Literally if Diluc were to play this game, he'd have a booming farm within year ONE. Calm and collected through and through, though the new environment raises alot of questions, as long as you were still with him, Diluc ain't complaining

• The town welcomes you two with open arms. It was all thanks to the attire. Diluc wore his usual dark coat adorned with regal gold while you had a dress made of Liyue's finest silk, one that he bought for you. Needless to stay both of you reeked the aura of rich aristocrats (Mayor Lewis is pleased that greedy bastard)

• Once the farm was permitted to your owndership, Diluc began to think of ways to turn it into a vineyard. He was a businessman afterall. Although the staff back at the Dawn Winery were the ones who tended the field, Diluc still knew a few things about planting due to his childhood days Master Crepus would bring him out to their yard and demonstrated the process of gardening. He still remembers those days clearly, doing the very same this moment with you.

• Occasionally works at the Saloon bar. It was the perfect opportunity. As you took care of the farm side, Diluc continues to look for more ways to increase the income while gathering information from the folks around town. Gus LOVES to have him over, like he's just so efficient and reliable! They soon become good friends saying if Diluc were ever to own a wine stock, he would gladly buy from him.

• This is why Diluc would stay a little later due to just chatting with the people from the bar. One time you walked into the Saloon only to the front desk with Emily alone. Turns out the others were in the other room, too busy playing a game of pool. You decided to leave him be since it was rare to have Diluc so relaxed in leisure activities. Thus in the end, you spent your time chatting with Emily until a whole hour has passed before your lover notices and apologizes for losing track of time.

• Everything felt like a dream because it was his dream. To live a life undisturbed from chaos, his duties and the dangers that lurk in Teyvat, Diluc grew fond of the domesticity. There was nothing he loved more than to spend his hours by your side, day after day, returning home to your freshly handmade meals.

• Spring: Already up and early planting the parnersnips (I'm very soft for gardener Diluc you see). What do you expect from a workaholic? Even during his leisure time you would often find him near some plant as he does consider this hobby quite therapeutic. But when it rains, Diluc would be standing beside you with an arm around your shoulder, smiling contently as you lean into his touch. He gazes through the dripping window and silently admires the current progress you both made on the farm.

• Between the two annual spring festivities, I would say the flower dance. Diluc is a private man and would prefer to take things where no eyes were on sight. But with a little bit of nudging from Gus (your wingman), he gives in and leads you to the center stage. Elegant. Graceful. The way you two moved together became the talk of the event. Though, Diluc was already used to people staring by now, all he needed to do was to ignore them and keep his focus on you.

• Summer: No blankets in bed. Nope, its bloody hot in Pelican Town. He tends to stay indoors or anywhere with shade, in other words, his work hours in the Saloon increased.

• Diluc always has a nice cold drink prepared for you if by any chance you were to pay a visit after a whole day of labour. It's a habit he's made subconciously as if it would be a natural occurance for you to enter the door. His colleagues would ask him who did he make that drink for? Honestly so cute i cri

• Moments like these remind him of Mondstadt, where he quietly wipes the glasses while listening to you talk. Your voice is soothing. Sun rays peek from the side casting onto the umber tables, reflecting a rich golden light as the radio plays a soft song in the background. It's so peaceful, the town was small hence not many people visited the bar, Diluc came to appreciate this warm privacy (plus no Venti and Kaeya which is a huge pog realization).

• Autumn: Harvest time baby. The kegs are full and the sheds are full of kegs. This season was huge stonks and the house ended up getting an upgrade. Diluc is the type of man who wants to make sure that his spouse wouldn't have to work another day of her life. I reckon this is why he's so ambitious because he wants you to have the best and you deserve the best. (Husband material. Slap a ring on him ladies).

When there was no more work left to do, time would be spend peacefully exploring the woods. While you skipped a few steps ahead as the leaves crunched beneath your feets, Diluc follows slowly from behind. He sees your back but his eyes stares somewhere far beyond whats in front of him: His future. 

It was such a stark contrast to the one he envisioned before. One filled with uncertaintly, blocked by darkness with no silver lining in sight, endlessly wandering as he drags the claymore against the ground. There was never a day in which the Darknight hero wouldn't think of Mondstadt. Leaving the city in the incompetent hands of Ordo Favonious while Abyss Mages continue to lurk fuels him to find a way to return as soon as possible and yet...

"Higher big sis!" Jas tightens her hold on the ropes as you pushed the swing with all your might. She laughs, like a child, it was full of innocence and joy. Later Vincent came in and nugdes you, asking when his turn will come.

"You wanna go too? Alright alright don't worry," waiting for Jas to come down, you lift the boy up so that he was seated safely on the chair, "3..2..1 go!"

He wonders if he could just be a little selfish for once.

• Winter: Best man to have in this season. Every morning Diluc would find himself restricted in movements due to a pair of arms around his waist and legs entangled with yours. Turns out you've been doing it subconciously because he's just so warm (Diluc keeps it lowkey and pretends to sleep longer cuz of it)

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Kaeya

• Haha looks like the portal is gone, guess we'll be stuck forever :)). No kidding Kaeya would be so down to stay here for the rest of his life and the best part is to spend it with you. He doesn't show a shred of concern regarding Teyvat, not like he's easily shaken by events that are abnormal, but you can see that Kaeya is truly and genuinely happy. (You're stunned).

• Oho we also have this marvelous landscape just for the two of us? And a cozy little cabin to go along with it as well? This should be fun~ 

• Of course Kaeya would also know a few things about planting, just the basics since he did grow up with Diluc. When they were kids, Crepus would give each of them their own pots so they can grow their own plants. It eventually became a competitive thing where whoever's plant grows the fastest gets to eat the other person's dessert for a year (no one wins. They end up sabotaging each other which Diluc started first, thinking it'll be funny as a joke).

• You are, and will be going on dates with him. In fact, the amount of dates you two went on increased since then. The townspeople would call you two "lovebirds" since he's practically by your side 24/7. 

• I mean he doesn't have the responsibilities as a Cavalry Captain anymore so what else is there to do?

• Would attend all annual events no matter what season. 

• Evelyn constantly gushes how much of a wonderful pair you and Kaeya make and often is the one who provides Kaeya a fresh bouqet of flowers for him to use as a gift. George on the otherhand just rolled his eyes mumbling something along the lines of "youngsters these days" and "crazy hormones."

• Befriends Pam. Love for beer plus somewhat cynical attitude? They get along real swell! She starts sending some recipes into the mailbox of course saying if yall ever need a hand, let her know.

• Spring: I can see Kaeya be switching back and forth between caring for the farm or taking quests posted on Pierre's bulletin board. He likes to keep things interesting, learning the ways of the new world while also getting to know the people around town.

• Would NOT return Mayor Lewis' shorts in which he found in Marnie's room. It's such high quality blackmail material. Kaeya is currently plotting what is the best way to use it to his advantage.

• He didn't tell you of course.

• Summer: There are no blankets because he is your blanket. Since your cabin was small so was the bed. That's why he has to hold you so that no one falls off when rolling over. Either he hugs you with your nose close to his neck, or your back against his chest while spooning you or holding hands if sleeping on your sides became too much. Yall need a serious house upgrade.

• For some reason Kaeya becomes more energetic in the summer. He lets you rest in the shade while handling the farm work for the time being. If you guys got a pet it would be a cat. Hes the first one to refill their bowl every morning outside.

Another day passes as summer comes to an end, the town’s Mayor invited you and your lover to see the annual Dance Of the Moonlight Jellies. Kaeya being the opportunist was delighted to come along. Locking the door of your house, you follow him down the path and made your way to the beach.

Everyone from town was already gathered by the docks when the sun had disappeared down the horizon. You stood by his side in a space far from the others, watching  the candle boats set off to ride the waves, lighting up a small ray of light for creatures to find. 

“Wow,” your tone almost above a whisper, “If only our friends back home could see this too.”

“Perhaps,” he says. Kaeya slips his fingers into yours and you shot him a curious glance, “But let us enjoy this moment shall we? Just the two of us.”

And there they were. A sea of luminescence radiating colours of brilliant blue with hints of green like a city of laterns floating in a world below. Their image reflects in the star of Kaeya's eyes as he wonders, where would they go? Where would the light lead them? They were so free with nothing to worry, so serene just like the sea and unknowningly, he squeezes your hand. It was a sense for confirmation. One to remind him that this moment was indeed a reality he wishes to keep.

Autumn: Finally a house upgrade and a kitchen!! Because it was harvest season, you guys end up making a set of delicious meals with all the recipes the townspeople gave you. Kaeya can cook since he lived by himself back in Mondstadt. Most of the stuff he learned to make were food that can be accompanied by alcohol though...

• Ahah remember Mayor Lewis' lucky shorts? He found a use for them. It was displayed on the stands during the Stardew Valley Fair (Oh my how did this get here? Must be the wind). Ends up buying a Rarecrow for the farm when Lewis bribes him not to tell this to anyone.

Winter: This was mostly an indoor season for the both of you. With the existence of television, nights would be spent until morning while watching movies at the couch. A blanket drapes around your shoulders as extends to his.  Oh and don't forget the hot chocolate!