the burden of comfort
++ 𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴: diluc ragnvindr x gn!reader
++ 𝘀𝘆𝗽𝗻𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘀: in which diluc gives you more comfort than you could ever know; but it comes with a price you know all too well.
++ 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗿𝗲: angst
++ 𝘁𝘄/𝗰𝘄: self-loathing, angst with no happy ending, second person pov
++ 𝘄𝗰: 604
++ 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗲: i wrote this at 3am and it's the first fanfic related thing i've written in almost a year. i hope u enjoy it <33 it was inspired by a dream i had abt hugging diluc and then i woke up and started crying bc it wasn't real :')
The day you discovered genshin impact, was probably one of the best days of your life. You were hooked to the game as soon as you played it. One character always stuck out to you though — Diluc.
You never understood why you found such comfort in him, maybe it was because of the way he talked or his in-game demeanor. Nonetheless, he quickly became your favorite character. Farming for him and playing with his characters became a daily routine. The familiarity bringing comfort to you no matter what kind of day you had.
Sooner or later, he began to seep into your everyday life. It started off as random fantasies of him existing in your world, slowly it escalated into more. Regardless, the comfort he brought to you was something you could never dream of in real life. He was a greater comfort to you than you could ever be for yourself. Diluc even slipped his way into your dreams, seeming like a real person that walked, talked and breathed the same air as you; but deep down you knew he wasn’t real and he was only a figment of your imagination.
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As pathetic as you were; there you were crying again.
You had met up with some old friends, all of them accomplishing something big in their lives. Of course they all had to be in a good relationship too, but it wasn’t their fault you were a recluse.
“Your still single? I mean I’m not shocked considering you focused on books rather then putting yourself out there.” One of the ladies amongst you said.
You chuckle ironically, as you avert your gaze to the ground. “I’m single as always..” You mumbled.
“You’ve always preferred those animated characters anyway.” Another mentioned quickly before moving on to another topic.
You always faded into the background like this, no matter what you did. Maybe thats why you so desperately craved the comfort of another person. Reaching out your hand but never finding the grasp of another. For all one knows, this is why you blamed yourself so much. Maybe that’s where this flame of discontent arises in your heart.
And there you were, lying down on your bed with tears staining your cheeks once again; leaving a bad taste in your mouth. You closed your eyes shut in a desperate attempt to fall asleep. Your escape from the world around you; you miserably waited for sleep to wash over you. Carrying you into your fantasy world and to the character that brought you comfort.
As soon as you entered your dream, you were greeted by Diluc with a hug. He wiped the tears off of your cheek.
“It’s gonna be alright, it’s okay to feel down.” His soft words soothed you as you halted your sobs pulling him in for a hug.
"Thank you.." You mumble into his shoulder finding comfort in him once again.
What was a few hours flew away like a second in your dream. Diluc’s presence in your mind was all that you needed. His voice, his touch, his love; gave you everything you ever craved for. No matter what; this flame in your heart never died nor did it dim. It continued to burn with unbelievable rage.
You are snapped back to reality as you are awoken from your blissful dream, greeted by the pitch-black of your bedroom. You grab onto your pillow in a daze in an attempt to find the warmth of another; extending the feeling of being with Diluc. You know it’s just a fleeting dream and desire of yours.
But at least;
It’s better than nothing.
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(Tfw you're the most reliable person in the roster and you're only like 12)
Httyd 2 is where the Hooligans start to think Elder may be too carefree and naive to be chief, Snotlout is too gradious to do the job right, and find that they truly appreciate the wise, diplomatic nature of Younger. Maybe we should make the little guy chief instead 💁
Bonus:
#1 most irresponsible older brother 😂
(Speech bubble text beneath readmore:)
Hiccup the Younger: If I had a gold piece for every time Gobber told me to usurp my brother for the throne of Berk I'd have three gold pieces and at this point I'm starting to think he's being serious
Little Fishlegs: Well, why not? It's a very honorable position– and you'd be great at it!
Younger: Sure, but that's Hiccup's job. It's not like I WANT it. Besides, Snotlout's the runner-up heir, not me, so I'd have to challenge him, too. I'm in Last Place, Fishlegs. Maybe it's better that way.
Little Fish: You sell yourself too short. Most of the tribe would be happy to see you on the throne instead of Snotlout. Heck, they're prefer you to Mr. Elder! All the adults say Mr. Elder is too immature. Gobber even says they're going to approach Stoick personally about lifting your rank.
Younger: Very funny.
(Silence)
Younger: WAIT— ARE YOU SERIOUS?!
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Astrid: Shirking your heirly duties, as usual.
Astrid: You know, maybe Gobber's right, and Minicup should usurp you and take over the tribe.
Astrid: NO— YOU'RE NOT SUPPOSED TO AGREE!!!
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