#venti-havers what is it like to be gods favorite

[amorousadepti]

❈ windswept (venti x reader)

a small birthday fic for our dear tone-deaf bard! a bit late, but i simply couldn’t let the day go by without doing something to celebrate <3 maybe he will come home to me next time his banner rolls around :’)

summary: after a day of celebration, you seek out your lover for a quiet moment (gn!reader, no pronouns or anatomy descriptions)

warnings: a couple mentions of alcohol; otherwise, pure fluff

length: 1.2k

the clack of your bootheels seems loud as thunder, echoing off the crumbling marble pillars of mondstadt's former capital.

even though dvalin is long-healed of his madness, stormterror's lair still unnerves you; perhaps it's the elemental energy that suffuses the air, prickling goosebumps at the back of your neck and down your arms. or perhaps it's simply the lingering weight of history. 

but it's not history that brings you here tonight, picking your way over the fragmented pathways and deftly avoiding the gaze of hilichurl sentries as you climb the spiraling tower. 

what attracts you is the gentle sound that drifts down from high above, luring you to the top of the broken monument: the soothing strings of a lyre. 

venti doesn't move from his perch on the cold stones as you land in front of him; his expression dreamy, he hums along with his lazy plucking, a gentle song that's unfamiliar to your ears. 

“i was wondering when you’d find me,” he says after a moment. he blinks up at you lazily, vivid green gaze still slightly hazy from wine, lips curled in a joyful smile. “did you go to windrise first?” 

“that was my second guess,” you admit, folding away the wings of your glider. “but i had a feeling you might end up here.” 

venti hums, lyre disappearing with a flourish of his hand. he makes grabby hands at you until you sit and promptly curls against your warm body with a content noise, calloused fingers twining around yours.

you press a quick kiss to the top of his head, his hair scented faintly with the delicate scent of cecilias. “did you speak with dvalin?” 

“only for a little while, but yes,” he sighs, cheek squished against the line of your shoulder. “he’s doing well.” 

“ah, good. sit up for a moment,” you say, nudging him. he whines, but his disappointment is quickly replaced by delight as you tug him into your lap, wrapping him up in your coat. "i don't want you getting sick on your birthday."

he chuckles, wrapping his arms around your neck as he makes himself comfortable. “i am still an archon, you know. you don’t have to worry so much about my health.” 

"if you can be allergic to cats, you can catch a cold," you say primly. 

venti studies you with a teasing grin, eyebrows knowingly raised. "sure you don't just want to hold me in your arms? you could just ask, you know."

"hush, you," you murmur and press a kiss to the spot under his ear that makes him twitch, a delighted giggle leaving his lips as he ducks his head into the crook of your neck. 

you settle into a comfortable silence. both of your eyes turned upwards, you study the glittering band of stars that lights the sky above you - once unfamiliar, now comforting. venti is light and warm in your arms, the soft puffs of his breath cool against your neck as he curls tighter into your coat. 

"the stars are always so beautiful here," he purrs, lips brushing your skin. "of course, they seem so much more luminous now that you're with me." 

you can't help but giggle, your laughter only growing in volume when venti lifts his head and gives you an offended look. "thousands of years under your belt and you're still using a cheesy line like that?"

he gasps in mock offense, pouting at you. "It's not cheesy, it's from the heart!"

"okay, okay," you say placatingly, holding up your hands in surrender. venti takes advantage of your lowered guard immediately, pressing a kiss to your lips before you have a chance to react, then leaning in for more; light as air pecks, soft and gentle, that leave you wanting more. 

“did you have a good day?” you ask instead, resting your forehead against his. “i feel bad that you were the one playing music for everyone, even though we were celebrating you.” 

“the burden of being such a beloved and famous bard,” venti sighs melodramatically, pressing the back of his hand to his forehead. your fond grimace makes him giggle, and he continues on, “i didn’t mind. i would have refused if i wanted to.” 

you hum agreeably, idly playing with the soft curls at the nape of his neck. “maybe by next year, i’ll be good enough to play for you.” 

“that would be nice,” he sighs, a pleased shiver running through him from the ministrations of your fingers.  “though i have to say, it would have been very cute to watch you try and pick out a song today.” 

you snort. “if by cute you mean humiliating, then sure.” 

he smiles at you, suddenly subdued, and curls back up against your chest. 

“it was a good birthday,” he says quietly, murmuring against your throat. “it’s been a long time since i had so many people to celebrate with.”  

you hold him tighter, wanting to surround him with your warmth. “i'm glad i could be with you." 

he's silent, for a moment; you can tell that in a rare turn of events, he's struggling to find the right words. "it's strange," he finally murmurs. "i feel like i've gotten so much closer to the people of mondstadt in just a few months. and i didn't think i'd fall in love with anyone, but here you are." 

you swallow back the lump in your throat before it can become tears, voice still unsteady when you find the composure to speak. "i love you too, you know?"

venti nods. "i know," he breathes, shifting so he can straddle your hips. his eyes are clear and bright, glimmering in the starlight as he leans in, nose brushing yours. "and i love you."

he kisses you again, slow this time; a lingering, wanting kiss, his hands rising to cup your cheeks and hold you close. your own hands find his soft waist, steadying him against you. you hope he can feel how much you love him, hope it pours into him through your kiss. you feel full to bursting with adoration, and not for the first time, you wonder how you got so lucky.    

and then he breaks away from you with a laugh, lifted to his feet by a swirling breeze. “alright, let’s go!” 

you blink, caught off-guard by his sudden exuberance. “where are we going?” 

venti grins, sweet and distinctly mischievous. “back to the city! i tried earlier and diluc said no, but if you’re with me, i think we could definitely talk him into giving me a birthday discount.”

ah, of course. you should have expected he’d try and take another crack at diluc before his birthday was officially over. “are you sure you don’t want to try and get him to forget your tab instead?” you tease. 

he wrinkles his nose, theatrically unnerved by the mention of his hefty bill. “i don’t want to think about that on my birthday,” venti declares. looking down at you, he asks, “you’ll come with me, right?” 

always. wherever you go, I’ll follow.

“of course,” you say, standing and stretching the cold from your bones. “someone has to keep diluc from biting your head off, right?” 

he laughs, but his smile is tender as he waits for you, the wind current at his back ruffling his silky hair. his hands find your wrists, tug you close; you can feel his heart, fluttering like wings in his chest. "trust me?" 

“yes,” you whisper — and then you’re flying, your words swallowed by the wind that keeps you afloat, and venti's arms hold you fast as the stars swirl overhead. 

[blokked]

Been seeing this a lot on TikTok but I don’t like posting on there so

Rating Different Genshin Character Mains (from personal experience)

Albedo

8/10

Haven’t really met a lot of you

Very sweet

Ur ult is very pretty

Amber

8/10

Your damage oh my god

She’s so??? Cute??? And so are you???

We don’t tolerate Amber slander here

She’s lovely

Very lively people

Barbara

6.5/10

I do not like her myself but you’re all okay

How did you make her DPS how did you do it

When you guys stand there and she does her idle singing my heart swells a bit

Beidou

10/10

Kiss me Now

Your counter??? I’m so jealous I haven’t pulled her yet

I’m a Razor main so I’m like a mini you

You’re all so intimidating but it’s so much fun

Bennett

100/10

I LOVE HIM SO MUCH

He’s my sub DPS so I’m a bit biased

You’re all so hot pun intended

Let me join your adventure team Please

Chongyun

10/10

My best friend is a Chongyun main and he terrifies me

YOUR DAMAGE IS INSANE

All of the ones I’ve played with carried me when fighting the Oceanid

All of you actually like spicy food

Diluc

20/10

YOU’RE SO SWEET

This one Diluc main just dragged me around Liyue showing me chest locations

First co-op partner I had

Your damage heart_eyes

Diona

8/10

Another main who carried me when fighting the Oceanid (this will be a reoccurring pattern)

Her idle when she yawns I love her

Stop running around so much

Fischl

7/10

Not really big on talking but get the job done

Not many opinions I haven’t met a lot of them

Hu Tao

10/10

My other best friend is a Hu Tao main

YOU’RE ALL SO FUCKING CUTE LET ME KISS YOU

Stop chasing Qiqi mains around Please

Almost all of the ones I’ve met can one shot bosses it scares me

Jean

???/10

Very differing opinions

I’ve met like, 3

I didn’t know holding her skill made her a vacuum

leave the Klee mains alone

Kaeya

Horny/10

All of the ones I’ve met just thirst over him

Amen honestly he’s hot

STOP FREEZING MY MONA PLEASE

Overall very nice people just... Please can we get this fight over with

Keqing

9/10

You’re all so sexy and intimidating

Her ult makes me jump

The Oceanid??? Doesn’t exist for you guys??? It’s gone in 10 seconds

Klee

10/10

TERRIFYING.

Okay story time for this one

A Klee main joined me to fight the Oceanid

They only had Klee and Zhongli out

THEY ONE SHOT THE FUCKING FLYING BIRDS

Stop setting the grass on fire

Lisa

KissMeNow/10

I haven’t met many but the ones I have? STEP ON ME PLEASE

You’re all like a diamond in the rough please I need to meet more of you

Nothing else to say please kiss me

Mona

???/10

I’ve only seen like, 2

HER ULT DAMAGE??? WHAT THE FUCK

She’s my sub dps/support yet I pale in comparison

Actually rich?? Like make it make sense

Ningguang

8/10

YOU’RE HOT KISS ME

Your damage is insane goddamn

Very sweet very kind

Intimidate me to no end

Noelle

15/10

HER DAMAGEEEEE YOU FEED HER SO WELL

You love her to death and so do I

You deserve the world you’re so sweet

Qiqi

9/10

Either are the sweetest person in the world or call her a loli 😐

If you call her a loli -100/10 you’re gross

If you don’t then heyyy, you’re so cool

The best healer

Razor

100/10

Hey twin how’ve you been

We’re so sexy

Give me your builds Now

Hand them over

Rosaria

9/10

She just came out??? How do you have her at Lv90???

HER ULT??? WHAT DID YOU FEED HER???

You’re all scary asf she just came out and she one shot all of the bosses

Kiss me tho

Sucrose

8/10

You’re all so sweet please talk more I don’t bite

I know I’m a Razor main but that’s besides the point

She’s??? DPS??? How did you make her DPS???

Better than Venti tbh

Tartaglia (Childe)

100/10

I’m down on one knee please marry me

I’m begging you Please give me your hand in marriage

YOU’RE ALL SO??? NICE???

AND HOT NOT TO MENTION HOT

I fell in love with a Childe main

Your damage is otherworldly goddamn

Traveler (Aether/Lumine)

10/10

The first time I saw a traveler main I stood there stunned

Your damage is insane.... what did you feed them

I didn’t even KNOW their ult did that

Lumine havers hmu I have Aether we can finish the game faster

Venti

8/10

Absolute gremlins

STOP RICKROLLING ME WITH THE LYRE

You’re all so mischievous

His ult is so cool, vacuum mmmmm

Put the lyre Away

Xiangling

?/10

I haven’t met any of you yet

I’m sure you’re all sweet

I’ve seen her ult it’s so cool

Xiangling mains hmu

Xiao

20/10

Kiss me

You’re all so cool it’s not fair

Your damage during his ult..... let me just stand over here and let you do your thing

STOP RUNNING SO FAST

Xingqiu

10/10

I love him sm this is biased

My favorite pairing is Razor and Xingqiu because their ults just do continuous electro dmg it’s so cool

Stop chasing the Chongyun mains Please

Xinyan

10/10

...Kiss me

Your damage is so sexy and her ult???

God you’re so cool

Take all of my violetgrass I don’t really need it anyway

Zhongli

10/10

You’re so??? cool??? Wtf it’s not fair

Your energy recharge is probably at like 200% because every 10 seconds I see a meteor fall from the heavens

Hand over your build Now