#xiao's birthday

[melancholygypsophila]

A Spoonful of Almond Tofu - Xiao x Reader

AO3: https://archiveofourown.org/works/46575583

Summary: Today is a special day, Xiao's Birthday. To keep him company, you decided to deliver him his favorite food, Almond Tofu.

An abundance of golden leaves clouded your vision as you took a step out onto the balcony of your house. Spring had arrived in Liyue and you could smell the sweet and sour dishes that were being freshly made near your house. And when your stomach grumbled, you knew what you had to do next. 

As you rushed out your room, quickly splashing your face with cool water, dressing into breezy yet breathable outfit, your wind chime sang as you exited your house. It was early morning, but the morning sun hugging you didn’t stop you from leaving the house. 

“Morning,” a miner yelled, his face covered in dust. You nodded at the miner as you passed by him and to a restaurant called “Wanmin Restaurant.” 

“Oh! Y/N, it’s good to see you!” Xiangling exclaimed, peeking her head out from the side of the open door. 

“It’s good to see you too, Xiangling.” You replied, as you settled your bag on the table and took a seat.

“The usual?” Xiangling asked with her back turned around, looking through her ingredients. 

You nodded despite knowing she couldn’t see you. “Yes, although I would like to ask you to make an additional dish.” 

Xiangling’s head turned around in curiosity. “Oh?” Her lips formed into a smile. “What may that be?” 

“Almond Tofu.” 

You walked down the path leading to Wangshu Inn with another wrapped lunchbox in your bag. Today was a special day. Not for you, but a special person.

April 17th, Xiao’s Birthday.

You smiled as you remembered your conversation with Xiangling.

“Almond Tofu?” Xiangling queried, spinning her wooden spoon around her pointer finger. 

“Yes, it’s for a friend’s birthday.” You responded, looking at Xiangling. Before she responded, she closed her eyes and thought for a moment with a nodding head. 

“Alright! It may take some time though. Is that alright?”

“That’s alright.”

Which brings you back as you step into the pulley of Wangshu Inn, an elevator as Verr Goldet called it. The pulley pulled you up several feet off the ground in a matter of seconds while you admired the view through the carved design of the elevator walls. 

The pulley came to a rough stop and you stepped off before seeing it go down. You then take your route up the stairs where you eventually reach the top floor and balcony of Wangshu Inn. 

But when you reached the top, you weren’t expecting Xiao to already be standing near the railing. He seemed to have noticed your presence when you took a step onto the balcony. When his eyes met yours, the familiar fair colored eyes as the spring leaves left you speechless for a moment you felt your heart skip a beat.

“You’re here.” Xiao says, his arms rested beside him, one slightly clenched. 

You smiled and nodded. “Yes, I am.” 

A few moments passed by before you held up the arm holding the bag of lunch boxes. 

Xiao’s eyebrow raised. “What is that?”

“It’s food, I got Almond Tofu for you.” You responded, now finding it hard to maintain eye contact with him. He steps closer and carefully grabs the bag from you before looking into the bag and pulling out one, two lunchboxes from inside. Your hands reached out for his lunchbox to busy yourself with something. “This is yours,” 

Xiao held the lunchbox in his hand and stared at it. He dwelled on it for a moment before he looked back up at you. “Did you want to eat it up there?” He asked, pointing his eyes to a large branch. 

Your eyes followed the direction of his eyes before you nodded. “Sure!” As you climbed up the roof of Wangshu Inn, Xiao lended a hand as the tiles were slippery from the night before. When you reached the branch, the two of you perched on it like two birds and put aside the lunchboxes to digest the view below you. “Thank you for helping me up.” You added.

“You’re welcome,” replied Xiao, taking a glance at you as he lifted his left leg up and grabbed the lunchbox that contained Almond Tofu in his hand. 

For the rest of the morning, the two of you sat in silence, admiring the view from Wangshu Inn and eating food made from Xiangling. 

As you ate, Xiao turned to look at you, worried that you had randomly left him but was still there when he looked. A wave of calmness flowed through him. Although it wasn’t quite a serious moment, a small laugh left your lips as your eyes squinted into crescent moons. At that moment, a burned image of his face would remain in your memory for days, months, or years to come.

And before the morning sun had retired, a smile was pressed upon your face as you said, “Happy Birthday, Xiao.”

[neybulous]

Tea with friends, old and new 🍵

[erabu-san]

I am a shoujo manga lover and my dose of romance is being feed by a fantasy action gacha game.

[beelumi]

Wings, birbs and gifts 🍂 happy bday xiao ♡

「Twitter」

[moonbiit-arts]

'Bane of All Evil'

happy birthday Xiao ♡♡♡

[genshin-impact-updates]

Happy Birthday, Xiao!

We've known each other for a long time, so just act normal. No need for anything special.

This place is unusually tranquil, and you can survey all of Dihua Marsh at a glance... Only you could have found such a place.

This Qingxin is for you. Decorating your home with it would surely add a touch of freshness.

Thanks to DSマイル for the fantastic artwork!

[the-fandom-crossroads]

Xiao's Birthday Challenge - Day 2

First off today is his actual birthday so happy birthday Xiao!

First Impression vs Current Impression

Past - Who is this small emo child? I love him?

Current - sobbing H-he said he looks forward to his birthday now because of us. He enjoys having a day set aside to spend time with us!

Look his birthday message to traveler this year made me feel things okay? At end of the day I just want this scared traumatized boy to have friends.

I'll be doing ever day of the challenge! So follow for the rest of the answers!

[nikkipettt]

Let the Wind Lead You to Me

[usa-chins]

Wanderer hates sweets but it's Xiao's birthday

[ceniwen]

Xiao found friends?

[sleepzsharkz]

Xiao.

Reference from Video at 2:48.

[avalencias]

kiss me/hold tight/i’ll never let you out of my sight

[veelilee]

IT'S YANG DAY GUYS!!!!

[amelia-yap]

happy birthday weiss! we’re taking you to the nearest mcdonalds to celebrate!!

[enduracarrotchips]

xiao bday !!

[brokentrafficknight]

It is Pyrrha's Birthday. When Jaune asks her what she wants and he says anything, what does she ask for?

All her friends are there too!