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WELCOME TO THE OPENING OF THE FAVONIUS LIBRARY!

what is the favonius library? a genshin impact network for writers and readers alike. the favonius library focuses on sharing sfw and x reader works in one big place. of course general works with genshin characters in focus or ships will be promoted too, as long they fit our requirements.

why does this seem familiar? because we already exist! you may know us as the yae publishing house network, we just moved blogs. some changes will be made, but we’re still the same people.

what does the favonius library offer? events and collabs with fellow members, a discord server for both members and readers, reblogs of your works for more traction and meeting fellow genshin writers!

why should i join? well, we're glad you asked! because the favonius network is very funny, each member has high quality humor and there will be never a boring moment with us. and of course, all the reasons named above :)

join the network server with this link, to meet both creators and genshin fans! link will be valid for 7 days and is open for everyone!

ready to join? read the rules, make sure to fit our requirements and apply! we're very happy to welcome you in our network.

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IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT!

dear readers and writers

the mod team of the yae publishing house has spent the last month preparing for a big step. we’re moving blogs. the reasoning? well, this blog was made as a new blog and not a sideblog, and so we’re having issues with organizing between several people. sadly, the original creators of the yae network were unaware at the time you could share sideblogs with others.

and so, we’re happy to announce that our new blog will launch in a short time! come follow us on @favonius-library, where we continue to grow and share our members works and creations!

we wish to inform you of a few changes:

member applications will no longer be accepted the whole time. we have a fix schedule, in which you can apply as member. read more on our new blog!

artist and editors are now accepted as members as well!

dc creators can apply. keep in mind that we only reblog sfw works and that our server is sfw only.

#yaepublishinghouse will no longer be tracked. our new network tag is #favoniuslibrary and will be tracked at the start of the official launch, 1st march.

for more information, please find us at our new blog :) thank you for the support you have given us and hope to continue to give <3

find our old pinned here!

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genshin x gn!reader android/dbh au

OVERVIEW

with a surge of technological advancements, artificially intelligent androids are the latest trend to sweep the continent of teyvat - some have achieved true sentience, and more still are at odds with the hand that they have been dealt within society

all you expected when you woke up this morning was a normal day at work - then you find out your manager passed away unexpectedly and you've been left to run your little coffee shop all by yourself - and now you have four androids and a human all vying for your affection?!

LOVE INTERESTS

alhaitham - an information bot who keeps track of all notable ongoings in Sumeru, rescues Nahida (a human child) from an organisation known as the Akademiya - who have been hacking into the Sumeran android servers for their own purposes

kaeya - an ex-cop bot turned deviant upon realising just how corrupt the justice system really is, kaeya has datachips from Khaenri’ahn tech that is considered illegal across Teyvat, but Crepus (ex-chief of police) had taken him in regardless

childe - a family companion bot who was hacked into by A.B.Y.S.S. and turned into a soldier, he escapes and finds the Fatui (a group of androids & humans who have been operating together for a certain purpose)

xiao - an early prototype security bot who has been maintained by the Wangshu Inn for generations, not officially ‘owned’ by them in any sense but he has been made to feel like part of the family

kaveh - a human engineer, who helped to design an android interfacing system that benefits the integration between androids & human housing estates

WARNINGS - fluff, mild humor, non-graphic depictions of violence, mentions of blood & weaponry, human/android romance, other characters will be present just not as LIs, also coffee shop au!

interested? join the taglist!

notes & masterlist utc!

MASTERLIST

0.1 - Prologue (coming soon!!)

1.1 - Chapter One

{more to be added!}

NOTES

okay okay you've got this far in the post, so you're probably wondering how the hell i'm going to carry this out. well, hopefully it'll go like this:

prologue will be released with a poll at the end that branches the story in multiple different directions

readers will have a whole week to pick the option they find the most interesting before i start to work on the next chapter, using the poll results as the basis for where the story is being taken

at the end of the chapter, there will be another poll with more options! rinse & repeat until we finish the series &lt;3

throughout the series, the choices the readers pick will give 'points' for each potential LI (these will not be disclosed to the readers) and once the series is down to its final chapter, the points will be tallied & the LI with the most points will be the 'true' romance ending

alternate endings with the other LIs will then be posted in order of how many points they received!

side-chapters may be released set in & around the au depending on reader demand or my own personal interest, but the main storyline will be entirely guided by you guys!

general taglist: @x-zho @astranne

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Hello! Not sure if I am doing this correctly but I'd like to request a fluff of the Genshin men (specifically Zhonglo, Xiao, Ayato, and Al-Haitham, and Diluc) comforting s/o who got harrassed at work.

I received a very disgusting and creepy comment bordering sexual harrassment but was told it was not a big deal amd have been very stressed and sick. I just want a big hug from my Genshin husbands and ignore that the world exists for a bit. 🥲

– calm & comfortable

a/n: hey anon! i'm sorry u went through this :( please know that it is definitely a big deal if it made you feel this way, and i hope this made you feel a little better <;3

– xiao ! 

absolutely unsure how to help you, when you tell him about your bad day at work after you called for him. no matter if you tell him details or not, he just sits silently next to you, subconsciously and gently pulling you in closer, head on his lap, brushing through your hair with his fingers as he listens to your soft, slow breaths when you slowly drift off to sleep, comfortable with your lover’s sweet, comforting touches. 

– zhongli ! 

being the one who comes home way earlier home than you from work, he made his mission to spoil you after your long days at work, cooking, running you a bath. but once you tell him about the guy at work making you absolutely uncomfortable, he makes it his mission to spoil you much more than usual; bringing you a tablet with your dinner to bed right before he goes ahead and runs you your bath with those sweet smelling scents and this time, for a change, he joins you, sitting behind you as he softly comforts you from this horrible day. 

– ayato ! 

he wasn’t someone who was going to let his beautiful girlfriend feel bad because of someone from his own commission. so the moment he makes you finally cave and tell him you felt disgusted by comments coming from someone who works for him, he was absolutely angry. 

how could you hide something like that from him? but once he calmed down and realized he shouldn’t put out his anger on you but the prick from his commission. he makes sure that the man is no longer employed while he has you in his arms, hugging you and whispering sweet nothings into your ear. 

– alhaitham !

alhaitham never was the type to comfort anyone close to him – he simply just never knew how it worked and now he was just reading his book while you were ranting about someone who bothered you at the akademiya. at first glance it would appear that he wasn’t paying any attention but your boyfriend was extremely attentive – despite not showing it directly. 

being the acting grand sage for now, he made sure to find out who was bothering you and silently make sure they wouldn’t be able to do so anymore <3 

– diluc !

definitely not the type to let things slide – especially when you feel uncomfortable right under his sight because of someone who was working for him in the winery. keyword, was working, because diluc immediately fired them as well as spoil you with your favorite meals – well, adelinde had prepared them for you – and he was spoiling you rotten with gifts and your favorite flowers. 

he’d do everything just to see you smile beautifully again for him <3

—

edit: check this out!

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Dangerously Yours

Pairing: Tomo x F!reader

cw: fluff, Tomo just being a simp ig, use of irl cosplay photo so just imagine it's you, making out, sexual things said towards the reader

summary: it's been a year since starting your relationship with Tomo and things have been going well and now the two of you will be celebrating your first valentine's day together

a/n: for the Yae Publishing House valentine event, Eden my beloved ❣️🫶

The sound of laughing could be heard from a secluded area as Tomo continues to take pictures of his beautiful girlfriend as she poses in cosplay of a character she once played.

After he got enough pictures, they go to sit down and the blonde quickly lays down his sweater to make sure her cosplay wouldn't get damaged.

"Thank you." You smile, sitting down before looking over at the photos he took, pointing out your favorites as he did the same and you couldn't help but get flustered at his words.

Laying his head on your shoulder, he lets out a relaxed sigh, "every single one of these photos are my favorite because you're in it."

He grins at your blushing face as you look away before he sits back up, "haha, I'll stop with the cringy talk."

You don't find them cringe, just easily flustered at his comments since you knew they were genuine and not said to just get you into bed like any other celebrity that approached you in the past.

"It's fine," you look back at him.

He leans in, capturing your lips that were red from the lipstick you applied in the morning. Your hands resting on your chest as the kiss starts to get heated, moaning quietly as you feel his hands snake around your waist to bring you closer to him.

Gripping his shoulders, you pull away, panting as he leans back for another kiss but you stop him, "not here." You giggle, brushing the hairs of the wig you wore away from your face.

"Just one more?" He pleads as you stare at him before you agree.

"Fine, but just one more kiss, okay?"

He grins before bringing you into a gentle kiss.

The next morning, you were sitting down in front of the mirror, brushing your hair to get ready for the day ahead when your phone began to ring, playing the ringtone Tomo had set up for you.

"Hello?" You pick up, smiling at the sound of your boyfriend's voice on the other end of the line.

"Hey! Good morning." He greets and you could already see the soft smile on his lips as he speaks.

"Good morning, Tomo."

"Did you get on Twitter yet?" He asks, you raise a brow in confusion, "no? Did something happen?" You ask but he laughs a bit.

"No, just go check!" He says before hanging up as you sigh.

Opening the app, you don't see anything so you just scroll, liking a few fan arts before coming across what Tomo had posted.

You feel your face heat up a bit as you read the caption of his post before smiling and turning off your phone to continue getting ready.

To say the very least, Tomo was excited for Valentine's Day and he had planned out the whole day to be with his beloved that he forgot that he had work and so did Y/n.

It was finally Valentine's Day and he hoped to get in touch with Y/n and at least tell her good morning but when he called her, her phone went straight to voicemail.

So he decided to call Kazuha to ask if he knew where the h/c haired was and to his surprise, Kazuha told him that he and Y/n had left early to arrive on set. Turns out both of them are working on another film together and things weren't going well.

He could hear the shouting happening in the back before a loud bang could be heard and Kazuha ended the call immediately, making him confused before seeing a text coming from Kazuha.

'Could you come and pick Y/n? One of the actors doesn't want to cooperate and I can tell she's stressing over this. I'll send the location.'

Tomo sighs, reading the message before getting ready to head to pick up his girlfriend.

—

Rubbing your forehead, you tried to calm yourself down as the guy playing the male lead kept going on about how the scenes just weren't cutting it for him.

"The problem is not the director, clearly it's you who tries to tell how to work her job." You say, sitting down on your assigned seat and see the man responsible for the major set back on the filming schedule.

"Come on! It's only like 15 minutes of dialogue and she can't even get it right."

Your brow twitches at this, slapping your script on your lap as you'd stand up to defend the director.

"Did you even read the damn script?" You glare at him, "clearly you didn't pay attention to the details she wrote on it!"

He begins to see how you don't side with him as he gets up close to your face and begins to shout at you, but he can see his shouting doesn't scare you.

"Clearly you only got this role because you bargained your way in!" He shouts loudly enough for people to notice.

"Oh really? You were the one who called the director, begging to be given the male lead!" You shout back as he scoffs, knowing he begged to have this role in the first place. "What, cat got your tongue?" You scoff, backing up a bit but you wince when he harshly grabs your shoulder, hard enough you were sure it would leave a mark.

"Any woman would be delighted to work with me! Drop your act of playing hard to get and just hear me out!" You grit your teeth at this as you pull your arm from his grip.

"How many times do I have to tell you, I'm not interested! I never will be!" You shout as Kazuha runs up and sits you down away from the man.

"Stupid bitch.....she should just let fuck her once and I'll leave her alone."

You and Kazuha froze at this but before either of you two could do anything, the both of you see Tomo standing behind the guy, holding his phone up.

"Oh really, is that how you see my girlfriend? Just another woman to sleep with?" The guy tensed up and began to shake terribly, he looked physically and mentally scared to turn and face the blonde who was way taller than him.

"Come on, you have the audacity to yell at a woman but can't look me in the eyes now that I'm here." You could hear the anger in his voice as Tomo as he places a hand on the guy's shoulder with a hard grip.

A smirk grows on Kazuha's lips before looking back at you, "hey, you okay?" He asked as you nod.

You two could hear more of Tomo's voice before you notice him walking up to you and Kazuha.

"Tomo, I didn't expect to see you here." You smile as he holds out a bouquet of your favorite flowers.

"Kazuha told me that things haven't been going well today." He says as you accept the flowers that are big enough to fill up your arms as you examine them.

"They're beautiful, thank you." His face flushes red at the sight of your smile as you look at the flowers with a soft gaze.

"It's nothing, anything for my amazing girlfriend."

Your face heats up at this, "...I didn't get anything for you....I've been so busy that I forgot to make chocolate for you." You confess, remembering how last week you tried to do a test run on making the sweets but failed.

"It's alright, I like spending time with you." He knows how much work you have, but that was never an obstacle in your relationship.

"Still...." You mumble before hearing your name being called as you look up from the flowers to see the director walking over to you three.

"Tomo, how good are you with romantic roles?" She asks him and he blinks, scratching the back of his neck as you and Kazuha gave each other 'what's happening' look.

"um....well, well my role in Genshin Impact is the best I got, usually I get a supporting or background role." He asks, confused on why he was asked this.

"..." The director looks at him up and down, examining his structure before she lets out a hum, snapping her fingers together. "Great, you're hired. Filming will resume next week." She says before walking away leaving the three of you speechless.

"....did he just get hired immediately after she just dropped the other guy?" Kazuha says quietly as you nod. "..he did." You mumble back as you two watch Tomo stutter in surprise.

"Wait what."

—

Walking back to the car, you say your goodbyes to the staff, holding hands with Tomo who looked quite happy finally seeing you happy and well again.

The blonde opened the door to his car for you before going to the driver's seat and you spot a small tiny box on the floor of your seat and pick it up. Feeling curious, you open it to see a silver ring with tiny gems in the band of metal.

"Did you buy yourself another ring?" You asked, Tomo had many rings he wore on his fingers as he liked wearing them while it was the opposite for you. Instead, wearing a necklace you were given by one of your parents during your highschool years, it was mainly that one you wore.

"I like this new one." You smile before being caught off guard as Tomo hits the breaks of his car upon glancing over to see what you were talking about.

Luckily, he was driving through an empty street as he began to sweat the sight of the bow in your hands.

"....well—you see...." He tries to come up with an excuse but he can't bring himself to lie to you as you stare at him with an innocent look. Sighing, he continues driving.

".....I was planning on giving you that ring....as a promise ring..." He admits as you feel your face heats up so bad that you let out a tiny 'oh' in response as the sound of your rapidly beating heart is so loud as your eyes are glued to the box. "..not that you have to accept it....I get if you don't, I mean... we've only dated for a year..."

Leaning back on the seat, you clench on the box as you let out a tiny sigh, "...I accept....but I will wait until you officially ask."

Tomo takes a moment to process what you just said before whipping his head to look at you, "really?!" He asked, surprised and shocked.

You let out a giggle at this, "yes...it's a promise ring, Tomo. I wouldn't mind if we get married in the future."

His face lights up, one of his hands letting go of the wheel to grab a hold of your hand, giving it a squeeze.

"I won't disappoint you in surprising you, just you wait." He smiles at you as you smile back before he puts his attention back on the road.

Resting your head on the seat, you pull out your phone and check your Twitter to see something that makes you laugh a bit.

"....oh my, looks like you have competition." You tease as you read the thread about you.

"...what you mean." Tomo says, trying to glance at what you're looking at.

Clearing your throat, you begin to read the post out loud. "Why Y/n should date me, a thread." You suppress a laugh as you see Tomo tense up slightly.

"Number 1: I have seen every single show, podcast, anything she is and was on."

You say, but it seems like the blonde had enough as he groans.

"....well, I'm dating you. They can't have you." He groans as you turn your phone off as you lean against his arm, shutting your eyes.

"Hehe, I know. I love you and only you." You smile, enjoying being near him as you clung onto his arm, feeling relaxed after a week of work. "...I really did miss seeing you, you know." Tomo hears you mumble quietly. "Happy Valentine's Day."

If he wasn't driving, he would scoop you into his arms and never let you go but he'll just have to press a kiss to the back of your hand to show his affection.

Making a mental note to himself to buy a couple of things as a valentine's day gift for you.

"Happy Valentine's Day to you as well, my precious Y/n."

.

.

.

.

"By the way, why did the guy from earlier run away as soon as you came?" You ask, looking up at Tomo who just grins.

"First off, I'm twice his size and secondly, I recorded him saying those things about you."

"....so you blackmailed him?"

"....in a way...yeah."

"...."

"...."

"..well, he was an asshole anyways."

"..you're right."

A/n: happy late valentine's day, I took a break and I'm back to posting now :D ! Kinda hate how this came out so it's not edited sorry.

Masterlist

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icarus / kaveh ( genshin impact ) ( what am i thinking, fooling myself into the belief that i'm capable of anything at all? ) a/n: talks of self-deprecation. gender neutral reader. quote by marya hornbacher

I. 9 : 24 pm OH, BUT EVEN THE MOST BRILLIANT OF MINDS WAVER, THE PRESSURE IN PERFECTION SETTLING HEAVY ON AN ARCHITECT'S SHOULDERS. there is a tiring, a discouragement, and the creeping doubt in oneself and all the potential & glory once held in calloused hands.

how quickly time passes, slips through his fingers. the seconds tick and tick and tick ; he counts them : one two three four, but the seconds twist to hours in a blur, a haze that he cannot seek safe passage from, and he knows he is losing against time.

his head pounds, throbs with countless thoughts that race and cannot be put at ease. he shuts his eyes, elbows on his desk, and buries his face in his hands.

inhale, exhale. he is so terribly tired.

inhale again, shaky. exhale once more, trembling, on the verge of break.

he wants to give up, call it, admit defeat, admit that maybe he's lost his touch, found an ending to diamond days. he is so terribly exhausted, a worn heart beating only enough to pay grievances to muscle memory and give so little towards a withering creativity.

maybe he isn't meant for this anymore. perhaps he never was from the beginning.

inhale. exhale. a soul hangs on edge, sinews of gold awaiting in restoration for the quiet breaking of it all.

"kaveh?"

he straightens his posture, turns towards you with wide eyes. he has always worn his heart proudly on his sleeve, found vulnerability to be a beautiful thing in everyone but himself at rare times. a panic in red hues, then the forceful drowning of sorrows as he smiles a smile that doesn't meet his eyes.

you place the cup of tea before him, watching his shoulders relax at the warmth of it and the feeling of your hand on his back. he offers his thanks, smiles yet again, but there is something so heart wrenching in it that you cannot even think.

you nod, purse your lips, lean back on the desk ever so slightly. there are sketches and plans scattered about, works in progress both polished and unpolished, some wielding haphazard marks of frustration in stagnancy. you find yourself unsure of what to say, of how to comfort him, because you do not know what you can do to support him, not really. you do not share the same knowledge as he does in his craft, though you always find fascination in his ramblings for future designs and projects.

"i'm alright." he immediately tells you, hands on the teacup. it burns, yet he does not let go. he does not wish to concern you, not when the fault lies entirely with him. this should be easy, shouldn't take this long, yet he cannot make progress despite the efforts put forth. this should be easy. "just a little tired, that's all."

he watches the way your brows furrow ever so slightly, the concern on your features unable to be hidden. you reach a hand out, one he takes with such ease and gentleness. it burns.

"let go, love. it'll hurt you."

he releases his hold on the tea cup. the sensation goes away, leaves a kind numbness in its absence. you squeeze his hand, your lips a ghost of a touch against his knuckles.

"don't burn yourself, kaveh."

II. 12 : 47 am OH, BUT EVEN THE MOST RESILIENT STAGGER, THE PRESSURE IN PERFECTION SETTLING HEAVY ON AN ARCHITECT'S MIND. there is a knowing, a resignation, and the sharp doubt in oneself and all the potential & glory once held in calloused hands.

the tea cup is cold and empty, desolate. his fingers trace over it, the gold woven in porcelain so bright and yet so quick to shatter. sleep rests heavy on his eyes, lashes fluttering in failed means to stay awake, but he is losing against slumber.

his head aches ; he cannot seem to think, to move, to do anything. he is so very tired of this all. he leans back in the chair, tilts his head back and shuts his eyes.

in and out. deep breath. he releases the tension from his shoulders, loosens his jaw. he does not know how long he stills for -- it feels as if it's only seconds, but he opens his eyes to the sight of your approach, glances at the clock and realizes that minutes have passed.

he looks up at you when you lean over him, one hand resting on the chair, another pinching his cheek as you smile, fatigued. it is getting late. he is used to working through the night, but it feels later than it should, feels like time is both endless and almost nearing.

"you shouldn't wait for me." he tells you, gentle. "i'll be with you soon."

you hum, half skeptical and half amused. you lean down, kiss his forehead, then his lips, watch his wondrous smile bloom from your love.

"want more tea?"

"it's alright." kaveh responds, reaching up for you in silent plea for yet another act of ardor. "i just want you to sleep."

you kiss him again, smile against his lips.

"if you need me, i'm here, okay?"

there is a softness & kindness he is all too familiar with in your words, but there is something in the way you look at him that speaks more than either of you could ever say. you linger for a moment longer than usual as you exchange goodnights, and when you leave him, his heart feels lonelier than ever.

he can do this, he can, he tells himself, over and over, until it is a mantra of empty significance : meaningless, haunting, and worthless.

he can do this.

inhale, exhale. he is so terribly tired.

III. 4 : 13 am OH, BUT EVEN THE MOST RESOLUTE FALL, THE PRESSURE IN PERFECTION SETTLING HEAVY IN AN ARCHITECT'S HEART. there is an echo of failure, a surrendering, and the doubt in oneself and all the potential & glory once held in calloused hands.

oh, love, how his hands shake so, even in your hold.

he cannot do this, not anymore. what a lie that all was ; it is almost funny, he thinks, but he breaks entirely, cracks beneath the weight of it all. gods, he is so tired, so tired of doing this, tired of feeling like he's not enough, like he'll never be enough.

"come." you beckon him, his hand in yours as you lead him to bed. something in your heart brewed unease, knew that when you woke, he would not be at your side.

he does not bother to fight anymore, knew it was over the moment you took sight of him shrouded in heartache and misery as his tears fell and fell, endless as his mind told him of his unworthiness. how easily he let you drag him away from his work, finding himself so pitiful for seeking comfort in all he loved and knew.

you are the first to lie down in the bed you share, tugging at him gently as he follows after you. you hold him as close as you can, hand on the back of his head as his tears grace your skin, his face buried in the crook of your neck.

you stay silent, hug him as he cries until there are no tears to be found. it is quiet, this time and space that you both know to be haven.

"did you know," you begin, kissing his head as your fingers weave through blond locks, "that my haven is wherever you are?" you feel his grasp on you tighten, desperate. "everyone has somewhere that they cherish deeply, don't they? whether it's home or anywhere they feel safe."

there is something warm that falls on your skin, trails down your neck. you smile, your voice tender.

"everything and every place you have ever built is someone's haven, kaveh. you made someone's home, made a place where someone sleeps, made a place where someone falls in love. you are so wonderfully bright and brilliant-- so hardworking and kind. i won't let you forget that, not even for a little bit."

he cannot bring himself to speak, cannot even bring himself to stifle the sobs that escape. you hum a gentle lullaby, one you know that he once loved as a child, hold him until the words sink in and the self-hatred abates. it is when he finally looks at you that you stop, allow the still air to return once more. there it is, you think -- that revival of hope, a semblance of returning courage to try once again.

he tries to talk, tries to say thank you, but words are not enough, but you know. you know him as well as you know yourself, so you nod, understanding of it all.

"there's always tomorrow, dearest. we can try again tomorrow."

he is the one who nods this time, exhaustion hitting full force from everything he has felt today. yes, kaveh thinks, there is always a tomorrow. a tomorrow where he wakes by your side, a tomorrow where he wishes you a good morning, and a tomorrow to try again.

he murmurs a thank you, i love you into the etches of your skin, and finally succumbs to the divinity that is you. in the echoes of a moonlit night, you fall asleep together, knowing that there will be better days ahead.

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—reverse comfort, fluff, short drabble | a studio ghibili valentine’s collab with @spiriteddreams | honestly this was supposedly posted on valentine’s but college said no, anyway, enjoy~

#“i asked the spring to bring you to me”

Another month has passed, it seems, XIAO could only think to himself, gaze stretching as far as it could, seemingly far away than where he ought them to be–so unconsciously, so irrationally. In silent days like these, when he had cleared the monsters and karma within the night, only then does he find himself lingering on his thoughts, only then does he seek the idea of the serenity of his solitary, the silence that hovers over the air.

“Twenty-sixth,” he mutters to himself, golden eyes now focused at the moon above, leaning back and continuing to stare at the bright, new moon.

He was still counting.

Of course, he would.

He releases a small breath as he then closes his eyes, clearing out the world around him while remaining vigilant. It has been a while since he had last closed his eyes and fallen into slumber–right. It was the same day that you left.

He finds himself staring at the moon once again, its bright reflection gazing back at him.

Just a little more, he says to himself.

He’ll just have to see until the twenty-seventh moon.

The days started growing longer and the warmth was beginning to slowly ebb away the cold that winter brought in the winds from the past few weeks, especially ones that have come from the snow of Dragonspine that found its way to Liyue. Winds that he wished were you instead.

And as if Celestia had heard his silent wishes, he soon finds himself face to face with you, and that beautiful gentle smile you wore whenever you-

“Xiao!” you exclaimed, your smile then brightening upon seeing him looking right at you. Xiao denied every thought of missing you–he had no right to, he thinks, not one to expect, as well. Human life is fragile, one that can be so fleeting and so painful to all those who were left behind. He did not want to acknowledge it–missing you; your voice when you call out his name, your eyes that lights up like the sun, your smile under the starry night and moonlight.

But he could not deny it now.

Not when your voice is calling out to him, when your eyes are looking right at his very own, and your smile was flashing his way. Just like they were thirty-four months ago.

You were giggling as you spread your arms wide for him, and almost as if on instinct, he stepped forward to your form, shoulders easing up in an instant once he embraced you and buried his head on your neck.

At that moment, he could finally breathe.

“I missed you too, Xiaoxiao,” you whisper right next to his ear, making him shudder. Oh, how he missed it—how he missed this. He could feel your arms all around him, enveloping him with your ever-pleasant warmth, thawing off the winter that had encased his heart and his soul, freeing him and letting him see the light once again.

“I asked the spring… to bring you back to me.”

His words came out slowly. If it was the Xiao you knew back then, you would’ve thought that he was embarrassed to say such a thing—but no. This is him. This is the real Xiao, and he was showing it to you.

Your hold on him tightens as your lips find the spot below his jaw.

“I’m sorry, my darling,” you say, followed by another peck under his ear, as if it was another apology, “I’m here. I’ll never leave you again. I promise.”

He found his eyelids closing, breathing in, and heaving out a sigh of relief.

“Thank you,” he whispers, “for coming back to me.”

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Kaedehara Kazuha x GN! Reader

synopsis: it's valentine's day, and a normal coffee date with your friend turns to you meeting your soulmate

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words: 1250

Inazuma City is blasting with energy.

People are waking up with a smile on their faces, the street vendors are greeting everyone with a smile and giving them a free chocolate, people are leaving shops with wrapped gifts and flowers.

You wake up to the sound of the hustle and bustle of Inazuma City with a bright smile on your face.

Today is Valentine's Day, and you are still single.

- - -

Walking around the streets of Inazuma City, you feel your mood getting better and better when you see the happy atmosphere around coming from all the people who are enjoying this great day. You are walking to your favorite coffee shop in Inazuma, a small gift in your hand to give it to your friend Yoimiya. Even if you are single on Valentine’s day, everyone deserves a gift.

“Yoimiya!” You call out to her as you enter the shop, seeing your friend sitting down next to a pot of flowers near the corner of the shop. She gives you a smile and waves at you as you walk up to her.

“Y/n!” She chirped as you approached her, getting up from her chair and giving you a warm hug. “How are you?”

“I’m doing great! How about you?”

“I woke up feeling great today so I’m good” She said, turning to grab a small box from her bag, “Happy Valentines!”

You smiled, taking the gift from her and giving her your gift. “Happy Valentine’s.”

“Did you order anything yet?” You asked after you two sat back down on your chairs. Yoimiya shook her head with a smile.

“Not yet, I was waiting for you.” She replied, you nodded and got up with your wallet. “What do you want to get? My treat.”

“I’ll get a Caramel Latte.” She said and you nodded, getting up from the table and walking up to the cashier.

When you arrived, your eyes were focused on a certain barista. You guessed that he is new because you are a regular in the coffee shop and never saw him before, but you have never seen a man so beautiful before in your life.

He wasn’t that tall but an average height man, with shoulder length white hair and a streak of red at the front, he had orange red eyes that shine as the sunlight caressed them. A soft smile adorned his beautiful face as he turned around from the coffee machine and noticed you.

“Good morning dear customer, what can I get for you?”

Even his voice is beautiful and soothing to listen to. This man is perfect.

“Two medium caramel lattes please.”

“And the names?”

“Yoimiya and Y/n.” You replied, he nodded as he wrote you and Yoimiya’s names on the two cups. After paying for the drinks, you go back to the table and start small conversations with your friend.

A few minutes passed and the new barista called for Yoimiya’s name. She got up to get her cup and walked back to the table. Then he called out your name and you got up to get your cup.

As you got the cup, you noticed a few words written on your cup of caramel latte.

“Between seas, galaxies and moons.

I was lucky.

I stepped on the same land

I dreamed under the same stars as you.

You truly are so beautiful.”

You slightly open your mouth in awe and look up at him, he had a soft smile with a blush tinting his cheeks.

“You have such a beautiful presence that I couldn’t help myself but write those words. I swear I’m not a creep, I just want to get to know you.” He said, his eyes looking away and you smile at how cute he is.

“Well, you already know my name, what is yours?”

“Kaedehara Kazuha.”

You smile as you shake hands with him, happy to have met such an amazing and polite person.

Today is Valentine’s day, and you just fell in love with the new barista at your regular coffee shop.

- - -

It has been a few days since you met Kaedehara Kazuha and you two have been going out to several places he recommended and they are all so beautiful. The more you met and talked to him the more you knew about him.

Kazuha is a poet who loves exploring the world outside of Inazuma, he loves the sound of the sea as it calms his mind and according to him, the vast waters of Teyvat have a soft and soothing melody to it that inspires him to write poetry. He is a very lovely person who loves to sit down and enjoy any scenery he finds beautiful.

The next time you both met, he asked to meet you outside Chinju forest. When you met him, you notice a bag in his hand.

“What’s in there? You asked, Kazuha gave you a small smile and shook his head.

“You will know later, take my hand since Y/n, the path is quite slippery.” You did as he said and followed him into the dark forest of Chingu.

As you two walked, you noticed that this place is not as scary as it seems. It is dark due to the heavy leaves of the trees so that’s a reason why so many scary stories are all about this place but in reality it is quite peaceful.

After a bit of walking, you reach your destination. Kazuha took you to a lone rock covered in some vines and surrounded by a small puddle of water caused by a nearby waterfall. It looks so simple yet beautiful with the background of the trees and the small hills of the forest. You two sat down and finally Kazuha opened the bag in his hand.

“Every moment with you is like Camellias.” He started, pulling out a bouquet made of 5 Camellias. “From the moment I met you, every day has been as beautiful as the meaning of Camellias.”

“As I hung out with you more, I realized that your presence is as comforting as a Lady’s Mantle.” He takes out another small bouquet, but this time it is made with Lady’s Mantle. “My days have become more comforting as I get to see you every day.”

“I can go on and on, but I want to tell you what my feelings are towards you. Y/n, you are the Red Chrysanthemum in my life.” He pulls out the last bouquet, it’s a big one and made of Red Chrysanthemums.

“Y/n, although the time we spent together was short, every moment together made me fall in love with you even more. You are a great person to talk to and I feel comfortable talking to you about anything. You listened to me and enjoyed the short moments we had together. You are a strong and reliable person and I’m lucky to have met you. I love you, Y/n.”

As he finished, he took your hands in his and raised them to his lips, planting a soft kiss on them and then looked at you.

“Can we be closer? Instead of hanging out as friends, we go on dates?”

The atmosphere, the flowers, his words and voice all exceeded the expectations you had for a perfect love confession. Kaedehara is a man who is full of surprises and knows the ways to make anyone fall in love instantly.

Valentine’s day has passed, and you are no longer single.

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.ೃ࿐ stargazing

˚ · . “nightmares keep you awake, too?”

˚ · . “stargazing was a good idea.”

a/n; i was bored at work so here we are <3 hope u like it ✨

yet another sleepless night. 

you kept on turning around in desperation, trying to find a comfortable laying position to relax and fall asleep but after having all those nightmares, you were having troubles falling asleep. 

sighing, you sat up, grabbing the bottle of water next to your bed to take a sip – in hopes that it would help calming your racing heart. yet no help. 

you just couldn’t fall asleep like the past few days for unknown reasons. you just didn’t get why – you don’t recall having anything to worry about that you would be so sleepless. 

okay, mayhaps there was one thing. more like, someone. 

“xiao?”

you would probably never get used to how he suddenly appears in front of you when you call for him. 

“are you okay?”

he seemed so worried. it made you feel sorry for calling him to you in the middle of the night. 

“yeah, i’m fine, it’s just–”

“nightmares keep you awake, huh?”

you were only able to stare at him for a moment. since when was he so direct? 

“come on, i’ll take you somewhere”, he suggested then, grabbing your hand and pulling you off your bed. the next moment, you were on top of one of the highest mountains of guyun stone forest, you were able to see the adepti’s abodes from the point you were at. you gasped in shock, unable to process what was even going on. 

“come on, love, sit down”, you turned around to see xiao relaxing against the rocks, the stone spears that rex lapis once set, buried the overlord of the vortex under and built these beautiful sceneries. 

you couldn’t help the little smile on your lips as you sat down next to him and he put his arm around your body to hug you in closer. 

“look at all those beautiful stars”, you whispered, mesmerized by the beauty. “stargazing was a wonderful idea.”

“i agree”, he only replied as you both just relaxed in the warm, cozy atmosphere. 

you didn’t even notice your eyes closing down as the exhaustion from the last few days crept up on you and you woke up alone in your bed, thinking it was just a dream. 

yet you knew it wasn’t. 

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— got nothing but love for you, fall more in love everyday sweet little moment ft. cyno

Don’t ever make an enemy out of the General Mahamatra Cyno. The consequences will be dire and there is no possible way for you to win his good graces. Once the general has his sights set on you, there’s no escaping. He’s calm and calculating, infuriatingly so that as you sit across him him in silence, cards held close to your chest as you try to read his eyes. His eyes flick to your hands, then back up to your eyes, his own narrowing as he stares you down. You try not to squirm under his gaze, but the tension in the room is suffocating and you’re too nervous to say anything.

“Luck can swing the results of a single game, but it’s bound to run out sooner or later,” Cyno breaks the silence. He leans back and tilts his head up higher, a show of pride no doubt. On the table, one hand taps rhythmically, waiting for you to make your move. His gaze is taunting, as if trying to waver your resolve. You think it’s rather amusing to be sitting across from him like this. It’s just the two of you in his office, separated only by his table as you stare each other down.

“Just admit you’re a sore loser,” you grin. Cyno scowls as your hand drags across the table to make your move. And just like that, Cyno’s lost another round of Genius Invokation TCG.

The groan that leaves his lips is comical, red eyes flicking between the cards on the table and your face, his scowl deepening as he watches that triumphant grin that erupt across your features. You let out a yell of excitement, teasing words pouring out as you grin at the pout on his face. He cross his arms over his chest, slumping in his chair as if he were a child.

“Don’t be upset, dear,” you hum, leaning forward over his desk and propping your arm up so you can rest your chin on the palm of your hand. Something pokes at you from your sleeve and you wince slightly, immediately moving back and hoping that Cyno hasn’t caught on. But he’s far too perceptive for his own good and his hand shoots out to wrap around your wrist, his once pouting expression now one of concern.

“Are you alright? Did you get hurt on your last mission?” his grip tightens slightly, the worry clear on his face. He’s always been like this, so worrisome in a caring way as he searches your face for any sort of pain. When he finds none, the grip on your wrist loosens and he lets you go gently, but not without letting his fingers drag along your skin.

He pauses, “hold on.” You raise your eyebrows, bringing your arm back closer to you.

“Give me your arm again.”

You blink. “Why.”

Instead of answering, Cyno stands up and you lean back. He’s far too quick for your own good, and when you stand abruptly to move away, he moves even faster, hands wrapping around your waist as he pulls you back towards him. The shout of his name that leaves your lips is smothered by the feeling of his chest against your back, mouth close to your ear as you freeze at the sudden and close proximity.

“My love, where do you think you’re going?” You can hear the smile on his face. His hair tickles your neck, mingling with the feeling of his warm breath. You’re sure he can feel your heart thundering in your chest as you grip your arm closer to yourself, aware of the sudden jolt of pain that flares through. You should’ve known better. It’s not easy to hide things from Cyno, and hiding things from him only leads to trouble.

Unfortunately for you, Cyno’s fast. And he grasps onto your arm to yank it, gently, forward to see what’s bothering you. And of course, his hand wraps around his the area you had been hoping he wouldn’t notice.

“Is there a card in your sleeve?”

“…No.”

It sparks another round of playful wrestling with one another before you give up. There’s no point in trying to hide it anymore when Cyno’s attentiveness has gotten the best of you. So you end up relinquishing the little card you’ve slipped into your sleeve, the same that helped you produce another easy win against the General Mahamatra.

“Who knew my sweet, sweet lover could be such a cheater,” his words are sly, dragging along “sweet” as if tasting it on his tongue.

“Let me go, you’re being a sore loser!” you squirm in his grasp but he wraps his arms around your middle to cover you in an embrace from behind. Laughter spills from his lips, bright and warm, a blanket of comfort that makes you pause and turn your head to look at him. His eyes are closed, giant grin across his features as he tosses his head back. You can’t help but lean back into him, relishing in the warmth and the rumble of his chest.

“Are you sure I’m the sore loser?” He hums, securing his hold around you. His eyes are bright with amusement, not a hint of annoyance or any sort of disappointed emotion. Cyno’s so utterly amused (and infatuated) with you and your little games, and he can’t help himself when he presses a kiss to your neck. It’s followed by another, and another, and another until you’re batting at his arm and telling him to stop being so cute. He lets himself melt into you, more laughter spilling out but he refuses to let you go. He prays that he can keep playing (and letting you lose) all these games with him for as long as you let him. If this is what it feels like to fall in love with someone you're already in love with, again and again and again, he doesn’t ever want let go to.

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WRITING EVENT; HAPPY VALENTINES DAY — MASTERLIST

welcome to the masterlist of the february writing event! find all the event works and their authors below. happy reading!

Multiple Characters

Will you be my Valentine today? by @cherry-froggie

Aether

Valentines Kiss Cam! by @emocka

Heizou

With this kiss I pledge my Love by @astranne

Kazuha

Valentines Day by @kamiiyaka

Tomo

Dangerously Yours by @herrscherrofyatta

Yoimiya

Gifting Chocolates to Yoimiya by @d0rmiens-fact0rem

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REST WELL !

༄ synopsis… how they sleep w/ you, their partner

༄ characters… genshin men + tot men x reader

༄ tags… scenarios, fluff, cuddling, domestic life

༄ words… n/a

༄ author’s thoughts… still on hiatus but i wanted to give something out so here we go :)

He simply can’t fall asleep until he knows you have fallen sleep. Of course, he won't admit this to you. But, he always makes sure he's in a position where he can either see your face or hear you breathing. With his arms around you, making sure you feel safe with him, he'll pretend to fall asleep along with you. Only then when he knows your breathing steadies and your eyes relax is when he can finally allow himself to fully relax his body. His natural nature is to protect you, and protecting you when your sleeping is nothing different. It's the way he is, and he genuinely can't help put planting a soft kiss to your forehead, hoping it brings security to you.

ayato, childe, diluc, itto, kazuha, thoma, tighnari, xiao, artem, marius, vyn

He tends to like to stay up and immerse himself in either a book or work. But, at your request, he'll do it in bed next to you. You'll be cozied up next to him, lying right as his side. He'll either have his hand stroking your hair or holding your hand. Whatever work he can manage with one hand he will accomplish. And of course, it's quite easy to read a bookwith one hand. And by the time he's finished, he'll notice your figure sleeping soundly with that content expression you normally have. A soft smile crosses his lips and he turns off the light beside him, lying down next to you to get a peaceful night of rest with you by his side.

alhaitham, albedo, ayato, diluc, kaeya, zhongli, artem, vyn

He always ensures that you're comfortable and prepared to relax in bed before he can even think of getting himself ready for bed. Whether you need medication before bed, a warm cup of hot tea, or some sort of nightly ritual, he will make sure it's all done. Of course, you have to remind him that he is just as important. So, this entire time, you are also making sure that he's doing what he needs to do before bed. Luckily, the two of you can develop a routine together in no time. You work together, then flop into bed, exhausted. But it's all worth it to be able to spend what seems to be insufficient time together, but it's so much more to the two of you.

childe, cyno, gorou, kaeya, thoma, luke, marius

His tactic of helping you go to sleep is whispering into your ear and allowing his voice to fill the night air. Just simple, "I love you so much" and "You are absolutely perfect, my love" are his absolute favourites, He loves rambling on about how amazing you are to him, and even about his day, if you ask about it. He also adores listening to your voice, if you don't feel too tired to talk. But if you are, that's okay. He will happily continue to talk and allow his voice to lull you to sleep. Even once he's sure you've fallen asleep, he'll continue with some small loving words. "Goodnight my beloved. May your dreams be nothing but sweet."

ayato, childe, gorou, itto, kaeya, kazuha, thoma, tighnari, luke, marius, vyn

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Valentines kiss cam!

Aether x reader.

Current event

Your now ex-boyfriend was happily smiling with the girl he cheated on you with. You sat next to him at this stupid basketball game. You hated it. You hated every minute of it. You sat there listening to him make out with the girl. A blond guys next to you wincing at the kissing sounds. You had covered your ears. There was too much noise and you sense were starting to overload.

Aether was there for no other reason than his sister forcing him to go. Something along the lines of meeting the one. He groaned and went anyway. He winced heading the kissing noises. Now he wouldn't have mind if it wasn't for you. He saw the scene. Your now ex had brought someone along and revealed what he was doing. This must have been a long time relationship as you cried. After some time you stopped and held your breath hoping you wouldn't make noise. Aether wanted to comfort you but didn't know how. Then he noticed that you were covering your ears.

'We will now take a hour break' the announcer said.

You sighed letting your breath go. The other two left to go do something. Aether watched as you tried to fix your make up.

He tapped your shoulder.

'Hey I'm aether.' He said introducing himself.

'Hi. I'm y/n' you said. You gave him a small smile.

'Is everything ok?' He asked. He felt stupid for that.

'No. I found out he been cheating on me on valentines day. I paid for everything's to have a good valentines day. Now I'm stuck at a stupid game with dinner reservations at 6 tonight but I have to cancel them'

He winced as you started crying again.

'Sorry for asking' He mumbled.

'No its fine. I probably deserve it. With my autism and anxeity...'

He looked at you in horror as you started berating yourself.

No one deserves to be cheated on. Especially someone as beautiful as you.

'Annoucimg the kiss cam. You know the rules.' The announcer said.

You both looked up at the big screen watching it. The couple returned excited for it. But it didn't land on them.

It landed on you and aether.

'Uh...If I may?' He asked you. You looked at him then your ex.

'Yes' you said.

Aether pulled you in close kissing you. He felt you shaking as your ex started complaining. Aether threw a empty water bottle at him when the cam went to a different couple.

'That for being a cheater' He said getting up. 'Y/n'

'Yes?' You said.

He was done. He was furious at the guy for causing a beautiful girl like you to cry and berate herself.

'Its valentine's day and your now my valentine. Come with me'He demanded. Getting up.

You did and followed him. He lead you to a quiet part of the stadium.

'Can we redo that kiss?' He asked. You nodded slowly.

His lips connected with yours. This time no crowd no ex nothing. This time it was peaceful. The air turning hotter by the second. He pulled you up against him. Hands on your hips. You had wrapped your arms around his waist.

He had a gentle grip on your waist, keeping you still. Finally he pulled away.

'You said you have dinner reservations right?' He asked. You nodded. 'Keep them. I'll meet you there.'

You nodded.

'And by the way' He said 'your very beautiful'

He held his hand out.

'Lets go back to game. We can leave together' He smiled.

You took it and followed him. Not before he kissed your cheek.

----

You stood in front of the restraunt. Waiting for aether you got nervous. You were dressed to impress. Even if this was a one time thing.

That thought made you sad. You didn't want this to be a ine time thing. You actually wanted this to be a forever.

Someone cleared their throat. You jumped.

'Hey. You ready?' He asked.

You nodded.

'Lets go' He smiled handing you a banquet of your favorite flowers. 'Oh and by the way this isn't a one time thing.'

'Huh?'

'I'd like to make it a weekly thing'

'Oh..oh....OH!'

He smirked.

'Happy valentines day' He said pulling you into the restraunt.

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— 000. PROLOGUE

CHAPTER PREMISE : in which you receive a call from your boss regarding your next mission on a strangely sombre night.

SERIES PREMISE : a rational superspy; a lively assassin; a child telepath. no one in their right mind would imagine the picture-perfect family to withhold such identities from society. at least, not when all three aren’t the most adept at social cues.

CONTAINS : 902 wc, mentions of corrupt acts (a businessman trying to cheat the system basically), neither angst nor fluff; pretty neutral

A/N : and so the prologue is finally here !! this one is basically reader-central pre-main timeline (by quite a bit), so no alhaitham or nahida (though there are references to other characters ehe), but they will make an appearance in chapter 1 （￣︶￣)

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It’s a cold evening. The air is still, eerily so, with little to no signs of life.

It’s unpleasant, but nothing unfamiliar.

There’s a sharp ring — once, twice… you pick up the phone; the line connects. Soon enough, a rich, baritone voice cuts through the stillness. “Good evening, Dawn. I trust you’ve been well?”

At the use of your code name, your once sombre mood turns neutral, the prominent chill dissipating instantly. “Good evening.”

“Haha, no further greetings for little ole me?”

“I’m not sure if such a description is fitting for my boss.”

A low hum resounds at your retort, seemingly amused with your words. The next utterance, however, doesn't come as a surprise. “I have a new mission for you, Dawn.”

“Who is it this time?” you ask without a moment's delay, various examples drawn from previous missions circling your memory.

“No need to be so impatient,” comes the low chuckle, though it soon melts into neutrality. “One of the big-shots in Tenryou Corporation has been dabbling in… Well, let’s just say some less than pleasant methods to clamber his way up the hierarchy. The client is from an opposing company whose people were caught up in the fray, so the underlying message and reason shouldn’t evade you. Oh, right,” your boss pauses, seemingly remembering something, “this client is one you’re very familiar with. He wanted me to emphasise that part.”

Someone you’re (very) familiar with? That applies to a broad spectrum of clients, not just a specific one. Is there someone really so conceited enough to believe they would stand out amongst many others…

Wait. It couldn't possibly be who you think it is, right?

“...By any chance,” you start with a cautious edge and the beginnings of a headache already teetering the corners of your conscience, “did this client say anything else?”

“Hmm, only to make sure you’re there to actually greet him when he next visits the café.”

Ah. It’s that blue-haired rich kid. Again.

“Ugh, that little…” With a defeated sigh on your end, and a light chuckle from the other, you raise your free hand to pinch the bridge of your nose. Already, you can feel your lifespan shorten at the sheer thought of conversing with that… guy. “Alright. I get it. Tell him I expect to never see him again after this.”

“Haha, I can pass the message on but I doubt it will do anything, much like all the other times.”

Your eyes narrow at the statement, a grimace tugging your lips. Well, at least you can tell yourself you tried to ward him off. Like countless other times. Which all ended in complete and utter failure.

Seeing as there’s no further discussion, you bid a swift farewell into the call and hang up. When the line cuts off, a yawn slips past your lips as you stretch out your taut muscles. Like clockwork, you step away from your balcony and proceed to the guest room, guided by the all-too familiar layout and the dim moonlight. Within minutes you were out the door and bidding the doorkeeper at the front a goodnight, the destination sent to you already engraved in your mind.

You’ve heard some of your coworkers complain over the years about how tedious and messy the job can get — often displayed through languid spews of how bothersome the motions are when faced with years of desensitisation and accompanied by a bored sigh. Sure, it’s not an easy lifestyle (not the prettiest either), but it’s the only one that would accept someone like you and many others who had nowhere to go. As such, you’d made a name for yourself within the organisation, tales of your code name were soon uttered with awe and envy alike, which even managed to extend past the confines of your work space and into the outside world.

“To cleanse the world and perish the evil,” you mutter atop an office block railing, vacant gaze skimming over the city night life below. “That’s our duty. Our sole purpose. Our one true meaning.”

But just how true is that statement? Even after all this is said and done, will there really be no evil left? Will the world be peaceful just because you “cleansed the world” of some bad apples that happened to fall too far from the tree?

Even then, who’s to say you’re on the good side just because you disposed of some corrupt people within the present time? In the grand scheme of things, who’s to say you’re any better with the methods you undertake? Well, you suppose it matters little when you’ve long since come to terms with these facts. It’s a dubious topic, though your coworkers were never really ones for morals (and you as well, you won’t deny that, but at least you give it some thought).

And it’s true; being an assassin isn’t the most pleasant of jobs — certainly not one for the faint of heart — but you were far too deep in the business to simply back out now, having become reliant on a distorted sense of what home is.

‘Strange’, you think. With a slow blink you find yourself caught in the throes of dawn and twilight, a dull ache settling behind your sternum and encroaching the surface of your heart. ‘Why do I feel so lonely?’

With a quick shake of your head, you rid yourself of these useless thoughts and continue making your way towards your destination.

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Early Mornings (Are Better With You)

albedo x gn!reader

wc: 1.2k

notes/warnings: domestic fluff, kissing, established relationship

this is actually a rewrite of the first genshin fic i posted to tumblr! with me moving blogs, i thought it would be fitting for the first new fic here to be this <3 (you can find the original over on my old blog here ^-^)

There is a certain serenity found in the premature hours of morning, just before the city of Mondstat bursts into life. Distant birdsong and the hum of the few citygoers that have abandoned the sanctity of their homes far before you make up the sound that rouses you from your sleep, domestic and blissful. 

Albedo has stayed in bed with you this morning, it seems, providing a uniquely calming atmosphere as you find yourself nestled comfortably beside him. 

It is surprising to find him here with you, tucking you close to his side as he sits upright against the headboard, one hand idly tracing patterns against your shoulder. He’s prone to waking much earlier, carefully sliding out of bed and leaving to fill some paperwork or sketch, but his presence in your bed this morning is far from unwelcome. 

“You’re still here,” you mumble, still half-gripped with the intoxication of sleep. “That’s nice.”

He chuckles, such a sweet and warm sound, and you crane your neck up to glance at him with a drowsy smile. The soft curve of his jaw is in shadow with the sunlight snaking across the room and gracing him like some sort of archonic proclamation; practically glowing, golden and radiant, he gazes out towards the sun as though he himself is reflected within the confines of its blazing glory.

Gentle cyan meets you brighter than you are used to as Albedo looks back down at you and you watch the light cut across his cheekbones and slide past his nose as he moves, a serene smile directed your way. 

“I just couldn’t seem to leave you this morning,” he admits, thumb grazing your cheek fondly, “so I stayed.”

Though his hair is never as soft as you expect it to be- free of tangles yet somehow still coarse, in turbulent stasis between thick and thin- you reach up to card your fingers through it nonetheless. The two thin braids he had worn the day prior have left loose waves near his ears, those specific strands a little longer than the rest, and it is impossible to resist the urge to run your hands through them, picking small sections apart and brushing them out. 

You tuck a stray lock behind his ear before shuffling upwards, balancing on your palms as you lean to press a kiss to Albedo’s forehead. His smile widens at your affection and you’re enraptured by its contagion, dipping back in to pepper kisses to his cheeks and along his jaw. 

It is the mornings like this, sequestered from the world on the rare occasion that life grants you such tempered peace, that allow you to fall in love with Albedo all over again. 

Too often is he kept from you by his work with the Knights of Favonius, be it at his office at their headquarters or even more frequently at his Dragonspine laboratory. But then days like this come around, the luxury of an entire morning with him, and you take full advantage of the opportunity that it presents to you. 

“If you’re hungry, I can make us breakfast,” he suggests, but you press your index finger to his lips before he has the chance to dive into telling you what he plans to make, nestling close once more and leaning your head upon his shoulder. 

“No food, only cuddles,” you demand petulantly, pouting out your bottom lip for effect even though you know he can’t see it from this angle. 

He wraps his arm around your shoulder and draws you into him, letting you hook one of your legs around his in the process, and then kisses the top of your head. “I suppose I can settle for that for now.”

As you fall into placated silence, enjoying the bliss of Albedo’s warmth, he starts to hum quietly. A familiar tune, one you’re certain he must have heard you singing recently, and yet it sounds so different coming from him. Low, melodic and sweet, he takes this simple song and makes it his own, melding with the dawning humdrum of the city beyond your walls and composing a whole new symphony just for you. 

Albedo has a way of doing things like this, of taking things you know so well and breathing life anew into the very fabric of their existence. With such an aptitude in physical manipulation, you suppose this is exactly why he is an exceptional alchemist. It extends even to your mood, you have noticed, miraculously settling new tranquility upon your bones as though you had never experienced true calm before. 

“So,” you say after a while, “the Knights don’t need you today?”

“Hmm?” He stops humming to look at you as you shift to face him once more. 

“Well, you’re here. You’re never here. They must not need you, right?”

“They always need me,” corrects Albedo gently, “but I decided that they could wait.”

“This is such a big step for mister hard-at-work,” you tease, nudging him in the side with your elbow. “I can’t believe you managed to say no to your duties. Whatever have I done to deserve this?”

“Oh. I missed you, I suppose.”

“You ‘suppose’?” you repeat with a lilt. “Oh my, I’m worthy of your supposing that you miss me. How truly blessed I am, the archons are smiling down upon me.”

“You are incorrigible,” Albedo laughs through a sigh, shaking his head as yet another soft kiss lands upon yours. “If you must hear it from me sincerely, then, yes-” the reverent utterance of your name leaves your heart skipping a beat as he speaks- “I truly missed you.”

“Mm, I think I need more clarification of just how much you’ve been missing me lately,” you hum, stretching up so that you catch the next absent kiss he goes to give you with your lips. 

He tastes sweeter this early, or perhaps it is in part due to the overwhelming domesticity that lingers in the air today, but he is nonetheless addictive to indulge in and your hands return to his hair to play with it as you kiss him deeper. Albedo’s hands fall to your waist and hold onto you like a lifeline, fingers sinking into your flesh with such unreserved desperation that you could be convinced he is trying to meld with you. 

“I have missed you… like the sun misses the moon,” Albedo declares through each fevered kiss. “I have missed you like the sea… misses the reflection of the stars, or how the first… crest of snowfall misses the sturdy ground… which it must settle upon.”

“Smooth talker,” you rebuke, lack of eloquence onset by the somersaults in your chest. He has always had such a way with words, and he turns this special power on specifically around you to send your head reeling. “I’ll get you back one of these days.”

“Of course you will,” he hums, stealing your lips once more, “when we are granted another morning such as this.”

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— model!kaeya brainrot

fandom. genshin impact

pairing. kaeya x model gn!reader

content warnings. modern au, kaeya is a famous model, years of pining on both sides (they're obvious your honor), not edited/proofread, written in lowercase

notes. another day, another kaeya brainrot 🫶

model!kaeya; who is very well known, not only because he‘s a beautiful man, but also his charm, the smirk on his face and cheeky remarks.

model!kaeya; who treasures each of his fans, organizing meets and greets, going live on insta and tiktok, everything to talk with them, answering their questions and listening to their stories.

model!kaeya; who is in return dearly cherished and loved by his fans and the world, having millions of followers on all his social media accounts and thousands of likes and comments on each of his posts.

model!kaeya; who had been modeling since he was a teenager, debuting together with his adoptive brother diluc, only to go his own way years later.

model!kaeya; who has been asked several times if he would go into acting, both by his fans and the movie industry. he always politely refuses the offerings, thinking himself not good enough to be an actor.

model!kaeya; who gets to know you as a fellow model, running often into you on shoots and runways. the two of you always exchange pleasantries, but there is never time for more.

model!kaeya; who asks for your number, wanting to get to know you better, ever since he talked to you. but considering you both had the same profession, he hesitated, especially since he hoped for something more.

model!kaeya; who thinks he's foolish for his dreams, but ever since he got to know you better, through calls and messages, it's the only thing he truly wishes for.

model!kaeya; who loves modeling, but it's you who owns his heart, who keeps him captivated, without even knowing.

model!kaeya; who doesn't dare to confess, fearing he will ruin the friendship the both of you built, growing closer and closer in a very short time. it's a stupid fear, he thinks to himself, but yet he doesn't dare to utter any words of confession.

model!kaeya; who admires you from the distance, nursing a heart full of love, unspoken but true. he has never been in love, not like this, but he loves you oh so fiercly. he'd rather never confess but be always by your side as a friend, like a fool, a fool in love.

model!kaeya; who continues his life as a model and with a big crush on you, always keeping in mind to not letting anyone know. he's not fooling anyone, his fans suspecting and guessing when he will finally confess or you. because you're in love with him as well, yet you never dare to say it.

model!kaeya; who feels like a fool, because he is one, after several years of pining, it's you who finally confesses to him. your confession is rushed, barely audible but he still hears you, he always does.

model!kaeya; who grins like a fool, a fool in love and very happy that you love him as well.

model!kaeya; who announces your relationship to the world, and everyone can only say "fucking finally, these two are truly made for each other."

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Alhaitham x GN! Reader Synopsis: It is your birthday, and Alhaitham decided to give you 4 gifts to convey his feelings for you.

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"Did you see the Acting Grand Sage around?"

"No, he took a day off."

The greatest shock in the Akademiya, Alhaitham took a day off. He would always be in his office or the library, a day off is very rare.

Today is a special day for Alhaitham, it is your birthday.

From all the dates you two had together, he knows everything you like and what will make you happy. He prepared small gifts throughout the day, gifts that show how much he appreciates your existence in his life.

Morning: Acts of service

8 AM

Alhaitham woke up quietly so as to not wake you up. Although he doesn’t want to leave the bed at all. The sight of you sleeping peacefully in his arms, your peaceful sleeping face looking absolutely lovely as the soft rays of the sun caressed your skin. Every time he tried to move his arms you would move closer to him and breathe a soft sigh as you got closer to him, all of your sleepy actions are making him want to continue sleeping in your warmth.

But he has to get up, for your first gift.

After successfully getting out of bed without waking you up, he slowly made his way to the kitchen to prepare your morning gift. A nice breakfast in bed. With the help of books and some people he knows who are good at cooking, he made you a nice and healthy breakfast. Scrambled eggs with hash brown and cherry tomatoes with orange juice and a dessert of pancakes. 

“So, did you think about your books today?”

In an attempt to get Alhaitham out of the work mood, you decided to take him on a nice adventure in the magical forests of Varanara. With its unique trees, calm atmosphere where you won’t get ambushed by any wild fungi, the soft melodies of the Aranara that can be heard all over the forest. You knew that this place would make Alhaitham’s mind drift away from work, the books he read and anything related to the Akademiya.

From the start of the day, you and Alhaitham took a nice and safe walk to the mystical forest. The moment you entered, the two of you felt a sense of security and happiness dwell in you. Many people had similar experiences in the forest, you heard so many stories about this forest that made you really want to visit it and take Alhaitham with you.

As you two explored the forest, you told him about all the stories of the adventurers who explored this place. One adventurer was being chased by a group of hilichurls and he ran to Varanara, the moment he stepped in the forest the hilichurls stopped chasing him, as if something stopped them, and they ran back to their camp. Another adventurer got lost in the forest and was very hungry then heard some noise behind him. He looked and found a plate of freshly cooked Masala Cheese Balls, he said that this dish has saved his life and he believes that it's a gift from the Aranara.

Right now, you two are relaxing near the Tree of Dreams. Laying down on the soft grass around the tree, you two start to recall the adventure you had and the main reason why you two got out to Varanara in the first place.

“I didn’t. It’s nice to relax like this.” Alhaitham said, he enjoyed himself a lot on this trip, he tried many things he didn’t do before and he is so happy he did those things with you. It was a new experience that not only taught him about the nature and mysteries of the Aranara, but he also tried new experiences with you.

“Alhaitham,” You said, sitting up from the ground and looking at him, “It’s okay to relax and have a day where you explore a new place just for fun or have a lazy day at home.”

The sweet memory replayed in Alhaitham’s mind as he finished preparing your birthday breakfast. After putting everything nicely on the tray, he took the breakfast to the bedroom and was greeted by the sight of you just waking up.

“Happy birthday, love.” Alhaitham said, you slowly sat up and rubbed your eyes as he walked up to you. “For the first gift, I made you a nice breakfast for the day.”

“Alhaitham, thank you so much.” You said, taking the tray from him and admiring the breakfast he prepared for you. He sat down next to you, giving you a soft kiss on the forehead before you started eating your breakfast.

The day just started and you are loving it.

Noon: Words of affirmation

For your second gift of the day, you found yourself back in Varanara. But this time it is Alhaitham leading you into the forest.

You asked him many times where are you going but he kept avoiding your question, so you just gave up and followed wherever he took you. Which ended up being Varanara. He ended up taking you to a place where a lone house stands surrounded by water.

The sun was setting, the soft breeze made the giant leaves that acted like trees dance softly to the melody that was playing around the area. 

That was a new melody that you had never heard before. Before you questioned your lover, he turned around and held out his hand.

“I asked for some help from the traveler since they can see the Aranara and they were kind enough to prepare a special melody. Would you care for this dance?” He asked, putting a hand behind his back and holding out his hand like a male lead from those Isekai novels of Inazuma. 

“You know how to dance?”

“I do.”

You took his hand and he held you close, a hand on your hip as the other held your hand, the two of you then started dancing to the melody of the Aranara.

As the two of you danced, another memory played in Alhaitham’s mind as he gazed softly into your eyes.

He was finally alone in the house, for an entire day, and there’s no Kaveh that will wake him up in the middle of the night since he’s staying over at Gandhara Ville.

Finally, some peace and quiet. At least that’s what he thought. 

You decided to visit him today.

“I met Kaveh on the way and he told me that you’re all alone tonight so I’m staying over” You said, walking into his home and sitting on the couch. “C’mon, lay down a bit and relax. Let’s enjoy that time together.”

Alhaitham walked over to you and laid down like you said, his head resting on your lap. You proceeded to softly comb his hair with your fingers. He slowly felt himself relaxing into your soft touch. “So what do you want to do?” You asked. Alhaitham, who had his eyes closed, opened them and looked up at you.

“Can we stay like this for a while?” He asked, you noticed the exhaustion in his eyes, “I’m tired from all the work of the week and also brushing my hair is relaxing.” He finished his sentence and looked away from your eyes, a blush starting to appear on his cheeks. 

“I didn’t know the Acting Grand Sage could be like this.” You giggled and poked his flushed cheek, making him blush even more.

“I would never do this to anyone at all.” Alhaitham started, his eyes going back to look into yours. “I know how people will not hesitate to use anyone to their advantage, I know that these days no one has good intentions in wanting to be your friend. You are different from all of them.”

“How am I different?”

“You will know later.” Alhaitham said and closed his eyes and you two enjoyed the peaceful moment together.

“Remember what I told you a few days ago?” He said, twirling you around as the music played.

“About how I’m different?” You asked, he smiled as he pulled you back in his arms, his hands on your hips as you wrapped your arms around his neck.

“I waited for today to tell you the answer.” Alhaitham started, “You are different (y/n), you are honest with me, you approached me with no ill intentions or wanting to use me. You love me for who I am, and I love you for who you are. I love everything about you, even the little things. I love you so much and I will say it again and again until the end of time.”

As you heard those words, you felt yourself tear up. No words came out of your mouth to reply to his confession, so you just leaned in and kissed him. 

A passionate kiss shared between the beautiful couple in the majestic forest of Varanara, surrounded by the Aranara who you two can’t see, but they are all singing for you.

Afternoon: Receiving Gifts

For the third gift of the day, it is something that Alhaitham personally made. Something you really wished for at the beginning of your friendship.

It was back in the time when you two were Akademiya students.

As always, Alhaitham is in the library, but this time he is not reading a book and actually is hiding from a group of students who won’t stop asking him questions. He hid in a secluded corner that he knows that no one will find him here.

When he went to that corner, he expected it to be empty but he found a student sleeping. A young student with books all over the table, it looked like they were studying and sleep took over them.

Alhaitham walked over to the student, looking over at their notes and the student got up. The young boy backed up a bit as the student sat up and looked at him.

“Thanks for waking me up.” They said, giving him a soft smile. “I’m (y/n).” 

“Alhaitham.” He replied, “why are you here?”

“I want to study in peace without people giving me Valentine’s day gifts.” They started, “I don’t mind it but sometimes it gets excessive and emotionally exhausts me. So I went here and did all of this to show that I’m studying.”

“How do you know I’m not one of the people who want to give you a gift too?” He asked, the student smiled and pointed at his hands.

“First of all, you’re not holding anything. Secondly, if you were one of them then you would’ve been kicked out of the library for making too much noise.” 

His interest piqued, making him pull a chair and sit down. “Mind if I join you? I’m also hiding from some students who won’t stop pestering me.”

“I don’t mind.”

“Hey,” You started after a few minutes of silence, “What is something you really want?”

Alhaitham thought for a while, he wanted many things. Graduation, the Akademiya to change its rules, a peaceful life. He wanted so many things, but he couldn’t say them all.

“I want to live in peace.” He replied. The young boy wants to have peace in everything, in life, in society. He wanted peace so that everyone can have the luxury of being safe.

“I want to have a flower crown made by my future lover.” You replied, Alhaitham stared at you and raised an eyebrow. “That’s it?”

“Yes. It’s nice. It feels like this person really loves you and won’t hesitate to get wild flowers from the forests of Sumeru and make a flower crown specifically for you.” 

Many years have passed, and he still remembers your wish. 

After your dance, he took you to Port Ormos to dine in a restaurant by the clear waters and try something new together. This was your first trip to Port Ormos together and he also booked a room in an Inn for you two to spend the night at the beautiful port of Sumeru.

After your meal together, you two took a walk around the port and sat down on a bench facing the sea. Alhaitham, knowing it is the perfect opportunity, pulled out a box from his bag and gave it to you.

“Here,” He said, putting the box in your hands. “ Your third gift of the day.”

“How many gifts did you prepare?” You asked, taking the box and looking at him.

“Four, now open the box.”

You nodded, removing the ribbon from the box and opening it. 

In the box, laid a flower crown made of red and pink tulips. Your eyes widened as you pulled it out of the box and stared at it in awe. You then looked at Alhaitham, who was giving you a soft smile as you admired the beautiful flower crown.

“Did you make this?”

“Yes. You always wanted a flower crown made by your future lover, so I made your wish come true.” 

After those words, he took the crown from your hands and placed it carefully on your head.

“Happy birthday dear, I love you so much.”

Evening: Quality Time

The sun is out, the moon is illuminating the sky with the stars decorating the night sky. You can still hear the hustle and bustle of the city but it is calmer than the morning. You and Alhaitham retired to your room in the Inn, sitting down in the chairs outside in the balcony of the room and admiring the view of the port.

“Honey, remember when we were talking about going to the beach together?” 

“That was a month ago.”

“Yeah, and you remembered. You remember everything I ever asked for throughout the time we knew each other, even before we started our relationship. How long did you like me?” You asked, Alhaitham turned his head to look at you and smiled.

“If I say after meeting you again I would be lying. I started liking you way back when we were students.”

It all started when I always met you every time I wanted to be alone. You were always there, as if you knew I didn’t want to be alone.

I thought you just wanted to use me like everyone else, I thought that you would leave me if I became your friend.

You still stayed, even when I ignored you, even when I turned down your friendship offer. You stayed.

You stayed and your presence was comforting, you knew what makes me annoyed and uncomfortable without me telling you about them. You understood me and stayed by my side.

You became my first friend in the Akademiya, I wanted to be a lot closer to you but I was scared. Scared that you will also leave if I ever admit that I love you.

After graduation, we all went our separate ways and I never saw you again for a long time. But then you appeared again.

Appeared again when I saved Lesser Lord Kusanali and wanted you by my side, cheering me on and telling me ‘you did it. You did it, Alhaitham. I am so proud of you’

And you did, you came and told me the exact same words I wanted to hear. 

“My love for you grew even more then, you are the most precious person in my life and I’m afraid to lose you.” 

After his words, you pulled him into a hug, making sure that his head was resting on your chest.

“Alhaitham, I am here for you, I won’t leave. I can’t leave, I love you so much that imagining a world without you is simply impossible.”

“We will be together until the end, I won’t leave you alone. I will give you a hug whenever you need one, I will hold your hand all the time, I will always be there for you. Thank you for this amazing day and the gifts too. I love you so much.”

Today, your birthday, was an unforgettable one. 

Because you spent it with the person you love the most.