#expectations Vs Reality

#thank you for coming back to me

—where you woke up after being unconscious for a long time

CHARACTERS. Albedo, Childe, Diluc, Gorou, Kaeya, Kazuha, Scaramouche, Thoma, Venti, Xiao, Zhongli

THEMES. hurt with comfort, more fluff than angst

WARNINGS. huge implication of being in comatose

NOTES. hello! this is a little late because it got longer than i anticipated i hope you will like this one! this is just an idea that i came up with before and listed it in my checklist so i hope that i was able to do it with justice! i’m officially out of my break now so i’ll try to post one daily (if not every other day~) so yep hello again!

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ALBEDO had rarely gone home before. But now, he was always in Mondstadt and the Church, where you were being taken care of by the Sisters while he momentarily leaves and comes back soon anyway. Word got around soon that his lover, you, had unfortunately fell ill and couldn’t wake up. So that’s why the genius Alchemist had gone down from the cold paths to his laboratory on the freezing mountain, everybody thought. They rarely see his face in the streets and now, they would frequently see him on a daily, carrying a bunch of flowers neatly wrapped in a bouquet on one hand while the other holds a sketch book.

When you woke up, he was beside you. There was a distant look on his eyes as his gaze was focused on one of the windows, looking afar outside. The light of the sun draped over his beautiful face, hair messily styled as usual. Everything was silent until he turned back to your form and his eyes met you. You could see the way they widened ever so slightly before it softened when he smiled, prompting himself to stand and walk by your side. He traces his hand on the side of your face and you could barely let out a few words, breath taken away by his appearance. What you didn’t know, he was feeling the same way.

“You had your beauty sleep for far too long, darling, but I know you’d come back to me.”

CHILDE is a mess. Ah, how did this come to be? He already went and gave revenge for you, but why are you still not awake? The wait is slowly eating him up from the inside; bags under his tired eyes, hair even messier than usual, shoulders slumped over, his confidence completely dropped down to a notch. He had gone sloppier, his subordinates would whisper around—always making the job quicker, taking care of it by himself as to be able to go home with you faster. Poor lord harbinger, they’d say, and he'd usually hear them. It didn’t help.

When you woke up, he wasn’t there, but one of his subordinates was. Nadia panicked when she saw your state and immediately called the others, hearing her shout that they should call Dr. Baizhu and their boss, Childe. He was the only one you saw despite the doctors and nurses that entered the room, appearance looking more disheveled than usual.

“What… happened…?” you tried to ask him but he only smiled and reached for the hand that you raised to attempt touching his cheeks, kissing it and holding it tight with both his hands.

“Don’t worry about me, baby, I’m just glad you’re awake now.”

DILUC rarely goes out on his night rounds anymore. He made sure that he hired the best doctors for you and he let the maids take care of you whilst he was momentarily away. Even they will sense the new schedule that their young master circled on the past few months. It was then that they truly witnessed how much he loves you.

When you came to be, it was one of the maids who stopped by that you saw first. You were already sitting on the bed, gazing out at the window and letting the sunlight bathe you gently. Moments later, doctors came and it took awhile for him to come home. He was out at that time but it was a good thing he was on his way home when Elzer came running and told him the news.

He was already reaching out to you as the others gave the two of you a moment to spend some time together. An overwhelming surge of joy came to him that he couldn’t stop himself from kissing the crown of your head and pulling them to his chest, cradling you ever so gently.

“Thank you, thank you for coming back, love.”

GOROU saw you as his peace. Whenever he seeks to take a rest and have a moment of silence, he visits you on Watatsumi Island, where the Divine Priestess herself promised to have you greatly taken care of.

By the time he entered the room, he was surprised to see you already speaking to Kokomi, who briefly smiled at him and stood up to walk out of the room and leave the two of you behind. When she was gone, he was frozen in place for the meantime until you held out your arms, “Are you not going to hug me, cutie?”

There were tears in the corner of his eyes but with a call of your name, he was already buried in your chest for you to see them, arms clenched tightly on your waist, carried away by emotions.

He said no more words as you played with his ears and he leaned his head more into your touch, clearly missing the way it was before. And now, you had came back and his sense of peace only increased.

From afar, KAEYA looks really fine. He acts and works as he would before and will always say that he’s alright. The pitiful stares, however, it’s getting to him. He didn’t like them, but he could do nothing else but pretend that everything is okay—he is okay. He drifts off into Angel’s Share often, stays overtime more, volunteers in more missions, just to get his mind off of things.

And when you woke up, he was racing back to the Church as fast as he could. It had been awhile since he visited you, and he felt embarrassed by it.

“I’m sorry,” were his first words, letting you embrace him as he hid his face on your side, but nonetheless wrapping his arms on your waist. And as you whispered to him affirmations that everything was going to be okay, the tension in his muscles relaxed and there, what he appeared to be these past few months all came true because of you.

KAZUHA never left your side ever since. Beidou lets him nurse you and also visits you frequently when she can. He receives pay from her even if he wasn’t in the Crew for awhile and he’s grateful for her. He dedicates himself in another undemanding side job and in taking care of you daily. He makes sure he makes haiku and poems for you and he’s in the room with you while he’s in the process of making them, reading and thinking aloud for you to hear his voice.

When you woke up, it wasn’t a surprise for him, but it surely made his heart swell in joy. Leaning on to you to press a kiss on your cheek, he says, “The gods might have heard my prayers, and I knew you’d hear me as well, dove.”

SCARAMOUCHE is snappier than usual, his subordinates would complain. Yet, there is only one time and place when and where he’d be silent and be in peace—your house.

He actually brought a home for you when you fell into a coma, for you to rest on and for him to visit. He of course did not tell this to anyone not because he was ashamed of his actions, but because it was for your safety. If any of his enemies come and inflict any sort of harm to you, he would never forgive them.

He only has his few, selected and trusted lackeys there so he has no need to worry. When he received the news that you woke up, he was immediately up and about, going straight to where the house was.

To say that you were surprised was an understatement for not only did you get to know that he brought the house himself for the both of you but when he came bursting in the door to your room, he immediately went straight to you and embraced you; both arms wrapped protectively around you, the side of your head on his chest, where you could hear his heart pounding in probably the rush of going here.

“Who told you you could do that?” he begins to rant, but despite his words, his tone was of the opposite, “You’re so selfish when you want to be. Why…” he sighs, pulling you away gently and leaning down with his fingers on your chin, landing a soft kiss on your lips, his gaze far different than his usual ones, “Don’t ever make me worry like that again, understood?”

THOMA hopes for a miracle. Everyday, each and every second that passes is a moment without your smile; your laugh; your voice, he misses them. He does everything in a breeze, silently waiting for your return. And even if it turned days to weeks, weeks turned to months, and even after a year, he waited.

Until that day came.

He was doing his daily duties as usual, running around Ritou only for Ayaka herself came and told the news, which he immediately left what he was doing and went back to where you were in the Kamisato Estate, where the Kamisato’s themselves promised to take care of you whilst you were in your unconscious state.

He took one long breath before sliding the door to your room open, making eye contact with you as soon as he did so.

Your smile welcomed him, and he couldn’t stop himself as he went and embraced you. Even with his surge of emotions, he was careful in his touch, still unbelieving that you were back and okay.

“Thank you for never letting go, I knew you wouldn’t. I… Thank you, just-” you pull him away only enough for you to peck him on his lips, effectively shutting him up and for you two to embrace each other even more.

VENTI visits you frequently with a smile on his face. He’d be carrying his lyre, a bunch of apples, and maybe even Cecilias that he carefully picked—a present for you, he’d say. He spends most of his day with you and only goes out when he would want to take something home for you. He had gotten used to it, even if it sounds absurd even in his mind.

“Windblume~ I’m here!” he’d chirp, used to hearing silence afterwards, only for you to call back like you would usually back then at your home.

He sprints off to your bed and you could see the tears on the corner of his eyes, throwing himself to your waist and sobbing, which prompted you to also do the same.

“You came back! I knew you would! I… I was second guessing earlier and I…”

“Shhh…” you held him up with his cheeks and kissed his forehead, smiling assuringly at him, “I’m back now, I won’t leave you ever again.”

XIAO had lost all hope. Even if he consented having to wait for you to wake up after that night of being attacked, he knew in himself that he shouldn’t believe in the false hope that you would.

He took his mind off of ‘unnecessary worries’ and was usually out to slay demons on his own. His fellow Adepti and Verr Goldet herself was worried about him for how he was acting so detached with you, but when you finally woke up, Verr tells you to call for his name and he was there in an instant.

He stood frozen afar from you for a long time, fingers gripping tightly on the pole of his spear until it vanishes into thin air, his whole body easing up at the same time.

He looked at the ground as he walked slowly towards you, only to sit on the side of the bed and facing away from you, looking shameful.

“Xiao? Wha-” however before you could continue what to say, he was reaching for your hand, both of his gloved hands cradling your own. You were silent as he places soft kisses on each of your knuckles before he bows and presses them on his forehead, still holding onto them as gently as possible.

“I… I thought I lost you,” he says, slightly muffled with the way he was positioned, “Thank you… Thank you for coming back to me.”

ZHONGLI lived like you were still there with him. He willed himself to talk to you even as you were asleep—‘asleep,’ he’d think, pushing all negative thoughts behind. It’s much easier this way, he believes.

And as he was in the middle of telling a story to you, just as he usually would, your eyes were fluttering open. Of course, he immediately stops and sits upright, only leaning a bit to place a hand on yours, letting his warmth somehow get to you.

He was known to be a calm man, and he was the whole time that you were coming to be—keeping as calm as possible.

“Welcome back, darling,” he sits beside your form and carefully reaches out to the side of your face, “do you want me to brew you your favorite tea?”

When you shook your head, he only smiled and nodded, leaning in to press a gentle but long kiss on your forehead. “I’m grateful that you came back. I missed you dearly.”

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Headcanons: I'm cold.

Synopsis: You are freezing! Nothing like the warmth of your lover to warm you up!

Style: Female reader, cute, cuddly, sweet.

Alert: None

Characters: Diluc, Zhongli, Kaeya, Xiao, Venti, Albedo, Kazuha, Childe, Dainsleif, Scaramouche, Razor, Thomas.

Note: Because right now, I wish I had a human hot water bottle with red hair <3 Sometimes, to go to work, I have to leave my house at 6am with my bike. I end up with frozen, sore fingers T_T That's when I'd love to stick my hands in the pockets of my favorite redhead.

Masterlist

Diluc

Diluc is naturally warm in winter and summer, his body always giving off exceptional heat. In winter, it's a blessing to have him in bed with you. If your feet, hands, or any other part of your body are frozen, you can simply snuggle up to him for warmth. He'll always be happy to share his warmth with you, even if he's half asleep, which is a great excuse to keep you close. His hand will bring you back against his chest, gently inviting you to rest your head on his uncovered chest. You'll feel his hand cradling your body and his lips brushing your forehead and hair, leaving a trail of shivers behind him. He will welcome your leg between his, rubbing your icy feet on the fabric of his night pants. His hand will caress your waist, your hip and then your thigh, spreading his warmth everywhere he went. Your body relaxed against him, and this made Diluc smile tenderly. He will wait patiently until you stop shivering from the cold and fall back to sleep before following you into the arms of Morpheus.

Sometimes you'll steal his long black coat and dive into it. His warmth and his smell are still anchored there. Outside, when Diluc feels your cold skin touching him, he pulls you against him, grabbing your hands to put them under his coat. He'll let you enjoy his warmth for as long as you need, wrapping his arms around your shoulders, his lips kissing the top of your head, he just hopes no one comes to tease him next. In the privacy of your home, Diluc will keep you sitting astride him, his coat carefully covering you as he busies himself reading some work-related papers. Your head rests heavily on his shoulder, your nose brushing the skin of his neck. His free hand cradles your back, causing you to gradually drift off to sleep.

Diluc's passionate kisses are the best way to warm your body and soul.

Zhongli

It is not uncommon for you to cling to Zhongli once you are in bed, wrapping your legs around his like a vine. Feeling the cold against the silk fabric of his pants, his arms will encircle your body to bring you a little closer to him. Zhongli is not afraid of the cold, not because he is a follower, but simply because it is in his nature. He'll do anything to warm you up, pulling the sheets up over your shoulders or lovingly massaging your skin. He'll cover you with kisses and soft whispers until sleep comes. He'll make sure your body is warm before falling asleep with you. If his presence really isn't enough to thaw you out, he'll get out of bed and bring you a steaming cup of tea and, if necessary, a hot water bottle filled with hot water.

Outside, Zhongli will tenderly hold your frozen hands in his, blowing on them in hopes of warming you up. He doesn't expose his personal life for all to see, but if he sees you shivering or shivering, his arms will wrap around you to warm you while his lips kiss the tips of your nose, lips and ears in hopes of warming you. He will offer you the comfort of his coat to help raise your temperature. The scent of the ancient archon dribbles across the fabric, and the sensation alone is enough to calm the chilly tremors in your body.

Kaeya

Kaeya is not afraid of the cold, he is not a cryo vision user for nothing. On the other hand, he is surprisingly warm. It's very common for him to feel you snuggling up to him at night, your chilled fingertips seeking the warmth emanating from his exposed chest. He'll moan at the sensation, but won't reject you. His hand will come to cover yours, caressing your skin with his thumb. If he feels you shivering with cold, he'll cover you up to your shoulders with the sheets before wrapping his arms around you. He'll check to make sure you're still asleep, stroking the bridge of your nose with his fingertip. Seeing the soothing expression on your face, Kaeya smiles tenderly, continuing his caresses until sleep takes him away again.

Kaeya does not hesitate to remove the ornament around his shoulders and hang it around your neck. The winter wind has always been fierce for you, and no matter how much you buy the warmest coats in Mondstadt, the shivering and redness on your cheeks and nose speaks for itself. Kaeya will also cover you with his warm arms, kissing with his lips the extremities of your frozen body.

Kaeya will offer you your favorite hot drink and some sweets to help warm you up and ease the fatigue caused by the winter cold.

Xiao

Cold and heat have no impact on the Yaksha. After all, we are talking about a man who likes to eat snow and spends his nights sitting on the roof of an inn. Yet, when he feels you shivering in the warmth of your blankets, legs folded against your torso in hopes of warming your feet, Xiao will instinctively move closer to you, encircling your body with his warm arms to ease your shaking. His chest against your back sends a pleasant sensation through your body, one of his hands, the one that was caressing your arm, will reach down to your frozen feet, gently grasping them before rubbing them to warm you up. Your whispered thanks make his heart beat. The Yaksha's gentle touches, his kisses on your shoulder and the hollow of your neck, will slowly help you fall asleep.

When he sees the tips of your fingers reddened by the cold, Xiao will grasp them in his hands, rubbing them gently in his palms. The fear of you getting sick haunts him and he sometimes scolds you, reminding you to take gloves and a scarf when you go out. Xiao will then hug you, wishing he had a coat with him that he could share with you. But he doesn't realize that the warmth of his embrace is more than enough for you.

Venti

Venti is not as chilly as you are, being the god governing the winds, he is used to feeling its coolness. But he must admit that in winter, he is as shivering as you are. He is happy to stick to you, embracing you face to face to warm you up. He'll rub his nose against yours while your feet tangle together. Venti will let you bury your head in the crook of his neck, shivering as he feels the tip of your frozen nose against his skin. His arms will deepen their grip around you, pressing you more against him. He'll press a few sleepy kisses to the top of your head, patiently waiting for you to fall asleep. The heat quickly settles between the two of you, weighing down your eyes. Winter has its advantages, as he can keep you close to him.

Outside, Venti will slip a scarf he took from you around your neck. He can't do much to warm you up except hold your hands in his or take you to one of the many taverns in Mondstadt for a hot drink. Having very little moras on him, it is difficult to offer you something to warm you up properly, but Venti has the merit to do his best for your well-being.

Albedo

Albedo is usually a light sleeper. So your body tremors will tend to wake him up quickly. When he opens his eyes, he will usually find you in the fetal position, your legs folded against your chest in an attempt to keep you warm. Albedo will get up from the bed to fetch you a comforter to cover the sheets already on the bed. This man is not afraid of the cold, his time in the mountains of Dragonspine has hardened him, but seeing you like this, shivering in your sleep, twists his stomach. Part of him is still afraid you'll get sick. As soon as he's covered you, Albedo will duck back under the sheets, tucking his chest against your back and wrapping his arm around your waist to speed up the warming process. Gradually, he will feel your body relax against him, smiling softly against your neck, kissing your neck warmly before calmly closing his eyes.

Most of the time, when Albedo is not at Dragonspine, you will find him in his laboratory, sitting on a stool with several vials filled with strange liquid in front of him. He agrees to let you in, keeping you away from any dangerous objects. Feeling your cold skin against his fingers, Albedo will concoct an elixir to warm your body. He will then hold you in his arms, kissing your hands, nose and lips, waiting patiently for you to warm up.

Kazuha

Kazuha is used to winter temperatures. His many trips across the oceans and the lands of Teyvat have hardened him. But when he feels your frozen hands brush against his neck while you are fast asleep, he can't help but take them in his hands to warm them up. He knows that in the winter, you constantly complain about having icy extremities, so Kazuha does everything to keep you warm. He will check your feet, your nose, and even your lips which he will gently kiss to share his warmth with you. He is always careful not to wake you up, knowing that if he does, you will have a hard time falling back to sleep. Kazuha's hands wrap you in his warmth, his lips exclusively attending to your face and fingertips, and when your body is finally completely warmed and relaxed, Kazuha will finally drift off to sleep, a soft smile on his lips.

The ronin always keeps you warm, wrapping you in a scarf of his own before leaving your home. He checks that you are wearing gloves and a warm enough coat when the wind blows outside the walls of your house. He doesn't want you to get sick, seeing you with a fever always makes him worried. He will keep your hand in his, sticking his shoulder against yours. Kazuha will always share his warmth with you.

Childe

Childe comes from Snezhnaya, a land as cold as the peaks of Dragonspine. The coolness of Liyue's nights is nothing in comparison... Nevertheless, when he finds you shivering in bed, wrapped in your silky sheets, his first reaction will be to quickly run you a hot bath. He'll take you in himself, helping you undress and tie up your hair. He'll sit by the tub, massaging your shoulders and warming the submerged parts of your body. Childe is eager for your lips, and seeing them shivering from the cold will give him an excuse to kiss you again and again until you are completely breathless. He does not like to see you like this, shivering and pale. The heat of the water weighs down your head, sleep invading your body now fully warmed up. Childe will dry you off and dress you again, bringing your sleeping body back into the softness of your bed. Lying down beside you, one arm wrapped around your waist, Childe will caress your face, admiring your soothed features. Undressing in turn, he will join you under the sheets, keeping your body in his arms to keep you warm.

Childe always keeps you close to him when you go outside. His arm will stay wrapped around your waist to keep you close. His long red scarf is wrapped around your neck, allowing you to have his scent constantly. Whenever you get a chance, you tease him by sharing his scarf with him, wrapping part of his face in the fabric.

Childe pays attention to you, examining your every move, your skin color, your expressions. This man will never let you suffer from the cold.

Dainsleif

Not having a home, it is common for the two of you to sleep outside. It is essential for Dain to keep you warm, so he will light a campfire before settling you between his legs, facing the heat emanating from the flames. He'll cover you with his cloak, keeping your hands in his, his fingers rubbing your extremities to warm you. He feels you trembling against him as you try to leave for the realm of dreams, your head resting heavily in the hollow of his neck. He wished he could offer you a more comfortable and luxurious life, in the warmth of a home and the softness of a bed. He knew that his presence alone was enough for you, but regret is a poisonous feeling, which sometimes clouds his thoughts. When he felt you move against him, your still cold hands seeking the warmth of his skin, Dainsleif tightened his embrace around you, kissing the border that separated your shoulder and your neck. He wrapped his arms around you, keeping your hands in his. His warmth helped you sleep peacefully while yours soothed his mind.

He constantly keeps your hand in his, sometimes bringing it to his lips to blow warm air over it. Your flushed face urges him to do more, and his lips end up tenderly kissing your fingertips. Everything about him warms you. His voice, his eyes, his hands, his frail smiles. And when Dain presses his lips to yours, the warmth from them warms your whole being.

Scaramouche

He doesn't feel the cold like you do. It's not painful or unpleasant on his skin. Yet, when he joins you in bed and finds you freezing, your lips trembling as you try to fall asleep, he can only imagine how you feel. Of course, Scaramouche would look at you with furrowed brows, telling you how you could be so awkward sometimes. How could he sleep peacefully when he could feel you trembling beside him? Clicking his tongue against the roof of his mouth, he turned sharply toward you, wrapping his arms around your waist to pull you back against him. He was exhausted and had only one desire, to sleep. Yet there you were, cold and shivering against his chest, a part of him feeling bad for you. He abruptly pulled the sheets up over you, forcing your eyes open to look at him. You murmured an apology, but Scaramouche silenced you, straightening on his forearm to kiss you. He didn't want your apology, he wanted you to stop shaking, he wanted to feel your body warm against him, he wanted to see the serene expression on your sleeping face. Slowly, sleep overtook you, the warmth of the Harbinger slowly spreading through your body.

Scaramouche got used to feeling you wrapped around his arm, seeking the warmth you lacked in him. His cold, menacing gaze would plant itself in anyone who dared to spy on him. He also got used to intertwining his fingers with yours, chasing the cold that covered your hand.

Razor

Razor can easily withstand the cold. All his years in the forest have made him tougher than normal humans. So when he felt you shivering in bed, teeth chattering loudly, he sat up and took a long look at you. At first he wondered if you were sick. Then you turned to him, grabbing his wrist that was close to your face with your icy fingers. Razor didn't understand. How could you be so cold in the warmth of this house? But, Razor being extremely protective, he would lie down beside you, making sure to warm you with his own body. His gaze would not leave your face as his hands caressed you in hopes of soothing you. Your expression would relax as the warmth invaded your sleeping body. In your sleep, you smiled softly, whispering his name. Blushing, Razor gently kissed your lips. He was willing to share his warmth with you as many times as necessary if it meant hearing you speak his name so tenderly.

Razor keeps your hand firmly in his, sometimes a little too tightly. He wants to keep you warm, sometimes offering you his jacket to cover your head with his hood. If you're both exploring the area around Mondstadt, he'll light a fire to keep you warm.

Thomas

Thomas is warm, both physically and in character. He always draws you to him when you complain of being cold. Letting yourself trail off into his embrace, you press your cheek against his chest, digging your fingers under the fabric of his t-shirt, seeking the warmth you lack to fall asleep. Thomas shivers at the contact, still stunned when he notices the freezing temperature of your fingertips. His hand will come to rest on yours, offering you a little more of his warmth, while his free arm wraps around your quivering shoulders. One of your legs positioned itself between his, offering you an extra source of warmth. Thomas sighed silently, glancing down at his chest to see your sleeping face. His hand dropped the one you were keeping under his robe to tenderly caress your cheek, which was beginning to redden from his warmth. He would stay a moment like that, just looking at you, his fingers gently touching your skin.

Thomas would prepare a cup of cherry blossom tea to help you warm up. He would set up a kotatsu, a typical Inazuma warming table, to keep you warm. Sitting behind you, his legs encircling you, his arms would tenderly embrace your waist while you sipped your tea. Even if your body was completely warmed by his care, Thomas would continue to keep you against him, his reassuring warmth being much more effective than any tea.

#what was that, darling? what did you call me?

—how do they react when you call them an endearment for the first time? 

CHARACTERS. Aether, Albedo, Ayato, Childe, Diluc, Gorou, Kaeya, Kazuha, Scaramouche, Thoma, Venti, Xiao, Zhongli; gn!Reader

THEMES. fluff, new relationships kind of, nah just cute stuff

NOTES. i was honestly just inspired to make part 2 of this work of mine. it’s also similar to this one too (i just realized this now). i hope you’ll like it! i kinda had a difficult time writing nowadays ngl, i think i’m becoming rusty… or just burnt out

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ZHONGLI had always been a calm and composed person through and through. With all that he’s been through in the millenia, there is very little that could surprise him by now. But it seems that the same couldn’t be said as he gets accustomed to the ways of mortal life. It was then that he begins to realize that humans—mortal life is full of unexpected events. 

“Dear, can you come here for a minute?” 

He supposes he should not have been surprised. After all, you two had been going out together far more often than not. It is safe to say that you both have mutual feelings towards each other. 

Yet the calm touch of your voice lets the barriers he had put up in his soul slowly fade away as if the numbness of his scars had begun to recover from its wounds. 

His hand finds your waist as he cracks a smile, “What is it, dearest?” 

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XIAO feels a rush wave of warmth travel to his face and his chest hammers almost in an instant. You said “that word” so very smoothly, like it was made for your lips to utter to him. 

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#shall we kiss then, my love? 

—basically first kisses with them 

CHARACTERS. Aether, Albedo, Ayato, Childe, Dainsleif, Diluc, Gorou, Itto, Kaeya, Kazuha, Scaramouche, Thoma, Venti, Xiao, Zhongli; gn! Reader

THEMES. fluff! can be suggestive, yes. quite new relationship. 

TOTAL WORD COUNT: 3.7k words

WARNINGS. as usual, scara might say a few curses here and there

NOTES. hello !! this is actually a suggestion from an anon so thank you very much! and there are also other suggestions i got that i implied here hehe. If you have ones, please feel free to share them!

ZHONGLI is a gentleman, a fact that everyone knows, even more so you. If you do not wish to be kissed, he would respect your wishes and keep to his word for as long as you’d want. Actually, he would not even so much as impose that he desires one to not pressure you at all. For him, everything comes at the perfect time, at the perfect moment, at the very right timing—where your souls align to each other as one. 

When that does happen, then it is bound to happen; with a hand on your chin and your gazes on each other, your breaths mingling together. 

“May I kiss you, Y/n?” he whispers, and he thinks that he may not be able to stop unless you tell him to do so. 

“How can I reject such a thing?” 

He smiles and he inhales a breath—had he ever been this breathless before? “Shall we, then?” 

It was a beat, a second, a blink of an eye when he captured your lips on his. For a moment, he lingers on the press of your own to his before he starts craving for more, and more. And more. 

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XIAO is adamant. He is well aware of the traditions humans do when they start to date or become a couple—just thinking about it at first and before makes him want to turn away. His reaction will be quite similar now, with you, but it’s still different. 

“Can you kiss me?” 

He visibly freezes, and you were quite sure that he would be rejected in a moment. Worse, he may even disappear right in front of you all of a sudden. You bit your lip and looked down, already wanting the ground to swallow you and hide you away. However, before your wish can even come true, XIAO was already in front of you, eyes furrowed and a frown on his face. 

“Do you… do you really want to?” 

When you looked up, you wished you could take a picture or engrave the image in your mind. He might be looking away, but there was a red hue on his cheeks and his ears. 

Ah, your cheeks warmed, does he want to as well? 

You reached out to his cheeks and you watched in astonishment as he leaned onto your palm and raised his own hand to place it over yours, pressing it further into his skin, his warmth. 

When he met your eyes, you held your breath. 

He didn’t look adamant at all.  

You lean in and he follows your breath like it was his own. The next thing that happened was the very thing you never expected when you asked those four words to him. 

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#do you trust me?

—if you got transported to teyvat, how would they react when you ask their help?

CHARACTERS. Aether, Albedo, Ayato, Childe, Diluc, Gorou, Kaeya, Kazuha, Scaramouche, Thoma, Venti, Xiao, Zhongli; gn! Reader

THEMES. self-insert… in the game? yep. first meetings, fluff (i guess?), comfort, slight crack 

NOTES. well, i had this thought since last year and i first thought i’ll write this for only a few characters, but here you go! enjoy reading~ 

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ZHONGLI would of course find it questionable, especially with how trusting you are to tell such a thing so effortlessly, He would be willing to lend a hand, of course. As someone who had always been of service to the people of Liyue, he would certainly feel the need to offer help. Do you need a place to stay for the night? Or maybe even for a while? Just name it and he’ll try to do it. However, the only issue would be… does Celestia know you’re here?

“What are you thinking about?”

He was pulled out of his trail of thoughts, gaze landing back to you,”It’s… it’s not something you must be weary of. For now, how about I share a story? Do tell me if you’ve heard of it. You do know a lot about this world, as you said.”

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#love languages (giving ver.)

—identifying their love languages or what love language they give to you

CHARACTERS. Aether, Albedo, Ayato, Childe, Diluc, Gorou, Itto, Kaeya, Kazuha, Scaramouche, Thoma, Venti, Xiao, Zhongli; gn! Reader

THEMES. comfort, fluff

WORD COUNT. 1.8k

NOTES. this is formatted quite differently and also do take note that people can have one or more dominant love languages! this will only base on what i think their most MOST dominant one is during the relationship itself. some people change their love language after being in a relationship, after all!

p.s. gorou’s part is kind of like “acts of service” too but i suppose it fits with “quality time” more. 

words of affirmation 

The whispers of the wind had always been next to KAZUHA’s ears, telling him of the truth and stories of people, of the dangers that are coming, or even the music of others’ hearts. With this, he finds that the beating of his heart was in sync with yours, and that there was no reason for him to hide it, and that the beating of his heart was in sync with yours, and that there was no reason for him to hide it. All the same with how he could feel the restlessness that your mind had settled itself in, even despite being leaned onto him, your back to his chest and his arms around your form. And by then, there was a whisper in the wind, telling him to speak, to utter words, to ease your mind. 

“The winds and tides have calmed, I suppose this must be a sign for us to do the same as well, don’t you think?” he played it off as he didn’t know, but it was far from it. 

ZHONGLI is a man who knows a thousand words, and maybe much more. He even knows the value of each of them, and the cost of the lack of them as well. With that said, it was quite easy for him to do such a thing—to say words that he either genuinely believed or not. Of course, the latter would only be for special occasions. Mostly, he is a man who is true to his words, and even if he does not relate to any of your troubles. 

“Is something bothering you, dear?” the aroma of the comforting tea dominated your senses, and so did the gentle voice of your lover in front of you. “You can speak to me about anything, love. How about talking about it over tea?” 

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quality time

ITTO loves your company. And with that, he supposes that it would be the same for you as well? After all, you chose him out of everyone else—someone like him to be by your side. It was something he never imagined would’ve happened, especially for you. For him just to be with you is enough, but everyday? He could even take you out to eat during lunch or supper? That would be a dream! Well, of course, he would not do anything that would be a discomfort for you. 

GOROU is a man who knows his duty. And as someone with such vigor, he would often give a lot of effort into pleasing you, making you happy—most especially at the very start of the relationship. Call it excitement, perhaps, but he does have a certain kind of joy whenever he witnesses you smile from something he does. 

“I heard that this is a new trend in couples nowadays… What do you think?” he has this flustered look on his face, but he did not falter in his words. Nonetheless, you thought this was cute of him to do. 

“I don’t mind. But what about you? Do you want to? I mean, fishing takes time, maybe even for a whole day. Are you sure you aren’t that busy?” 

“No, no, of course not! I already filed my leave today. And…” he pauses, looking away, “of course I’d like to go with you. Anywhere with you is nice.”

If there was the perfect way to describe what VENTI was feeling, it would be that he was craving for your attention and presence by his side. This is to the point that he would also want you to be used to his presence. After all, you would see him every now and then, so get used to it! He’d take you anywhere that would be enjoyable, don’t worry! And you’re going to be safe, he’s an Archon after all.

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physical touch 

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autumn 🍂🍁

#guy next door kind of likes you (it’s a secret though) 

—what kind of neighbor are they? and also… they kinda like you shh you’re not supposed to know that! 

CHARACTERS. Aether, Albedo, Ayato, Childe, Dainsleif, Diluc, Gorou, Itto, Kaeya, Kazuha, Scaramouche, Thoma, Venti, Xiao, Zhongli; gn! Reader 

THEMES. crack; fluff; platonic to romance kind of; has implications of being a drunkard (venti’s part) 

NOTES. I was originally going to go for the college headcanons but i decided to do it next time since this one seemed too adorable to not write now. 

ZHONGLI is the gentleman neighbor. Always helping whenever you needed, always greeting you in the mornings when he goes to work and you were also about to do so with yours, or when you two also see each other when you both go home. Sometimes, he invites you to tea, especially when you openly show that you are comfortable with him and consider him as a friend. Actually, he sort of became your confidant. If you had anyone or anything you were frustrated with, it would be his pleasure to hear your worries and rants. He also has a knack of giving you history lessons… he doesn’t really mind even if you feel sleepy from hearing them, he’d find it adorable when he finds you asleep that time he was comforting you through his stories even. 

XIAO is the neighbor who glares at you or narrows his eyes at you when you meet his gaze. You always think that he is angry at you, so you never tried to approach him. At first. One day, however, you were walking home alone and he had saved you when some drunk person tried to hit on you. You invited him to dinner the next day in thanks for this, and since then, you found out that he wasn’t angry or irritated at you. He was just… normally like that, especially when it’s someone who he did not know much. The more you got to know him, the more you got curious about what else he would open up to you. He’s kind of like an onion; will sting you a couple of times with his words, but will nonetheless have many layers, but all the layers were a part of him, and you had grown to love each one of them. Before you know it, you will be considered the one closest to him and one of the very few people he trusted. Unbeknownst to both you and him, he was feeling more than that. 

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𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐨𝐧𝐬

𝐟𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠: diluc, kaeya, albedo, zhongli, xiao, childe, scaramouche, dainsleif, and tohma

𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐲: wasting away the summer days doesn't seem so bad with him beside you. and it's his turn to pay for the popsicles this time.

𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠(𝐬): some cursing and suggestive themes

𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫: gender neutral

𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠: eu & tu ー villa

ー 𝐃𝐈𝐋𝐔𝐂

A majority of your summer days spent with Diluc are usually at the winery since business doesn't stop after all. And with the expected heat waves that summer brings, the people of Mondstadt would love nothing more than a nice cool wine to drive away the heat.

But when he does find the time, Diluc will walk down to the waters near his home, and the two of you will cool off. It's actually rather nice, since some parts are shallow, meaning you can splash around without worrying about slipping into deeper depths. And you can kick water towards the redhead, which then sparks a full-blown water fight.

Of course, due to his Pryo vision, the water practically steams around him, making for a rather good laugh for you. He looks so funny when he's pouty and grumpy like that! He ends up splashing you real good just for that.

Look, you love your Lulu, but it is practically 90 degrees outside, and his body temperature is so high, that you refuse to cuddle him. You do not want to die young. Diluc would turn you into a literal puddle if he applies even more heat to your body just by hugging you for too long. You're just wondering how the hell he hasn't melted. He wears a thick, fluffy black coat for god's sake!

Diluc once caught you eating some of the grapes straight from the vine one hot afternoon. In your defense, you didn't have your daily dose of sugar, and he sucks at having real summer food, so you had to improvise. He's deadpanning at your logic and is seriously wondering if the heat is getting to you.

He lets you drink his stash of deliciously cooled grape juice, and while it's not the ideal summer drink, it's enough for you. Diluc gazes at you while you're happily sipping away and kicking up your legs, with the most lovestruck expression. How can you be this cute?

If he sees you napping on one of his couches, he'll let his fingers graze your cheeks for several beats before gentle carrying off to your bed, tucking you in, and kissing your forehead before taking his leave to finish up any remaining work. Then he'll end up joining you in the bed. you once kicked him off because you overheated

ー 𝐊𝐀𝐄𝐘𝐀

You cling to him all day. His vision makes the summer heat so much more bearable, so you cling to him like a koala just to cool off. He doesn't mind, since he gets attention and he gets to touch you.

While Kaeya is the absolute worst in the winter, he becomes your savior in the scorching summer months. He gets away with putting his cold hands all over you since it cools you down.

Kaeya makes popsicles for the two of you, and you swear that you're gonna marry him. Not only do they cool you down, but they taste surprisingly good. He's practically glowing from the praise he's getting until he suggests making wine popsicles. You do not need him getting his daily alcohol intake through some damn popsicles.

With summer making the temperature rise, Kaeya uses it as an excuse to walk around the house without a shirt. He knows damn well what he's doing, and will do it with that damn smirk on his lips. He knows that his sweaty appearance makes you flustered, so he'll see how much he can get away with.

Kaeya will go fishing with you at the beach, all complete with a parasol so the two of you won't get burned. He thought it was a good idea to freeze the water where the fish were at, and ended up slipping off. You laughed so hard that you ended up losing your fishing rod. You will never let him live this down.

The two of you go swimming when Kaeya either finishes with his work early or he runs off. He enjoys putting sunscreen on you a little too much, and he gets very handy, so you have to smack his hands just so he can put the damn sunscreen on your back. The same goes for him; just because he's already dark-skinned doesn't mean that he can't get burned. He dunked you underwater and you've had it out for him ever since.

If someone needs you during the afternoon, the most likely place to find you is on Kaeya's lap. You'll rest your head on his lap, either napping or reading a novel, with Kaeya absentmindedly running his fingers through your hair while scanning through his documents. If he's drinking a cold beverage, he may let you drink some, but not without giving him a kiss after all his hard work.

ー 𝐀𝐋𝐁𝐄𝐃𝐎

You thought Klee was energetic enough? She's practically on a sugar high the majority of the summer days. Now you know how Albedo feels when she drags you off to blow up some poor fish.

Albedo more often than not uses the summer as an excuse to bring you along to discover more specimens to use, especially by the beach. He'll even draw the scenery in his sketchbook as a way to pass the time, while you splash around the water. He even drew you in great detail and care, but you didn't hear that from me.

Since Klee is with you more often than not, you and Albedo drink apple juice from her juice boxes. It's enough to last you the whole summer, and it's sugary enough for you, so you'll take what you can get.

Flower crowns are a common activity with Albedo since he looks extra pretty with the petals decorating his hair. He doesn't mind too much, and you're 99% sure that Klee did the exact same thing before you came along.

He has a wooden porch swing, and you use it to take naps and listen to the cicadas buzzing away loudly. Albedo will occasionally join you, and you'll use his shoulder as a nice pillow when he does.

Sometimes you and Albedo will be out catching insects of all kinds in jars and tubes. You don't get how the hell he can touch those damn things without feeling grossed out. He looked back to make sure you were keeping up and managed to catch you having a staring contest with a spider that was "too smart for its own good" in your words.

You've definitely dragged him out to go shopping for new clothes, food, or just to get his ass outside. You had to promise him that no, he does not need to socialize with anyone, and yes, he gets first pick, since you made him come along.

ー 𝐙𝐇𝐎𝐍𝐆𝐋𝐈

Since he's still adapting to human life, you can get away with convincing him to do the dumbest shit during the summer. That, and he wants to enjoy his summer alongside you.

He suggests going to farmers' markets, and you agree. It's so peaceful and calming, especially with Zhongli's deep voice comparing product prices with each other, and anything else of note there, such as the dew sprinkled upon the fruits or the vibrant greens of the leafy vegetables.

You've definitely convinced him to let you use his stone pillar as a diving board whenever you go out swimming. You don't know how you managed to convince him to do it, but you won't let this opportunity waste away.

Zhongli teaches you how to bake some traditional Liyue-style desserts, and they do require ingredients either bought from the shops, or they can found in Liyue's landscape. He likes feeding you the final products and will wipe away the crumbs from the corner of your mouth, with a chuckle and gentle smile.

You've got him hooked on ice cream and banana splits, and you have no regrets about it. He once ate it too fast and ended up with a really bad brain freeze, and you had to hold in your laughter, especially with the face that he made the whole time. He's an old man, he's trying

He'll brew tea for you, but you have to specifically tell him to make ice-cold tea since he's so used to making and drinking it hot. He's heard from the young couples that apparently sharing a straw with your lover is the same as indirectly kissing them. All while you're wondering why the hell he's staring so eagerly at your lips then at the straw.

Zhongli will take you to the best spots all around to spend the hot afternoons. When he's not talking about that certain area's brief history, you'll be collecting any nearby Liyue specialties that catch your eye. When a break is needed, you play around with the materials, balancing them on each other's heads or tickling your cheeks.

ー 𝐗𝐈𝐀𝐎

Xiao isn't exactly one to divulge in, and as he puts it," useless human activities," but if it's you, he'll try. He wants to understand you, and what exactly goes down during the summer in Liyue.

He will accompany you in the harbor, although he doesn't say much. It's fine with you since you get to spend the summer afternoons shopping with the yaksha. Xiao does think that your frequent shopping dates are odd, but he's not one to judge.

His anemo vision is a godsend for you, especially since you run around like a child on a sugar rush. Xiao is giving you a judgemental look just for suggesting that he use his vision just to cool your ass off. But he eventually concedes, and the cool breeze hitting your face is the best.

You once hung upside down off a tree branch, while attempting to see Liyue from a different perspective. Literally. Xiao thinks that you've gone completely off your rocker should he stumble across you, and seriously wonders if this is what humans do when it's summertime.

Sometimes you'll take drag Xiao to the flowery fields of Qingce Village so you can sleep in the flower fields, and collect the glaze lilies that catch your eye. You occasionally steal the apples that are placed in the Morax shine nearby, because that old man doesn't need no damn apples.

Xiao will pluck apples and sunsettia's right from the tree and let you snack on them, and if you insist hard enough, he'll take a bite himself. That's as much as you're gonna get from him before he hands it back and lets you scarf down the rest. Don't be surprised if you find a good amount at your doorstep, freshly cleaned.

Splashing around the waters of Minlin is something that far few can do, yet here you are. Xiao will play lifeguard while you swim in the cool and fresh waters, occasionally coming out for a quick snack, and a kiss for your diligent little yaksha! No he's not blushing

ー 𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐋𝐃𝐄

Childe can and will drag you to Yaoguang Shoal to collect starconch shells alongside him. He'll excitedly roll up his sleeves and pants legs before kicking up the water and setting off to find the nearest shells and hold them up to his ear.

He's definitely bought kites for the two of you to fly. Does he care about the costs? Hell no, Childe is much more eager to see them fly about and talking about anything that crosses your mind.

You've got him hooked on sharing ice cream with you, and even feeding you spoonfuls of it. It's to the point where he'll "accidentally" buy one bowl, and that the shop is all out of spoons, so you'll have to share the same one. You know that he's lying, but you'll indulge him just this once.

Should there be any festival games, and he sees a cute whale plushie, he's gonna go full competitive mode and win that squishy baby. When he does finally get it, after wasting lots of his mora, he gets to gift it to you. He gets jealous if you hug and squish that plushie more than him, however, and will whine for your attention.

You can bet your ass that this man will use his hydro vision to soak you with water. He will turn it into a full-blown water fight and gets very competitive. And seeing your wet clothes sticking to your skin gets him a little more riled up. Feel free to smack him over the head.

Miniature barbeques are the best with Childe, since he knows how to cook, and the meat comes out really juicy and bursting with flavor. If this isn't his way of flaunting how he's such good husband material, then I don't know what is. You're boosting that big ego of his from how much you're enjoying his cooking.

Childe has somehow made a competition out of hula-hooping, but you're not complaining. You hate to admit how much you've gotten into it since that arse knows how to actually hula-hoop properly. You ended up chasing him with yours because he kept on beating you.

ー 𝐒𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐌𝐎𝐔𝐂𝐇𝐄

You have absolutely stolen his hat because it's big as hell and it blocks the sun's rays, while Scaramouche is giving you the death stare and is left to roast in the heat.

The only thing his vision did in the summer had sparked a chase between the two of you, just because you thought it'd be funny to give a lil electric shock to Scara. Now you're screeching while he's getting ready to shock every single last hair on your body to ashes.

You decided to have a mini waterslide, and he ended up enjoying it more than he led on. You're too busy laughing because of how cute he looks while sliding down. Until he crashed straight into you, that wasn't fun.

He finally relents to take you to a waterfall after you whined about it for the nth time. He linked pinkies with you the entire time you scaled the waterside, which probably saved him because you ended up slipping into the little pond. He totally laughed at you, the nerve of the midget. So you dragged him in and you now have to deal with him aggressively starting a water fight.

The two of you have a hammock set up, which Scara thinks is stupid, but you're too busy napping away to care. But you once found him asleep in it one sunny afternoon, and you had to contain your squeals because he looks so cute when he sleeps??

You made the mistake of introducing him to paintballing. He has it out for everyone now, and he's practically unstoppable. Even you are not safe from his midget wrath, and he's nailed you twice this week. You once spotted Childe, and the poor man was splattered with paint. Must've been for all those short jokes he made.

You dragged his bratty ass to the beach so you could actually have fun, and he had the biggest scowl ever. Lord forbid you to try and smother him with your affections and kisses, you can't tell if he's turning red from pure rage or from utter embarrassment. Did you do it to try and bribe him into the water? Hell yes. Did it work? Absolutely, and you will never let him live it down.

ー 𝐃𝐀𝐈𝐍𝐒𝐋𝐄𝐈𝐅

Okay but like, who let this man look this cute when he's out picking strawberries with you?? You honestly thought he wouldn't participate too much, but here he is, helping you decide which strawberries are just right. His deep voice helps with the cozy and calm atmosphere as well.

You suggested blowing bubbles with him, and he went along with it. Dainsleif has that excited gleam in his eyes as he gently blows the transparent bubbles into the air. He ends up with some landing on his nose then popping.

It took many hours of coaxing and reassurance, but you actually got the man to wear a swimsuit and go swimming with you. No you aren't checking him out! He just has nice abs is all! Dainsleif may or may not be flustered from all the attention you're giving him. He'll actually carry you on his back when treading through the water if you ever ask, and oh boy do you take full advantage of that.

He actually learned how to make smoothies for the two of you to enjoy?? And they're so damn tasty?? He says that he heard you mention them once, and he wanted to see what it was all about. You're gonna cry from how loving he is.

You take him on picnics whenever you feel nice and soft, and it eventually goes from hand feeding him to laying on your backs and pointing at clouds that vaguely resemble objects from around Teyvat. If you're lucky, you'll even hear him softly chuckle at the odd descriptions you come up with.

Should there ever be a summer rain in the afternoon, the two of you will either be busy crafting something that makes no sense or you'll be admiring the hydrangeas in the rain, while Dainsleif holds you close.

Dainsleif has made the mistake of buying you water balloons. Now you're bent on throwing those damn things at anyone, and you're living in the chaos of it. Hell even he's not safe, and he's had to carry an umbrella just so you won't get his hair wet again. He'd never throw one at you, however, since he fears he would throw it too hard.

ー 𝐓𝐎𝐇𝐌𝐀

He's so energetic, it almost puts Childe to shame with how much he's bouncing off the walls just so you can go to the beach together. Tohma blatantly stares at you when he sees you in your swimsuit, especially if it's a bit more revealing. Feel free to splash him with water.

His clinginess, combined with his damn vision makes for a very interesting outcome. He is the absolute worst in the summer because you're already dying from the heat, and you do not need his clingy ass to smother you in this hot weather. He's whining that you're so mean and heartless by not letting him hug you.

At least he makes up for that by buying watermelon, like an actual genius. You've never been more grateful, and by the time you finish the fruit, your lips and fingers are grossly sticky from the fruits' juices. Tohma may or may not attempt to kiss the taste of watermelon off of you.

Tohma takes you on lazy boat rides down rivers hidden away from prying eyes. The soothing sound of water lapping against the boat, and the lily pads creating ripples on the surface make for a beautiful sight.

Did you convince Tohma that it was a good idea to chalk draw your way across Inazuma? Yes, yes you did. Was it worth it to get scolded by Ayaka? Absolutely. It ended in your chalk sticks getting confiscated just so Tohma wouldn't draw any more suggestive thing on the wall.

You've hiked up the hills of Inazuma, all while Tohma is eagerly telling all about the brief history that he heard about and learned. Once you reach the top, you'll sit and take in the beauty of the view. Tohma lets you rest your head on his shoulder, and he'll let his arm wrap around your body.

Tohma will drag you all over Inazuma and pose for your Kamera in the most eccentric ways and silliest faces. You not only take pictures of him, but you also take pictures of the landscape as well, such as the vibrant greens of the fields, and the seashells that litter the shore. Your favorite is of you and Tohma posing in front of a hidden shrine, with goofy smiles and twinkles in your eyes.

24 to 25, just stay with me

✧ genre: albedo, diluc, childe, kaeya, kazuha thoma, venti, xiao, and zhongli x gn! reader fluff

✧ warnings: tooth rotting fluff none

✧ summary: how they spend christmas eve with you.

✧ note: listen to 24 to 25 by stray kids you will not regret it one bit thanks JSJXKSKD but yea, please enjoy this as a little christmas gift i guess? i couldn't plan anything so yea, here are special hcs of everyone i kinda know how to write for LMAO. THIS IS VERY LONG and not beta read at all but anyways, i hope yall have an amazing christmas, pls enjoy this!! <33

ALBEDO

christmas eve with albedo consists of helping klee prepare cookies, milk, and a christmas wishlist for santa.

you'd spend the day baking cookies in the kitchen with the assistance of klee.

albedo is surprisingly a great baker, following the chocolate chip cookie recipe exactly and producing one of the best cookies you've ever tasted.

gives you a gentle smile when he sees both you and klee thoroughly enjoying the cookies he made.

his heart warms and he pecks your lips softly, thanking you with the same gentle smile when you tell him how good the cookies are.

when day turns to late night and klee is fast asleep, you both start to eat the cookies she left for santa claus on the table.

albedo holds the cookie up to your lips for you to bite, then he bites the cookie himself.

casual conversations ensue until the plate of cookies are finished, the glass of milk empty, and the clock's hands show that it's well past midnight.

would definitely cuddle with you as you two get ready for sleep, arms wrapping around your figure and pulling you closer to him to keep warm.

places a gentle forehead kiss before muttering a, "good night, darling, and merry christmas", voice soft and laced with utter adoration as he joins you in a peaceful slumber.

DILUC

diluc still has a bit of work at the tavern during christmas eve, but he makes sure to end extra early to come and spend time with you.

while diluc works for a bit in the morning, you go around mondstatd distributing gifts to your friends.

during lunch, he's definitely taking you out to eat somewhere special, fondly chatting with you as you eat and watch as other people enjoy their christmas eve.

you both have had a pretty long and wonderful day so when the night finally comes and diluc arrives home, you cozy up by the fireplace.

after you're all freshened up, diluc sits on one of the bigger chairs near the fireplace, inviting you, albeit a bit shyly, to sit on his lap so he could hold you.

you both fight off the chilly winter air with the warmth from the fireplace and from your own bodies.

luckily, the chair is big enough to allow you to curl and fit snugly into his protective and welcoming embrace.

whether you decide to start a conversation or stay quiet, diluc wouldn't mind. as long as he had you safe and comfy in his arms, that was all that mattered to him.

he'd cradle your head tenderly to his chest, his chin atop your head ad you both let time pass by.

it's when you're fast asleep when diluc carries you carefully to the bedroom and lays you on the bed, your smaller figure still enveloped in his arms as he mutters a small "merry christmas, my love.".

CHILDE

he's a family man so you'll definitely be spending christmas eve with him and his family.

childe spends the day of christmas eve watching as you play and spend time with his younger and older siblings.

there's an indescribable warmth that spreads through his chest when he hears or sees his siblings giggling loudly as you play with them and tell them stories.

he'd join both you and his siblings when you venture outside. he makes sure you're properly warmed up, hand around your waist pulling you close to him at all times.

aside from making sure you're warm, he also makes sure you're having fun, pelting snowballs at you when his siblings initiate snowball fights and such.

after a cold day outside, you all settle down with a chritmas cartoon movie marathon.

tonia and teucer have decided to take purchase on your lap, blankets wrapped snuggly around them. you, on the other hand, take shelter on childe's vacant shoulder.

childe's cheek rests on the top of your head and one of his arms wrap around you, tracing patterns onto your shoulder while his free arms ocasionally pets tonia and teucer's heads.

he isn't even that focused on the movie so he can immediately tell when you've joined his siblings in a peaceful sleep.

he'd wrap a separate blanekt around the two of you and plant a lingering kiss to the top of your head, whispering "rest well, baby. merry christmas," into your hair.

KAEYA

kaeya's a social butterfly so he often get's invited to some christmas eve parties in mondstatd.

whichever party or gathering he decides to attend, you are for sure coming with him.

when you show him you're outfit, he's automatically moving in to peck your lips saying, "beautiful as always, sweetheart."

if you're outfit isn't as warm as you expected it to be, kaeya drapes his dress jacket over your shoulders.

links your arms together and walks around the festive streets of mondstatd, the christmas joy effectively spreading all around.

of coruse, you get home from a day of socializing and walking around the snowy streets of mondtstad, and all kaeya wants to do is unwind.

the type to have a little romantic candle lit dinner in your shared home, christmas music playing softly in the background with some wine or your drink of choice.

your home is filled with chatter and hearty laughter as the night continues to pass, time ticking quickly as you continue to stay up.

you're quite surprised when the clock striked 12 midnight, kaeya taking one last sip from his glass before taking you hand from atop the wooden table and bringing it to his soft lips. "well would you look at that, how time passes, hm? merry christmas, angel."

KAZUHA

after the vision hunt decree had calmed down and kazuha was no longer a wanted individual, you spend your christmas eve day was spent taking a calming stroll around the outskirts of inazuma.

as a traveler and adventurer, he loves exploring new areas and lands.

the wheather was perfect for a little stroll as well, the air cool and calming as the clouds slightly cover the clouds overhead.

he'd take his time catching up missed time with you, hand intertwined gently in yours while you aimlessly walk through the terrains of the land.

he knows you might get tired walking around all day though, so he'd bring you back to your temporary shared home a bit early.

once night falls, kazuha's already cradling you in his arms as you lay in bed.

one of his hands is in your hair, gently running his hands through strands and massaging your scalp.

another hand is protectively placed on your hip, and his lips are permanently on the top of your head.

he hums and sings little songs as the remaining hours of christmas eve pass. sometimes he'll quietly sing little christmas songs onto the crown of your head, and other times he's hum a random tune he picked up from somewhere.

either way, kazuha's calming and quiet voice brings you to sleep, and you are no longer awake to feel him peck your lips softly and say, "goodnight, love. and merry christmas."

THOMA

thoma's a pretty busy man, especially during christmas season when everything is bustling and a mass of people request for his help.

given how busy he is, he barely has any time to wrap or sometimes even buy presents for those he cherishes.

so your christmas eve is spent doing extremely last minute shopping and gift wrapping.

in the day, you go to whatever stalls and kiosks are open to see what you can get for your friends and family.

thoma and you would walk around the streets of inazums, hands held and rushing playfully around in search of perfect gifts.

when you get back from the shopping, you relax for a while, taking your time to eat and of course, as initiated by thoma, cuddle.

as night falls over the land of eternity, thoma cooks something up for the two of you before sheepishly asking him to pack and wrap some gifts.

it starts off fine, but after some hours pass, you two are a giggling, happy mess. there are ribbons in both of your hairs from messing around, the gift wrapping paper and shredded confetti scattered all around you.

none of you seem to care about the clean up, simply enjoying the playfullness and the euphoric feelinf that surrounds the air.

by the time you're done packing, it is well past midnight. so thoma places a loving kiss to your temple and says, "why don't you head to bed already, love? i'll clean this up and we can both get some rest before celebrating christmas tomorrow, alright?"

VENTI

even though he knows santa claus doesn't exist, he still wants to try baking cookies for him just for a little fun.

so the day of christmas eve with venti is spent looking for sugar cookie recipes and buying ingredients.

he is of little help when looking for the ingredients, being easily distracted and side tracked by multiple things.

but with the apologetic smile and kisses he gives you, coupled with the spirit of christmas in the air, it was hard to even begin to be mad at him.

on your way back to your shared home after buying the ingredients, you laugh and talk about the cookie characters you'd like to make.

that night is spent attempting to bake in the kitchen.

venti, in a childlike manner, dips his finger into the cookie batter, smears some flour onto your face, and giggles as you plaufully scold him.

once the cookies are done, you get to decorating your cookies, piping designs and adding various toppings onto your treats.

at the end of the day, your both cleaning up the kitchen and enjoying your home made cookies, venti ocasionally chuckling and wiping the side of your mouth whenever there were crumbs on it.

when you finally yawn, worn out from the activities of the day, venti kisses your cheek affectionately. "ah, today was an eventful day wasn't it, dove? why don't we get some rest so we still have some energy for christmas, yeah?"

XIAO

as an adepti, he isn't really used to celebrating christmas and knows little about the traditions and activities to do during this season.

you spend the morning of christmas eve strolling around wangshuu inn and liyue with xiao, telling him about all the usual christmas traditions.

when you tell him about gift giving and how you have a gift for him, he is in slight panic because he doesn't have anything prepared for you.

"why didn't you tell me sooner?" comes his snappy remark. his voice is sharp and somewhat irritated but you simply laugh.

"it's fine xiao, i just wanted to give you a little something.". yeah, no, he's definitely getting you a gift.

as you distribute your gifts to friends around the area, xiao is searching everywhere to find you a decent gift.

as night falls, after a normal evening meal with xiao, you give him his gift.

he honestly doesn't mind whatever you decide to give him because as long as it came from you, he was content and happy enough. he accepts your gift with warm cheeks and a "straight face", clearing his throat to try and get rid of the embarrassing blush that paints his cheeks.

just when you're about to call it a night, xiao pulls out a packaged gift for you. it was obvious that the packaging wasn't as festive and decorative, his efforts were there so it was meaningful either way.

"in return for your wonderful... christmas gift, i got you this. take it and... merry christmas (y/n)."

ZHONGLI

he's watched over liyue for a considerable amount of time, so he has a general idea of how christmas is celebrated for some locals.

you spend the morning and afternoon of christmas eve taking a calming stroll along the somewhat festive streets of liyue.

he towers beside you, your arm linked in yours as you watch a few families greet each other and exchange gifts.

he takes you to some stalls, and although you know he doesn't have much to spend, he still asks if you want anything.

your heart warms when he asks you "do you want anything, dearest? perhaps i could get you a little something, no?" with a small smile on his face.

after a day of strolling, zhongli and you two return home to simply relax.

he prepares some hot chocolate instead of tea for a change, stating that, "i know this drink is quite fitting for this seasonal time. i thought we might try this instead of our usual tea for a nice change."

you can't help but giggle in amusement as you see small marshmallows formed in a shape of what seemed like a smile in your mug. zhongli's efforts were definitely there.

so you spend your evening peacefully sipping hot chocalte with zhongli.

casual conversations are exhanged as the cold winter wind sweeps through the partially opened windows. you chat and relish in each other's presence until the warm drink lulls you to a dreamless rest on a beautiful christmas eve.

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