Genshin Characters Reacting To Their S/O Introducing Them As Their “best Friend”

“I’m much more better than your plushie.” [Genshin Impact]

It’s almost midnight when they came home. They find you asleep cuddling with your plushie. How would they react?

Characters Included: Aether, Albedo, Ayaka, Eula, Childe, Gorou, Hu Tao, Kazuha, Scaramouche & Thoma + GN! Reader.

Notes: Hope ya’ll like this :D

Warning: None.

Aether

When his eyes lands on your sleeping figure he can’t help but smile at the sight. At least you didn’t wait for him like usual or else he would’ve scolded you for staying up so late. His eyes trailed towards the plushie you’re holding in between your arms and chest and couldn’t help but pout. How dare the plush take his spot in your arm? That’s his spot!

Making his way to his respective side of the bed, he slowly tries to remove the plush from your arms. What he didn’t expect is you whining in your sleep and tightened your hold around the plush, making it impossible for Aether to remove it. Letting out a frustrated sound, all he wanted is to be in your arms after a tiring day, he didn’t expect to be replaced by a plush.

“What does the plush have that I don’t?”

Albedo

Letting out a yawn as he check the time on the wall clock near the door, it was almost midnight. You should be asleep by now. Making his way to your shared room, he was met with the sight of you cuddling with your plush. Blinking twice before letting out a small smile. What an adorable sight to behold. If only he had his kamera with him, too bad he accidentally left it on his desk.

After changing into his nightwear clothes, he scooted over to the space behind you. Laying down and wrapping his arm around you, pulling you to his chest while placing a kiss on top of your head. Contentedly seeking refuge at the back of your neck, not at all minding you cuddling with your plush.

“Sweet dreams, my beloved.”

Ayaka

Sighing in relief as she finally finished all of her tasks today, stretching out her arms as she makes her way towards her room to have a deserved rest. Sliding open the door, her eyes widened at the sight of her s/o on her bed, cuddling with one of Ayaka’s plush. The familiarity of the plush in her lover’s arms brought memories of how they won it for her in one of the festivals they went to.

Surprised as she may be at the sudden appearance of her s/o, it wasn’t an unpleasant one. Quickly changing her clothes to a more comfortable ones, she sat down at the edge while weaving her hands through their hair. Feeling someone’s hands in your hair, you slowly opened your eyes to see the smiling face of the Shirasagi Himegimi. Letting go of the plush so that she can sneak herself into your arms, making herself comfortable immediately in your arms.

“I didn’t expect you to visit me. You must’ve been waiting for me for quite a while now huh? Goodnight, my beloved.”

Eula

Steps as light as a feather, heels lightly clicking under the wooden floor of the house as she makes her way to the bedroom while removing the accessories adorning her outfit. Her head was aching after dealing yet again the hateful comments and glares of the townspeople. Wanting to be in her lover’s arms already, she fastened her pace and quietly opened the door. Her gaze landing on her s/o’s figure on the bed while cradling the plush in their arms.

Sighing amusingly, her lips quirking up, she did her nightly routine before going in bed with them. Staring at the plush for a couple of seconds before trying to take it away from your hold, the only thing that’s allowed in your arms is her and her only! She clicked her tongue when she noticed you tightening your hold around the plush. She can’t believe she’s been beaten by a plush! A plush! The nerve of this plush to her take her place!

“Vengeance will be mine. Just you wait, you little midget.”

Childe

First reaction when his eyes landed on you holding your plush in between your arms was to take a picture with his kamera, and so he did. Taking a few pictures before gushing at how adorable you look. This is just what he needed after coming back from a stressful mission from the Fatui. A moment for him to unwind after all that fiasco.

After changing his outfit to a more comfortable ones, he climbed into bed with you. Laying on his side to face you, who was still holding the plush in your arms, and laid his arm around you. Not at all minding the plush that was separating him from you, leaning forward to press a kiss on your forehead. He might also press a kiss on the plush if he feels like it (i just think he will treat the plush like his kid-).

“Sweet dreams to you both. Don’t let the monsters bite.”

Gorou

All he wanted to do is to fall flat on his bed, with you by his side, and snooze the night away. Tension was always high in the resistance group, no one dares to let their guard down as any time the vision hunt decree could strike. Rubbing his eye with his palm as he enters his tent, which he shares with you. Smiling at the sight of your sleeping figure peacefully laying on the mattress. His eyes shifted to the plush your holding and couldn’t help but let out a growl.

Making his way towards you, he swift takes away your plush from your hold, not giving you any time to object. Which effectively woke you up, the sudden action making you stir awake to meet the annoyed gaze of your lover as his tail shifts behind him. Blinking at him in confusion, your eyes trailed to the plush he carelessly threw on the floor and let out a laugh. Huffing at your amusement in his action, he crawled into your arms and you welcomed him.

“You’re only allowed to cuddle with me, okay? Not that impostor.”

Hu Tao

Lets out a chuckle when her gaze meets the sight of her precious cradling the ghost plush she gave you awhile back. She had decided to visit you for a nightly cuddle, but she didn’t expect to see this sight before her. Humming a familiar tune under her breath, she makes her way to you with a dangerous glint in her eyes.

Taking off her hat and setting it down on a table by the side carefully, she stretches her fingers as she gets near to your sleeping figure. In one swift motion, she takes the plush from your hold and replaced the loss cuddling partner with her. Wrapping her arms around you as she giggles when you tightened your hold around her, she smiled contentedly. Turning to the side and sticking a tongue out to the plush, she giggles quietly.

“Boo~ sorry, I won this round~”

Kazuha

Smiling at the sight of you peacefully sleeping on the bed in your shared room in the Crux Fleet, his gaze shifted to the plush in your arms. Seeing the plush brought back memories of him and you in Inazuma, the short time you two spent together on the land of Eternity was something he deeply cherished. The plush was one of your memento of your time with him in that land.

Laying on the opposite side while putting an arm around you, he pulled you close and pressed feather-like kisses on the back of your neck. Smiling contentedly when he hears you humming and calling his name sleepily. He lets you roll to face him, leaving the plush and putting your arms around him instead. Accepting your embrace immediately as he press a kiss on your forehead.

“I guess that plush is a good use whenever I’m not around. Though I would prefer if you would just go and get me instead.”

Scaramouche

Glares at the plush with such hatred when he noticed you holding the said-plush. The plush had the audacity to look at him with an innocent look on his face while being cradled by you. If only he could punish him just like how he punished the other Fatui members, alas you forbid it stating that the plush means so much to you.

Clicking his tongue as he made his way towards you with heavy thuds, he promptly grabs the plush from your hold, ignoring how you whine at the loss of your cuddling partner. Staring at the beady eyes of it as he made a threatening statement before tossing it away behind him on the floor. He laid down on his side, ignoring how you woke up and wrapped his arms around you. Already closing his eyes and not paying attention to your protests.

“Tsk, quiet you fool. Don’t you want a good night’s rest? Ignore that plush, you have me. Now sleep.”

Thoma

Cooing at you being adorable again, he can’t help but skip towards you and press kisses on your face. Smiling when you stirred in your sleep but didn’t wake, and finally pressed one final kiss before doing his nightly routine. He doesn’t mind that your cuddling with a plush, after all, he gave you that plush for that purpose! Though he does admit that the way your holding the plush makes him a bit jealous…

Finishing up his last routine, he takes his place in front of you and wrapped his arms around you. The plush in between your chests as he press a kiss on your lips and on the plush’s forehead. A cute gesture before promptly removing it and placing it down on the bedside table. The purpose of it is to cuddle with you if he’s not around, but since he’s around, it’s rendered useless for now.

“Lovely dreams, my (queen/king). May your dreams be filled with happiness.”

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“I’m much more better than your plushie.” [Genshin Impact]

It’s almost midnight when they came home. They find you asleep cuddling with your plushie. How would they react?

Characters Included: Aether, Albedo, Ayaka, Eula, Childe, Gorou, Hu Tao, Kazuha, Scaramouche & Thoma + GN! Reader.

Notes: Hope ya’ll like this :D

Warning: None.

Aether

When his eyes lands on your sleeping figure he can’t help but smile at the sight. At least you didn’t wait for him like usual or else he would’ve scolded you for staying up so late. His eyes trailed towards the plushie you’re holding in between your arms and chest and couldn’t help but pout. How dare the plush take his spot in your arm? That’s his spot!

Making his way to his respective side of the bed, he slowly tries to remove the plush from your arms. What he didn’t expect is you whining in your sleep and tightened your hold around the plush, making it impossible for Aether to remove it. Letting out a frustrated sound, all he wanted is to be in your arms after a tiring day, he didn’t expect to be replaced by a plush.

“What does the plush have that I don’t?”

Albedo

Letting out a yawn as he check the time on the wall clock near the door, it was almost midnight. You should be asleep by now. Making his way to your shared room, he was met with the sight of you cuddling with your plush. Blinking twice before letting out a small smile. What an adorable sight to behold. If only he had his kamera with him, too bad he accidentally left it on his desk.

After changing into his nightwear clothes, he scooted over to the space behind you. Laying down and wrapping his arm around you, pulling you to his chest while placing a kiss on top of your head. Contentedly seeking refuge at the back of your neck, not at all minding you cuddling with your plush.

“Sweet dreams, my beloved.”

Ayaka

Sighing in relief as she finally finished all of her tasks today, stretching out her arms as she makes her way towards her room to have a deserved rest. Sliding open the door, her eyes widened at the sight of her s/o on her bed, cuddling with one of Ayaka’s plush. The familiarity of the plush in her lover’s arms brought memories of how they won it for her in one of the festivals they went to.

Surprised as she may be at the sudden appearance of her s/o, it wasn’t an unpleasant one. Quickly changing her clothes to a more comfortable ones, she sat down at the edge while weaving her hands through their hair. Feeling someone’s hands in your hair, you slowly opened your eyes to see the smiling face of the Shirasagi Himegimi. Letting go of the plush so that she can sneak herself into your arms, making herself comfortable immediately in your arms.

“I didn’t expect you to visit me. You must’ve been waiting for me for quite a while now huh? Goodnight, my beloved.”

Eula

Steps as light as a feather, heels lightly clicking under the wooden floor of the house as she makes her way to the bedroom while removing the accessories adorning her outfit. Her head was aching after dealing yet again the hateful comments and glares of the townspeople. Wanting to be in her lover’s arms already, she fastened her pace and quietly opened the door. Her gaze landing on her s/o’s figure on the bed while cradling the plush in their arms.

Sighing amusingly, her lips quirking up, she did her nightly routine before going in bed with them. Staring at the plush for a couple of seconds before trying to take it away from your hold, the only thing that’s allowed in your arms is her and her only! She clicked her tongue when she noticed you tightening your hold around the plush. She can’t believe she’s been beaten by a plush! A plush! The nerve of this plush to her take her place!

“Vengeance will be mine. Just you wait, you little midget.”

Childe

First reaction when his eyes landed on you holding your plush in between your arms was to take a picture with his kamera, and so he did. Taking a few pictures before gushing at how adorable you look. This is just what he needed after coming back from a stressful mission from the Fatui. A moment for him to unwind after all that fiasco.

After changing his outfit to a more comfortable ones, he climbed into bed with you. Laying on his side to face you, who was still holding the plush in your arms, and laid his arm around you. Not at all minding the plush that was separating him from you, leaning forward to press a kiss on your forehead. He might also press a kiss on the plush if he feels like it (i just think he will treat the plush like his kid-).

“Sweet dreams to you both. Don’t let the monsters bite.”

Gorou

All he wanted to do is to fall flat on his bed, with you by his side, and snooze the night away. Tension was always high in the resistance group, no one dares to let their guard down as any time the vision hunt decree could strike. Rubbing his eye with his palm as he enters his tent, which he shares with you. Smiling at the sight of your sleeping figure peacefully laying on the mattress. His eyes shifted to the plush your holding and couldn’t help but let out a growl.

Making his way towards you, he swift takes away your plush from your hold, not giving you any time to object. Which effectively woke you up, the sudden action making you stir awake to meet the annoyed gaze of your lover as his tail shifts behind him. Blinking at him in confusion, your eyes trailed to the plush he carelessly threw on the floor and let out a laugh. Huffing at your amusement in his action, he crawled into your arms and you welcomed him.

“You’re only allowed to cuddle with me, okay? Not that impostor.”

Hu Tao

Lets out a chuckle when her gaze meets the sight of her precious cradling the ghost plush she gave you awhile back. She had decided to visit you for a nightly cuddle, but she didn’t expect to see this sight before her. Humming a familiar tune under her breath, she makes her way to you with a dangerous glint in her eyes.

Taking off her hat and setting it down on a table by the side carefully, she stretches her fingers as she gets near to your sleeping figure. In one swift motion, she takes the plush from your hold and replaced the loss cuddling partner with her. Wrapping her arms around you as she giggles when you tightened your hold around her, she smiled contentedly. Turning to the side and sticking a tongue out to the plush, she giggles quietly.

“Boo~ sorry, I won this round~”

Kazuha

Smiling at the sight of you peacefully sleeping on the bed in your shared room in the Crux Fleet, his gaze shifted to the plush in your arms. Seeing the plush brought back memories of him and you in Inazuma, the short time you two spent together on the land of Eternity was something he deeply cherished. The plush was one of your memento of your time with him in that land.

Laying on the opposite side while putting an arm around you, he pulled you close and pressed feather-like kisses on the back of your neck. Smiling contentedly when he hears you humming and calling his name sleepily. He lets you roll to face him, leaving the plush and putting your arms around him instead. Accepting your embrace immediately as he press a kiss on your forehead.

“I guess that plush is a good use whenever I’m not around. Though I would prefer if you would just go and get me instead.”

Scaramouche

Glares at the plush with such hatred when he noticed you holding the said-plush. The plush had the audacity to look at him with an innocent look on his face while being cradled by you. If only he could punish him just like how he punished the other Fatui members, alas you forbid it stating that the plush means so much to you.

Clicking his tongue as he made his way towards you with heavy thuds, he promptly grabs the plush from your hold, ignoring how you whine at the loss of your cuddling partner. Staring at the beady eyes of it as he made a threatening statement before tossing it away behind him on the floor. He laid down on his side, ignoring how you woke up and wrapped his arms around you. Already closing his eyes and not paying attention to your protests.

“Tsk, quiet you fool. Don’t you want a good night’s rest? Ignore that plush, you have me. Now sleep.”

Thoma

Cooing at you being adorable again, he can’t help but skip towards you and press kisses on your face. Smiling when you stirred in your sleep but didn’t wake, and finally pressed one final kiss before doing his nightly routine. He doesn’t mind that your cuddling with a plush, after all, he gave you that plush for that purpose! Though he does admit that the way your holding the plush makes him a bit jealous…

Finishing up his last routine, he takes his place in front of you and wrapped his arms around you. The plush in between your chests as he press a kiss on your lips and on the plush’s forehead. A cute gesture before promptly removing it and placing it down on the bedside table. The purpose of it is to cuddle with you if he’s not around, but since he’s around, it’s rendered useless for now.

“Lovely dreams, my (queen/king). May your dreams be filled with happiness.”

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When you reject them

characters; Scaramouche, Kazuha, Childe, Yoimiya, Hu Tao

;contains a quite a few story spoilers! And a little yandere at Scara's part.

Zhongli, Ganyu and Ayaka were here originally but god idk what flaw i could use against disciplined peeps to get reader to dump them shshhsshs

Scaramouche

Ah. Of course.

This isn't the first time someone had rejected who he truly was. Who in the right mind would love a mere puppet? Maybe he shouldn't have revealed this truth he oh so despises.

He thought, that maybe, you were different, that you'd accept him and his feelings, not as The Balladeer or as the Shogun's prototype, but as Kunikuzushi, the forevermore chalked embodiment with a soul longing for appreciation.

But boy, was he wrong.

"I'm sorry, Kuni-, I mean, Scaramouche. But I simply wish to live in peace with my family." His arms stiffed under your sorrowful gaze as you handed him back the bouquet he bought for you. "And, being with you will prevent me from doing that."

"...I see." He looked away as he somehow heard his heart crack into small pieces.

"D-don't get me wrong!" You flailed your arms in concern, "You're a good person! But, I'm afraid I can't overlook your title as a Harbinger..."

You both had gone silent after. Well what could you say? You can't just apologize for breaking a man's heart. Especially to someone who's already as fragile as he is.

You felt your eyes widen when he slowly started approaching your figure. "What are you-"

You were cut off as he patted your head with a small rare smile upon his features.

"It's okay. Your cautiousness is one of the things I liked about you after all." He retracted his hand as he stepped back, slowly donning his hat once again. "I guess, this is farewell, as Kunikuzushi atleast." You noticed his hand gripped the bouquet tightly as he bowed towards you, before he turned around and started walking away, leaving you under the falling petals of sakuras.

What did he mean by "atleast"?

Kazuha

He slowly writhed in pain as he looked at you interact with Gorou. You both looked terribly down for each other, it was so obvious that you harbored feelings for each other that the whole resistance army ships you both.

He clutches the bamboo flute you had made for him specifically in his hand, reminding himself that not all hope has been lost, especially with the look of adoration you adorned him with as he played the flute during a sunset in Watatsumi Island.

"Y/n." You heard him call out from up the trees as you were making your way towards the camp.

"Oh, Kazuha." You smiled as you waved at him, which he took as signal to jump down in front of you.

"There's something I wanna tell you."

"What a coincidence. Me too!" You laughed a bit, too giddily...he thought. "You can go first though."

"I- uh, no. You can go first." He scratched the back of his neck awkwardly. Could you possibly be...?

"O-oh well, actually..." You put your arms behind your back as your face flushed a bit. Kazuha gulped at your actions. Are you actually gonna...?

"Me and Gorou started dating!" You giggled happily, as he froze in shock, but alas, you didn't notice. "I actually wanted to tell you this quite a bit ago, since you're a close friend of ours, but-"

The rest of your words were tuned out as Kazuha stood completely still, not quite processing your words.

"You guys...are dating...?" He repeated, still not believing.

You stopped your babbling as you looked at him with a raised brow. "Yeah...we are. Are you okay? You don't look too well." You stepped closer to inspect his horrified look.

His doubts and thoughts spiraled as he tried to wrap his head around those words. He couldn't believe it. No way, he can't. He couldn't believe that...

he had lost you to him already. (this isn't really a rejection but i can't hurt my boy like that)

Childe

"Bleeghhhh! You'll never catch me!" Ajax stuck out a tongue as he dodged a snowball you had threw at him. "You always speak way to soon!" You ran behind a rock to dodge one of his throws as you scooped up another batch of snow.

Playing with him, never felt cold. Even in the everlasting cold winters in Schneznaya, simply being in his presence was warm and delightful, almost like a fireplace, haha. Kinda ironic, considering the sudden chill you felt down to the very bottom of your being when he walked past you silently after missing in the forest for 3 days straight.

He changed.

Just what had happened during those 3 days? It all still remains a mystery to you and his neighbourhood.

You frowned as he appeared before you once again, this time wearing an all too familiar uniform. Way proudly. Too proudly.

"Of course, you became a Harbinger. Of course." You sighed, disappointed with his choices. Where was the boy you loved who would always bring hot bread from his home to yours? And who was this man named Childe, in front of your doorstep?

"I-" His smile fell at your expression. "Aren't you proud?" You looked down at your feet as you spoke up, "I...how could i be proud? When you're now affiliated with the Fatui, as one of their lords at that?"

He blinked. Was this because he had stopped playing with you a few years back? "Are you...angry with me joining them?"

You looked at his lightless eyes as you cupped his face with gentle hands. "It's more like...I feel sad."

"About what?"

"It's nothing you have to worry about." You stepped back onto the other side of the doorstep, keeping your silent pleas for him to come back near your heart, long decided to be unsaid. "It's better to not be know, as it'll probably affect your line of work." You smiled as you tried to close the door, but suddenly his hand had stopped it.

"What are you saying?? I came here since I felt that..." He frowned. "That you felt the same way."

"What way? You mean loving you?"

"Yes."

"Childe." You stared at him blankly. "I'm engaged."

And he fell down into misery, yet again.

Yoimiya

"The fireworks are as spectacular as always, Yoimiya." You lifted your gaze to the sky blooming with colorful lights, "It seems you've went after a romantic theme for today." You say as you spotted multiple heart-shaped explosions in the sky.

"Oh, that's- uhmm..." Yoimiya looked down at her feet, with an uncharacteristically shy voice. "It's just..."

"Oya?" You felt your lips tug into a smirk. "Did our Queen of Narukami find herself a little crush? Mind telling me who has the honor of catching the attention of her majesty?"

"Eh???!" Her eyes widened as she felt herself get hotter.

"Pfft, you should really look at yourself right now." You laughed a bit at her sudden shyness.

"D-do you really wanna know who it is?"

You blinked at her demeanour. "Not if you're uncomfortable with it."

"It's fine." She put down her sparklers as she stood up, fully taking the view of the fireworks. "This person...has always been by my side." She started. "They...had always supported me with my passion for fireworks. Even though I failed many times, resulting in some severe burns, they were always the one patching me up, and telling me that I shouldn't give up, even if I didn't plan to, hehe."

You felt your chest tighten as you connected the dots. There's no way she's talking about...

"Hey, Y/n." She turned to you with a smile that mirrors the beauty of the fireworks, "I like you. I really do."

"..."

"I already know...that you like Ayaka, but...!"

"Yoimiya." You halted her words. You felt your mood dampen with the visible hurt in her eyes. "I...only see you as a sister of mine. I don't think i can-" You sighed, not wanting to have to tell her this way. "I don't think i can see you as anything beyond that."

You could only watch as she smiles to herself, and silently cry, knowing she'd never win against an actual princess.

Hu Tao

"Ah-!" You exclaimed as you felt something heavy jump on you from behind.

"Hello, my lovely Y/n!" She giggled as she stuck on to you like a koala, "Nice to see you today!"

You sighed as pried her off from you. "Hu Tao, not now. I'm busy." You heard her huff as she crossed her arms.

"Collecting debts is sooo boring! Why don't you come work at the parlor instead?" She winked at you, as if she just suggested some completely genius. "I'll give you an extra bonus on your pay if you bring new customers, ehe!"

"Stop disrupting my work. Besides, the Tsaritsa has given me enough money already."

"Then why continue working for themmmmm, boo hooo!"

"Hu Tao, just leave me alone. I don't feel like dealing with you today."

She felt a pang in her heart, yet her smile didn't waver. "Oh, come on! Just admit it, you like me being around-"

"No. You're annoying." You stated as you looked towards her. "I seriously don't get why you keep going after me. Can't you go annoy someone else, like Zhongli?"

Her ruby eyes widened at your harsh words. "I-I just wanted to-"

"To cheer me up?" You fixed your position to fully face her. "Being in the Fatui has shown me all the ugly sides of this world. You're only constantly reminding me of my siblings that I'll never see again."

Hu Tao looked down at her feet, knowing fully well that she did nothing but pester you.

"My anger towards you right now may be misplaced, but you'll need to know that I also need space."

"I already know all of that." She spoke up, with a new determined look in her orbs. "It's precisely why I keep insisting you to be with me so you could be happy. You're all alone...and i just wanted to change that."

You frowned at her words, "Why are you trying so hard to-"

"Because I love you!"

Your eyes widened as she gritted her teeth. "I've always loved you!"

"Hu Tao."

"-Ever since that time you found me at Wuwang hill, and helped me move on from my grandfathe-"

"Hu Tao."

She looked up with tears prickling her eyes.

"If I were the same person all those years ago, I would've accepted your confession with no question." You looked down at your own feet this time,

"But unfortunately, I'm not the same as I used to be."

Hu Tao with an s/o that died

- gender neutral

- TW: death, angst, not proofread

- Notes: this is just a little practice and maybe a sort of a part 2 of another post (also contains leaks from Hu tao’s vision story if you haven’t read it already)

Part 1

Hu Tao

She’s seen lot of deaths and experienced a few but never had she ever thought that’s he would have to experience yours, reminding her of her grandfather and when he passed. She wonders what she could have done to prevent this and Old Hu’s death. She hates this and wonders why it couldn’t have been her that had to depart from this life, wanting to take your place so you could have lived happily despite her being gone.

Despite your death she manages to put on a happy demeanor to cover the pain that was imprinted onto her after having to experience the pain from seeing you dead. She does however conduct your funeral with the help of your family (she tries to make it with everything you liked). She sits front row at the funeral, despite how much she tries to stop crying she can’t, she can’t bare to not mourn your death.

After having the funeral she keeps some of your stuff with her as a memory of you, sometimes she would even go to where you had to your first date or where you first met and would just find a place to sit or whatever and remember all the fun time she had with you. (Also taking into consideration that she probably has some sort of ptsd from seeing you dead). Nightmares keep her up at night because of everything to the point you could see dark circles and eye bags under her eyes if she didn’t cover them good with makeup. Even then she still manages to keep a happy facade, like you wanted her to. (She probably doesn’t move on after a while though)

What could have been. || Ayaka, Sara, Kokomi and Ningguang.

A/n: don't worry, the guys will get their own thingy, no one is safe from the angst :). also, you could interpret this as them being "yandere" i mean theres no one stopping you, but i kinda dont see it that way

Premise: Their reaction to seeing you with someone else when they previously had a crush on you.

Category: Angst

Cw: None! Just some standard grade-A sad.

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Kamisato Ayaka:

Just why did it sting so much? She knew it was wrong to think of you this way, her chance with you was gone, she was too afraid to speak out, and now she had lost you forever. But you simply wouldn’t leave her head.

She crumbled up yet another paper in anger. They were letters of love, confessions and the like. Things you would never read, or even see. But even then Ayaka couldn’t help herself. Your smile was burned into her mind, wishes of even the simplest of things, like you gently holding her hand, were all she could think of.

Ayaka was not the jealous type, but even then, just the mere thought of you holding someone that wasn't her, your undying love shared with another, a foreigner. What was it that she did not have? That you chose a silent nobody over her?

Small tears formed on her face. Ayaka silently sobbed, as to not disturb anyone, but still convey what she felt.

She hated herself for not taking action earlier. To let you know how she felt. But it was too late now. You belonged to someone else. Ayaka could only wonder about what could have been. For her to be held in your loving arms.

Kujou Sara:

Kujou Sara shot arrow after arrow in anger. She'd personally volunteered to clear a specific part of Inazuma out of any threats. But unlike usual, she specifically stated that she wanted to work alone.

She'd been doing this for hours, striking again and again. She didn't look like she was even slightly tired. What fueled her energy was her hatred, her sorrow. Hatred for the one who had taken her away from your loving arms. Sorrow for her lack of action, for not saying what she really felt while she still could.

Your smile plagued her mind, like a pest she couldn't quite get rid of, no matter how hard she tried. And she had tried many, many times.

Sara dropped her bow, she was exhausted. But more than that, she was disappointed, disappointed in you for playing with her heart like this, but more than that, disappointed in herself. How could she be cast aside like this? What did she do wrong?

She fell to her knees, she just couldn't hide it anymore. Small pockets of tears fell onto the grass below. And soon they became a current of tears. Her sobs were able to be heard from far away. All that grief pent up for so long. It only took one simple glance from you to unleash all of it.

Sangonomiya Kokomi:

Kokomi watched you from afar. How you were oh-so happy with your partner. Holding hands, laughing together, sharing your every moment with each other. It hurt. No, it burned to see you like this. To see you smile with someone that wasn't her. To wonder what could have been. If only she had told you sooner.

This had almost become a daily routine for her, to obsess over you. To watch your every move, to record in her head your every smile, your every moment of happiness, unknowingly blocking out your partner from her head, instead replacing them with herself.

She kept this a secret to everyone, she would prefer to die than to own up to her mistake. Especially to you. Even if it was unhealthy, she couldn't help it, In a way, she felt entitled to your love and affection. Even if she didn't "deserve" it.

It burned, it ached, it was a pain worse than what even the most tortured souls could come up with.

If only her love was reciprocated, If only she was the one who received your affection, If only she was the one who witnessed your loving smile every day.

Ningguang:

Why? Why did you not love her? Why did you chose such an insignificant person over her?

Ningguang watched as the love of her life was taken away from her, right in front of her own eyes.

She had everything anyone could ask for, and yet her love was not shared. Her gifts, sweet talk, her way around you, the praise you received from her, all falling to deaf ears.

Ningguang still had an image to uphold, even if it was getting harder and harder, no one should see her like this. Keeping her firm composure and her ruthless nature as usual.

But when no one was looking, she would bawl her eyes out. No one to hear her, no one to shame her, no one to give her their fake pity. It sounded perfect in a sick twisted way.

Oh, how she wished to hold you in her arms, to kiss your forehead every morning, to eat breakfast with you every day, to do mundane tasks with you by her side. It sounded like heaven, a paradise she had been locked out of, a thing she could never achieve, not matter how hard she tried.

She had all the Mora she could ever wish, but even then, she could never buy out your love. How could she ever forgive herself? To curse herself with a heavy burden worse than whatever she had ever experienced.

To wonder what could have been.

“Who was y/n to you?” “Y/n was my deep, forbidden love. The most magnificent dream of my adolescence.”

Arranged marriage au, yoimiya x gn! reader, no chance to confess, childhood to young adult love,

a/n thank you @ghostly-march for making me hurt yoimiya <3

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Childhood. An innocent time for many.

Back in Yoimiya’s childhood, before she started making fireworks, her childhood was just like any other child’s. Despite the Vision Hunt Degree, she was like any other child. She catched Onikabuto and had participated in Beetle fighting, often beating Arataki Itto. She played Temari with you, her childhood best friend. She would go to the summer festival and help her dad out with the fireworks, then reunite with you, Itto and the others to try out the dango and all the other snacks during the festival.

Even back then, Yoimiya liked you a bit more than the others.

She would always approach you to play with each other, and often the two of you spotted with each other, arms slinged around each other’s shoulders, flying kites in the bright blue sky.

Before she knew it, she had breezed past her childhood days.

You, who were born in a minor noble family, still had to accept the wishes of your father, who deemed that it was time for you to attend noble lessons. The young you, who longed for carefree days with your best friend, would often sneak out with Yoimiya in the middle of the night, and the two of you would play with tiny sparklers, hushed conversations and laughter ringing through the night sky.

It was inevitable though, that your father would find out.

With increased supervision, it was hard for you to sneak out, and before long, the two of you lost contact.

The third time that you didn’t appear at your agreed meeting spot, she found her heart clenching at the thought of not being able to see you for a very long time. Her father was understandably worried when she lost her spark for a few days, right when she was in the middle of her studies of making fireworks.

A few days after that, she got her Vision in the middle of the night while tinkering with her fireworks, and she used it to start fires in the workshop for convenience. It was not until her father told her what a Vision was then she understood what it stood for.

Ever since then, Yoimiya had devoted herself to the art of fireworks, but as she looked at the fireworks she had created for the first time for the Naganohara festival, she wondered if you would be able to see it.

Her mind still could not forget you after all this time.

She wanted to show you a firework that you’ll never forget. Even if it only lasted for an instance, she had hoped that she would have a chance to show you a sight that you’ll imprint into your mind for eternity. That was her dream since her youthful days, and she never forget it. Then, she’ll confess to you at that moment, when she summoned her own courage.

Until she had to forget it.

“Have you heard? The Kamisato Clan’s Princess Ayaka is set for an arranged marriage with the (L/N)’s Clan Major (F/N)!”

“Really? That’s really sudden… I wonder what the Kamisato Clan and the L/N clan are thinking…”

If not for her quick reflexes, Yoimiya might have dropped her box of fireworks onto the floor.

No way…

Yoimiya rushes off to the many spots in the wild where she made so many memories with you and the other kids, now young adults.

By chance, her favourite spot, where you, Itto and Yoimiya had once promised to be friends forever, was occupied by a certain Oni.

“Hey. What’s up? Up for another round of beetle fighting?”

“Not today, Itto.”

“Is it about Y/n getting hitched with that Kamisato Ayaka? *Sigh* Really, who was y/n to you?”

With a heartbroken smile, Yoimiya replied, her smile curved sadly.

“Y/n was my deep, forbidden love. The most magnificent dream of my adolescence.”

Before the firework could bloom, it was already doomed to never bloom in the night sky.

That was cemented in her mind the moment she saw you with Ayaka, with a serene and calm smile on your face.

Who was she to interfere with your affairs, much less your family's?

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“'cause i can’t help falling in love with you”

                            𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐭'𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐟𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦 𝐩𝐭 𝐢

˗ˏˋ sunny speaks ´ˎ˗ for @tartagliaxx ​ who inspired me to start posting my fics on tumblr!! (ﾉ◕ヮ◕)ﾉ*✲ﾟ*｡⋆ this is for u, lei!!

𝐀𝐋𝐁𝐄𝐃𝐎 𝐊𝐑𝐄𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐙

falling in love with 𝐀𝐋𝐁𝐄𝐃𝐎 is like conducting an experiment. just like there are many layers to it, there are many layers to him. you have to be careful, with your measurements and where the both of your boundaries lie and how much you can step over them without intruding into something the other would rather keep hidden. chalk dust and moonlight and sunshine make up his body, something celestial in place of a heart and that star at his throat? all of it is yours, just like how all of you is his. and when you think that you know all of him, he shows you a part of him that surprises you and it’s like you’re falling in love with him all over again.

𝐇𝐔𝐍𝐓𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐒 𝐀𝐋𝐎𝐘

falling in love with 𝐀𝐋𝐎𝐘 is bittersweet. she doesn’t belong to teyvat, and one day, she’ll have to leave you behind. you want to make the most of your time with her, and vice versa. you wish desperately to show her the wonders of your home but you don’t, because you know it’ll just make it harder for her to leave in the end. you teach her about your culture, and she tells you about her world. gift-giving is a must between the two of you, because you’re afraid that she’ll forget about you. but she tells you, as blunt as an axe, that she’ll come back to you. and you have faith in her, in your brave, brave huntress, so you smile at her and tell her that you’ll wait for her. however long it takes.

𝐎𝐔𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐑 𝐀𝐌𝐁𝐄𝐑

falling in love with 𝐀𝐌𝐁𝐄𝐑 is easy. so easy. it’s the easiest thing ever. she’s so bright and happy that it’s impossible not to like her in any capacity. she’s just so lovely and cheerful. it scares you, sometimes, because, well, she’s outrider amber. she could do so much better than you. but she only wants you. no matter what you say, no one is better than you and nothing could ever stop her from loving you. you don’t tease her about baron bunny, and you cheer her on during her gliding competitions and you listen to her rants about cavalry captain kaeya without batting an eyelid, so what more could she want? she has everything she needs; her bow and her glider and baron bunny and you.

𝐁𝐀𝐑𝐁𝐀𝐑𝐀 𝐏𝐄𝐆𝐆

falling in love with 𝐁𝐀𝐑𝐁𝐀𝐑𝐀 is peaceful. she’s so lovely and kind, and you adore her with all your heart. she is always chiding you for being too reckless when she heals your injuries but after you’re done, she runs soft fingers down all your scars and tells you that she loves you. sometimes, in the dead of night, just the two of you tucked underneath the covers, she tells you that she feels like she’s never enough. her sister has done so much for mondstadt, she whispers, while she just smiles and sings and heals. so you take her hands in yours and you tell her that making people happy is the greatest gift of all, because she gives them hope. and she smiles shyly at you and asks you if she makes you happy? and you mean it with your entire soul when you tell her, yes.

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"toxic?"

Summary; you've had a lot of exes,, not particularly good ones. What happens when you find out the one you thought was meant for you turns out to be the same?

Pairings; Toxic!Hu tao x gn!reader

Genre; heavy angst

warnings; toxicity, manipulation, some yandere themes implied, swearing, unhealthy relationships, mentions of s*x at a minor age but they don't actually do it. Mentions of cheating.

a/n; wee woo wee woo so I'm collabing w @almond-adeptus on this one!! They'll be releasing an angst based on toxic angst, just with zhongli!!

I wanna thank @shitposts-by-spookii @genshiningg @haliya-mori and @kallmelia for volunteering to be part of the cameos!! i also recommend listening to All i Want by Olivia rodrigo!

You were walking down the halls of your highschool, when you saw your friend, spooki down the halls. "Hey spooki!" She turned behind and speedran over to hug you. "Hey y/n! Are you walking to class? Wanna walk together?" You pondered for a little bit..hu tao wasn't going to be mad.. right? I mean you both have been dating for two months,,and she would let you,, right?

"sure, I'll g-" you were cut off when you felt a sudden force pull you from behind. "No thanks, we'll walk together." It was hu tao. Spooki gave you a little word of advice and left hurriedly, she didn't want to be caught up in this mess. As soon as you caught up to hu tao you exclaimed "Hu tao, she was just my friend!" Hu tao couldn't care less. "No, she wasn't." Could hu tao not even give a reason?

Whatever, you needed to get to your classes. Spooki's advice was stuck there at the back of your mind the whole day. Could it be..? How did you never think of it?

Was hu tao,,like your past exes? ...Surely not no.. you've lasted more with her than any other person..you love her and she loved you.

As soon as you came back home from school, you opened up your notepad and pen. You needed to find out.

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Checklist for toxicity !

• boundaries?

• manipulative and controlling?

• lying?

• judgemental?

• they take it all, and don't give back?

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Your hand shook as you flipped the page of the notepad to the checklist. Multiple ticks there in regard of previous exes, were you really going to do this? Spooki had been your friend for almost..forever.. you could at least do this... just incase..

'let's do this, and get this over with.' you suck in a deep breath.

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Checklist for toxicity !

• boundaries?

You remembered,,about the countless times, where she's touched you..in places, you don't want to remember.

"aw, c'mon lovebug, just this once? For me?" No. You had to say no. "I-im sorry hu tao but,, I can't! We're still minors.." hu tao couldn't have looked more upset than now. But a thought arose in her mind.

'who the fuck cares about your opinion?' she went to remove your clothes, but the damn school staff. Knocking on the goddamn janitor door at the wrong-fucking-time.

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You slowly checked the boundaries box.

✔︎ boundaries

Next..

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Checklist for toxicity !

✔︎ boundaries

• manipulative and controlling?

You remembered your friends,,oh how you used to have so many..what happened? What happened to your friends, mori, lia, happy? You thought of what happened.

It was lunchtime, the four of you sitting at a table in the cafeteria. Hu tao said she was gonna come soon, but she wasn't there yet. As you were eating your food, someone popped out from the left of you. Hu tao! "Hey, can i borrow y/n real quick?" They nodded their heads, and you stood up. Where was she taking you? Hu tao led you to the bathroom, and closed the door.

"don't hang out with them." Why? They're such amazing and sweet friends! "Why, hu tao?" Hu tao was mad at you for asking questions.

Hu tao suddenly had the sweetest smile, and the most dazzling eyes, leaning into your ear to whisper "they talk about you behind your back, you know. They have looaadds of fun, without you, my princess. I've seen it myself. It's better to just hang out with me instead, no?" You believed her. You believed all of hu tao's words coated in the sweetest type of honey, the lie, because in the end, all you needed was her, right?

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You felt a tear slip out and drip onto the checklist..just because two boxes were checked, doesn't mean she was toxic..no.. next..

✔︎ manipulative and controlling

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Checklist for toxicity !

✔︎ boundaries

✔︎ manipulative and controlling

• lying?

You've always been curious,,about hu tao's words. Were they geniune? Were they just for nothing?

You remembered the multiple times, hu tao has said she was going to bed, dreaming of you. Why was she online all night then? You once confronted her about it. "Hey,,,hu tao? I uh,, I've been meaning go ask, are you cheating on me?" Hu tao's eyes widened. "Yeah? What are you gonna do 'bout it?"

"did you never love me?" Eyes tearing up, That's where her sweet talks started. 'of course i did baby! You're the only one for me...i was just kiddin'! Ya know me, right?"

You believed every word.

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Slowly checking the box, you had a little hope left. Maybe, just maybe.

✔︎ lying

Next..

_________________________________________________

Checklist for toxicity !

✔︎ boundaries

✔︎ manipulative and controlling

✔︎ lying

• judgemental?

You remembered,,the times where she judged you,,for how you looked,,how you spoke..how you loved..

You were getting ready to go to a party with hu tao. You wouldn't normally, but, there's a first time for everything.. right? You just had to make sure hu tao was happy,,even if you weren't. As you grabbed your bag, you jumped when you heard hu tao. "You're seriously wearing THAT? Oh darlin' you have to change, you're gonna embarass me in front of EVERYBODY!" you didn't see anything wrong with sweatpants and a hoodie.. it's not like anybody was gonna be watching what people were wearing..

But still you did. You complied to hu tao's wishes. Because, she just wants the best for you! And she's the best for you, clearly.

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You check the judgemental box. One more. You had no hope left.

✔︎ judgemental

Last one now..

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Checklist for toxicity !

✔︎ boundaries

✔︎ manipulative and controlling

✔︎ lying

✔︎ judgemental

• take it all and don't give back?

You didn't realise any of it before. The way hu tao sucked you dry of your love. The way hu tao didn't even try. It was all you. The whole school knew, you didn't. Why? You were so blinded by her sweet words and batting eyelashes, you never even thought of it.

Never thought of the countless times she's denied your love, your touches. Avoided it, actually. So you see, hu tao was never the one. She was never the one who'd be your knight in shining armour.

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You sadly check the last box. It happened, once again. Your eyes dulled, feeling your heart go numb. Maybe, you weren't meant for love. Better to just..give up.

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{❀..•}_ Why Not Me?- Hu Tao

Summary: Hu Tao has loved you ever since you were kids. She’s been wanting to tell you for years, but an Adeptus named Xiao manages to capture your heart first, and Hu Tao is forced to stand by and watch as you spend the rest of your life with him.

Pairings: Hu Tao x Gn!reader, Xiao x Gn!reader (mentioned)

Genre: Angst, hurt no comfort, unrequited love

Warnings: injury, not proofread, suggestive (very very light though)

Notes: Please let me know if there are any mistakes! I’ve never done a wedding scene before, so if anyone has any tips/notes, I’d love to hear them!

Song pick #1: Nobody by Mitski

Song Pick #2: Heart Attack by LOONA/Chuu

It’s been years since then.

You were just innocent children, waddling around and giggling at the simplest of things. You could remember your mother calling for you, telling you to be careful before you mindlessly stumbled towards the streets of Liyue Harbor. The world outside of the Harbor was enticing, so you walked for hours, only stopping until you reached the dark corners of Wuwang hill.

You could remember the girl you found in the woods, curled up against a tree, holding a bleeding knee. The girl with brunette hair and eyes that glimmered like rubies, hyperventilating as she chuckled to mask the tears welling up in her eyes. As time passed, she stopped laughing. Her voice wavered as the darkness of the forest consumed her whole, her cries for help only bearing witness to the trees.

However, that was before you found her. As soon as you caught sight of another person on the hill, you ran towards them. When you saw that the person was hurt, you burst into tears and fell to their feet. You hadn’t seen blood before, and you additionally had the tendency to cry when other people cried.

You grabbed the girl’s hand, trying to babble out an “Are you okay?” to her. The girl in front of you wiped her own tears and looked at you with concern and confusion. She crawled forward to pat your head, her tiny fingers fluffing your hair around.

“H-Hey, don’t cry…” She mumbled, trying to be comforting. She wiped off her knee and raised it up to your face, wincing. “Look! I’m all okay now, see?”

You frantically shook your head, and started taking off one of your socks to stop the bleeding. You clumsily tied it around her leg, which still had blood running from the wound. It was a tiny scrape, but to a toddler, it practically looked like her leg had been chopped off. You sat down beside her and leaned against a tree.

A few minutes passed, and you had fully calmed down. You sniffled and wiped your eyes every now and then, but you were no longer crying, which the mystery girl considered a win. Your new acquaintance wrapped an arm around your shoulders, and started rubbing your back in a comforting manner. After a few minutes, you finally spoke up.

“Sorry…” you sighed. The brunette next to you perked up at your apology, energetically scrambling to reassure you.

“Huh? Don’t apologize, I’m all better now thanks to you!” She grinned at you, shifting to sit in criss cross position, the blood from her cut mixing with dirt as she did so. She started rocking from side to side, her hair swinging in sync with her movements. “Lighten up! What’s your name?”

You raised your head, a small smile spreading over your lips. “(Y/n). What’s yours?” Your eyes followed her form as she clapped in excitement. She was sent into a fit of quiet giggles as she continued to sway. You wondered why she was so happy, you only asked what her name was. “I’m Hu Tao, Its nice to meet you!”

After a while, you started laughing with her, despite your confusion. Being with another person felt… nice. You had been sheltered by your mother every since you had been born. Staying inside Liyue Harbor’s walls didn’t giving you much time to adjust to the world, especially since you were just a toddler. That was part of why you cried when you saw Hu Tao’s scrape, and that was why you were here in the first place.

As night started falling, mist spread throughout every nook of Wuwang Hill. The shadows cast from the trees melted into the night sky, the darkness forcing you to cling to your new friends. You and Hu Tao started walking, trying to find your way out of the forest by using seelies and butterflies. It was dawn by the time you had gotten home, and everyone had been worried sick about you.

So, you bid Hu Tao farewell, and promised to meet her in the forest another day.

It was around 7PM when Hu Tao finally returned to the funeral parlor. But something felt… different. Tonight, she didn’t feel the weight of death on her shoulders.

No, tonight, she felt happy.

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It’s been twelve years since you first met Hu Tao.

Your friendship with the Overseer brought good to your life, and continues to make you happy every day. She’s been there through everything, not just to watch- but also to support you in everything that you do. This was something that no one was willing to do for you before.

She knew nearly everything about you- your favorite food, you favorite books, all of the standard stuff that a close friend would know. However, Hu Tao also knew about your past, and some of the deepest feelings that managed to work their way into your stomach. Sometimes, you would show up at her door in tears, asking for advice, and she would happily comply.

Almost too happily.

Hu Tao would get butterflies in her stomach whenever your gaze met hers, no matter the circumstance. Her hands would sweat, and to say that she would become flustered is an understatement. She would always become red faced if you ever got too close to her- and you, in your ignorance, would think she was sick or something.

She was happy that you relied on her, and she thought that the joy bubbling in her stomach every time you were mentioned was just the feeling of having a real friend. But, after a while, she realized that these weren’t just platonic feelings.

She realized that she was in love with you.

And dear god, she never expected love to hurt so much. All she wanted to do was take you into her arms and kiss you like there was no tomorrow, but she couldn’t risk losing what she had with you. Not now, not ever. So, she vowed that she would never come clean about her feelings unless you asked about them. She wouldn’t stand in your way.

It was only until she heard that you were going on a long mission that she regretted her promise. She didn’t want you to leave, she didn’t know what she would do with herself. You were the very reason she could move forward every day. After all, no one like the poor girl. Not Zhongli, not her own family, not anyone.

Every day you were gone, she waited at her door for you. The hollow feeling in her chest returned, and everyone who knew her had a feeling that something was wrong. Her eyes were dull, and the constant tapping of her foot was a clear sign that she was anxious. No one asked about her though, in fear of becoming her newest obsession.

Hu Tao buried herself in work after three days of your absence. After being yelled at by client and getting ignored by Zhongli, she tried not to cry. But, understandably, she broke halfway through the week. She truly did miss you, she thought as tears streamed down her face in the dead of night.

When you finally returned, you returned with a familiar face.

One she hadn’t seen in very, very long time

His raven hair decorated with glowing turquoise could be recognized by anyone who knew his name. His mask was practically a symbol of justice to the Archons, and his presence had once pestered Hu Tao long before you had left.

Adeptus Xiao.

He was always so cold, so unforgiving. It seemed that she always managed to tick him off just by being around, just like she did to everyone else. Occasionally, he would smirk at her antics, but other than that, he was something akin to a boulder. She didn’t want him to take away her best friend, or even worse- make you boring too.

Her joy was dampened when you said that he would be staying with you for a few days, but most of all, she was confused. A burning feeling settled in her chest as she watched you smile at him like he was the Sun and Stars themselves. Why did he need a place to stay? The Wangshu Inn was quite suitable for travelers and gods alike, so what was the problem?

Unfortunately, Hu Tao’s questions were answered when she caught you doing something that she never thought you would. The Overseer was going about her day as usual, tending to customers and preparing coffins. She was going to find you to ask you about something, when she witnessed you pressing a kiss to the Yaksha’s lips through a crack in the door.

Xiao wrapped a hand around your waist and pulled you in even closer, tilting his head to deepen the affection he was giving. Your palms glided up his neck, finding their way into his hair. You stayed like that for a moment, bodies pressing against each other, warmth emanating from your moving lips. A dark blush coated your lover’s cheeks when you broke away for air.

The image of you might have been hazy, but she knew what was going on now, and she knew what this was leading up to. A pang of jealousy and sadness shot through her stomach, infecting her system until it had reached her heart.

You didn’t want her. You never would.

A few small gasps left Hu Tao’s lips as she turned on her heel and ran away from the scene. The floorboards creaked as she did so, alerting both you and Xiao that someone was there. Both of your heads snapped towards the partially open door. That was the last thing you heard from her for days.

All you got was a mere glimpse of her uniform from behind the door, floating like a butterfly caught in a strong breeze.

It almost felt as if she was drifting away, bit by bit.

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Hu Tao returned to you almost a week later.

After she saw you and Xiao, panic set into her soul before she could realize it. She closed the Funeral Parlor until she returned, leaving you in a nervous state of confusion. The only thing you could wonder was, where was she? Was she alright? Why would she ever do this? Not once had she closed the parlor, so why now?

The truth was, your friend was now lost because of you. She though that she had a chance with you, but she had come to realize that that was far from the case. For three days, she had been aimlessly wandering around the dark corners of Wuwang hill, trying to gather her thoughts. But of course, she had no luck. The young Overseer needed advice on how to cope, so she ran to the wisest person she could think of.

Zhongli.

Hu Tao found the Ex-Archon to be irritably smart, making him a good, yet annoying source of help. He had expressed his hatred towards her, claiming that she acted like a child. His attitude always stung a little, but she couldn’t afford to hold grudges right now.

The streets of Liyue were filled with a mix of tourists and locals, the bustling crowds forcing Hu Tao to get through using force. She pushed her way through the ocean of people, the tears that lingered on her cheeks smudging from bumping into the bodies of others.

When she finally reached Zhongli’s door, it was almost sunset. She rapped on his door, and waited for a response. A sharp click echoed from the other side of the door as it swung open, revealing Zhongli, who was looking just as professional as always. He quirked a brow at her appearance and gestured for her to come inside.

He could tell that she had been crying, her puffy eyes and red nose giving him all of the minor details he needed. However, something else was off about her. The light from her eyes was gone- that really told him everything. There was no requirement for questions, he just needed to offer any form of comfort, since her previous source was the very thing that had her caused to seem so… dejected. Zhongli walked over to a kettle situated in his kitchen, and blew out the fire warming the water inside of it.

“It’s something to do with (Y/n), right?” Zhongli asked, pity lining his tone. The woman in front of him nodded sadly as tears welled up in her eyes. He sighed and patted her on the back. ‘You truly did have full control over this poor soul, didn’t you?’ He thought as he poured the boiling water into a cup. The problem was, you didn’t know of the power you held, which could possibly lead to the Overseer’s downfall. “Please, come sit down. Would you like some tea?”

“No, that’s okay.” Hu Tao replied, voice so quiet Zhongli could hardly hear it. “Thank you for the offer, though.”

The Archon sat across from her, holding a steaming cup of tea, his amber eyes boring into his guest’s soul. A shiver ran up Hu Tao’s spine as she soaked up his intense gaze, the despair she harbored just minutes ago morphing into pure nerves. She chuckled nervously and wiped her eyes.

“(Y/n) is in love with Xiao, and… I’m more than certain that he loves them in return.” Zhongli choked on his tea at her words, eyes as wide as saucers. He hurriedly set his teacup down and gently patted himself on the chest to regain his bearings. The infamous Yaksha… was in love? Was that even possible?

Confusion and disbelief were glazed over Zhongli’s features as he coughed into his fist. “I… I see.” He answered, “I suppose miracles do happen, even if they are in the, uh- strangest of circumstances.”

“Zhongli, you don’t understand, I love (Y/n). I love them too- I’ve loved them for longer than Xiao has.” Hu Tao cried, more tears accumulating under her irises. Tiny sobs left her throat as she ranted. “I hate having to watch the person I love the most get taken by some else, It’s not fair!”

An agitated sigh vibrated through the Archon’s chest at her words. How young and naive she was. A part of Zhongli understood how she felt, and another resented her for crying over something that he had been through millions of times. But, in reality, he had a secret soft spot for the young Heiress.

“Love isn’t fair. It never was.” And in the end, that side always managed to win him over, “The best thing you can do for yourself is move on.” because no one should have to go through what he did. He was alone when he lost his friends, and this child shouldn’t have to live through that too, even if she was a bother sometimes.

The girl’s breath hitched. Move on? How could she ever move on when you had captured her heart and marked it as your own? Anger started rising up Hu Tao’s neck as he spoke. She opened her mouth, ready to retaliate- but she was cut off by another statement shook her to the core.

“(Y/n)’s feelings won’t change, you know.”

He was right.

She knew he was.

No matter how much she wanted you to love her, you were incapable of doing so.

But why couldn’t you?

“But it isn’t fair to make them worry about you by running away. Go back to the Funeral Parlor, and patch things up.”

Heavy silence filled the air. The atmosphere was intense as the crushing realization hit Hu Tao- the realization that she had been selfish by running. She had caused you more trouble than she had meant to. A few minutes passed like this- the Geo Archon watching as a lovesick girl silently have an entire existential crisis inside the walls of her own mind.

Abruptly, she stood up.

The life had returned to her face again, and a determined look shone in her eyes. She was ready to come home. She couldn’t hold you down anymore. She would go back to you and apologize, because promised she would never, ever hurt you. Hu Tao ran out of Zhongli’s apartment, yelling to him about how grateful she was for his help.

It was nightfall when she had arrived at your house, exactly four days after she had left. She placed her hands on her knees and she panted into the cold, damp air. Soon enough, she felt gentle arms looping around her body. It was you.

A smile bloomed on her face as she hugged you back. “I’m sorry.” She whispered as you cried into her shoulder. Butterflies bloomed in her stomach when you did so, a faint blush coating her ears and cheeks. You bombarded her with questions of concern when you led her inside, Hu Tao joyfully answering each one of them. But as soon as she saw Xiao emerge from your room, she felt sick.

The butterflies that had been fluttering in her stomach were now dead.

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Today was your wedding day.

Today was the day that Xiao would promise his soul to to you for eternity.

Nerves and love were mixing in your stomach as you got ready. Your hands were sweating, and it felt as though electricity was spreading throughout your chest. You had envisioned yourself walking down the isle many times before, but you’d never expected it to actually happen. Especially not with someone as amazing as Xiao.

The wedding was being held at the Wangshu Inn, the very place where you and Xiao had met. It wasn’t a big reception, neither of you were up for that- but a few close friends had been invited to come and celebrate with you. It was only a few minutes before you had to come out, and the last checks of your outfit were being done.

Hu Tao stood behind you, trying to style your hair. You looked so beautiful in your wedding attire- hell, you were practically glowing. A constant ache had settled in Hu Tao’s stomach, and ever so often she would start to feel nauseous because of it. It hurt, knowing that you would never be hers. It hurt, seeing you look at someone else with such love. But she swore, years ago, that she wouldn’t get involved.

She knew you were happy, and that’s all that mattered to her.

She entangled her fingers in your hair and closed her eyes. A giggle rose from her throat to try and mask the fear that coursed through her body. It was just like you were kids again- it was just like the day you met. Hu Tao wondered if you remembered that day. She wouldn’t blame you if you didn’t, it had been two decades since then.

She should have told you. She should have taken the chance to tell you she loved you, instead of digging her own grave. Images of what could have been flashed before her eyes, and the hollow feeling in her chest had returned.

Her hands shook slightly, alerting you of the expression on her face. She grinned as big, glistening tears rolled down her cheeks. Small hiccups emerged from her lips, chest heaving with despair. She felt as if she was grieving for no reason, and she hated that she was burdening you with her issues on the most important day of your life.

You looked up at her, guilt clouding your eyes. Gently, you stood up and pulled her into your arms.

“Hey, hey… what’s wrong?” You whispered.

“N-Nothing, really, I’m just happy for you!” Choked laughs were scattered throughout her words as she nuzzled her face into your neck. “My best friend is getting married, of course I would cry.”

It was meant to seem like a lighthearted comment- a mere joke for you to laugh at, but there was a melancholic undertone to her voice, unlike the usual bubbly one she had. You quirked your head at her voice and placed a hand on her shoulder. You stared at your friend, the hues of your eyes being reflected in the hers.

“Nothing will change Hu Tao, I promise. You’ll always be my best friend.”

A friend. That’s all she was to you.

Hu Tao nodded and pulled away from you, wiping her eyes one last time. She brushed herself off before patting you on the back and ushering you to the door. The sounds of clapping could be heard as Verr Goldet finished up her speech. “Well, it’s time.” She sighed, “Now go out there, and give them a wedding they’ll never forget!”

The exchange that happened between her and Zhongli replayed in her head.

Time seemed to slow down as you gave her a final ‘thank you’, before walking down the aisle and leaving her side forever. Flowers clouded Hu Tao’s vision when she went around the seating arrangements to take her place up front as your Maid of Honor.

One last time, she looked at you, eyes filled with the disgusting feeling of love she had felt for so long. Taking a deep breath, she realized that Zhongli was right. She needed to move on. But she couldn’t, no matter how many times she tried.

Even as you both grew old together, the memory of the day she met you still lingers in her mind, reminding her that you gave your life away to someone that wasn’t her.