𝔻𝕒𝕥𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕙𝕖𝕒𝕕𝕔𝕒𝕟𝕠𝕟𝕤

fischl💓💕 pls

congrats on 100 followers! <3

awwww thank you anon!! (p.s. was very tired when i wrote this so sorry if its not that okay than usual)

💓- When they first know about their feelings about you

HAHAHA GAY PANIC, GAY PANIC, AHHHHHH AHHH AHHH PLS SEARCH THIS SONG THATS HER EXACT REACTION THE MOMENT SHE REALISES IT (THANKS OZ)

but ok seriously, she’s probably just at her house with Oz, rambling about you when Oz looks at her dead in the eye, and tells her

“Mein Fraulein, are you not in love with her?”

“What, Oz? Blasphemy! A mortal like y/n is not fit to earn my affection! I am the Princesszin Der Verurteilung, and I must marry someone of similar stature, to befit my status!”

“Are you sure though? You think about them, your heart beats faster around them, you blush easily around them, and most of all, you let down your guard around them, and let them in.”

“...”

“I’ll leave you to think about it, Princesszin.”

With a poof, Oz leaves Fischl alone on her bed.

She proceed to crawl to bed, but thoughts of you invade her every moment that night.

Needless to say, she did not get a good night’s sleep, and had caused you to worry about her sluggishness.

As she drifted to sleep in the morning, with you checking on her, she sighs internally

“Sigh... it does seem that I have fallen for y/n...”

💕- how they show affection

(a/n affection go brrrrrrrrr i dont need it)

dont pda. She shy. if you do it, she will instantly stop working. You learnt that after you pecked her lips in public.

She instantly crumbled and you took her back home.

And she was like, "Y/n! Please, do not do perform such affection outside closed doors, it is unfitting for me, as Princessin Der Verurteilung, to be so affectionate in public!"

*cue you being actually sad*

She instantly feels guilty and adds on that she didn't mean it, and has Oz explain that she's just so flustered by affection in public. But she doesn't want you to be upset at the thought of almost no pda

"Of course, you may still hold my hand and give me cheek kisses. Just, not too obviously, alright?"

She rarely would show pda in public unless she's jealous, missing you a lot, or nearly lost you and is panicking so badly. Only on rare occasions like your birthday or your anniversary would she give you a public peck on the lips.

She loves being around you at home, to make up for keeping up her persona and all. She'll be literally clinging onto you like a koala. Except when you have to go to the toilet, yes.

Gets all shy when receiving kisses, and even more so when she tries to give you kisses. She loves them, give it to them. She feels less pressured if you close your eyes though.

I think she would like hugs too, especially as she gives back hugs so that she can show affection without blushing in front of you.

In a Relationship | Hu Tao, Yanfei, Ganyu & Keqing

Characters: Hu Tao, Yanfei, Ganyu and Keqing

Summary: Relationship headcanons with you and the girls :)

Hu Tao

You never experience a dull moment

You two are the life and death of Liyue

Days are filled with endless fun and adventure

Spontaneity being her forte, you often start the day none the wiser to how it will end

Visits to local restaurants offering peculiar specialties, trips to see bizarre landmarks you’ve never even heard of

You often find yourself victim to her pranks, not that you mind of course. Her sweet giggle after a successful prank is worth any price and dignity you have to pay

You have pretended on more than one occasion to fall for her pranks, just to make her happy

Clingy clingy clingy

Dramatically drapes herself over you if she feels she isn’t getting enough attention

Like a cat

PDA all day everyday

Hand holding mainly, dragging you from stall to stall during one of your many shopping trips

Surprise kisses when you aren’t paying attention

Definitely the type of person to touch you with cold hands

On her days off, wants to take commissions with you. Enjoys the two of you fighting side by side and exploring new places

You definitely have to reign her in a little but, lest the whole of Liyue becomes her playground

The amount of funeral ideas you have to veto

Zhongli thanks you

Yanfei

The legal expert may be short on time, but never for you

She won’t even charge you her hourly rate

Jk but she does present a relationship agreement, detailing the number of dates, the appropriate amount of affection and time to be spent together

You have to quickly put down the idea

Her job can be highly stressful, so she enjoys relaxing days out with you

Hot springs, picnics, walks in beautiful fields of flowers, anything that lets her bask in your presence in a peaceful nature

She always watches your back, making sure that no conniving merchants try to deceive you and scam you out of mone

she will metaphorically and literally drop the book on them

rambles a lot too, about any information that comes into her head about the things she sees around her

“This particular area of Liyue used to be rife with raquetteing! One shopkeeper requested my help in dealing with the issue at hand... looking for a legal method to end his problem. Of course, in face of the blatant illegality of it it...”

You wonder how she remembers to breathe during these rants

extremely thoughtful, never forgets an anniversary. treasures any and all milestones that the two of you share

definitely keeps a scrapbook with little moments of your trips together

“(First)! It’s been exactly 6 months since we shared our first meal together!”

Ganyu

similar to yanfei, extremely busy

her schedule is jam packed, finding even a minute to spare is a challenge

which is why it’s perfect that she found her perfect match working along side her

will try her hardest to ensure that the two of you will always be working together, singing your praises to anyone who will listen

she admires your work ethic, it’s part of what drew her to you

you have to remind her to take care of herself too, her own personal care often slips to the back of her mind

encouraging her to take her beloved naps, drawing a blanket over her whenever you catch her nodding off

she loves you all the more for it

she can feel conflicted about her presence alongside mortals, but she always feels at home by your side

your presence is an anchoring weight in her life, she always feels safe and secure with you by her side

after working long and hard, she dreams of nothing more than resting her head on your lap and napping the day away

she loves cooking for you, it feels like the best way that she can show she really cares about you, cooking each dish perfectly to match your tastes

sitting down, enjoying a meal together truly heals her soul

Keqing

you have to wonder if she ever stops

rarely do you see her take time for herself, each day is spent focused on all the tasks she has to get done, or planning ahead to complete tasks in the future

her drive and motivation can be almost scary at times, her dedication unmatched

you’re her safe haven, whenever a problem seems too stressful with no clear solution, she’ll seek refuge in you, hoping that your presence can calm her mind and guide her to the correct answer

give her a rex lapis plushie to cheer her up

no matter how high she holds herself, she comes victim to self doubt

what if she’s not good enough? a poor mans rex lapis?

you’ll need to comfort her and assure her that she’s trying her very best and that’s more than enough

her favourite way to spend the day with you is of course, shopping

her work ethic definitely pays well, having lots of money to spoil you with whatever you desire

the finest garments, the freshest fruit, anything to show how much she cares about you, knowing that you often lack her presence

she feels like everything that she has done has been worth it when she is able to see you flourishing and happy in a liyue that she helped prosper

May I ask a "💓" for Jean, Lisa and Keqing🥺

i got this in ebg and im finally happy that i can write keqing

BUT BECAUSE NEXT REQUEST IS 3 EMOJIS FOR HER, WITH 1 OF THEM BEING THIS, IM NOT INCLUDING HER HERE

anyways do enjoy!

💓-She first realises it on a hot summer night, where she was still pulling another all-nighter.

This time though, she had you, a fellow Knight, working with her to finish her duties for the day.

Of course, there were some documents that only Jean could access, so you were doing the other tasks that didn’t necessarily need Jean only. (a/n Margaret get a better grip on your cat)

You had just finished your last non- acting grandmaster- related outside duties of finding Margaret’s cat, but as you were feeling exhausted, you decided to set a timer of 45 minutes before waking up and helping Jean.

Jean stepped into her office after getting more coffee, only to return to you resting on her couch, sitting upright.

“y/n?” No response, only your gentle breathing could be heard.

Jean went back to her table, and continued doing her work, but she could not focus, and ended up staring at you, thinking about how kind you were, for helping her, how cute your sleeping face looked, and how she wanted to kiss you…

She instantly blushed and went back to work, but her mind was running on how her thoughts were like the protagonist's when they meet their love interest.

That’s when she knew she had feelings for you.

💓-Lisa is sharp, she is able to tell quickly that she has such feelings for you.

We all know Lisa is a very flirty person, and as a result probably has many admirers who are interested in her mainly due to her figure.

You were different. Yes, you were also heavily affected by her flirting and all, but not once, have you ever hit on you, or like tried to vie for her attention in an overbearing manner.

Furthermore, you actually love to discuss with Lisa about various topics across the entire Teyvat, so intellectually Lisa is attracted to you already.

It’s when she realises how open and free that she can be around that she realises that she has fallen for you.

She was reflecting on your time together that day, thinking about how you were so different from all the various suitors she has entertained over the years. You didn’t try to wow her with gifts, but gave her something even more important: your time, and your complete attention. And whenever around you, she didn’t have to feel like she was flirting with someone, but being able to be at ease.

When she realises that she wants to always feel like this with you and only you, she’ll know that she has feelings for you.

hi hi ! first i just want to say congrats on 100 followers ! second, may i request 💕,💓, and 👩‍❤️‍💋‍👩 with keqing for the event? keqing brain rot is strong rn, ty in advance !

IM HAPPY I CAN FINALLY WRITE 4 HER HAAHAHAHA ENJOY!

💕,💓, and 👩‍❤️‍💋‍👩 keqing

💕- how they show affection

In essence, less talk, more action.

Keqing is not the type who would always say things like “I love you”, “Honey” or whatever cutesy stuff that most couples do, but she would definitely say it quite often at home though. Definitely not outside, she has a reputation to maintain.

But her love language is via touch. It’s not as straightforward, but it's definitely what she prefers to do to show her affections for you.Whether it be snuggling up into your arms after a long day at work, gentle pecks on the cheek in public if she’s feeling bold, or holding hands/ linking pinkies at home or public, she loves having some form of contact with you if she can.

She especially likes being the small spoon, or when you gently rub her hands or back. Those times are when she’ll feel like she can truly relax.

She’ll also be the type to remember what you say, and even keep a secret journal on your likes and dislikes and whatever things you want. NOT YANDERE THOUGH, it's just that she cares enough that she would want to remember you, after all, these little things are the reason why she falls for you even more everyday.

Would spoil you with cash, but knows better than to overspend on you. She would also definitely make time for you. You are her darling, and she wishes to give you the best she can give, despite her schedule. Unless it’s super urgent, even then she would apologize and sometimes bring flowers for you do tell her it's alright please.

💓- When they first know about their feelings about you

HMMM

Surprisingly enough, it’s during a time when she was shopping with you. That day, she was really stressed, and you had immediately offered to go shopping with her, as a form of stress relief.

She was so enraged that day that she seemed more… irritable to say the least. She was single-handedly providing for 2% of Liyue’s economy that day. You had to drag her to Heyu Tea House to cool herself down and not splurge on anything unnecessary.

She ended up letting out all her anger about Ningguang the Lucent Crescent, her frustrations at work, but you, who has a crush on her, just listened to her the whole time.

She felt better instantly, but she felt so bad about wasting your time. Then you had to say something along the lines of

“It’s okay, I’m never wasting my time when I’m around you.”

She was flustered that day, and as she reflected on how you always listened to her views on Rex Lapis and how you accepted it all, always brought her Golden Shrimp Balls for dinner, and even waiting for her when she’s working overtime sometimes, something blooms in her heart. Was it affection? Or just gratitude? Or love even?

She couldn't arrive at a decision for a while.

The trigger was when she saw you talking to Ningguang, looking flustered, while Ningguang had a cocky look (because she was teasing you about your crush on Keqing)

She instantly recognised the feeling that she had at that point: Jealousy, after months of research on the strange feelings she kept experiencing with increasing intensity around you each passing day.

That’s when she knew, she’s in love with you.

👩‍❤️‍💋‍👩- how do they like their kisses?

Outside in public, she doesn't really want to kiss you on the lips, it’s something she deems intimate (plus must keep up reputation) but even then, she’ll kiss you on the cheeks if you really want one, or if she’s feeling particularly affectionate that day. If you’re shorter than her she’ll give you either forehead or cheek kisses

At home, kisses can be very long and very gentle. You ground her, and you helped her realise that some things have to be taken slowly to enjoy it, and such kisses are one of them.

She likes the feeling, and more often than not, quick pecks can escalate to such sensual kisses. She also likes receiving kisses on the cheeks and foreheads, both publicly and privately.

She’s easily overwhelmed by heavy affection, so gentle, slightly featherlight kisses are enough for her. Give her a really deep kiss on occasion though, and you would end up with either a heavily blushing keqing, or things might escalate… into something steamier...

—# 🍨 CUDDLING WITH HER

A/N; Dni if you aren’t wlw or nblw

#BAAL;

Didn’t intend to cuddle with you. But you were too warm to resists. So she layed in bed besides you, and pressed her head against your breasts and fell asleep. You were too perfect.

#EULA;

Sleeping on her breasts were like a dream come true. It was just amazing and something you could enjoy for a life time. Besides watching her get red since you were comfortable was cute and funny.

#YOIMIYA;

Holding each other while you both slept in a field of grass was something so loving. Just holding her in your arms was so nice along with the nice wind brushing your skin.

#YAE;

Would have you sleep on her breasts while she plays with the strands of your hair and tucks every last one behind your ear. Besides you were adorable, when you slept in her arms.

There's over 9 million users on Tumblr now. Reblog if you're one of the few who's never EVER left anon hate in somebody's ask box.

I guess since inbox is empty I'll just write stuff for myself where I'll write for my 2 faves and random character/s :p

If you want something like this with different characters or feel like something needs a part two feel free to request it!

Lisa, Kaeya and Yoimiya reacting to their crush being heartbroken

Reader here is gender neutral

Tw: toxic relationship mentions, manipulation, cheating (mentioned in only Yoimiya and Kaeya scenarios)

Lisa

Now she felt quite guilty over her feelings for you- since you were taken- but she knows suspicious behavior when she sees it.

Your partner was quite... Odd. She knew something was up but anyone would accuse her of jealousy if she'd try anything.

And to be frank yes she was jealous, she just didn't wanted you to feel bad over it.

But it didn't get rid of the feeling that something wasn't right, she never had alone conversation with them and was sweet since they didn't do anything wrong... Yet.

However she still had a very threatening aura around her. If a smile could kill hers definitely would.

"Oh? You're going to see (Partner's Name)? How sweet that things go so well for you two~ When do you think we could meet up? I'll prepare us some tea and you can tell me everything" was actually a bait so she can notice any red flags you don't notice.

"So they told you to change something about your appearance? Why I think you look stunning, but I suppose they don't have what it takes to notice a true cutie like you" she'd laugh off and say that she was joking while actually she took mental notes of the way they treat you.

It looked like your date kept trying to change something about you. They wanted you to act different, dress different, enjoy different things and many more.

She could see it exhausted you. So she told you that things are slowly going too far and you shouldn't stay with them.

Of course you didn't listen, you were blinded by love and she understood it. So instead she backed down, if you wanted to learn it the hard way unfortunately she had to let you.

After months of dating, your partner still wasn't satisfied with you, you begged and begged for them to not leave you. They called you pathetic and just like that they left.

It was sad but perhaps you need a proper slap from reality. Still it didn't change the fact that you felt worthless.

You tried everything for them and in the end it still wasn't enough. Maybe you didn't deserve love as a whole?

Lisa was there for you entire time. She was as sweet as ever ready to hear you out. If you needed emergency hugs, sweets, anything just ask her.

She didn't use this to confess her feelings either, it'd be selfish of her to use you in such vulnerable state.

But when you started ranting about not being able to find someone who loves you she just said "Look dear, as much as I respect you and your opinions you couldn't be more wrong. I love you, and if you say something like that again I'll kiss you to shut you up"

You didn't know what to say... It made things a bit awkward but you were flattered.

You said the line again, but in a more confident manner which was challenging her to stand by her word. And you know Lisa, she wasn't a liar~

(Bonus scene) Although the toxic relationship was behind you and you moved on Lisa can't say she never used her vision to cause your ex slight discomfort. She never really hurt them but she did inconvenience them.

Kaeya

He was pretty surprised to find out you were dating someone. It was a shame really since he enjoyed the casual flirting... Yup he was definitely casual with you and he didn't 100% mean a thing.

He mostly found out about your relationship becouse the person in question approached him and warned him.

"Y/N is my everything, and if you take them away from me I'll make sure you'll need a second eyepatch"

And while Kaeya respects their wishes, he knows a liar when he sees one (after all he owns a mirror).

The cockyness and fake desperation mixed with lack of sincerity for the first part of the sentence as well as body language made things clear for him.

He of course still backed down and didn't try to win you over even though it was tempting to make you cheat on them. He could just imagine the look on their face when they see how to treat you properly.

It was a guilty pleasure of his to just throw in a line that was on thin ice of flirting next to your partner.

But he slowly realized that it was his grave mistake.

They took this anger out on you. They yelled at you and made you believe it was your fault for things not working out so well between you two.

They threw a lot of empty threats, you weren't aware of the fact that they were empty of course.

They told you one time that Kaeya tried to ruin your life, while in the next few minutes they were saying that everything was your fault alone.

After enough tension they realized it wasn't so fun using you anymore. While they had you wrapped around their finger it was more convenient to find someone else at this point. If they won't be able to they'll just come back to you since you clearly will take them back anytime.

And even worse was that they had a perfect excuse to break up with you- accusing you of cheating.

You tried your best to prove your innocence but they 'didn't believe you'. Of course they knew you were innocent they knew what you were doing all day but it's better to blame you than just admitting to not wanting you.

This break up not only broke you but also your friendship with Kaeya. If he wasn't so... So Kaeya around your date things wouldn't end like this.

That's what you believe at first. So you avoided the man like a plague. You had to resort to trying your best to mend your heart alone.

You had other friends besides Kaeya but you shoot them down whenever they tried to help you.

He found it ironic that he in the end he was the one who made things rough for you. He wanted to help you but he ended up destroying everything, just as always...

But this time he didn't wanted things to end this way. He even considered talking to your ex but they found another plaything by the time he wanted to fix what he destroyed.

So he talked to you directly- well not exactly directly but he was in front of your door you refused to open "I know I'm the last person you want to speak to... And what I'm going to say is not going to change that probably" he laughed at himself that he even has hope that you'll stop hating him after such awful conversation starter.

"You know... All I did was because I was... Jealous. I know I had no right to be, you were dating them and not me... I'm not sure where I'm going with this but you need to know that (Ex Name) was a piece of garbage. Whenever I heard them talk to their friends, they treated you like you were a trophy not their lover, so I couldn't stand the idea of having someone like this... Be with someone I love" he was right of course but having that sentence right next to admitting he was jealous was a poor planning on his part.

Perhaps it turned out to be like that becouse he was nervous. But you had no reason to believe him and he knew that.

So after telling you everything he thanked you for listening if you even did and left.

Now it was up to you to decide whether you forgive him or even just believe him while you also have the option to ignore him completely.

Yoimiya

She was really supportive of you even though it hurt her. But hey seeing you smile sometimes have to be enough, even when she isn't the reason behind your smile.

She was more sad than jealous. But when she talked to your partner she got a little bit suspicious.

And you know Yoimiya- she's great at reading people. While on the surface they seemed ideal, she realized that all they did was make it impossible to ever say no to them.

They took you out on far too expensive dates, never let you return any favors and having excuses to rejecting your gifts. It was all just so when they really want something from you they can say "I do everything for you and you do nothing for me"

Not only that she also found out they were cheating on you. This was unacceptable and she tried to warn you right away.

"Y/N what I'm going to say is really important so please listen to me: your partner is cheating on you. I saw them on the festival with someone else and it didn't look like two friends hanging out"

You wanted to believe Yoimiya but love is nothing without trust so you asked her if she was sure of what she saw.

You did find it suspicious that they didn't wanted to go out with you today and told you to not go near festival today. But they also explained it was because they were busy with work and they wanted to have full festival experience with you.

No matter how many times she tried to reason with you, you refused.

It was so annoying that she couldn't say anything to convince you to just listen to her. She hates being so helpless.

And she didn't wanted to drop it but when you told her to just leave you alone she knew there was no convincing you.

She couldn't sleep thinking of things she should do to make the heartbreak less... Well... Breaking?

She focused on her work for now but she had a very hard time trying. You always were on her mind but never in this way.

Few days later she saw you crying and there was no words for how much it broke her heart to see you like this.

She hugged you right away asking what happened and you admitted that she was right and you were a fool for not believing her.

"It's okay Y/N, no need to insult yourself like that! Everyone makes mistakes and everyone sometimes trusts the wrong person"

She thought what to do for a while and said "I know! How about I set off some fireworks for you and get you some good food after that? Or maybe we should do it in reverse order..."

You refused to go out to eat, after all that was what (Ex Name) always did with you and to that she said "Silly, I meant that I'll cook for you! You can join me if you want too. Cooking with someone is fun... Oh I know! Maybe stay for the night with me too and we'll talk all night if you want, or I can provide you with any emergency hugs whenever you'll need them"

So from heartbreaking afternoon you had an amazing evening and night with Yoimiya.

She did everything she could to distract you from your ex and she never shamed you when you couldn't help but recall. It was really sweet and considerate of her...

Oh also she didn't know she'd ever have to do anything like that but your ex was officially banned from her service. She didn't care about being petty, what she cared about is at least a little karma.

~Mod Lisa

Congrats on 2k! Could I request C M F K with Jean, Baal, and Ganyu for the event

alphabet prompt 2k special

letters C, M, F , K

includes: jean, baal, ganyu

prompts can be found here

a/n: i just wanted to say that this made me incredibly soft for ganyu i love her so dearly so. to all of my jean, baal, and ganyu lovers, i hope u all enjoy this

jean

c — cuddles (do they like to cuddle? how do they cuddle?

jean loves to cuddle. she kind of sees it as a stress reliever. she loves to rest her head on your chest and listen to your heartbeat as you absentmindedly play with her hair, taking it out of the tight ponytail she always keeps it in. it’s therapeutic, almost, and it always helps her fall asleep much quicker.

m — mornings (what are mornings with them like?)

jean usually wakes up very early, so it’s rare that you get a chance to see her before she starts her day. she’ll usually use the extra minutes before getting out of bed to look at your sleeping figure next to her with a small smile on her face. if you do wake up, though, she’ll softly tell you to go back to bed before kissing your forehead.

f — fight (how would they react to getting into an argument with you?)

she would hate it, and after calming herself down, would talk it out with you. she can’t stand the thought of you being mad at her, so she’ll solve things quickly.

k — kisses (what are their kisses like? where do they like to kiss?

her kisses are slow and gentle. this poor girl is so tired when she finally gets to see you, she only has enough energy to give you a kiss. besides your lips, of course, she loves to kiss your cheek or kiss your fingers while holding onto your hand.

baal

c — cuddles (do they like to cuddle? how do they cuddle?

she enjoys it, but it took her some time to get used to it. she likes to be held. she likes that for once, she feels taken care of. it’s just enough to help her get her mind off of the things plaguing her mind.

m — mornings (what are mornings with them like?)

you’ve never woken up before her. she doesn’t exactly sleep the best, so she wakes up extremely early every morning. if you’re lucky, you’ll get to see her before she leaves for the day, but that’s rare. and if you do, she’ll just say a quiet “good morning. have a good day.”

f — fight (how would they react to getting into an argument with you?)

she has no time for it. even if she wants to, she’ll never get mad at you. she has enough things to worry about as it is, so she just hopes you’ll be able to patch things with her easily.

k — kisses (what are their kisses like? where do they like to kiss?

she makes every kiss with her feel like it’s the last. they’re always passionate, loving. she always kisses your lips.

ganyu

c — cuddles (do they like to cuddle? how do they cuddle?

she loves cuddling even if it makes her flustered. if it’s you holding her or her holding you, she loves it. but her favorite way to cuddle is to lay on your chest as you lazily play with her hair.

m — mornings (what are mornings with them like?)

it’s so hard to wake up with her — it’s difficult to get out of bed when it’s so warm and you get to see ganyu looking back at you with sleepy eyes. you don’t get out of bed until she finally realizes that she needs to start her day and quickly jumps out of bed.

f — fight (how would they react to getting into an argument with you?)

fights are practically nonexistent, but if any disagreements happen, she’ll patch it up immediately because knowing that you’re upset with her or vice versa distracts her, leaving her unable to focus on anything which is a huge problem for ganyu, especially when all she wants to do is get home to you.

k — kisses (what are their kisses like? where do they like to kiss?

ganyu’s kisses are gentle, soft, and shy. she moves so slowly that one might think she’s unsure of what she’s doing, but that isn’t it at all. she’s just savoring the moment because it’s so rare to get a lot of time alone with you.

pyrotechnics || yoimiya

synopsis: the fireworks were set ablaze, but perhaps there was something brighter than the make-believe pyrotechnics.

pairing: yoimiya x gn!reader

genre: fluff, sfw, drabble

word count: 194

note: asking for yoimiya x reader content,, please,,

the starry sky in inazuma was perfect to match with the fireworks yoimiya created. of being divergent colors scattered all across the atmosphere, creating a tumultuous sound in each firework that was set out. your girlfriend happily gaped at all the lights that appeared in the sky, while her smile and her creations made you as happy as ever.

it took long for you to spot all the fireworks that were let out. "are you proud of them?" yoimiya chuckled, resting her elbow on your shoulder. these fireworks were displayed once in a year, giving people hope to fill amiability in their hearts as the pyrotechnics set ablaze, accompanying aspiration to everyone cheering on.

"they're amazing, yoimiya." you placed a kiss on her forehead, leaving her thrilled to your response. her creativity was noted across inazuman people, they always looked forward to her pyrotechnical constructions, with each firework that was ignited left a joy to the citizens, and as you, not just as her partner — but as a fellow person that would always visit to see the lit fireworks,

knew that nothing could be brighter than the happiness yoimiya brought to the people.

{❀..•}_ 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.