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#kaeya x reader angst
theastrical · 3 days
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you’re the only one who understands
what is it like to say goodbye to your partner without saying goodbye?
kaeya x reader
implied major character death, sudden death, teenage angst
notes: please listen to keshi-understand while reading this!! I promise you won’t regret it <3
it was around 7pm. sitting in front of your laptop, your eyes already red, probably from the exhaustion at your university….or maybe, the expectation to greet kaeya at this certain time, while you both have been in this long distance relationship for a while.
you texted him, expecting him to immediately reply, knowing that would happened, it’s currently evening in his area and he’s a night-owl at that, evening is his awakening if you might titled him.
“wanna facetime?”, you send him the text. you were already smiling by that time, just seeing his profile picture or his chat, makes your day…a much better hell.
i expected it, he’s online now…hmm and he’s typing! i wonder if he put my contacts exclusively outside his do not disturb notifications…well, we can wonder?
kaeya called…i guess he immediately knows it’s time, huh?
“hey..”, his voice raspy; sweet i thought. Though it’s weird that he’s tired, it’s still 9pm in his timezone.
“Why so tired”, a gap of silence, maybe he fell asleep?…or maybe his eyes are already sticky enough that it could easily closed down. “…hmm, a bit.”
“you sound raspy, ironic, you’ve always been the one to remind me to drink my water.”
“hey, even that reminder can be exhausted”. He sighs, you can imagine that he’s doing the facetime exactly in his bed, while all of his caffeine products are everywhere around the floor. Kaeya is nowhere near the word clean. He chuckles slightly, continuing his words with question. “Hey, when will you comeback?”
“i don’t know, summer break maybe?”, unsure, worried, and excited. Three emotions in combine, maybe he misses you?
“chonky misses you…and...that applies to me as well.” dang i miss chonky, his cat, his big chonky cat that always purr whenever a stranger pet him. He has no survival skill for sure.
“what? Why? you’ve always texted and facetime me as well..chonky should’ve been the only one to miss me, not you, silly.”
“i need somebody to talk to..”
“you can always text me.”
“no, like real person. Like you and me.”
“you make it complicated kae.”
“fine”, he sighs. You replied, trying your best to assure him despite how much of a bitch that sounds before. “sorry, i know you must’ve been lonely. Diluc says you’ve been bed rotting all day long.”
“Dang, he must’ve worked for you.”, he finally chuckles.
yet he continued his questions, he always been one to prey over small details.
“say, what if i’m going to another place tomorrow? Will you…just say, visit me before i leave..?”
“why not?”, he heard that word and chuckles. “Just say yes or no, please?”, with your ego out of this world, you mumble a quiet…”sigh…yes, i will..”
“then if i go tomorrow? Will you visit me?”
“where?”
“hmmm wanna make a guess?”
“Univ?”
“better”
“New job across the town?”
“even better”
“Fuck i don’t know kae..just tell me already.”
“It’s a secret, just come back already…i miss you so much.”, he chuckles while opening his camera. You can see how he smirks like a childish moron. “If you come back home, i promise i’ll let you see chonky with his tie again.”
“that’s a hard thing to resist urgh!!! Fine i’ll come back tomorrow, i think my siblings won’t mind my existence till next week. I’m free after all..” , you tell him while opening your camera as well and give him the picture of you just moving around the bedroom, you’re currently tidying up your place while in the call. “promise me you will okay? I have a surprise, you’ll love it”, he gives you the small sighting of a…present. A red box. “It’s for your late birthday, sorry i’m not much of a good boyfriend it seems”, he say that before closing down his camera and giggles like a maniac.
“you don’t have to act romantic in order to love me you know, let me thank you properly with a templated paragraph hahaha.”
“idiot.”, he replied shortly, you know he’s happy and that makes you all smiley. Your cheeks are red, yet he doesn’t seem to care for it…cause if he cares, then you would hide it from him. “I’ll end it now okay? I wanna sleep..chonky is being a rascal for making me run to catch him.” , you laugh, you know he’s tired so you just made a muffled “hmm”, before he says,
“i’ll see you tomorrow, goodnight..” he gives off a smooch and end it. You send an emoji to his chat instead. A white love emoji.
[name] 10.12pm : bye kaeya, love you.
he read it.
kaeya 10.18pm : 🤍
ring…ring…ring…
Kaeya? I’m here. Sorry i’m late…
ring…ring….
ring…ring….
kaeya?
your phone is ringing kaeya. Pick it up. I’m here, please call me back.
ring…ring…
20 miss calls from [name] 🤍
kaeya?
why are you so quiet?
It’s not like we’re distant.
i might forget to drink my water now.
I’ll miss you.
And i wish to understand you better,
before you eventually say goodnight to me.
you’ll always stay 21 forever now kae, but i’ll keep celebrating your birthday, even if nobody remembers you anymore.
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fallingdownhell · 3 months
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Hiii! Can I request Aether, Kaeya and Dainsleif (or just one of them!) Angst where they’ve been dismissive of reader for days but then they forget a date reader took a long time planning so they can spend some time together, so reader comes home late to find them there and angrily unloads and breaks up with them and starts trying to leave but they beg for reader to stay (whether reader stays or not can be up to you <3)
*rubbing hands toghether, laughing evily* Hehehe.. Characters Included: Aether; Kaeya; Dainsleif Content: gender neutral reader; established relationship; angst; hurt/no comfort; breaking up; hurt/comfort; not proofread yet Word count: 3,9k words And just to say this from the get go.. THIS IS A STAND ALONE. THERE WON'T BE A PART 2 TO THIS! With that out of the way... enjoy!
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Aether
You were tapping your fingers on the kitchen table. It had a somewhat rhythmical sound to it, yet inside, you were feeling restless and defeated.
The food you had spent almost the entire afternoon preparing and cooking, has already gotten cold in front of you. Keeping hope that Aether might still show up, you had reheated it three separate times. And yet, he never showed up.
He was three hours late at this point and you have lost all hope that he was actually showing up any time soon. Even though he had promised you a hundred times that he would not forget this time.
With a sigh, you stand up from the table, collecting the food and bringing it back to the kitchen. You contemplated wether it would be worth it to keep, but in the end, you just threw it away, thinking that it would be bad from all the reheating you had done.
Cleaning up took you longer than expected, your movements slow as your thoughts contined to drift off all the time. Wandering back to the absence of your boyfriend. How he promised to be here today, with you, since he already missed or had forgotten about other dates in the past.
You understand him, you really do. Travelling the entirety of Teyvat, trying to find his missing sister. But then again, why get into a relationship with you when he knew he would be absent the entire time? Why did you even agree to dating Aether in the first place?
Thoughts like that continued to plague your mind until you were done washing up, putting the damp towel away as you decided to head to bed for the day. A part of you still hoped that he didn't forget, that he was just running late and would burst through the door anytime, apologizing profusely for the delay. You hoped for this the entire time you got changed, brushed your teeth and then tugged yourself in bed.
Yet it never happened.
A single tear ran down your cheek as you turned around and fell asleep, the dissapointment having settled deep within you.
Over the course of the next two days, you contined to hope for Aether to come back, while you were also reevaluating the entirety of your relationship with Aether at this point.
He was gone 90% of the time, and even if he did come back to Mondstadt, he only stayed for a couple of days. And even in those few days, the time you actually got to spend alone with him was very limited, making you feel like you barely even had a relationship with him at all, at this point. He was always so focused on finding his sister and helping others, that there just wasn't any time left for you.
You took your time to thourougly think things over those two days, and in the end, you came to the decision that this whole thing wasn't worth it anymore.
You were done waiting around for him. You were done feeling lonely and isolated, hoping for Aether to come back to you just for him to leave again. You wanted to feel loved and appreciated, like you deserved to.
So, on the third day after he missed yet another date, you pulled through with your decision and packed up all of the things he had left at your place. Which wasn't much since he wasn't around that much. It all fit pretty much into one single backpack.
You were just finishing up when you suddenly heard the sound of the front door unlocking, a sound that you desperately had hoped to hear just a few days ago. A sound that usually sent butterflies flying through your entire body. And a sound that now made your heart sink. You had made the decision to end this relationship, and yet, you didn't feel ready to face Aether just yet. But there was no running away anymore.
"(Name)? I'm back!", you heard his soft voice call out to you as he closed the door behind him gently. You took a deep breath in, trying to put on a tough facade, then grabbed the backpack and headed out of the bedroom to face your still-boyfriend for the final time.
Aether's face lit up into a bright smile upon seeing you, but when he didn't get the same reaction from you, his face dropped a bit.
"What's wrong, (Name)? Did something happen?", he asked, concern evident in his voice.
"It sure did. Remember when you promised to show up for our dinner date three days ago? The one you swore up and down you wouldn't forget this time and actually be there for?", you asked him. Your tone of voice was utterly calm, no hint of accusation found whatsoever.
You could see his face drop in sudden realization and he already opened his mouth to say something, most likely apology after apology, with the promise to do better in the future. Like he always did. But before Aether could get out a single word, you extended the backpack towards him, waiting for him to take it.
"..what's this?", he asked as he hesitantly reached out and took it from your hand.
"All your stuff you had lying around here. I'm breaking up with you, Aether. I'm done with all of this. Please leave."
"Wait, (Name)! I'm sorry, okay! I know this is purely my fault, but please don't do this! I promise this won't happen again! Please, give me a chance to prove myself!", he started begging as soon as the words of breaking up with him left your lips.
Your heart clenched at hearing his words, you wanted to trust him so badly, but it was finally time to prioritize yourself.
"No. I'm sorry, but that's not happening. You've had chance after chance to prove yourself. To prove to me that our relationship actually meant something to you. But time and time again, you only proved to me that you don't care. You only care about finding your sister. And that is fine. But I'm done hoping to become just as important to you when that's never going to happen."
"No, you're wrong! I love you, (Name)! Please, don't do this!", he was begging now, almost falling to his knees when he saw how serious you were in your decision.
A single tear ran down your cheek and you couldn't help the small smile forming. "I love you too, Aether. I do, but this just doesn't work anymore. Maybe, this is just a case of meeting the right person at the wrong time. But regardless, I can't do this anymore. I can't contine to wait around for you when I could be with someone who appreciates me like I deserve to. So please, just.. leave."
He was silent after you said that, staring at you. You could both feel his heart shattering into pieces, tears threatening to fall, but he kept them in. After a moment, he just nodded, gripping the backpack with his stuff close to his chest as he turned around and headed towards the front door.
But before he left, he turned to face you once again. "I really do love you, (Name). But if this is what you want, I won't fight you on it. I honestly wish you the best in life, and that you find happiness."
"...Good luck with finding your sister.", you said after a nod, which he returned. And then, he opened the front door, leaving both your house and your life.
Only then did the reality of it all sink into you and you couldn't hold back the tears anymore. It hurt, but you still thought it to be the right decision.
You'd heal, but it will take some time..
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Kaeya
For a few weeks now, your Cavalry Captain boyfriend has been swamped with work, to the point where he spends entire nights at the Knights headquarters to try and finish up, but every time, a new pile of work gets added on, so he just never quite finishes with it.
Thanks to this, your relationship and the time spent with him has suffered quite a lot. You try to be understanding and support him with whatever you can, but it's hard not seeing him at all.
The few times he comes home, he almost instantly gets into bed and falls asleep, only to be gone again when you wake up. Or, when you still used to go visit him to bring him something to eat. But when he yelled at you for distracting him from his work, you also stopped doing that.
You had been feeling neglected for some time now, but every time you bring this up to Kaeya, he brushes you off and tells you that it'll be over soon. That he will be done with his work soon and then everything will go back to the way it has been. You want to believe him so bad, but it's hard.
But after that talk, nothing seemed to change for yet another week, so you decided to try and talk to him again. This time, it seemed to go a lot smoother than last time, and you actually got him to see things from your point of view, which led to the two of you agreeing to just take some time for the relationship again and go on a date, since you haven't been able to do that for some time.
Nothing too fancy, just going out for some nice dinner and having the time to talk to each other again, maybe a walk around the city or outside for a bit before heading home again. You didn't need anything fancy or big, it would be enough just to spend some time with your boyfriend again.
At the night you two settled on, you arrived first and got seated. Since you didn't see any harm in it, you ordered yourself something to drink while waiting for Kaeya to show up.
And wait you did.
After twenty minutes, you ordered some wine.
After another half hour, he still wasn't there, no sign of him ever showing up.
You saw the pityful looks of other patrons and the staff, which only led you to drink even more.
When Kaeya didn't show up after another twenty minutes, you decided to pay and leave. The entire way back to your home, your head hung low and you were fighting the tears that threatened to escape.
Only when the front door was finally shut behind you did you allow the floodgates to open, the tears now freely running down your cheeks as you sank down along the door, hitting the floor and finally breaking down.
The alcohol in your system helped to rile your feelings up and your cried and sobbed for what felt like forever. When the tears finally stopped, you felt like running on autopilot when you got changed and walked into the bedroom.
To your utter surprise, there was Kaeya, fast asleep on the bed, like nothing was wrong. You just stood there, mouth hanging open when you saw him sleeping peacefully.
So, he totally forgot about the date and just went home and to sleep without a care in the world.
You had half a mind to wake him up and confront him, but decided against it, seeing as the alcohol would probably not contribute to you making smart decisions. So, you decided to wait until morning to do so.
When morning rose, you were woken up by Kaeya as he got himself ready for work. Normally, you'd just go back to sleep, but not this time. Instead, you sat up and looked at him, and when he turned to you, he noticed your red and swollen eyes.
"You've been crying? What happened?", he asked you. He was concerned, but while asking you, he continued to get himself ready, only half his attention on you, even when noticing something wasn't right with you. It ticked you off, but you still tried to remain calm for now.
"Oh, I don't know. Maybe the fact that I got stood up by my own boyfriend yesterday. Maybe the fact that I was worried about something happening to him, only to find out that he totally forgot about our date and just went to sleep without a care in the world.", you said, sarcasm rooted deep within your statement.
Hearing that, a quiet string of curses left Kaeya's mouth before he came facing you again. "Yeah, I totally forgot. Sorry about that. But it's not like it was that important anyways. I had a pretty exhausting day yesterday, I was tired, so I forgot about it."
You were stumped by his words, your eyes widening. "That's it? That's your excuse for not showing up?"
"Relax. It's not like it was a life or death situation. We can have another date at any given time.", he just brushed you off like that, waving his hand like it all didn't mean anything to him.
And you realized at that point that nothing was going to change if you didn't do anything about it.
"I want to break up.", you said, tone cold and controlled, and you finally caught Kaeya's attention with that. He froze in his steps and turned around to face you, now finally putting his full attention on you.
"...What?", he asked, his one eye that wasn't hidden by his eyepatch widening in disbelief, like he couldn't believe those words you just spoke.
"You heard me. I want to break up with you."
"Over that? Because I forgot one date?"
"No. Because I barely get to see you anymore. You're never there to spend time with me anymore. And when you promised me to finally do so and go on a date with me, you stood me up! I know my worth and I know I deserve better than that."
"You know how busy the Knights have been recently! Everyone has to work hard these days!"
"And yet, everyone else still seems to care enough about themselves to leave when work is over and spend some time away, maybe with their families. Except you.
Have you ever considered asking for help with all the work you have? Asking someone else to take over a portion of it for you? Or just going to Jean and telling her to not add anymore for you to do when you haven't even finished your other work?"
You listed off all the things he could have done to handle the work better, and knowing that Kaeya hadn't done anything to ask fo help, he remained silent, averting his eyes as the guilty conscious caught up to him.
"I tried to be understand, and I tried to help you. But I can't keep going like this without anything changing. Your work is becoming more important to you than anything else. And I'm not about to sit back and watch you destroy yourself."
After that, silence ensued between the two of you, where you were staring at Kaeya, waiting for him to say something, while he was intently staring at the floor, thinking over everything that had happened and realising that you were right. He has been neglecting you and the relationship. And because of that, he was about to loose you... He couldn't let that happen!
"You're right..", he said, his voice quiet, but growing stronger with every word he said. "You're right. I was to caught up with everything and I didn't even think to ask for help. I didn't even realize how I was treating you as a result. I'm sorry, (Name).
I.. I know this isn't an excuse for anything, but I promise I'll do better. Just please.. give me a chance to prove it to you. I promise to treat you better from now on, like you deserve to be treated. Please, give me one last chance."
He was walking over to you, as you were still sitting in the bed, and dropped to his knees in front of the bed, taking one of your hand between his hands, holding it close in front of his face, and you could see a single tear run down his cheek from his blue eye that was staring at your intertwined hands.
You wring with yourself, contemplating your choices and wether you wanted to go through with the breakup or not. With bated breath, Kaeya remained where he was, just waiting for your answer. He didn't know if he could accept it if you did decide to break up with him. He never wanted to loose you.. especially not over something like this...
In the end, you let out a sigh as you leaned towards him, lowering your hands so you could look into his eye properly.
"Okay. I'm giving you one chance. One only. If nothing is changing, I'm going through with the breakup. I can't go on feeling like not even a second choice to you."
Relief washed over his face, evident by the first shocked expression, then the smile that soon followed. Kaeya leaning into you as well, putting his forehead against yours, his eye closing as he soaked up the feeling of you so close to him again.
"You're always my first choice, (Name). I'm sorry I made you feel like that wasn't the case. I love you, and I promise I'll do my best to prove it to you from here on out."
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Dainsleif
You thought you knew what you were getting yourself into when entering a relationship with Dainsleif. You may not know everything about him or his past, but you didn't need to in order to love him. That's what you had thought, at least...
Now, after some months of dating... you did slowly realize that maybe, love isn't always enough.
How often was it that he was gone, claiming to be searching for something, yet never telling you what it was, aside that it was important and had to do with his past.
How often did you wait for him when he told you he'd be back after a week, only for him to never keep the promise.
How often have you told him how lonely you felt without him, only for him to spend a bit more time with you, before ultimately having to leave again? And every time he left, it hurt more than all the times before.
And now, it seems you've reached a breaking point.
Today was your six month anniversary with him, and although you weren't usually one to celebrate such things, you decided to use it as an excuse to spend some alone time with him again. When you told him about your plans, he seemed excited and promised to be there to celebrate the event with you.
But he never showed up.
You've been waiting the whole day for him, but seeing as it was almost the next day already, you were certain that he wasn't going to show up anymore.
It wasn't even like you had something big planned. You just wanted some nice and quiet alone time with him, to celebrate you staying together for so long. But now, you felt stupid for it.
Why were you even wasting so much time and energy into this when it didn't seem like he was doing the same thing in the first place?
You thought back to the time you asked him about the celebration, and how he seemed excited. Was that for real? Or was he only faking it to appease you? You couldn't tell anymore.
He promised to be there, but here you were, all alone. Like you seem to be almost every day now..
But even then, hope was a traitorous little thing. It made you stay, hoping for him to show up and apologize for making you wait. Only for that hope to be crushed again and again with every day that passed after it.
And yet, you kept hoping and waiting for Dainsleif, for a whole week. And still, he never showed up.
He told you he would only be gone for a short while, that he would be back on time for the celebration.
He promised it... and broke it so easily.
As the week had passed, and you didn't get a single sign of him, all the hope you had left had finally been crushed, with no hope of it ever coming back. You were finally done. You couldn't handle the pain and heartbreak any longer. On the inside, you were done with this relationship. It hardly felt like it even was one to begin with.
You took your time when you were packing up your things, since you didn't think he'd show up now, of all times. And you should be proven right, once again.
Still, you felt bad if you just up and left without a word of explanation, so you decided to write him a little note. Which turned out to be more of a letter that you then left on the kitchen table.
Getting the help of an old friend, you managed to grab all of your stuff in only one trip. You did feel bad for leaving just like that, but it also felt... liberating.
Like you could finally breathe again.
A huge weight has been lifted off your shoulders. And although you still loved Dain, you also felt.. happy.
....
It took Dainsleif another whole week until he finally returned back to the small home he shared with you. He couldn't wait to finally see you again, hold you in his arms, feel you against him again. He'd missed you so very much.
He'd wanted to come back for so long, but the Abyss has been relentless in hunting him down, and he couldn't risk to lead them to you, so he had to stay away until he was certain that it was safe to return again.
But, upon entering the home, he immediately knew something was off. It just felt... empty.
He called out your name, but when no response came, he went to search for you. When Dainsleif couldn't find you, panic began to settle in him. He was about to run out and look for you, when some pieces of paper caught his attention.
The letter you wrote for him.
The more he read through it, the more his hands began to shake, crumbling the paper between his fingers.
When he finished reading through its contents, he didn't know what to feel.
There was anger, despair, some resentment, but most of all.. guilt. And longing.
A longing to go out and search for you, to clear things up and, if he had to, beg for you to take him back.
But he couldn't.
You had made it very clear in your letter that you didn't want to see him anymore. And no matter how much it hurt him, Dainsleif had always respected your wishes. To act against them now, would only make him feel worse.
He would honor your wish for now, hoping that, maybe, in the future, you'd seek him out to talk things through with him. Maybe then, he could ask for your forgiveness, and hopefully, another chance.
But until then, he'd make sure that you'd be safe from afar, watching over you and keeping his love for you alive..
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sh1-n0bu · 1 year
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HELLO HELLOOO I was just wondering if I could ask if you could do a
Kaeya or Thoma ORR Diluc x Self destructive reader? Maybe any genshin character but whenever my mind goes to angst my mind automatically goes to Kaeya and Diluc LMAO
And basically Reader has a hard time expressing feelings and finds comfort in their lowest so they are seen as reserved
And Kaeya or (Character) tries their very best to help them despite reader rejecting their affections and worries But Kaeya or (Character) loves them too much to let go so they just stay by Reader's side
You can add more or plan the rest of the story but right now that's all I could explain
One last if I could ask I'd like to be Banananon/ 🍌 Anon
Besides that have a great time! Your works are amazing 🫶
✿ 𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 ✿
characters: kaeya, diluc and thoma x nb!reader
warnings: angst, comfort, reader daydreams a lot, mentions of self harm and healed scars
notes: what the reader is going through and their description of self destructive thoughts, actions and behaviors are all greatly influenced by my own not so great moments. if such topics are triggering to you then please scroll past or continue with caution. i hope you’re all doing well in this dark times. i love you and thank you for being here
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as the sole survivor of his family and the one given the task to be his destroyed home nation’s one and only hope, the cavalry captain has his own dark moments
definitely did used to self harm as well. it only worsened after his fight with diluc and crepus’ death
and seeing you, his closest companion, lover, his light and life, his dark days and pillar suffer through the same things makes him want to curl up on the floor and wail until there’s nothing left in him
will sit you down and have a nice long talk with you. it can range from your self destructive habits, self harm scars, bad coping mechanisms to even the gossips the cavalry captain had heard or shared with lisa, how diluc’s hair seemed a bit more trimmed today at angel’s share, how the cats at cat’s tail was seemingly more affectionate etc etc
anything you want to talk about, kaeya’s here
scars, relapses or even a new stimming you’ve got, he notices the second he sees it. he may have one eye but he’s keen on noticing the smallest, minute detail that is changed
but if you don’t wish to talk about it or don’t hint anything to him then it’s okay. kaeya can wait but please don’t take too long until you have completely destroyed your own self beyond recognition. he can’t carry the guilt and regret
if you have been relapsing too much then kaeya will have no other choice but to sit you down and talk about it
he will even come to a compromise to quit his alcohol addiction and learn to live again with you, together
if he comes back from his work to see you feeling down in the dumps, prepare yourself to be wrapped up in the biggest fluffy blanket like a burrito and given cuddles and smooches mwah mwah mwah mwah (¯ ³¯)♡
“there there, darling. we’ll go through this together”
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another person who has self harmed in the past
personally speaking, i think he used to self harm in a deprivation type of way especially during his time when hunting the fatui harbingers in the merciless eternal winter clad nation of shneznaya
depriving himself of food, water, hygiene, sleep, the basic human necessities to survive
so after the whole hunting harbingers thing is over and the wine tycoon comes back to mondstadt, diluc’s trying his best and starts to let go of his self harming habits, actions etc
in the present time when he sees you, his lover, the dawn to his dark side, the apple of his eye and his most cherished person doing the same things he used to do - it pains him immeasurably
diluc is a straightforward person. if there’s something he doesn’t like he says it, shows it without wasting a single second
but this. this was an incredibly sensitive and a hard topic for anyone to talk about or mention
so he decides to wait for you to say something or even give him the smallest of hints first. however don’t take too long because if diluc sees you continuing to be self destructive then he’s taking things into his own hands
will bring up about the topic on a warm night, when the two of you are cuddling close to each other under the blankets as the fire in the fireplace crackles softly
the atmosphere is soft, silent and comfortable with the smell of your cups filled with hot cocoa wafts through the air. this is when diluc gently brings up the topic
will patiently wait until you wrap your mind around things and answer him. even then the uncrowned king will stay quiet, taking in every words, every names, every breath and sighs you produce with a gentle squeeze to your intertwined hands
when you’re finished opening up to him, diluc will place down both of your cups on the nightstand of the bed and pull you in for a cuddle. you can cry if you want to, he will soothingly rub shapes and sizes into your shoulder with a low hum to soothe you
“it’s alright, my love. you’re safe now. here, with me”
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first of all
yes my skrunkly (you), you can marry the puppy vibed blonde fictional man you saw on your device screen. mama nobu approves, he looks like a green flag
anyways, with that shit out of the way
green flag. seriously. just green flag all over
thoma has personally never experienced or committed any self deprecating, harming or destroying actions, thoughts or whatsoever
he does have bad days but that’s it. bad days. he likes to stay enthusiastic about life and living in general so he simply sits down, takes a breather, maybe pay a visit to the stray cats and dogs he looks after in inazuma city before continuing
when thoma first notices your scars whether they’re healed or not, or even sees your self destructive habits such as not eating when your stomach is grumbling, tugging on your hair harshly, peeling the skin around your nails - thoma instantly reaches his hands out and envelopes yours in his own
with a soft voice, the housekeeper would envelop both of your hands in his before looking into your eyes with the most saddest kicked puppy look
will ask you if you’re okay first and foremost before holding your hand and walking back home together. on the way he will buy you some of your favorite treats, drinks, point out a newly opened shop, a new vendor etc etc
when home, thoma would make a nice chamomile tea before sitting down with you on the chabudai. first will start with the small little talks about what happened during his time at the kamisato’s, a cute cat he saw and will eventually slowly drift into your habits
he will be here with you through thick and thin. you’re his pudding after all but before that you are your own person and you deserve to live
“sweettums… i will always be here with you through anything and everything okay?”
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strawberrylabs · 7 months
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Strawberry's Whumptober masterlist!
warning!! some of these post will contain gore, death, mental distress and other themes that may be disturbing to some readers! Please pay attention to they tags on each post and read with caution!
note: These will be 'x reader' posts because as this is an 'x reader' blog. Most if not all characters will be genshin characters simply because I know them better. If you have a character you want with a certain prompt, feel free to request it and I will write it when I get to it
if I am late some days please rest assured the fics will be uploaded eventually!
PRONOUNS: majority of my works will have no pronouns or gendered terms used for reader, if they are used they will be gender neutral or they/them. If you'd prefer she/her or he/him, there will be a link on the gn fics for both other options. If there is a specific set of pronouns you want me to use, i can edit upload another version with those pronouns, just let me know<3
Update (17th of Oct): whumptober is being put in hold temporarily, some things are going on and I can't really write atm. Everything will eventually be written by the end of October! Just a little delayed is all. Please be patient<3
Day 1: "how many fingers am I holding up?" with Albedo from Genshin impact [Here!]
Day 2: "They don't care about you" with Alhaitham from Genshin impact [Here!]
Day 3: "Make it stop" with Xiao from Genshin impact [Here!]
Day 4: "I see the danger, it's written there in your eyes" with Beidou from Genshin impact [Here!]
Day 5: Debris with Wanderer from Genshin impact [Here!]
Day 6: Made to watch with Kaveh from Genshin impact [Here!]
Day 7: "Can you hear me?" with Kokomi from Genshin impacy [Here!]
Day 8: "It's all for nothing" with Abyss!Aether from Genshin impact [Here!]
Day 9: "You're a liar" with Brother!Kaeya (and brother!Diluc) from Genshin impact [Here!]
Day 10: "You said you'd never leave" with brother!Bennet from Genshin impact [Here!]
Day 11: "No one will find you" with Cyno from Genshin impact [Here!]
Day 12: "I haven't slept in days, but who's counting?" with Freminet from Genshin impact [Here!]
Day 13: "I don't feel so good" with Tighnari from Genshin impact [Here!]
Day 14: "Just hold on" with Heizou from Genshin impact [Here!]
Day 15: "I don't need you to help me, I can handle things myself" with Ayato from Genshin impact [on hold]
Day 16: "Don't go where I can't follow" with Lyney from Genshin impact [on hold]
Day 17: "Leave me alone!" with brother!Mika from Genshin impact [On hold]
Day 18: Blindfold/tortured for information with Venti from Genshin impact [on hold]
Day 19: "I'll take one final step, all you have to do is make me" with Ningguang from Genshin impact [on hold]
Day 20: "You will regret touching them"/found family with Siblings!Bennet, Razor and Fischl from Genshin impact [in progress]
Day 21: "Don't move" with Kazuha from Genshin impact [in progress]
Day 22: "Watch out!" with Neuvillette from Genshin impact [in prohress]
Day 23: "Who's there?" with Childe from Genshin impact [in progress]
Day 24: Neglect with Aether from Genshin impact [in progress]
Day 25: "They're not breathing!" with Cyno from Genshin impact [in progress]
Day 26: "You look awful" with sibling!Chongyun from Genshin impact [in progress]
Day 27: "Let me see" with Xiao from Genshin impact [in progress]
Day 28: "You'll have to go through me" with Lynette from Genshin impact [in progress]
Day 29: "I only sink deeper the deeper I think" with Baizhu from Genshin impact [in progress]
Day 30: "It's ok to say 'I'm not ok'" with Lyney from Genshin impact [in progress]
Day 31: "Take it easy" with Aether from Genshin impact [in progress]
If there are prompts you want to see with certain characters send a request and ill write something for them and add it to the masterlist<3
masterlist will be updated as I make the posts!
last update: 14th of october 2023, 10:53pm (AEST)
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wondermilka · 10 months
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Shattered Love
Pairing: Kaeya x GenderNuetral! Reader
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Synopsis : You and Kaeya has always been inlove. But was that still the case when he met a particular girl in the tavern?
TW : Angst, no comfort, kaeya has fallen out of love, breakups
You and Kaeya were a happy couple, always enjoying each other's company. You had been dating for quite some time and were deeply in love. Your lover lived up to his reputation for his charismatic personality.
Kaeya had a habit of frequenting a tavern where he would have a few drinks and unwind after a long day. You trusted him completely and had no reason to doubt his faithfulness.
One day, Kaeya met a girl in the tavern. They instantly clicked and found themselves deep in conversation. They laughed, shared stories, and felt a connection like never before. Little did you know, this encounter would take a turn for your relationship.
One night, Kaeya stumbled home late, clearly drunk. As always, you were there to help him up and take him to your shared bedroom. A mysterious lipstick mark on his clothes was not left unnoticed by you. But you know better than to immediately jumping to conclusions. You trusted him.
The next day, you happened to bump into Diluc, the owner of the tavern, while going around doing errands. You struck up a conversation, and somehow the topic of Kaeya and the girl he had met came up.
It was then that Diluc revealed the truth to you about Kaeya's encounter and the connection he had formed with the other girl.
You refused to believe, but you heard it loud and clear from Diluc and you could no longer fool yourself into thinking that he wouldn't do such a thing.
Your heart sank. The revelation hit you like a ton of bricks. You had trusted Kaeya, but now your faith had been shattered, the cracks in your relationship has been revealed.
The betrayal cut deep, and you couldn't bear to be in a relationship with someone who had strayed.
Heartbroken and filled with a mix of emotions, you confronted Kaeya. You had a painful and tearful breakup. There was no closure or comfort for either of you. The trust you had built was broken, and you both had to find a way to heal and move on separately.
Kaeya knew what he did was wrong. But he was swayed by the pleasure and entertainment. He could not bear to look at your face with tears strumming down. You both knew it was for the best.
Your relationship came to a painful end as you and Kaeya went your separate ways, forever haunted by the memories of what could have been, leaving you both with scars that would take time to heal.
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Having an argument with genshin men
A/N: this was a request by💅 anon but i accidentally deleted the request so- i really hope they see this  
i couldnt write one for kazuha mainly because i cant think of anything for him and i didnt wanna put off posting this for much longer ill probably post it separately once i get some ideas
feat~ kaeya and albedo (also mentioning barbara, amber, eula and sucrose)
!!WARNINGS!! :- angst, comfort(?), mentions of injury and alcohol gender neutral reader / gn!reader
albedo !!
albedo isn’t the type to get angry usually but he had been really stressed recently
you didn’t do anything wrong you were just worried and wanted to know what was wrong and to help
he ended up lashing out on you
you left after the argument leaving albedo alone
he realized what he did and a wave of guilt washed over him
he wanted to go after you to apologize but he thought it would only make things worse and that leaving you alone would be better
he knew you could take care of yourself
besides you’ve visited him in dragonspine before so you wouldn’t be in any danger
or so he thought-
the next morning he returned to mondstadt and was immediately confronted by amber and eula (mostly amber but eula too)
she asked him where you were, you hadn’t returned the night before and she hadn’t heard from you at all and she was really worried
eula was still suspicious of albedo after what happened with imposterbedo
after hearing about this albedo immediately rushed back to dragonspine
after a few hours of searching he found you lying on the ground
it looked like you had fallen off the side of the cliff and passed out
he took you to the cathedral to be healed by barbara
the entire way there and while barbara was healing you the only thing going through his head was that the if he hadn’t lashed out and started that argument you wouldn’t have left and gotten hurt
it was all his fault
when you woke you (ty barb for your amazing healing <3)  he started apologizing profusely
the entire time while you were recovering he left his alchemist duties to sucrose and stayed with you
kaeya !!
kaeya has a drinking problem
everyone knows it, he does too
you were worried, you knew why he did it but you were worried about his health
''its not healthy'' is something he heard from you more then anyone else
usually he'd laugh it off or tell you he’d try to drink less but today was different
he was sent to clear out a lot of hilichurl camps, every time he was sent for such things he’d return in a bitter mood and today was no exception
he ended up getting drunk
when you found him you lectured him about drinking too much and tried to get him to drink some water
today however he was extra pissed off and took it out on you
he ended up shouting at you and an argument broke out
many things were said in the heat of the moment on both sides that neither person meant
you stormed out of the tavern out of frustration
what happened didn’t register with kaeya immediately as he was drunk and angry
the next day he woke up with a headache and foggy memory but the memories of the previous night soon came flooding back
kaeya was angry, much angrier then last night
but not at you, how could he be angry at you when all you tried to do was look out for him
he was angry at himself
he pushed the closest person to him away, he hurt you
he immediately set out to look for you
he found you outside the city walls passed out, your arm looked to be broken
he gently picked you up and ran back to the city
he brought you to the cathedral to be healed
no one had ever seen him so upset and panicked before
thankfully you weren’t in critical condition but you were going to be unconscious for quite a while
he was relieved, still angry at himself for letting this happen, but relieved that you were going to be okay
he wanted to abandon his knight duties to look after you but he knew he couldn’t
besides barbara would be with you so you wouldn’t be alone
when you woke up he took care of all your needs
not one day went by during your recovery that he didn’t apologize to you
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violent-grove · 10 months
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Returning Home (Kaeya x Reader)
As Kaeya walked away from Dainsleif and the Traveler, his smile slowly fell. That was it; the beginning of the end for your relationship. Soon you would know of his connection with Khaenri'ah and his relation to the man who started it all. He began his way to the spice merchant he was to meet.
The discussion of the spices went by in a blur, and before Kaeya knew it, he was on a boat back to Liyue. The trip gave him time to plan. He considered himself a selfless being, but just for one more night, he wished to bask in your presence. The plan was simple, spend one more night sleeping next to you, holding you, and then vanish before the fireworks could begin. Kaeya didn't believe he could handle another Diluc-like incident.
The gates to Mondstadt looked the same, but they didn't feel the same. Kaeya supposed this was just his mind getting ready for the inevitable change that was soon to befall him. Looking up at your shared home, he softly sighed and tried to put on the best mask he could muster.
Kaeya sauntered into your shared home as quietly as possible. He arrived home late after his trip to Sumeru and didn't want to wake you. It also didn't help that he had a lot to think about. Knowing you and the Traveler, you would be in the know shortly.
Getting out of his head, Kaeya slipped off his boots and padded to your shared bed. At least he would have this glorious night. A night where you were ignorant of his truth, and the look of disgust was still absent from your face. The same scornful look Diluc wore when the truth was revealed to him.
Climbing in and pulling up your shared covers, he paused when he heard a groan from you. His eye met yours, and a soft smile bloomed across your face. "You're finally back," you sleepily said as your arms opened wide. "Come here, big guy." Normally, Kaeya would tiredly collapse into your embrace, but something made him hesitate. Even while donning his best everything-is-ok act, he was still vulnerable to your calming presence. Sensing his hesitation, you blinked to wake yourself up a tad more and asked, "What's wrong?"
Kaeya kept a straight face, as he always tried to do around you, but you knew. His face may have been the picture of indifference, but his twitchy hands gave him away. As soon as your pointed gaze fell on them, he hid his hands behind his back. "Nothing is wrong, sweetling," Kaeya brushed off your concern with a laugh. He was about to start forming his well-crafted lie when he saw the hurt look on your face.
You shook your head to get rid of the grogginess and show your disapproval of his behavior. Sitting on the edge of your shared bed, you coax Kaeya to sit next to you, "Please, Kaeya, I thought we were past this." Grabbing his hand tenderly, you start to remove his glove and stroke his naked hand with care. Thinking back to all of the hurt caused by his brother, you hold his hand a little tighter.
What was wrong with Diluc for abandoning his own family like that? You never found out what happened during their argument, but you couldn't think of a single justifiable reason for Diluc to do such a thing. Noticing the tension in Kaeya's shoulders starting to evaporate, you slowly ask, "Does this have something to do with Diluc?" Kaeya's eyes flitted away from you, in turn grabbing your ire for his brother, "It's got to be him. Did he say something about it again? Just because you had one argument doesn't give him the right to speak so poorly of you or mistreat you-" Ordinarily, you would have continued rambling, but the shine of Kaeya's tear streaks stopped you right in your tracks.
Kaeya clenched the hand you weren't holding. Why did you have to make losing you so hard? He should have tried harder to keep his cool; he's an expert at that when you aren't around. You always make everything feel too much. The hand holding, the care you give so freely to a sinner like him. He wanted one more night, but now that he's allowed the floodgates to open, he knows that is out of the picture.
You move to try and hug him close to your chest, but for the first time, he resists. Kaeya decided he had to go out on his own terms; he couldn't just leave you in the dark and leave in the morning. Taking a deep breath, Kaeya shakily whispers, "I have to tell you about what happened with Diluc."
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The rain was falling over Mondstadt in sheets, and the world was overcome in curtains of water. Crepus' death should have been a hard hit for both of them, but the grief Kaeya should have been feeling was overshadowed by the immense relief he felt. Finally, he could be free from this internal anguish.
As he gazed upon his mourning brother and his father's dead body, a smirk was present on his face, "The world is truly... fascinating." When the other knights came and whisked Crepus' body away for safekeeping, Kaeya swiftly slinked away as well. Putting his hands behind his head, Kaeya whistled a happy tune. Finally, all his worries were deceased. There was no longer a fine balance he had to maintain between his homeland and Mondstadt. He would know what side to pick... Or would he?
It's not as though Crepus was his only tie to this place; he loved Diluc as well. And where was Diluc now? At home, alone, and grieving. What kind of brother was he? Here Kaeya was, reveling in the death of their father while his brother was beside himself. What had Khaenri'ah turned him into?
There was no denying it now. Before, when Kaeya was doing his knightly training and helping the people of Mondstadt, he could put the thought in the back of his mind, but in the wake of this tragedy, the idea blared impossibly loud in his brain. He is the villain. He is a spy sent from an opposing nation, acting as its people's friend when he will always be the outsider. Even his looks were different from the rest; there's only one blue-haired tan person in Mondstadt, and that's him.
Kaeya's thoughts kept spiraling, but some small piece of him still had hope. The small piece that Mondstadt had instilled in him as he was growing up. As a small child, his birth father told him of the fruitlessness of the Khaenrian struggle, but growing up with Crepus and Diluc showed him that ambition and optimism were not exclusive to those who hailed from one of the seven nations. Kaeya felt that love and joy when he was with the two of them, his family.
This hope is what led him to the Dawn Winery's front door. He noticed none of the staff was there and became thankful. What he was about to say was best kept between the family. Kaeya stood at the door for longer than necessary, working up the courage to knock. Taking a deep breath, he knocked, and he hoped.
Diluc saw the drenched and sad state of his brother before yanking open the door, "Kaeya! Thank Barbatos, you're alright." Diluc attempted to pull Kaeya inside, but he resisted, "Come on, brother. You're going to catch your death in-"
Before Diluc could continue his worrying, Kaeya took a step back and gravely said, "Diluc, I have to tell you something."
Hesitantly, Diluc quietly asked, "What is it?" You could scarcely hear his voice over the raindrops.
Kaeya looked Diluc in the eye but soon lost his resolve and looked away. Gulping on nothing, he told the truth, "I'm from Khaenri'ah, and I was sent here to serve Khaenrian interests." A long silence befell the two of them.
Eventually, Diluc was the one to break it, "Come now, brother, this is no time for jokes." He took a step forward so the rain was soaking his clothes just as it was soaking Kaeya's, "Let's stop this jest, go inside, get warmed up, and maybe- perhaps-" A choked sob cut Diluc off.
Kaeya hadn't even noticed Diluc had started to cry; the rain kept their faces drenched in water. But Diluc wasn't the only one crying; Kaeya was as well. Diluc questioned, "Are you absolutely sure? What if there was a mistake? What if-" It had only taken Diluc a mere five seconds to discern that Kaeya was telling the truth, and as soon as that realization dawned upon him, his sadness turned into anger. Kaeya's star-like pupils had given his heritage away.
Diluc's greatsword materialized, and his hand clenched around it with such force that his gloves were straining against the force of his action. Taking a hot angry intake of air, Diluc clearly stated, "Then you are a threat to Mondstadt, and you must be taken care of." With a stance that oozed confidence, Diluc raised his sword and almost struck Kaeya. If not for Kaeya's impressive dodging skills, he would have been cut clean in two.
Eyes and mouth wide open, Kaeya turned to Diluc, "Can't we discuss this? What about being brothers?" Again, Diluc had moved to attack Kaeya.
Slightly out of breath, Diluc declared, "You forfeited that right the moment you were born, Khaenrian." Those words cut Kaeya straight to the bone. He couldn't have been more wrong. How was he so foolish as to think there was any place in this world for a Khaenrian like him.
Soon after Kaeya came to his depressing conclusion, his sword materialized in his hands, and the brothers were knocking back blow after blow. Their Favonious training was promulgating off of them in waves. Kaeya was losing ground fast. The battle was unfair from the start; the only thing keeping Kaeya's clothes unburned was the never-ending rain.
As the fighting continued, Kaeya was gradually forced back off of the winery's courtyard and onto the muddy ground. Just as Diluc was readying his final blow, Kaeya felt a burst of elemental energy. He clung to this power with all of his might to save his life. Cryo met Pyro, and a swirling wind erupted between the two of them, blowing each back. Using this distraction, Kaeya slipped away, never to grace Dawn Winery as an inhabitant but only as an occasional visitor.
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By the end of Kaeya's story, you were in tears. The story was a lot to take in. Distancing yourself from Kaeya, you stare down at your hands in contemplation, "So, that's what happened..." Glancing at his eyepatch, you have one question in mind, "Are you- I mean- What I'm trying to say is-" Sighing, you work up the courage to get it out, "Are you like a Hilichurl?"
Kaeya snorted and shook his head, "No, I'm not like a hilichurl; I can assure you that I am entirely human." Sensing the lightening mood, you softly caress his right cheek.
Almost, but not quite, touching his eyepatch, you ask, "Then what's this for?" Kaeya's head jerked away at the question, and his smile fell. Your hand fell back down to your lap, and you looked away as well. That was definitely too far, "I'm sorry, Kaeya."
Your words made his heart clench. He just revealed that he's been lying to you since you met, and here you are apologizing. Why weren't you angry? Why were you fine with this? Why weren't you like Diluc? If you were like Diluc, he could deal with this. He could right off your love, but you weren't like Diluc, were you? But you should be.
"What is your problem? Why aren't you brandishing your weapons right now? Your love for me is clearly gone. Oho, wait, is this just an act?" Kaeya's voice quickly changed from angry to merry, but he wasn't done concocting his story, "Just a way to harm the sinner as much as possible. You really had me going there for a bit, believing you still loved me-" You had to cut him off; this couldn't continue, "But I still do love you!"  
Kaeya squinted at you, "I can easily see through lies, darling. Weren't you paying attention to my story? I'm the king of liars."
Inching closer to him, you urged, "But you don't have to be. You just told me the truth." Reiterating your point, you quietly say, "It doesn't have to be the way it was before."
As you scooted nearer to Kaeya, he stood from the bed and went to stand at the opposite end of your bedroom. Smirking, Kaeya continued on his tirade, "Oh yes, it does, because no one can ever love a Khaenrian, a sinner, a liar, an enemy of the state-"
He was about to continue listing all of the things he hated about himself, but you sprung from the bed to hug him with all of your might. Your words were muffled because your face was to his chest, "I don't care, Kaeya, I love you, and your words won't stop me." As soon as you had hugged him, Kaeya stiffened. All was silent for a while, but the silence was broken by Kaeya's sniffles.
Starting to rub his back soothingly, you say, "There there. It's ok. Let it all out," in repetition until he's able to calm down.
After a few minutes or so, Kaeya asks, "Are you sure; are you really sure?"
Still, within the hug, you nod against him, "I wish you had told me sooner, but the truth will never stop me from loving you." You pulled back from the hug a tad bit to look him in the eye, "I think I'm going to need some time to trust you again, but if you're willing to help me through that, I'm ready to help you. So, please don't believe you're unworthy of love just because of your heritage." At your words, Kaeya pulled you into the hug tighter. All was not well, but if you two worked on your relationship, it soon would be. A/N: I hope you enjoyed if you got to this part! 
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chillypowder · 9 months
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Frozen Embrace
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Characters → Kaeya x reader
Warning → Neglect, Fainting
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Kaeya was relentless in his duties as the Cavalry Captain of Mondstadt, a role he had always taken with utmost seriousness. With the increasing number of threats faced by the city, his dedication to his work grew exponentially, causing him to spend more and more time away from the comfort of his home and the company of the Reader.
At first, the Reader tried to understand and be supportive, knowing that Kaeya's responsibilities were crucial for the safety of Mondstadt. But as the days turned into weeks, and the weeks into months, the tension between them began to build. Every night, the Reader would wait on the couch, looking out the window, hoping to catch a glimpse of Kaeya's silver hair in the moonlight. But more often than not, he never came home until the wee hours of the morning.
As Kaeya's absence persisted, the Reader's heart became heavy with worry and loneliness. The small notes and sweet messages they left for each other gradually stopped, replaced by a thick silence that only deepened their emotional distance. The Reader longed for Kaeya's presence, for the reassurance of his arms wrapped around them, and the comfort of his soothing voice.
One fateful night, the Reader's body couldn't bear the emotional strain any longer. Exhausted from countless sleepless nights and anxious days, they collapsed on the floor, overwhelmed by the weight of uncertainty and heartache. When Kaeya finally returned home, he found the Reader unconscious, and panic immediately gripped his heart.
"Reader! Wake up, please!" he pleaded, gathering them into his arms. "I'm so sorry, I didn't mean for any of this to happen."
With adrenaline coursing through his veins, Kaeya rushed to Barbara, the city's beloved Healer, seeking her help. When Barbara arrived, her expression was a mix of concern and disappointment. She carefully examined the Reader's condition and sighed.
"They're physically exhausted, but I can heal them," she said, her tone stern. "However, this situation could have been avoided if you hadn't neglected their well-being, Kaeya."
Barbara's words weighed heavily on Kaeya's conscience, causing his heart to ache even more. He watched as she healed the Reader, her soothing aura enveloping them, and it was in that moment that Kaeya realized the extent of his mistakes.
Once the Reader regained consciousness, they were greeted by Kaeya's tearful eyes. "I'm so sorry," he whispered, his voice cracking with emotion. "I never wanted to hurt you. I thought I was doing the right thing, protecting Mondstadt, but I never realized how much I was neglecting you."
The Reader looked into his eyes, seeing the genuine regret and concern that radiated from him. "I understand your duty, Kaeya, but it hurt to feel so forgotten," they admitted, their voice soft and vulnerable.
"I promise things will change," Kaeya said firmly, determination etched on his face. "I'll find a way to balance my responsibilities and our relationship. You are important to me, and I never want you to feel like you come second."
Over the next few days, Kaeya made a conscious effort to spend more time with the Reader. He delegated some tasks, sought help from other knights, and made sure to prioritize their well-being. He surprised the Reader with heartfelt gestures and thoughtful gifts, slowly rebuilding the trust that had been damaged.
With time and effort, their relationship began to heal. Kaeya's presence became a constant in the Reader's life once more, and they cherished every moment they shared together. They also saw how hard he worked for Mondstadt and understood the burden he carried.
Together, they found a way to navigate the challenges that came with Kaeya's position, openly communicating their needs and concerns. The tension that once defined their relationship was replaced with understanding and empathy. Both Kaeya and the Reader grew through this experience, realizing the importance of balancing one's passion with the people they loved.
As the days turned into weeks, and the weeks into months, their bond deepened, and the love they shared flourished. Kaeya learned to lean on the Reader for support when needed, realizing that he didn't have to face the burdens alone. The Reader, in turn, found comfort in Kaeya's arms, knowing that they were cherished and valued.
With the city's safety still at the forefront of his mind, Kaeya continued to dedicate himself to his duties, but he always made sure to come home to the Reader, to the warmth of their embrace. And while the challenges they faced were far from over, they knew that together, they could weather any storm that came their way.
In the end, it wasn't just the bitter cold of the Mondstadt winters that brought them together. It was the warmth of their love that melted away the icy barriers that once stood between them, leaving them with hearts entwined in a bond that would never be broken.
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akiraruru · 6 months
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Hi I saw you was in need of ideas 😁 and I saw you like ragbros (like me) how about hc (platonic)where they have a little sister (like 18-19year old) who is also adopted like kaeya and is also traumatized before she came to dawn winery and she is more traumatized. She is also super powerful like she is a mage (like in historical manhwa) and has electro vision is also a member of knights of favonis. Sorry I went for too much details 😅
If you don't write platonic hc, how about hurt to comfort fic of diluc/ kaeya/Zhongli where the reader thinks he ib love with someone else (like jean for diluc rosaria for kaeya guzhiong for Zhongli).
Sorry for long ask. Take care 😘
A/n: sadly I'm not very good at platonic stuff, hope u like this oneshot tho!
Included: Kaeya, gn reader, Rosaria
Cw/s: mentions of drinking, angst, possibly ooc, I suck at writing angst
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Kaeya had always been passionate about the things he loves. Though, recently everything has been going much worse than before, it's like his path throughout life has become rocky, rather than ups and downs, it has really been down these past few days. He went out drinking more and more, constantly visiting his brother's tavern, chugging down beer down his throat hoping to wash down his foul feeling.
You understand what was Kaeya's feeling and you always have, you gave him time, time to think carefully and to rest his mind and body. Though you never expected it to come to this, you never expected it to become this bad; you felt sorry for him.
You tried to talk to him about it to at least help ease some of his foul feelings yet every time you do he just tells you
"I'm fine"
"I'm okay by myself"
"There's no need"
In such a tired tone, he always pushes you away. Why? Why didn't he want your help? Maybe he just wanted some time... But didn't you already give him a week? All these thoughts and questions run through your head all at the same time it's giving you a headache.
During his time at the tavern, he has encountered Rosaria multiple times in a row and yes, you have witnessed some of those times and nothing bad seems to be happening. After all those encounters with each other, Rosaria made the first move; starting the conversation first.
He knew Rosaria, a close friend of that he hasn't connected to in a long while.
"Hey, you alright?" Rosaria asks.
She looked down at the blue haired knight that had his head laying on the table, beer in hand.
"Hmm... no" Kaeya responds, his words coming out wobbly due to the alcohol.
Chats between Rosaria and Kaeya was pretty constant again, sharing small talk whenever they passed each other, talking during breaks... Of course you took notice and didn't seem to mind, I mean, they're friends after all. And they haven't talked to each other for a while so it's understandable.
It's been weeks and kaeya has started to feel better, more upright and was coming back to his usual smug personality. You were happy, proud even, but you felt a little... what do you call it? Jealous? No, that can't be right. You? Jealous of who?
Maybe it's because it was Rosaria that helped Kaeya more than you did, it's great that she helped but during those times, why did Kaeya only talk to Rosaria about it? Why not you? He always pushes you away but why not to Rosaria either? Is there something special about her? Questions are running through your mind again.
He's been out of the house recently too, often meeting up with Rosaria. At this point, you think he sees her more than you, could it be that he fell out of love? Too many questions and possibilities are in your mind, overthinking every little thing.
You decided to confront him during dinner.
"Kaeya.. is there something wrong?" You ask worryingly.
"Nothing's wrong. Why?" Kaya responds.
"It's just that uhm... You've been.. I don't know, distant?" You furrow your brows slightly as you speak.
"Distant, how?" Kaeya tilts his head.
You take a deep breath thinking about saying it or not.
"Do you not love me anymore?" You finally asked.
"What? Of course I love you, why did you think that?" Kaeya replies.
"You've been hanging out with Rosaria a lot too..." You fidget with your fingers.
"Ahh, I see now" He chuckled.
"Wanna know why?" Kaeya smiles.
You nod in reply, desperate for answers. You watched as he got up towards the calendar and pointed out your anniversary and.. oh it's today. Wait, it's today?
Kaeya goes to a cabinet and pulls out two boxes wrapped delicately, each of different colors with a ribbon wrapped around it like a bow, a letter on top of the two boxes.
"What's this?" You ask, inspecting the box.
"I wanted to make up for all the things you did for me" Kaeya smiles softly.
The letter contained 3 paragraphs about his undying love for you, alongside a kiss mark on the bottom.
"I needed some help so I went to Rosaria" He explains.
You open the boxes, careful not to damage it. The 1st box contains a silver/gold (what color you want) necklace below a tulip, the necklace has your birthstone as it's pendant, shaped into a heart, your name and Kaeya's was faintly sketched onto the back of the pendant.
2nd box contained earrings that matched the necklace, right below a rose.
"Wow... I.." You were left utterly speechless.
Now you were the one feeling guilty, especially since it's your anniversary and you don't have nothing for him
"Don't worry about your gift, you being here is enough" Kaeya brings you into a tight, warm embrace.
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fallingdownhell · 11 months
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Omg pls a part two for Kaeya and Diluc forgetting your birthday it’s so good I LOVE ANGST <3
Alrighty, fine. Since so many more people asked for a part 2, here it is.But I can't promise that everything goes fine..
Characters Included: Diluc; Kaeya
Content: gender neutral reader; hurt/comfort; angst; hurt/no comfort; one is gonna be forgiven, the other one not
Word count: 1,9k words
Please enjoy reading!
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Diluc
Gods, he was so exhausted.
He wished for nothing more than to just walk over to his bedroom and fall asleep on the bed, but he couldn't. He had some important matters he still had to attend to before he could go do that.
He was currently hunched over his desk, scanning over some documents that needed his attention. It was late at night, yet there was still light shining from under the door, as well as footsteps coming from the mansion.
Diluc paid that no mind however, trying to focus back on his work. However, when he heard a pair of footsteps walk up the staircase, he put his pen down, listening to them.
He was fairly sure that it was you, so he listened to it, hoping that you would come inside to check on him. He knew he shouldn't have lashed out at you like that earlier and he wanted to apologize to you for it.
However, the person outside kept walking, past the door to his office and instead went into the next room, which was the bedroom that belonged to the both of you.
At first, he didn't think too much of it, maybe you were just really tired and going to bed now. But, as he continued to listen, it got more and more strange to him. Your footsteps hadn't quietet down at all. You were apparently still walking around the room, he could hear the opening and closing of drawers and closets.
He had half a mind to walk over there and ask you what you're doing in the middle of the night. Then again, he wasn't really any better and he really had to finish this, but when suddenly a second pair of footsteps climbed up the stairs, his attention was taken to them.
A few seconds latter, soft knocking was heard on the wodden door, followed by Adelinde's voice asking to enter the study. Diluc allowed her inside but turned his attention finally back to his work.
He noticed her approaching the table and putting a plate down in front of him. He glanced at it, laying his eyes upon a nice looking piece of cake.
"Did you bake that, Adelinde? It looks delicious. I'll eat it once I'm done here."
He was about to dismiss her, but the fact that she hadn't said a word made him look at her with his full attention now.
"Master Diluc.. do you really not remember?"
"Remember what, Adelinde? You'll have to be more specific than that."
She looked at him for a few more seconds, it almost seemed to him like her eyes were boring into his very soul. Then, she turned around and approached the door again. She stepped out into the hallway, moving to close the door but before she did so, she said one last thing to him.
"Today was their birthday."
Then Adelinde closed the door, leaving Diluc in the room all by himself.
Hearing those words put him into a shock. No.. this couldn't be..
He...forgot?
Suddenly, thousands of times and situations played in his head where you tried to grab his attention and he had dismissed you every single time.. how long had he been treating you like this?
Then, a loud sound rang from the bedroom next door, and Diluc suddenly got ahold of himself again.
He immediately shot up and ran outside, bursting through the door to your shared room, startling you in the process. But the sight before him made his heart clench like never before.
The sight of you, stuffing some of your clothes and other belongings into a bag, your eyes red and swollen, probably from crying.
"D-Diluc? What are you... why are you here?"
You asked him, but he didn't answer. Instead, he walked over to you, steps quick, and pulled you into his arms, hugging you tightly.
"D-diluc? What-!"
"I'm sorry! I'm so sorry, (Name)."
Suddenly understanding what this was about, you relaxed a bit, but didn't do anything else. You didn't reciprocate the hug, either, and no words left your lips..
"I'm so sorry.. for everything. I didn't even realize how badly I was treating you." He fell on his knees in front of you, taking your hands into his, holding them tightly.
"Please, believe when I say that this was never my intention. I love you very dearly, (Name). I know I didn't show it for some time, but I do. Nothing can ever change how I feel about you. So please... don't leave.."
By the end of it, his voice sounded broken, silent cries leaving him as tears streamed down his face. You looked down on him, seeing him all broken down in front of you, and you feel your resolve begin to waver.
Maybe.. maybe you could try again with him..
But then you remembered the last few months, how he pushed you away every single time you tried to adress something with him... how he pushed you away on your own birhtday...
Gently, you pull your hands out of his grip. Diluc immediately understood what this gesture meant, yet he wasn't willing to accept this.
"(Name), please-!"
"No, Diluc. I can't anymore. Who's to tell me that you won't go back to treating me like this after a few weeks again? I tried it. I tried to deal with it and I tried to talk to you, but you never wanted to. You always shut me down. Well, I hope you're happy because I am done. I can't keep feeling like I'm worth nothing to you.
Thank you, for all the time I had with you, but it's over now."
You gave him one last, mournful look, then grabbed your bag and walked past him.
He let you... there was nothing else he could do..
He listened to you walking down the stairs, listened to the heavy front door open, and then.. It feel closed again.
And just like that.. you were out of his life..
He lost you and this time, he had noone else to blame but himself and his own stupid decisions..
He broke down again, crying so hard like he hadn't done in years. If only he wouldn't have been so stupid..
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Kaeya
Tired and still angry from the events that had happened yesterday, Kaeya was sitting in his office again, stationed at the Knights of Favonius headquarters.
He was looking through files and documents he didn't get to finish yesterday because he suddenly had the workload of four other people pushed onto him.
He was still angrily mumbling to himself when a knock on the door resonated within his office. He didn't bother giving an answer, yet the other person took that as permission to enter, pushing the door open to reveal Lisa to the stressed out Kavalry captain.
"Kaeya, there you are! We were missing you at (Name's) party yesterday. Why weren't you there?"
Oh, now that pissed him off even more. He put his utensiles down, trying to control his emotions and actions. He looked at Lisa, smiling at her, yet it was obvious how faked and forced it was.
"Well, I think the bigger question here is, why were you at a party during work hours in the first place. I wouldn't mind you going, but why convince everyone else along, leaving all of the work for me alone to handle?"
"..Why wouldn't I go to the party I, myself, organized?", she questioned, looking at him confused. Like she was trying to figure something out.
"You were organizing that atrocious thing? Well, in that case that begs even more questions. Again, why pull everyone else along except me? Also, why plan it in my and (name's) shared house, of all places?"
She didn't answer immediately like the times before. Instead, she was still looking at Kaeya, until a few seconds later, her entire face lit up in realization.
"Oh, you idiot..", she mumbled, shaking her head in disbelief.
"Excuse me? I do think it's not-!"
"Kaeya, you idiot! You really forgot?"
"...Forgot what?", he asked, now being confused himself. Why was she reacting this way?
"You really did... it was their birthday yesterday! That's what the party was for! Also, wasn't this whole thing your idea in the first place?"
At her words, his eyes widened in shock, realization hitting him now as well. He did.. He forgot your birthday.
Immediately after that, he thought back to yesterday.. the words he spat in your mouth.. the way your eyes teared up in front of him.. and he just ignored it, walked away like the entire world just revolved around him alone..
He took one look at Lisa, who was just nodding at him. He did so as well, grabbing his coat and then he started running.
Kaeya ran out the headquarters through the streets of Mondstadt, only having one destination in mind. He never slowed down, not even for a second to catch his breath. Only when he was finally standing in front of his own door did he do so as he was trying to fish the keys out of his pocket.
He unlocked the door and immediately entered.
"(Name)?", he shouted as soon as he closed the door behind him. He listened for a few seconds, but... nothing. No answer, no sounds.
He panicked a bit as he began to search the place. The house was still a mess from yesterday, but he didn't care for that right now.
Kaeya searched through every room, shouting your name to try and grab your attention.
The panic began to settle a bit as he opened the bedroom door, seeing you still asleep on the bed.
He approached you, finding you clutching his own pillow close to you, like you have been searching for some comfort. Your eyes were all red and swollen up, because of your crying.
'The crying that you, yourself, caused..', he thought, feeling sorry for what he had said to you.
He went on his knees on the floor, next to the bed. He inspected your, now peaceful looking face, for a few more seconds.
"(Name), wake up, please.", he said gently, stroking some stray hair out of your face.
You began shifting in your sleep and soon enough, you opened your eyes.
Seeing Kaeya, you remember his hurtful words from yesterday night right away, so you were trying to create some space between the both of you.
"No, no!", he exclaimed, getting up from his knees and putting his arms around you, hugging you close to him.
"I am so sorry about yesterday, (name). I don't know how it could have possibly slipped my mind, but it did. Words can't describe how awful I feel about the things I said, but please know that I meant none of them.
I love you, and I'll do anything for you. You have every right to be angry with me and never forgive me for what I said and did, but.. please.."
After he finished, you stayed silent, not knowing how to respond to this. Then, you felt something wet against your shoulder. First it was only one time, then it got more and more and you knew that Kaeya was crying against your shoulder right now.
You then, finally, hugged him back.
He was so relieved that you did this, hoping that this meant one step into the right direction.
Maybe.. someday in the future, you can forgive Kaeya for this...
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sukirichi · 2 years
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WHEN HE SEES YOU WITH SOMEONE NEW.
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pairing. tighnari x reader. kaeya x reader. itto x reader.
contains. unrequited love. break ups. angst. mentions of fluff. jealousy. possessiveness. mature implications on kaeya’s part. insecurities. 
note. unedited. having tighnari brainrot recently and i just want to dive deep into angst as a writing warm up hehe. also, not everything is canon compliant to the character’s traits or backgrounds, i’m just writing them freely <33
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TIGHNARI – he’s not surprised to see you around town. unlike him, you’ve reintegrated back into your life that didn’t include him much better than he could’ve. 
weeks after breaking up with him, and tears shed later, it’s like nothing happened at all before you’re back studying with your friends again for your new research. picking flowers and analysing the plants whilst laughing to your heart’s content. basking in the sun and writing down notes, making him wonder if maybe you still smile at the little doodles he leaves at the ends of your pages, or if you’ve replaced the notebooks and completely put him behind you.
tighnari’s accepted that you’re over. 
you’d much rather be friends seeing as you couldn’t see a future with him, although he doubts now if you still fall under that platonic category when he makes an effort to take the opposite way whenever running into you. he doesn’t know why–perhaps humiliation, heartbreak, shame–all these negative emotions he’d rather hide is springing up now, trampled by another, greener emotion tighnari wishes he never would feel again.
you’re there, next to al haitham. tall, gorgeous, strong, swift, and catches the eye of pretty much everybody that tighnari knows he pales in comparison. 
where al haitham spends hours training his fighting skills and serves to protect his people, tighnari hides under tall trees and scribbles away on his paper, lost in his own world with too much to say that weren’t always the sweetest. unlike al haitham. the man who is the reason of you throwing your head back in laughter, clutching his bicep while he gazes fondly at you, and tighnari can’t remember if he’s ever made you laugh like that. it’s not always in his nature to be verbally affectionate. he’s teasing despite having good intentions, but it’s a reminder he isn’t like al haitham. he’s not as popular, not as charming, not as friendly, not as welcoming, and definitely not as sweet.
you look good together, he thinks, and he knows he should be happy. should be relieved you’re not in the same state of demise as him. should be proud that you’re with someone you like better, someone who can make you happier. but he feels anything but that, and his stomach coils uncomfortably as he reminisces how unhappy you’d been with him.
ears flopping down, and his tail falling to the ground, tighnari purses his lips and heads back to the forest.
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KAEYA – kaeya isn’t foolish. he’s aware he hasn’t been the best lover, nor companion, that it’s understandable you’d break off whatever you two had the moment you caught feelings. 
not that you are to blame despite his clear statements that he isn’t looking for anything serious because you never forced anything on him, but you wanted security and stability, which he was anything but. you wanted to listen to him tell you stories about his childhood to help you fall asleep once you’ve fallen limp in his arms after a passionate night, but kaeya never talked. he’ll jester here and there, just to make you laugh, but he hopes you fall asleep and never ask again.
“we have different wants, that’s all,” is what he tells himself. you want a home to return to every night, but kaeya doesn’t even know where he belongs. you wanted to get to know him beyond the heated touches and desperate kisses behind closed doors, but he doesn’t know vulnerability as he’s well versed with intimacy. after all, how can you figure out someone who couldn’t understand himself either? he was just as lost as you knew exactly where to go, and it was clear as day that it’s not where kaeya is, but it is where diluc belongs.
in the safety and warmth of his home built by love and the strong bond of family, kaeya can see that diluc is perfect for you. busy as his brother may be, he makes time for you. he buys you gifts when he travels around for work because he always has you on his mind, when you were just a fleeting memory, an afterthought to kaeya.
perhaps he’s realizing this all too late now.
he’s tipsy, lips red like the wine he consumed, and sarcastic chuckles falling through his mouth as he watches you lean into diluc’s shoulder. he caresses your cheek and feeds you a grape, your face lighting up at the gesture that kaeya almost wants to leave this dinner that he’s been invited to. but of course, he stays, out of respect on the celebration of your marriage to diluc–the newest addition to his family, if he could even call you that. he sure couldn’t call you a past lover either when his intent was to make you warm his bed while you hoped for something more, to stay the night and wake up next to him.
laughing again, he drags a hand down his face before exiting the room. neither of you notice his absence, but kaeya is thankful there’s still sobriety in his blood that holds him back from confessing he would’ve liked to stay for you as well if only he could.
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ITTO – when itto heard you had a new boyfriend, he was more than ecstatic to meet him. you’ve been his friend for so long now that he refuses to let an unrequited crush ruin your special bond – he wasn’t that petty or shallow. sure, the wounds still cut deep the day he professed his love and you expressed your apologies, but he’ll forget, right? it wouldn’t matter anymore once he sees you happy with the person you actually wanted, and as your best friend, he’ll support you no matter what as long as he’s sure this man was going to take care of you and love you like you deserved.
and he’s happy, he really is. he’s bouncing on his toes, barely able to contain his excitement while you patiently smile at the ground, head tilting when the leaves rustle and enters freshly polished shoes in his vision.
slowly, his smile drops. perfection strides his way in the form of a tall, lean silhouette dripping elegance with his head held high like he knew he had the world on his shoulders and could give the universe back. soft, exquisite silk drapes his broad shoulders. hair the shade of morning sky brushed back to reveal a handsome forehead, along with a pair of soft, blue eyes which he couldn’t take off of you. 
kamisato ayato–the man every woman wanted in inazuma yet could never have, yet here he was, wrapping an arm around your waist and claiming you possessively while itto stood there speechless.
now, it was dawning on him why you couldn’t like him back. 
he isn’t as smart, isn’t as composed, and itto draws too much attention whilst ayato has a commanding presence effortlessly. itto isn’t the type to feel insecurity since it doesn’t cross his mind that perhaps someone could be better, not in a condescending way but rather of confidence. this is the first time he’s experiencing being small in someone’s presence when ayato is all over you, and he’s forgotten like a side character in someone’s story.
scratching the back of his head, itto forces a smile. “if it’s ayato then i’m not worried at all. he’s the best man around here!” and he hates it. he hates lying through his teeth, of putting on a strong front because he refused to be weak. but his emotions ring nothing but the truth, and not even your contented smile could soothe the pain he’s feeling.
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rei-venus · 2 years
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i would take a bullet for you just to prove my love
prompt: “… only to find out you are the one holding the gun”; or, in which the different reasons your love was never meant to be + small scenario!
character(s) included: xiao, albedo, kaeya
warnings: angst; break up (xiao and albedo); major character death (kaeya); blood (kaeya); destruction of mondstadt (albedo and kaeya)
genre: angst, no comfort
notes: ehehe yum angst >:3 they might be a bit ooc sorry-
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xiao:
it’s rex lapis.
it always was rex lapis.
all those eons of slaughter had been curbed by him after all, and he owes his whole life and body — if not more — to the god of contracts.
he would’ve wished to say that he had agreed to your relationship out of pity, but whenever he heard the voices of his karmic debt giggling and threatening him with the life of yours, he could feel himself gritting his teeth in anger, wishing nothing more but to pray that their words weren’t true.
but, as much as he loves you, xiao — no, alatus — has always only seen rex lapis.
in his eyes, rex lapis was his god, his light; as much as he loved you, you were simply not his priority in this life.
“xiao…”
“i’m sorry.”
he could feel his teeth grinding against each other, and the voices in his head cackling and screaming.
it simply wasn’t this life, he decided. it wasn’t this life where the two of you could be together, and it never would be. the heavenly principles that watched teyvat from above them all would never take pity on such a lowly yaksha. he could feel the red strings that wrapped around his body, holding his already fragile soul in their hands, inky blackness tainting it even further, even after all the bloodshed he had been involved in was over.
why, he would often find himself questioning. of all people, why did he have to fall in love with a mortal such as you?
“rex lapis may be gone, but liyue still needs me.”
“liyue has grown xiao. the people no longer require your protection, your contract with rex lapis has long been terminated-”
“you don’t understand!”
his sharp golden eyes bore holes into you, voice harsh and unforgiving. he could only watch in regret as tears streamed down your face, his poor heart almost cracking under all the pressure.
“guarding liyue is my job, and i am nothing but a tool for rex lapis. even if he is gone, my soul is still bound to this place, so don’t try to stop me.”
his voice faded away as his body dissolved into green particles, floating away in the wind.
his heart of stone, the one that had stood strong and carried him through the countless battles and bloodshed all these years, had finally shattered.
as he stood atop the mountains of liyue, watching the civilians down below, only did he remember why he had agreed to get involved with you.
he had fallen in love with you because you had been so human, so kind — so unlike him.
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albedo:
the destruction of mondstadt looming over his head like how celestia watches over teyvat.
his laboratory in dragonspine was always cold, but he could feel the little warmth he had in his artificial body increase whenever you came to visit him.
alas, as he watched mondstadt become engulfed in flames in a mirage, the only thing he honed in on was the screams of your voice.
he can feel his artificial heart cracking whenever he revisits that image in his memories, your cries for help ringing in his ears whenever his eyes land on you.
so, to save you, the light of his life, the sole fire that burns in his heart, the kreideprinz decided that he must part ways with you, and live the rest of his days in solitude.
“i’m sorry, my love.”
his poker face had cracks, he knew. as he watched those streams of tears drip down your face, his chest hurt. what was this feeling in his chest, as if something was gnawing on his beating organ, a bundle of ropes tightening consistently on his chest, restricting his breathing? what was this? was this the heartbreak human beings spoke of?
for the first time, the perfect experiment was broken, as hurt and spoiled as a human being. he had been so used to being placed on a pedestal, high above the rest, like some divine creation that deserved to be standing up in the heavens, watching the measly human beings below.
the star on his neck, the only sign of inconsistency in his consistent homunculus life. the one that was loved by you, with your fingers gently tracing over its sides every night as the two of you laid in your shared bed.
why, why did the heavenly principles deem them unworthy of being together, forcing them to part? why could they not stay as they had before, enjoying the sun together at windrise and basking in each other’s presence?
“my dear, it’s best if you leave.”
“albedo…”
the kreindeprinz could feel his lips trembling from the heartache, body racked with sobs as he watched your figure disappear down the mountain. why, why did he have to leave you so?
if one were to ask the chief alchemist who resided on the dangerous terrains of dragonspine what his greatest regret was, he would’ve answered:
“falling in love with someone i was not supposed to.”
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kaeya:
the last hope of khaenri’ah, the weight of his country falls on his shoulders.
he had once revealed to you the secrets under his eyepatch, his heart so warm and full of love as you simply stroked his blue hair as you smiled, bringing his forehead to your lips for a kiss.
every little heartfelt moment he spent with you, every time you interlocked your pinkies as you walked the streets of mondstadt, every time you shared a kiss under the moonlight, giggling together; all the moments spent with you were tucked deep in kaeya’s mind, memories he would never forget.
but now, as the flames engulf the city of mondstadt, smoke billowing and encasing the nation with a blanket of ashy black, the star shaped pupils stare at you in horror.
the crimson liquid soaking your clothes, and the ever slowing pants that you let out as you leans against the wall of a building is the only thing he sees in this country that was burning to the ground.
it was as if celestia was telling him “it’s your fault. it’s always your fault.”
“no…”
the world around his was quiet, and his vision focused on your fallen figure. all he could see was you, you, you. the fall of mondstadt meant nothing to him if it meant not having you by his side.
falling to his knees, he reached a shaking hand to brush your cheek. his nimble fingers smeared the hot, sticky liquid that trickled down your forehead, as if trying to wipe away the sins he had committed.
“h-hey… hey look at me…”
your soulless eyes simply stared back at him in wonder, and his eyes trail the tear tracks that streak down your cheeks. why was it that with every action he took, he would loose something in return? was this the order of the heavenly principles above, in order to establish balance in this cruel, wretched world?
as the stars above him burned and fell, nothing could compare to the explosion of emotion in his heart, threatening to overwhelm him and bring him down to the depths of the abyss. anywhere was better; away from mondstadt, away from the chaos, to you, your arms, your smile and your laughter. where was his happiness now that he had fulfilled his purpose?
he gritted his teeth, and could feel the faint trickle of blood seeping through his own clothes. his heart squeezed painfully, and his chest constricted, as if the thickest ropes were being bound around him. a victim to his own actions; what a joke. was this the predetermined outcomes of the gods of celestia?
as the smoke of the city of freedom rose up to the heavens, today was the day marked as the victory of khaenri’ah over mondstadt, but also the day where the sole survivor of both lands had lost the only thing that had mattered to him.
teyvat would soon fall into utter chaos, and the mastermind would watch with listless eyes as the world around him burned.
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pochipop · 2 years
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# GENSHIN IMPACT !! ♡ — THEY END THE RELATIONSHIP (BREAKUP ANGST).
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#. synopsis! — things don't always work out the way they're supposed to .
#. characters! —childe , kaeya , diluc .
#. warnings! — angst .
#. alt accounts! — @ddollipop (nsfw) @yyolkchi (reblog/spam) .
#. others! — navigation & masterlist .
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# CHILDE !! ♡
You wish this had ended differently. Later, maybe, —never at all. . . Something like that. But the pieces have fallen, and this vein has long since been mined dry. An empty pulse thunders in your chest, shaking the cavern; echoing with a painful hollowness that eats you up inside. And there’s nothing left to do but to accept it, let it wash over you like the evening tide that laps at Yaoguang Shoal. There’s nothing more for you to find here, and Childe has made that much crystal clear. Yet it still hurts to walk away.
“I’m. . . I’m sorry,” he says, and the worst part of it all is that he means it.
It’d be easier if it were a pleasantry; if he didn’t care enough about you or your feelings to genuinely be remorseful. Maybe then it wouldn’t tear you up inside, slitting through all your defenses like daggers heading straight for your heart.
You can’t hate him. You can’t, —not when you’ve gone this long loving him like you’d never get another chance to. And now, you think bitterly to yourself, you never will.
“I know,” you say, voice cracking under the pressure.
You swallow the lump in your throat that’s formed from all the words you can’t muster up the courage nor the strength to say. The only thing left to do is swallow it down, stuff it down, choke on the aftermath until it leaves you gasping for breath. Begging him to stay will only prolong the inevitable split.
Inevitable, you muse. Because we never really had a chance, did we. . . ?
Of course not. A Fatui harbinger and an average citizen of Teyvat? In what world was that really destined for a bright future with a sunlit wedding?
Maybe in another one, perhaps, but certainly not in this one. That's long past established by now.
"It's better to do it now," Childe says, hand reaching out for yours, but stopping just short of your fingers.
It dawns on him then that this really is the end, and it hits him like an arrow to the heart. He can't hold your hand anymore, —can't lace his fingers through yours and give your palm a reassuring squeeze. He can't, because he doesn't deserve to. He doesn't deserve to have you look at him like he's dotted the stars across your skies, and yet you do. . . And he wishes he'd never seen it. Because he knows nobody else in the world will ever love him the way you have for so long, even when he wasn't worthy of it.
Maybe he never really was.
"You should go, Childe," you say to him, and what little light was left behind his eyes seems to fade away into nothingness.
He's grown cold, —and this time, you can't be the one to crawl inside his heart and set it on fire.
"I. . ." He begins as if he has something else to say, but trails off because he isn't sure what that is.
Silence hangs heavy in the melancholy air. You feel it weigh down on you, pressing you further into this pit of despair that you'll have to dig yourself out of eventually. For now, though, you don't have the strength to claw for the surface.
"Yeah," Childe concludes, and your soul aches at the bitter, frigid edge that clings to his voice.
It's going to haunt you for a very long time.
"You're right," he acknowledges, "I should head off."
Yesterday, he would have been reaching out to wipe away the tears that fell past your eyelashes, telling you not to cry because he'd be back soon, —safe and sound. Today, he can only stand at a distance, watching as your heart breaks in time with his own in a devastating symphony of misery. This goodbye is final. . .
And Childe swallows the "I love you" that creeps up the back of his throat, knowing it would be far too selfish to say now.
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# KAEYA !! ♡
Kaeya knows what it's like to be hurt, —to feel the rug be pulled right out from under your feet. In fact, he knows it almost too well, like an old friend from the past that he's never truly loved at all.
Standing before you now, he's forced to reconcile with the child that still lives inside him. The one Diluc slaughtered on that fateful rainy night not so long ago. The one that was torn to shreds by bitter winds and pelting rain, —the young man that got lost amongst the mist and is still in the process of finding his way out.
And maybe Kaeya's just unlovable. Maybe he wasn't created to be loved or to be cared for, but to fake it all, to hurt those in his path, and then throw them to the wayside with everyone and everything else when the pressure builds and he feels like he's drowning all over again.
He used to think he'd been given a cryo vision in order to pull himself up from the depths; —create a staircase of ice like some fairytale prince in search of a helpless damsel in distress. But you weren't the one who needed saving, and he's far too proud to acknowledge that he's been stuck underwater all this time with no stamina left to breach the surface.
"I understand what you need from me, but that doesn't mean I can give it to you," Kaeya says.
His voice is as despondent and cold as the ice he conjures with his sword. This is how it's always been. At first, you were keen on making something pretty from the mess of it all; —comparing his emotional stonewalling to the power he wields and telling yourself that one day, hopefully someday soon, he'll look at you and realize that all you want is for him to let you in. To let you see all those jagged shards he's sharpened in a protective cage around his heart.
You didn't want to admit that you'd known all along your affection would never be enough to melt him down. Admitting that was like conceding to the fall of the relationship. . . Because how could you ever sustain love with a man you'll never know beyond face value?
"You can't, or you won't?" You ask.
Kaeya pauses, pretending to think about it. He'd made up his mind long ago, and that realization hits you like a gust of chilling winter wind; both painfully crisp and achingly sobering.
"I don't know that it matters anymore," he replies.
He's right. But it still hurts in ways you can't fully describe with simple words alone.
Deep inside, you know this is hard on him too. You wish there were some kind of outward expression of that, —but it doesn't shock you that he's standing before you with his mask of stoicism on air tight. There's no point in trying to tear away at it now. 
"I. . . I guess not," you sniffle a bit. "I'm just sorry that I wasn't enough. And even though I'm mad at you right now, and a part of me wants to tell you that I hate you for all the time I wasted on you, —I love you too much to say that when it might be the last thing you remember of me. So just. . . Think of me from time to time. Fondly. That's all I'm asking of you."
Kaeya's gaze falters.
I'll always think of you.
". . . yeah," he mumbles softly, "I will."
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# DILUC !! ♡
Sometimes, love just isn’t enough.
Loving Diluc wasn't, as hard as it is to admit it. No matter how hard you tried, there was always some lingering sense of. . . Something. Even now, at the end of it all, you’re not sure what it is. But you do know that it haunts Diluc like a ghost, —feeding off every insecurity that’s etched its way into his fragile heart. His walls are high, and he raises them each time you seek to pull him closer.
“I’m sorry,” he apologizes. “I never meant to hurt you.”
No, Diluc didn’t mean to. But he did. Over, and over, and over again.
Even so, if there’s anything Diluc feels he’s best at, it’s running away when the pressure builds and his shoulders begin to quiver under the weight. Though many look at him and see a heroic figure: a young man with the heart and will of a duty-driven soldier, the little boy that huddles beneath the surface is anything but that. He’s barely an adult, drenched by rain and slathered in blood. He’s cold and shivering like a stray dog that's lost its way again, —pathetic and seeking warmth from anything. Anyone.
It wasn’t so much that Diluc set out to hurt you in particular.
No, not at all. You were simply collateral damage: in the wrong place at the wrong time, though fate disguised your meeting him as some fairytale story the moment he turned his gaze on you and set your heart on fire. If it wasn’t you, it could have been anyone.
He just needed someone to fill the hole in his heart. It didn’t have to be you.
But, in the end, it was.
“This does hurt, Diluc,” you reply, choking back a heavy sob.
His crimson gaze wavers, trembling with shame, guilt, and remorse. If anyone is completely undeserving of this, he knows it to be you. You were there for him even when he sought to crawl inside himself, hoping to hole himself up and away from the world. You were the one to coax him out, show him that life can be beautiful too, even when it’s been tainted by despair.
What you didn’t understand, however, was that Diluc was already well past the point of no return. And he’s the only one who can change that. No amount of love from you or anyone else will ever be enough to pull him from the depths of his own darkness if he isn’t willing to grab hold and lift himself up from the inside out.
He loves you, yes. . . But for all the wrong reasons.
He’s running away again.
“It’s better this way,” Diluc says, “I just can’t be the person you wish I was.”
“I’ve never wished you were anyone.”
I can’t be the person that I wish I was for you, and I can’t make you wait for me to be him. 
Even now, he’s doing this wrong. Not that it surprises him. When it comes to you, Diluc hasn’t done much right, and it eats at him like a parasite swimming through every semblance of happiness he’s ever felt when your lips have brushed against his. Happiness is something someone like him shouldn’t be privy to, but selfishly, he reached for you because he thought loving you might ease the pain that endlessly nibbles at his frost-ridden heart.
You were his soft place to fall, —and fall he did, like raindrops pelting down from the heavens. Heavy, then soft, then heavy again, then nothing at all. And when the clouds cleared and the sun began to peak through again, he knew what had to be done.
“I’m sorry,” he repeats, apologizing just one last time.
“I hope one day you can forgive me.”
And maybe, just maybe, Diluc will find a way to forgive himself.
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intriq · 9 months
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✧ dandelion seed
contents: angst. just straight up angst.
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You’re relationship with Kaeya had always been a little rocky. Kaeya would get upset at you for something, and an argument would ensue. Sometimes you had temporarily separated, but Kaeya had always came back, bouquet of windwheel asters and cecelia's in hand, and would apologize profusely, stating just how sorry he was.
You had just recently fought again, though you couldn’t even recall why. It was something stupid, really, if you couldn’t recall it. But that argument Kaeya had gotten red in the face, angry and probably tipsy from drinking at the Angel’s Share, still dressed in his Cavalry Captain garb when he’d come home to you. In-fact, you could vividly recall he had even awoken you from your slumber, as you recall him returning when the sky outside the window was dark.
You only remember talking to him in a quiet voice, groggy and barely able to make out what he’d said, when he said something in a fit of rage and left, slamming the door behind him when he had gone.
You still don’t remember why he’d been so upset at you.
That argument had been a few months ago. And Kaeya had still not returned to your shared home.
In fact, no one in Mondstat had seen him since that day, either. You could vividly recall Diluc knocking on your door, and despite his protests that he was not here to see if Kaeya was home and trying to insist he did not care about Kaeya’s whereabouts, you knew he was worried. You knew, after all, that Diluc still cared about his brother.
And it felt even more unlike Kaeya when he had stopped responding to your letters. You weren’t sure how he was getting them, seeing as you simply left them on your windowsill. Every night you would write Kaeya a letter, sealing it in an envelope ever so carefully, a delicate wax seal keeping it shut.
You would leave the letter and a single violetgrass flower with it, resting it gently on your windowsill, leaving your window unlocked in hopes that one night you’d open your eyes to find Kaeya crawling through it, that same bouquet of windwheel asters in hand.
But he never did.
Instead you’d awaken the next morning to the letter and flower gone, instead replaced by a dandelion seed. You would walk up to your window and cradle the single dandelion seed in the palm of your hands, wondering what Kaeya had meant.
Oh did you wonder.
You began scrawling in each letter how sorry you were, that you didn’t really understand what Kaeya had been upset about that night due to having just woken up. You did this for the past three months, until eventually one night a letter was waiting with a glaze lily and dandelion seed by its side.
You took the envelope, so eager to hear back from Kaeya. Blue wax sealed the envelope, the engravement of a peacock in the wax, the sign it was stamped by Kaeya’s seal. You open the envelope, so careful as not to tear the envelope nor the letter as you do, and you gently unfold it.
But there is nothing but a blank paper.
You can feel tears stinging your eyes, confused and wondering what this meant. You don’t know what this represented. Were the flowers a sign?
You could only wonder.
And a week later, after that blank letter from Kaeya, you had managed to run into him again. But he was no longer the Kaeya you knew, the Kaeya you had wanted to settle with for the rest of your life.
He was not the Kaeya that gave you a bouquet of windwheel asters or cecilia’s from Flora’s flower shop, not the Kaeya who would whisper to you how much you meant to him.
He was not the one you had spent many nights nursing, tending to his injuries, as bloodied and broken as they could be. Not the one who you used to sing to sleep when he used to awoke you, sweat making his hair stick to his forehead as nightmares of his past returned to him.
You knew he was from Kheanri’ah, that he was the abyssal prince of the lost nation, destroyed by Archons many years ago. He’d told you the same day he’d dueled Diluc, the day he’d almost died at his brothers hand. You could still remember tending to his cuts and burns, whispering to him that no matter what you’d always love and care for him.
But this Kaeya before you was not the one you’d grown to love. The Kaeya before you had no reaction in his gaze, his eyepatch long since discarded, revealing the eye he’d always pretended to be unable to see out of. A yellow golden-hue came from it, as he stared down at you from atop his horse with cold eyes.
“Kaeya?” You had called, your voice so soft it was almost unheard by anything but the wind. And you noticed Kaeya almost seem to waver, his brows furrowed as he looked down on you. His cold demeanor melting away, but only for an instant. The instant so brief, and if you had not known him for as long as you did, you’d have missed it.
“Where have you been? I’ve been so worried about you.” You whisper again, your hands trembling as you move to his side, reaching up toward him. But your face contorts into pain as Kaeya turns away from you.
Kaeya used to tell you in the past he’d always choose you and Mondstat when the choice came. His voice then had been so sweet, soft as he whispered it to you when you’d felt insecure.
But oh, how he had lied, as he leaves you at Mondstat’s gates, choosing Khaenri’ah. Choosing Khaenri’ah over you.
You couldn’t help but sit there, having since crumpled to your knees, not even moving long since Kaeya left, not even stirring when night finally came and Diluc had to come pry you away from the bridge, ignoring your pleas as you beg for Diluc to leave you be, that Kaeya would come back for you.
You could only look away as you see the look Diluc held in his eyes when he heard your pitiful wailing and begging for Kaeya, who had chosen his homeland over you, the you he’d called his home and his life for years. That pitiful look Diluc gave you was too much for you to bare. But you knew, deep down. But you didn’t want to admit it, feeling that bitter taste in the back of your throat as you try to push the thought away. Deep down, you’d always known, a creeping feeling in your gut.
He never was going to choose you.
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yandeeznutz · 1 year
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“If I have a superpower, I would take no hesitation to let myself suffer instead of you”
Genshin character x GN reader
(Modern AU)
It’s been what, three months? Three months of suffering and praying. You were sick and was now starting to give up, your lover who has been on your side since day 1, hesitating to let you go.
‘a world without you?’ so absurd. You’re gonna be healthy soon. Oh how will that soon happen. You were already holding your dear life because of a medicine and machines clinging to you.
“It’s better to start accepting now they’re gone. They are only clinging to machines just to stay alive” the doctor stated
Your lover went back to the ICU, and started holding your hand.
“My dearest, if you’re struggling please tell me….and I shall let you go. No more suffering to feel my love. Eternal Happiness will be there for you. Watch over me from above okay? I will be strong too. You can now rest easy, you can walk to the eternal life now” they started talking to a dead body.
“Rest assured, even if it makes me numb I will be okay. If there is a chance I have been given a superpower…I will save you, I will take this sickness away from you” they continued.
To be continued….
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existingispetty · 2 years
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thank you!! •~• anon, i'm back - i struggle with ftm dysphoria and anorexia, and i was getting better for a few months, however stress and depression have led me back down the back of relapse and i'm really scared. could i have some comfort (scenario, headcanon, whatever you're comfortable doing) of kaeya, ayato, and scaramouche (separately, please!) comforting their partner about that and maybe trying to get them to eat? thank you so much again •~•
Hello! Thank you so much for the ask and I apologize for the wait! I would like to add that I know an internet stranger's words may not affect you, but keep fighting! Fight for yourself and not the people around you. I hope you can recover. slight_smile
P.S thank you so much for the Scaramouche ask because I love him so much. +++++++++++++++++++++++++
Prompt: The reader struggles with anorexia and due to stress has an unfortunate relapse
Characters: Ayato, kaeya, Scaramouche
Type: scenarios, angst with comfort, fluff
!! Warnings: mention eating disorders and implied self-harm!!
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Ayato
You take one quick glance at the food that was placed in front of you by Thoma and you quickly look away in disgust. Ayato frowns he knows that you’ve had a lot on your shoulders lately and he’s worried about the past catching up especially… Thoma frowns and walks over to the chilling man and gives him a sad glance before walking out of the room. Ayato wants to approach you but he doesn’t know what to say just yet. You attempt to look back at the food that lets off a tempting aroma, but after you stare at it for just a moment your stomach quivers and you look away once again.
Ayato approaches you and gently puts a hand on your back. “Love, do you want me to postpone everything on your schedule before the next week?” See, because you were Ayato's lover you went with him to most essential places so postponing. Your schedule was the same as delaying Ayatos own schedule. Guilt hit you like a tsunami. Ayato quickly noticed and added to his previous statement, “Most of the meetings this week are personal and not professional so it wouldn’t be a burden if we were to postpone them…”
his soft tone made you look at him curiously. Ayatos eyes were filled with so much love, it was clear his only desire was to make sure you don’t fall into your old grave.
Tears began to build up in your own eyes as he became more concerned. “Please love, remember the big celebration we had when you finally overcame this terrible demon? Thoma ate that terrible hot pot? We could do it again if you wish to?” He smiled gently but you could still see the worry hidden deep beneath his perfect façade. You looked at the food one final time before looking at the love of your life again. “Please me dear eat. you can take it slow, eat small bites then take bigger bites. You can do this, don’t let the terrible stress catch up to you.” He shook his head gently. His loving words enticed you. The pristine man took your hand gently within his own as he guided your chopsticks to the meal Thoma had prepared. You parted your lips slightly purely on instinct as Ayato drove the food-holding chopsticks closer to your mouth. As the delectable taste of Thomas's cooking takes over your mouth Ayato has a genuine smile. You chew as tears begin to streak down “I’m so so proud of you dear.. Thoma? May you please cancel all of our meetings for the rest of the week?” Ayato calls for The tall ginger, who pokes his head through the door frame, a large smile graces his face, as he calls back “alright! Do you want me to start the hotpot?” Ayato quickly nods as Thoma turns away.
Kaeya
Kaeya lacked the knowledge of your past eating disorder but, he did recently notice the change in your diet. You could feel Kaeya’s unwavering stare as he placed your meal serving in front of you. Kaeya quickly sat down with his own serving. You picked up your food on your fork and began to raise it towards your mouth hesitating. Kaeya watched closely but continued chowing down on his own food.
A few hours earlier, Kaeya mentioned that your lack of eating is very suspicious. As soon as your taste buds touched the food that you had raised to your mouth you began to gag. Your own body was resisting the food you were offering it. Seeing this Kaeya stood up quickly and walked over to you putting about a foot of space in between the two of you. Kaeya lightly grabbed your chin and forced you to look up at him. “You know you are the most beautiful amazing person in the world, right?” He was so bad at comforting that a giggle escaped your mouth. “Love if you need to break please do, I don’t want you to hurt yourself like this.”
Kaeya continued to encourage you with a soothing tone. Your stomach went against your brain and growled. Kaeya let out a loud chuckle. “You are obviously hungry, you don’t have to eat all of it… just 3 bites, please. I care about you and seeing you like this hurts me.” Kaeya didn’t let the concern out with his voice but his eyes showed it all. Kaeya inched toward you slowly as if hesitating.
You saw him smile slightly before he consumed you into a loving hug. His arms traced your spine and Kaeya whispered into your ear softly. “I love you so much, I know you wouldn’t be happy later on that you didn’t eat the meal I worked hard to cook…” you could hear his mocking tone while saying the part about him working hard to make the food. “This is your choice my love, but one choice is the better choice.” He finally freed you from his arms and left the room.
Scaramouche
Scaramouche had once again been working all day and it had gone on longer than expected. For weeks now you have had dinner alone and it has destroyed you. Scaramouche would constantly make the empty promise of being home earlier although, he never was. Currently, y oh we’re at the dining table picking at your food that was quickly growing cold. You heard the sound of a door opening from another room, you were on edge of your seat just waiting for someone to attack you until you heard a distant “I’m hungry…” it was Sara! He has finally come home! He walked into the room and groaned at the sight of food.
“Hello darling, thank you for waiting for me…” Sacra spared you a small smile before sitting down and stuffing his face with food. Scaramouche may be here now but he hadn’t been for weeks, you were hanging on by an already splitting thread. You had been stressing. For about two weeks now you had been stressed over the question of ‘is Scaramouche going to leave me?’ The man finally noticed that you weren’t eating a bit of your food, just looking at it. He frowned and chews the food that was in his mouth quickly before saying, “Are you okay?”
He didn’t sound worried at all. You didn’t aw see and Scaramouche relaxed his muscles. His eyebrows furrowed as he tended, your lack of answers caused tension to thicken within the dining room. “ answer me, or are you a deaf bear?” He glared at you but he was obviously confused. You continued to avoid eye contact and did not reply to any of his questions.
Scaramouche stared at you with a look that just read ‘talk to me or I’ll force answers out of you. Still, you were silent. “This again? Are you worried about something? Only a fool would once again resort to starving oneself.” His words sounded mean but they were filled with good intentions. He quickly noticed that you weren’t making any movement to west your foot, so he looked at you with one final glare before getting up and saying in the calmest tone ever, “ I refuse to eat with you until you choose to actually eat.” The man cleaned his plate beginning to walk out of the room causing you to finally meet his eyes, "Darling, I love you, you should know that. Eat please I'm taking work off tomorrow." He said in the most sincere tone you've heard from I'm before he left the room.
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