he wasn’t making it obvious, was he ? diluc adjusts the sleeve of his dress shirt, further creasing the freshly ironed cloth from his incessant tugging. he’s antsy despite himself, and he curses at the feeling of his chest tightening by the second.
he hears your laugh from across the room, and his eyes mindlessly rush to spot you in the crowd of babbling drunkards. his head had been throbbing from the rambunctiousness of his patrons that day, yet the lines of his forehead soften at the sight of you. you, tucked away in your little corner of the tavern, seated with a few companions of your own.
you were beautiful. upon laying his gaze on you for the second time that night, diluc fumbles with the glass in his hand. nimble fingers had long since worked the glass back into pristine shape, but his mind was elsewhere and he needed something to fidget with. a nervous habit - one that seemed to worsen in your presence. at the sudden tug of his heart, his eyebrows draw together in discomfort. the feeling was far from foreign at that point, being as though he’s spent far too many sleepless nights thinking about you than he’d like to admit.
you’d payed little mind to him once you walked in, smile easy and set on spending the night with your friends. diluc’s heart jerked in his chest at your entrance, fully enraptured by the ethereal glow you had seemed to emit under the fluorescent lights of angel’s share.
not good. he couldn’t possibly go on for longer, could he ? perhaps it was time for him to come clean about his feelings, to bring you on that romantic stroll through the fields of the winery during dusk, just as he had once dreamt about. maybe then he would finally put his feelings for you into words, lending you his heart to hold as you please as if you hadn’t already held free reign over it for the past few months.
diluc puts the glass down, sighing deeply at the thought. he sneaks a glance at your face once again, feeling his head feel lighter at the sight of your smile. it was aggravating. feelings were aggravating. it was laughable, almost. the way a man of his nature could effortlessly be left a confused, complicated fool just at the thought of having you near. it would drive him up a wall time and time again, and diluc can’t help but wonder if you would ever lend him your own heart to shelter.
but still, his fantasies remain fruitless. diluc can do nothing but yearn while you walk out the door once more, fully unaware of the lovesick man sitting behind the counter.
listen, childe doesn’t “sneak” kisses. he’s absolutely unapologetically in love with you and he’ll make sure everyone’s aware of it !
while he isn’t one to try and slyly kiss you under the guise of being secretive about it, you can definitely try it on him. keyword : try
any efforts of yours to share a discrete kiss are always ruined because of him. he’ll notice you moving towards him as soon as you start inching closer. he humors you at first, giving you the impression that you’ll be successful in catching him off guard with such a bold gesture
just before you can finally plant a soft kiss upon his lips, childe abruptly turns and presses himself closer to your body. he’ll be all over you, one hand reaching down to grip your hip while the other comes up to caress your cheek. you get the attention of a few people passing by, but childe remains unfazed by the sudden audience
he laughs at you right after, poking fun of your failed attempt at stealth. he finds fun in the whole thing, finding your expression after the kiss amusing. his lighthearted teasing don’t stop after the first time - it actually becomes increasingly intense the more times your efforts end up futile
the taunts are continuous, and he won’t stop until he’s egged you on enough to actually come through and catch him off guard for once. he loves a good game between the both of you, and these sneaky kisses soon develop into one
though childe’s can be extravagant in his displays of affection with you, he’s still willing to it down in case it’s a genuine bother for you. this, of course, doesn’t mean that he’s ready to let you win a few secretive kisses. instead, he pulls away at the last second, feigning ignorance to your wants until you’re finally able to get a sneaky kiss in
diluc
it isn’t easy to catch diluc off guard, but being around you makes him feel at peace, enough to sooth the seemingly constant crease of his brows and tense muscles of his shoulders. he’s at ease around you; having you stop by at the tavern while he’s bartending never fails to bring a smile to his face
diligent as always, he works as he usually does with you seated in front of him. he doesn’t pay you much thought nor does he indulge you in much of a conversation. as much as he’d enjoy spending some time with you, he already had his hands full tending to the patrons of the night
he leaves you to your own devices for the most part, unsuspecting of your scheming
your surprise kiss manages to stun him for a split second. he’s a bit stiff, barely able to reciprocate the kiss before you’re pulling away from him to settle back into your seat. the tips of his ears are left red, but diluc’s able to compose himself as much as he could in that short fracture of time
his eyes dart from side to side to make sure nobody witnessed your kiss. the embarrassment of having someone see a brief showcase of affection between him and his s/o would bother him for days
he clears his throat after getting over the initial shock, and his fingers proceed to fiddle with the hems of his gloves. he then asks if you’d needed anything from him, and that you could’ve gotten his attention some other way
hearing you express your want of a kiss only works to further fuel diluc’s awkwardness. he isn’t the best at being smooth when he’s already been flustered, so he absentmindedly nods his head before busying himself with cleaning a few glasses
the kiss stays at the back of his mind for a short time before he’s properly able to shake it off. he plans to return the affection with a few kisses of his home once he’s able to get back to you
jean
a hopeless romantic at heart, jean’s read about lovers sharing secret kisses in a few romance novels of her’s in the past. she’s thought about sharing such an intimate moment with you before, the mental image alone enough to make her heady with love and subtle traces of embarrassment
she never goes through with it nor does she hope for you to initiate it anytime in the future. she brushes off the thoughts briskly and leaves it as a fleeting want of the past
that is, until you catch jean in the middle of her daily schedule one day and pull her to the side for a quick press of your lips to hers
jean’s shocked, left sputtering for a good second or so. she’s visibly flustered at first, hues of pink creeping up on her cheeks and eyes bright and gleaming
she doesn’t give you a chance to really take in the sight of her in that moment, so unlike her usual cool and composed nature. she takes in a deep breath before smiling at you, bidding you a good afternoon before moving on with her tasks for the day. though she’s no longer visibly flustered, her heart stays pounding in her chest until she’s gotten far enough away from you
jean’s off before you can get your own fill of her kisses. she’s able to go about her day with as much poise and profession as a knight of favonius should, but she makes sure to remember your little exchange from earlier that day for when she’s able to see you again at a time she isn’t preoccupied by her duties
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I get so angry hearing and reading about what's happening in Palestine right now. I don't even know what to do and it all feels hopeless 😔
The situation around Sheikh Jarrah should make everyone angry. For those of you who might not know what’ going on here’s a brief breakdown:
Indigenous Palestinian residents of Sheikh Jarrah, for a very long time, have been fighting lengthy legal battles in Israeli courts against eviction orders which aim to replace these indigenous people with illegal Israeli settlers.
On May 7th, the illegal Israeli settlers along with courts (an apparatus of Israel’s apartheid regime) have started a campaign to illegally take over the home’s of Palestinian families in Sheikh Jarrah. These families were given until today (May 10th, 2021) to “reach an agreement” with the occupiers. This obviously prompted protests. The IDF has also brutally responded to these protests. Now the world is watching and global protests have started happening.
Some important things to note:
-Sheikh Jarrah belongs to the Palestinian families. It is part of the occupied Palestinian territory, and therefore any Israeli settler presence in it amounts to a war crime under international law.
-There has been a mountain of UN Security Council resolutions demanding that Israel withdraw from East Jerusalem which Israel continues to ignore.
-This is ethnic cleansing
I know you feel hopeless but here’s what we can do:
-Support BDS (Boycott, Divestments, Sanctions) movements (What”s BDS?) Boycott Israeli products from their colonial settlements
-Understand whats happening in Palestine and the crimes of apartheid/persecution being committed by Israel. (Check out this great report by HRW on the situation) After getting an understanding. SPREAD AWARENESS. Especially in the US. This is key to combatting Evangelical propaganda and Israeli lobbyists. Do this through social media.
-Contact your local reps and pressure them to stop giving Israel military funding or any form of financial support. Fight against zionist lobbyists such as AIPAC or Christians United for Israel.
-Donate if you can. Here’s a few links. If you can add more (reputable) donation links to this, I ask that you please do.
International Medical Corps
Palestine Children’s Relief Fund
Grassroots Al-Quds
I found this great twitter thread of donation links
Here is another
This is a start and we can honestly make change happen. I personally believe social media outrage coupled with supporting the BDS movement is a great way for you to help even by sitting at home.
summary : things they like to do with their s/o ; gender neutral
characters : kaeya, childe
warnings : none
kaeya
kaeya, surprisingly enough, has a soft spot for domestic things!! just being able to do the most mundane tasks at home become 10x better when he’s with you. tidying up around the house, cooking meals, going to bed and waking up to the person he cherishes most ?? he’s in heaven /j
he has a deep appreciation for the little things he gets to experience with you. sitting in silence with the both of you doing your own thing is enough for him to be satisfied on most days. even so, he does have his cravings of affection every now and then,, when these cravings arise, he’ll drag you away from whatever you’re doing just to spend some time with him ! no matter if you’re busy getting something done, there’s always time to work later ! he’s relentless with getting you close to him, excuse after excuse falling from his lips just to convince you to spend a mere five minutes with him
( he says five minutes, though it’s always obvious he’s going to keep you for longer than that )
as much as he enjoys staying inside with you, he’s also one to love going out together !! whether it be to the tavern, a restaurant, or even a casual stroll through the streets, he’ll be sure to let you know that you make things more fun wherever you may go
kaeya is well acquainted with the terrain of mondstadt - he uses his knowledge to his advantage to bring you to seemingly flawless places to stargaze with him. he brings you to settle on a clear field of grass, drinks set off to the side in preparation for another night spent under the stars with you. he urges you to lean back onto his chest before wrapping his arms loosely around your midriff. he feels at peace then, as if the world had paused just for a moment to allow him the simple luxury of pure happiness
he has way too much fun messing with you </3 his determination to get a rise out of you is unwavering,, he can go hours picking at you just to get any type of reaction. he makes obnoxious comments every time you seem to be growing annoyed, always teetering on the cusp of pushing you to your limit and pulling you back with charming words and loving touches. he rarely ever outright apologizes for provoking you, but kaeya does go out of his way to make it up to you after he’s had his fun
childe
childe loves being able to do simple things with you, like talking and laughing. it feels so pure, devoid of the ill intentions he always finds himself surrounded by. he’ll give you his undivided attention when he’s able to!! his eyes stay on you while you talk, smile never faltering. he can keep up with you talking for hours if you’d desire, being ever so responsive and enthusiastic to each of the jokes you crack and anecdote you retell
completely smitten by the look you get when talking about your interests. he’d prod you to talk about them more, eager to see the happiness on your face. he’s able to recall bits and pieces about the things you’re interested in - he brings them up on purpose every now and then just to get smug about remembering something you seem to care so much about
kind of obvious, but he’s willing to train with you if you’re interested in it!! he’ll tell you not to hold back on him, fully prepared to take you down in the end. he toys with you for a good while, prancing around and barely giving you time to register his movements around you. he always ends with pinning you down to the floor, his laughter light while he brings his hand up to brush across your cheek
if you aren’t already skilled in fighting, childe will set aside some time every week to train you in self defense. he worries for you, fearful that a day will come where he won't be there to protect you when you most need it. he makes sure you know the basics at the very least, for both the sake of your safety and his troubled mind
some days he may invite you to come watch him train on his own.. mostly just to show off.. seeing you impressed boosts his pride and motivation to do better immensely
while he enjoys impressing you with his skills in battle, he’s also keen on displaying his more household skills in front of you. he really goes the extra mile sometimes,, every so often you’ll come back to a full course meal and a spotless house with none other than childe sitting idly by with a proud smile
he’s weak to spending quality time with you and his family,, being able to have both you and them close to him.. just the thought has the power to make his chest fill up with a fond warmth
diluc uses his words to express his love for you sparingly. he doesn’t do it completely intentionally,, his reasoning behind it being that he feels as though the words come out too stiff for his liking. he’d much rather have such sentimental words come out warmer for you
he’s awkward - the voice in his head urges him to just spit it out whereas his mouth continues to fumble in its dire efforts to actually get his voice out
it’s the nerves of saying it to your face that get to him. something about the vulnerability that comes with communicating his raw feelings towards you makes him antsy. he’d rather not deal with such instances, wanting to keep a clear mind and rational thoughts flowing even if love fights its way to cloud his judgement when around you
that being said, diluc occasionally finds himself mumbling quick, but heartfelt, “i love you”s after dragging himself into bed with you. he’s usually half asleep by then, body ready to pull itself close to yours as a reward after an exhausting day. his fingers drift along your back while he presses his forehead to yours, nose going to bump against your own. his voice is low and raspy as he says it; if you’re awake (and lucky) you’ll be able to hear him
he tries his best, he really does … diluc makes an effort to give some sort of response to return your affection when you tell him you love him. his efforts come in many forms, ranging from embarrassed huffs to light pats on your head to spontaneous kisses. he gets especially flustered when you say it in the presence of other people. he isnt ashamed to be your lover or anything, but it does feel a bit strange for him to make your love so obvious to other people. although he’d rather keep your relationship affairs more private, he’s accepted that he cant really control what you’re willing to share to others. diluc just silently accepts every gesture of fondness from your end, albeit a bit embarrassed in the process
each time he’d try to psych himself up to confess his love for the first time, he’d back out last second. he could feel his hands getting clammy and throat drying up by the second every time,, so he always just decided that he would just have to wait for a better time to tell you he loves you
when he eventually did end up confessing, it was in the spur of the moment. it was a simple goodbye. the same goodbye he’d given you time and time again, except this time he had unintentionally threw in an “i love you” at the end. he freezes instantly,, and it took everything in him to not speed walk out the door and act like nothing out of the ordinary had happened
diluc was elated when you said it back though <3 it gave him his fill of energy for the day, enough to make it seem as though there was an air of indescribable joy following him around for some time
summary : late night dancing in the kitchen <3 ; gender neutral
character : childe
warnings : none
childe, eleventh of the fatui harbingers. a man infamous on the battlefield, his name alone powerful enough to strike fear down the spine of anyone who dare cross him. a well refined warrior with an insatiable thirst for thrills, he is.
even with so much to his name, childe was merely ajax when in your presence. ajax, a simple person with a heart aching to love. a man attached not to the chains of the tsaritsa, but instead to the ones tying his heart to your own.
who would’ve thought that the bloodthirsty harbinger would have such an affinity for the touch of another ?
it was him who was up at an ungodly hour of the day, causing a ruckus in your kitchen for what you’d assumed to be no good reason. you trudged out of your bedroom, clothes disheveled and eyes bleary from the sudden interruption of your sleep. ajax was clearing the table from his used dishes, sleeves rolled up to reveal his toned forearms. he feels your gaze on him and turns his head to send a boyish smile your way. he winces at the unamused expression he gets in return.
“is it a crime for me to crave eggs ?” ajax’s attempts to lightheartedly reason with you were futile, much to his amusement.
“maybe it wouldn't be if it weren't 2 in the morning.” he laughs, wiping his hands on a nearby rag.
“sorry for waking you,” ajax puts his hand on your shoulder, tugging your body towards his. “come here.” he wraps his arms around you, fully engulfing you in his hold. your face is meshed into his chest - his heartbeat was deep, clearer than it had ever been. he ducks his head down, eyes shutting closed and nose buried in your hair.
he lightly rocks you back and forth, giving himself the pleasure of having you so close to him. such moments of contentment were a rarity for someone like him. nonetheless, he finds himself falling victim to you time and time again; he had no choice but to allow himself to be a normal man when you were all he could see in that moment.
ajax pulls back ever so slightly, just enough to give the both of you some space to step about. he leads you with his arms tossed lazily around your waist, stepping to and fro in the illumination of a place he had learned to call home away from snezhnaya.
his smile grows wider as you spin him, eyes gleaming almost unnoticeably brighter. his laugh is as sweet as it normally is, almost too upbeat for a 2am endeavor. he pauses in his movements, taking a moment to press a joyous kiss to your lips. you can feel him smile, laughter still threatening to escape his mouth. fondness glazes over his eyes as he separates from you.
nights with kaeya are spent slowly. he feels the exhaustion set deep in his bones by the time he gets back to your shared home, ready to take it easy and spend some well deserved time with you close by. his usual lighthearted facade is dropped almost immediately as he steps through the threshold of your front door
he doesn’t seek you out immediately, instead turning to get himself freshened up from the day. he takes a brief shower and generally decides against putting a shirt on again </3
kaeya goes to find you right after his shower, always being sure to back hug you as a greeting if he catches you off guard. water keeps dripping from the tips of his hair to dampen your shirt but he doesn’t care !! just let him hold you !!
you are then promptly dragged to the kitchen, still caged within kaeya’s arms. not getting much time to spend with you throughout the day makes for an insistent kaeya wanting you to stick by his side while he does miscellaneous things around the house. he loves catching up with you while he’s eating,, he’ll offer his own food numerous times, dead set on getting you to have a bite if you refuse
silences on these nights are tranquil, comforting almost. there’s normally nothing of note that occurs during these times, but spending them with you is something kaeya’s greatly appreciative of. a couple years back, he never would have dreamed of having someone to come home to again after all he’s seen and done
kaeya sleeps most soundly when enveloped in your soothing embrace. when going to bed, kaeya adores being wrapped up in your arms. he leans his head on your chest, close enough to be able to hear your heartbeat. his limbs entangle with your own, legs thrown haphazardly around your waist to keep you close. he feels his heart swell with love whenever you allow yourself to pet through his hair
kaeya’s a deep sleeper - he takes some time to fall asleep, but his deep breathing makes it clear when he finally does </3 he wakes up if you stir too much, barely opening his eye to grumble under his breath
regardless of any interruptions through the night, he’s sure that he’ll be well rested when he eventually has to stride out of your home at the crack of dawn; just as he normally is after spending the night with his body encased by your own
PLEASE STOP USING NSFR IN YOUR TAGS/POSTS/BIOS !!!!!!
a muslim person did not start this!! by tagging your drink, food, cursing, and music posts you are heavily patronizing us and taking away the entire point of our ramadan!! please stop!
it is on us to resist any urges, most of us have been fasting since we were children we do not need this warning and we have told non muslims this repeatedly! “not safe for ramadan” itself just sounds so weird and very rude, even if you do not mean it in that way. this entire thing reeks of performative activism.
if you are going to be tagging your nsfw then tag it with “nsfw” or a personalized tag like you do all the other months of the year, non muslims do this every year and it’s just useless to us! again! non muslims please stop speaking for us and educating others about our religious holiday, we get your intentions are good but you are heavily miss informing others about our holiday! thank you but please listen to us on this!
it will not break our fast if we see food, drink, accidentally hear music, accidentally see a curse word, or accidentally see something explicit! it will not! please just listen to us. most of us are not even online for the majority of the month, the entire point is to be closer to God and our religion! why would we be wasting time on the internet?
if you want to be actual allies then consider spreading the word about the hijab ban in france where girls under the age of 18 will not be allowed to wear the hijab! thank you!
summary : with an affectionate s/o ; gender neutral
characters : diluc, childe
warnings : none !
diluc
diluc can’t help but be flattered by each and every one of your advances,, his soft spot for you becomes especially evident whenever your name is even mentioned!!
he appreciates having you by his side and tries his best to let you know that,, although he isn't the best at it,, he can have a hard time keeping up with you, but he still gives his all to return as much as you give him
he often feels sorry for having a difficult time being as affectionate as you are. he gets concerned about you not feeling as loved as you make him feel, so he has a tendency to randomly surprise you with meals cooked by him and handmade gifts made during his spare time.
he swears you have some sort of healing effect on him.. there’s no way it isn't a possibility from the way your gentle smile, reassuring words, and soft touches seem to sooth both his heart and body
diluc, despite himself, gets sentimental on late nights. it’s on these moonlit nights where he really lets himself go,, showering you with his own sappy words of praise and appreciation
sometimes it just hits him like, wow, my s/o really does love me huh :]
as much as diluc enjoys being on the receiving end of your bouts of affection, he does get easily flustered when you indulge him in more public settings. he has enough self restraint to never snap at you, but he allows himself to gently push you away when he feels as though his heart’s on the verge of bursting. he has a hard time deciphering whether it’s from pure love or embarrassment,,
afterwards, he becomes overly apologetic once you’re finally behind closed doors,, the last thing he wants is for you to feel dejected by him
childe
childe relishes in your affection literally all of the time </3
he may even make it into a little game between the two of you.. who can outdo the other’s affection ? who’ll be the first to get flustered ? he comes out as the winner more often than not, too stubborn to give you the satisfaction of seeing him off his guard and red in the face
he gets jokingly pouty on days he feels as if your acts of affection were lackluster in comparison to other days. he’ll continuously prod at you until you give in and offer a peck on the forehead at the very least
every expression of love you give him is always, without a fail, returned with double the amount
make a comment about how pretty his eyes are ? he’ll respond with his own compliments about your features, with an added squish to your cheeks for good measure. praise him for his wide array of skills ? he laughs and messes with your hair, telling you that they’d definitely come in particularly useful when you finally move in with him
childe’s the type to come over to your house just to flop over your body and just,, lay there for a while,, he wouldn’t mind if you did the same !! he finds great comfort in just being near you,, he loves the safety and contentment he gets to let himself feel when alone with you
he’s all over you even in public.. it’s not that he has a hard time holding back, he just doesn't realize exactly what he’s doing until someone points it out ?? it just becomes second nature to him to have an arm tossed around your waist at all times. he feels a small hollowness inside whenever you’re gone from his side for longer periods of time than usual
he’ll make sure you make it up to him when you’re back in his arms,, clinging to your side until he gets his fill of your warmth
diluc’s pining is kind of painful solely because he makes zero progress whatsoever for the longest time </3
he’s overly concerned about making things weird between the two of you.. he was overjoyed when he was finally able to let himself bring his guard down with you around, being rejected by you would force him to grow distant from you again,, mostly out of a lack of communication and worry of making you feel awkward
he also worries himself with making you uncomfortable a lot of the time, he ends up overthinking many of his actions
was he standing too close ? did he sound too aloof ? did he miss a joke he was supposed to laugh at ?
please help him /j
diluc’s terrible at dropping hints about his feelings for you - if he even tries to drop any at all
it takes him a long time to come to terms with the newfound affection he finds himself feeling for you. the signs were quite evidently there but he couldn't put two and two together until he had no choice but to consider having feelings for you on yet another sleepless night with his mind focused on nothing but thoughts of you
up until then he brushed every small thing off as they came. he notices himself subconsciously putting more effort in getting ready for the day when he knows he’ll be seeing you at some point ? well, who’s to say that he wasn’t just feeling an urge to practice some self care that day ? he feels his face growing warmer after you smile at something he says ? the weather had been getting hotter recently, there was no way you could be the cause of something like that, right ?
he finally admits that you were the cause of his sudden loss of composure,, it’s a brief sensation of both relief that he was finally able to put a word to what he was feeling and uneasiness from an unsure future with you
there isn't much change in his behavior around you once he realizes that his feelings extend beyond friendliness, he just kind of accepts them and goes along with his life </3 ceo of silently pining
diluc does small things for you just because he feels like it,, he’ll have a seat at the front of the bar always reserved for you, he’ll invite you to the winery on holidays if you dont have anything planned, he’ll keep the small details about you tucked into the back of his mind for future reference
he just !! cares so much but doesn't know how to get his thoughts and feelings across to you :( until he figures out a good way to do so, he’s content with keeping his adoration and affection for you at a distance
kaeya
kaeya makes it so obvious that he has some sort of interest in you,, but he also has a tendency to skirt around formally confessing until he’s sure his feelings are reciprocated
he’ll be straightforward about the fondness he feels for you, having no qualms about spoiling you with compliments and praises. but, from the way he goes about communicating with you, they often come out as lighthearted, almost as if he were only saying them to get a reaction out of you
that’s only partially true, though. yes, kaeya gets a kick out of seeing you flustered, especially when he’s the cause of it, but he also feels the need to reveal little bits of his affections for you. whether you take them as genuine or not, he knows that each and every compliment he sends your way comes from a place deep in his heart
he also dismisses his feelings for a short while at first,, it’s mostly out of a buried fear of what the future may hold for both him and the people he cares about if he gets too involved with them
he snaps out of it though,, when the yearning becomes a bit too much he cant help but wonder if he’d regret not indulging in being with you when he has the chance
as confident as he may seem, he’s slightly hesitant when it comes to confessing. he sometimes slips into tangents that almost spiral into confessions - he always catches himself, though
kaeya let’s himself do things that aren't inherently romantic, but can be passed off as such ?? he’ll wrap his arm around your shoulder when he laughs, he’ll drive away any person that seems to be bothering you in a heartbeat, he’ll sneak away during work hours to spend a few minutes with you for “a quick recharge” as he calls it - this is all done within reason, of course. the last thing he wants to do is make you uncomfortable
some people mistake the two of you as a couple, kaeya’s attachment to you being the reason behind it. he laughs it off whenever someone makes the mistake in front of him,, but he cant deny the pang in his chest when he does end up clearing up the confusion. he longs for the day he’ll be able to call you his s/o
“please, just take it,” diluc shrugs his coat off, holding it out to you expectantly. his eyebrows furrow in discontent, lips pressed in a fine line at your adamant refusal. “you clearly need it more than i do.”
“i’m telling you, i’m fine.” you stand up straighter, steeling yourself against his glower.
he doesn't acknowledge your words, instead opting to drape his coat around your shoulders. your sputters are given a small smile in response. diluc cups your hands into his own, bringing them up to his face to blow warm air onto them.
“you’re freezing. you should’ve said something earlier, i would’ve warmed you up sooner..” he mutters under his breath. he pulls at the fingers of his gloves before offering them to you. knowing that he’d somehow find a way to get you to accept them even if you refuse, you settle on taking him up on his offer from the start to avoid being victim to another one of his searing scowls.
diluc brings his bare hands to your face, knuckles caressing the cold skin of your cheeks. he frowns at the icy feeling, wasting no time in cupping your face in his hands. his palms emanate a soothing warmth, enough to make you feel hazy from the gesture.
“is that better ?”
he feels a sense of pride when you nod, happy to be able to protect you from the frigid weather. diluc leaves a fleeting kiss to your forehead before turning away, hand going back to wrap tightly around yours.
summary : modern ? domestic moments ; gender neutral
character : kaeya
warnings : none
he’s so annoying /lh … he intentionally turns the air conditioning up really high just to have an excuse to be close to you </3
he’ll act clueless,, feigning hurt when you accuse him of changing the settings, but he has a hard time biting back the grin that grows on his face when you approach him about it. he’ll open his arms to bring you into his chest, rubbing circles on your shoulder
he makes an effort to give you back hugs almost every morning !! he presses his face into your neck, arms lazily draped around your waist. he nuzzles his nose into the crook of your neck, cool breath skimming over your skin. his voice in raspier in the mornings,, he whispers sweetened words while trying to fully wake himself to get through the rest of the day
he lets you brush his hair if he has time to spare before leaving the house !! he wasn’t too keen on the idea at first, but he gets more comfortable with it the more you do it
kaeya puts a lot of effort into taking care of himself,, he spends a good amount of money on hair and skin products,, he regularly gifts you fairly pricy sets of lotions, perfumes, etc
he looks pretty all the time ?? how does he do it ???
he lends you one of his old shirts to wear to sleep when he knows he’ll be away from home for a while. he dips it in his usual cologne before passing it off to you. his heart beats a bit faster at the sight of you in his clothes
he constantly showers you in compliments,, the lighthearted lilt of his voice fading into nothingness on his more sentimental days
he cuddles your pillow when you’re gone from home. he isn’t too prone to missing you, but when he finds himself not being able to rid his mind of thoughts of you he cant help but sulk. he gets flustered when you catch him lazing around with your pillow in his arms,, he tries to laugh it off and change the subject but it doesn’t really work </3
kaeya loves cooking with you !! he sees it as a good opportunity to unwind and spend some nice quality time with you, also with the bonus of being able to enjoy a warm homemade meal with you
making cultural dishes for you to try is one of his favorite things to do !! he goes out of his way to introduce you to a few of his favorite foods, some being close to home. he’s more than willing to try your favorite as well, he encourages it even. he’ll set aside some of his spare time to learn a couple of your favorite recipes in hopes of impressing you with them sometime in the future <3
amber’s fingertips tend to get a little scratched up sometimes. she tries her best to keep them taken care of, but sometimes it just cant be helped. her palms are strangely soft, though
she takes both of your hands into hers more often than not, cupping them in her grasp with a look of adoration in her eyes. she always, without fail, ends up with a giddy smile whenever doing this. her cheeks puff up and eyes scrunch up ever so slightly. everything about her radiates sunshine.. sigh /pos
she really enjoys pinky linking !! she definitely doesn't mind engaging in pda, in fact she might be the one initiating it 99% of the time, but subtle acts of affection are ones that tend to make her feel the warmest inside
as your relationship progresses past a few months, amber gets into the habit of grabbing your hand to lead you places. it seems as though she has a new thing to show you each week: a field of flowers she found on her way back from a hilichurl camp, a new dish she learned to cook, a miniature baron bunny made just for you ? she consistently goes out of her way to make you smile
diluc
diluc’s hands are warm, sometimes even a little sweaty from having his gloves on so often. they aren’t notably rough, nor are they particularly smooth - they feel as though he goes through minimal efforts to take care of them ??
he finds his hands gravitating towards your own when alone with you. he intertwines his fingers with your own at first, the pad of his index finger rubbing in a repetitive motion across the back of your hand. he takes note of anything that feels off, whether it be a minor paper cut or something bigger. if it’s something of actual concern, he’ll be persistent in fussing over you
he could probably recognize you from the feeling of your hands alone, he commits even the slightest things to memory
he has a thing for taking his gloves off before taking your hand. if it’s possible, he’ll do it without hesitation. he likes the feeling of your skin on his; no point in letting his gloves get in the way of that
diluc holds your hand while doing various mundane tasks throughout the day. filling out paperwork ? his hand covers yours from across the table. cuddling in bed ? his fingers somehow manage to lace through your own. reading a book ? his thumb is brushing across your knuckles
kaeya
kaeya’s hands are pretty moderate most of the time, not too warm or too cold. they're well kept, nails neatly filed and hands smooth. the only exception is the pads of his fingers - they get a bit coarse when he doesn't get the time to properly care for them
he only really goes to hold your hand when you’re out together, rarely ever when you’re relaxing indoors. he does it to ensure that you’re close by his side. he’d hate to lose track of you in the middle of a crowd, so he makes an effort to hold on tight when the situation calls for it
he brings your hand up to his lips at random moments. whether it be on a whim of romance or in a mischievous attempt at seeing you flustered, you’ll never know. he switches from kissing the back of your hand to your palm, sometimes even pressing a flurry of kisses onto your skin. he always breaths out a laugh afterwards, patting your head from time to time
kaeya’s so into comparing hand sizes.. he finds it adorable, no matter the size of your hands. he loves trying to engulf your hands with his own, clutching your fingers tightly with his own
there’s been a fuck ton of aapi hate since the beginning of the pandemic and especially lately, with the georgia shootings today, and even the grammys last sunday
all this said i just wanted to share a few resources (none mine!):
- anti-asian violence resources (this resource is also linked in my pinned, it contains information, petitions, places to donate and a lot more)
- stop asian hate (contains petitions, places to donate, ways to spread the word and more)
- sites to donate to and share (if you have a twitter please consider retweeting)
- a cumulative twitter thread with a little bit of everything and more than i explained
+ stop asian hate gofundme
+ asian american resource center (an atlanta based foundation focused on housing and civil classes)
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if you have any resources you wanna share reply and/or reblog and i’ll add it, and with that please share this with the same tags <3 sending love to my fellow aapi, please stay safe all of you and don’t be fucking racist :]
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