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Yanfei x Hu Tao
Adeptus! Hu Tao AU, largely canon adjacent.
Ch 7/15
~2.5k
In all honesty, her report to Zhongli could have gone a bit better. Hu Tao had been jittery the entire exchange, and although she doesn’t claim to be someone prone to sitting still, the chunks she’d accidentally taken out of Zhongli’s desk with her bare hands simply from nervously scratching at the wood speak for a completely different level of nervous energy.
Zhongli, despite the incredibly concerning news, only sighs and nods when Hu Tao finally finishes up her report.
“It’s poor timing.” He says. “I’ll pass a message along to Ganyu, but as of right now, there’s nothing we as adepti can do. I'll need all the adepti on standby in the near future.
"How are you so certain that the qixing will be able to handle it either?" Hu Tao demands.
Tags: Poetry, Vaginal Fingering, Oral Sex, Makeup Sex
Summary:
Hu Tao, the energetic director of the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor, is excited to have had the opportunity to host the Waterborne Poetry event. However, the absence of her legal advisor girlfriend, Yanfei, leaves her disappointed. Little does she know, Yanfei has left her a sensually charged poem as an apology. Determined to unravel the mystery, Hu Tao embarks on a journey culminating in a night of fiery intimacy that proves love can be expressed in more ways than words.
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Hu Tao stood onstage awaiting everyone’s arrival for the final day of the Waterborne Poetry event. Looking out at the audience, she let out a melancholy sigh at the noticeable absence of a peach-haired woman with a scarlet hat, but the familiar horns she knew so well were nowhere to be seen.
“Ah, well. The show must go on…” she thought to herself as Venti gathered all the participants to the stage.
As the cohosts announced the rules for the final task, she couldn’t help but feel a pang of disappointment that Yanfei hadn’t shown up. Of course she knew the girl was busy with her ever-growing caseload and she’d be here if she could, but it didn’t make it hurt any less.
The teams started to take their leave, but Xingqiu stayed behind and approached the stage.
“Lady Hu Tao…I was given this letter by a very frantic legal advisor you might know,” he said with a charming wink. “She said something about an urgent matter and to convey her sincerest apologies. She was so quick about it that I had a hard time making out what she said other than she was sorry and to ensure this made its way to you.” He handed her the slip of paper and then hurried back to catch up with his team.
The funeral parlor director looked at the envelope adorned with Yanfei’s crisp professional script. She carefully retrieved the letter from within. Red ink glistened in the light of the surrounding lanterns.
Where Fire Meets Fire
Wait a moment…this is a…poem! Her heart swelled with happiness. So she HAS been paying attention to me! She read on intently.
Under moonlit midnight
Two pyro vision holders intimately meet
Radiant night peeks through darkened windows
Shadows dance around the lovers
Entwined in linen
In a place where prying eyes cannot penetrate
This is where fire meets fire
Hu Tao’s cheeks were aflame. The fact Yanfei had stepped out of her comfort zone to write a poem - an extremely sensual one at that - just for her? She hadn’t thought she could love her any more than she already did, but she clearly had been proved wrong.
Clutching the letter close to her chest, she quickly tucked it away determined to solve her riddle and discover the treasure that surely awaited her.
The funeral parlor director skipped up the path leading to the small home in Liyue Harbor. Before she could knock, Yanfei heard the quiet hum of her tell-tale hilichurl song and opened the door. Finding it difficult to look her girlfriend in the eyes, the legal advisor stared sheepishly at her feet.
“I-I’m sorry I couldn’t make it this week,” she said, barely above a whisper.
With a big grin, Hu Tao bent down to catch her line of sight. “It’s fine, silly! Your poem was a much better surprise,” she responded with a wiggle of her eyebrows.
Yanfei shifted her gaze to meet Hu Tao’s, her jade eyes shimmering in the moonlight. In one swift pull, she tugged the girl into a tight embrace, shutting the door behind them.
“You were able to figure out the riddle that easily? Don’t lie. I bet Xingqiu helped…” Yanfei asked, her breath tickling the girl’s ear.
“Hey now! I’m not as dense as I may seem,” she chuckled against her shoulder. “I mean it was cute. I’ll be keeping it. For posterity, of course.”
Yanfei tucked a strand of hair behind the funeral parlor director’s ear, admiring her sincere smile. “So now that you’ve made it here…let me make it up to you,” she said as she leaned in and slowly kissed her.
After some time, Hu Tao pulled away. “You can be so silly sometimes. I know you’re busy. The poem was enough. But if you insist…” she said, moving back in.
Yanfei pulled her closer, her tongue sliding across the girl’s bottom lip wetting it before she sucked and gently bit it.
“Ah!” She squeaked in response.
The legal expert slid her hand into Hu Tao’s pants and rubbed along the front of her underwear. Even through the fabric she could tell she was ready for more. She brushed across her clit through the thin cloth and heard her inhale sharply.
“Ai yah, Yanfei! You’re teasing…” she whined, shifting her hips to try and coax her further.
Yanfei timidly began to remove her clothing, and Hu Tao started to do the same. Admonishing her with a single look that said, “No, let me,” Yanfei pushed her back up against the wall. She hastily unfastened the front of Hu Tao’s jacket and removed the rest of her clothing until she was bare before her.
Kissing a trail between her breasts and down her stomach, her hands caressed the funeral parlor director’s body as she descended to her knees.
Yanfei bashfully looked up at her through her lashes. She was known for making bold moves in the courtroom, not the bedroom, but wanted her girlfriend to know how apologetic she was that she had missed the event she was so proud to be hosting.
She lifted one of the girl’s legs to rest on her shoulder while her other leg remained firmly planted to help keep her balance. Licking up and down her slick folds, she felt the familiar sensitive bud hit her tongue and swirled pressure to the area. Slowly, she slid her tongue inside her.
“Yan-Yanfei,” Hu Tao moaned.
With her lover’s groan of approval, she thrust in and out of her. Her stance enabled her to reach deeper and hit all the right spots she had grown to know so well.
“C-c-close,” Hu Tao gasped as her back arched off the wall. Bucking her hips into Yanfei’s mouth, her hands twisted in her soft pink tresses. With her free hand, Yanfei grabbed her waist to keep her in place as she quickened her pace. The girl’s legs shook as she fought against Yanfei’s firm hold.
“YANFEI!” Hu Tao shrieked. She continued to suck on her clit as she watched her ride out her orgasm. Hu Tao collapsed against the wall, gasping for breath.
Helping her to the floor, Yanfei kissed her cheek and ran her hand through her hair.
“Forgive me?” She whispered gently. Through eyes bleary with pleasure, Hu Tao beamed.
“You kidding? How could I not after that?” she giggled. “There’s nothing to forgive, Yan-Yan. You work so hard, and I’m so, so proud of you. I just want you to feel the same way about me…”
A look of concern crossed Yanfei’s face. “Hu…of course I’m proud of you! You run an entire business by yourself! Well, I suppose Zhongli helps as well. But you love what you do, and it shows. To take on the extra duty of hosting a poetry contest to help solidify our relationship with Mondstadt…that’s truly impressive,” she said as she nuzzled closer.
Hu Tao blushed. “Ah, gee. Thanks. But it’s still only right I return the favor…” Grabbing her girlfriend by the hand, she led her to the sofa they’d spent many late nights snuggled up together on. She plopped down and pulled Yanfei to sit on her lap. Her shoulders visibly dropped, a sign she was starting to relax.
“I’m not the only one working hard, baby. Take a breather and let me make you feel good…” As if under a spell, the legal advisor melted back into her arms.
“That’s a good girl.” Yanfei felt her teeth graze her neck as her hands wandered further up to knead her breasts.
“Agh…Hu…” due to years of working with various embalming fluids and tools, the funeral parlor director’s work-worn hands had become a sensation Yanfei yearned for. When she felt a sharp pinch to her nipple, she let out a cry between pain and pleasure.
“It’s ok. You can be loud. Who’s going to hear us here?” Hu Tao egged her on. “I like to know I’m doing a good job.” The hand that was gently stroking her inner thigh moved to her soaked center out of habit, the dual stimulation causing Yanfei to toss her head back in ecstasy.
“Archons…Hu…more pressure…please…” she begged as she spread her legs wider to allow her more room. Hu Tao’s soft lips brushed her ear. “Since you asked so nicely…”
Her middle and ring fingers slid into her with ease. The friction of the heel of her hand on her clit was perfect and practiced. Feeling her tease her nipple at the same time was almost too much for her.
“Ahh…ahhh…” she could no longer formulate words.
“You’re good baby…come for me, now,” she whispered in encouragement. As if on cue, Yanfei’s orgasm came swift and steady.
The night air of Liyue blowing through the window made the two shiver despite both possessing the power of pyro. Hu Tao reached for the neatly folded blanket that sat on the opposite side of the couch and draped it over the both of them.
After a few moments of silence, she weaved her fingers through Yanfei’s. “Hey…you still awake?”
The sound of the advisor’s soft snoring answered the question for her. I wonder how long it took for her to write that poem for me on top of all her regular work. A gentle smile spread across Hu Tao’s face. Where fire meets fire, indeed.
Could you draw Yanfei x Hu Tao? I saw them mentioned in that one comic with Chongyun and Xingqiu and now I’m curious to see what their dynamic is like!
