i told myself i wouldn’t do huffman pieces except for every 10 posts but i can’t help myself. i am weak for him. he's my reason for living. sometimes i check the huffman x reader tag to see if there’s any new fics, but there’s still really only the ones that i’ve written 🥲
huffman is professional, and treats everyone with respect. he’s truly matured since he hit adulthood, and now has a stellar reputation around mondstadt (although not from diluc). that’s why you’re so drawn to him to start with. he’s pretty, and he seems lovely.
emphasis on the seems part.
the truth is that as a knight, he holds a position of authority over most mondstadters. if anyone gets too close to you in a way he doesn’t like, a simple glare is enough to keep most away.
he’s not above fabricating evidence, if it comes to it. it gives him great joy to handcuff a man that comes too close to you, and it lets it show on his face when confronting him. if the man was wondering who made up the crime, that question is answered when he sees the man’s unapologetic grin.
“now, you’re finally out of the way. didn’t i warn you?”
there are men like albert, as well. you seem very close to him, and he’s even spending less time with barbara, prioritising you instead. if he can’t figure out believable evidence for him, that’s fine. he’s a knight. his duty is to protect you.
even if it comes to bloodshed.
you’ll end up relying on him. he’s going to make sure of it. huffman schmidt is dense- except when it comes to you. you’ll be all his, eventually. no matter what it takes.
and so, when windblume rolls around, who else is there but him?
☆ Definitely the secret admirer type of crusher. For a while he would simply leave bundles of cecilia and asters at your doorstep and listen fondly as you asked him if he knew anything about the gifts. And if he wasn’t leaving carefully crafted bouquets for you to find, he was very obviously asking his co-workers and people around town (specifically Sara and marjorie) what you were interested in.
☆ Gets teased by the other knights for being a high ranking officer dealing with his crush in such a childish manner, but they still wouldn’t ever rat him out and effectively kill any confidence that he had built up. Instead, after they have their laughs, they actually become pretty helpful and Huffman still thanks them for their help. They gave out their best confession and date places, good places to pick flowers, and activities.
☆ Afterwards he ends up with a full itinerary of things you two could do if he had the courage to ask you out. But aha he has a plan for that. Think about it, watching the sun go down as you sit on top of Cape Oath finishing up your picnic. Y’know, general hopeless romantic stuff.
☆ He eventually does ask you out and nearly faints when you accept his proposal.
☆ Reserved with affection in public and comes out of his shell just a tiny bit in private. The most he ever really does is brush knuckles and give short hugs if someones around, and he might even give you a small kiss on the cheek. He knows that he would eventually need to build up the courage to actually kiss you on the lips, buuuut, he’ll cross that bridge when he gets to it :]
☆ Even though he’s reserved when it comes to physical affection, he’s an absolute beast when it comes to date planning. We're talking elaborate outdoor walks timed so conveniently that you “just so happened to” have to walk home while it’s raining, and due to the oh so fortunate distance of his house compared to yours, you can stay over until it stops raining ! You could dry off and change into clean clothes (don’t ask him where he got them from, it's a dating master's secret) and drink hot tea while you talk about really anything.
☆ Overall, a bit of an oddity when it comes to dating, but he’s a really cool dude I swear !
❗WARNINGS❗: None, fluff <33333 some love for underrated npc Huffman. 🍭 Alternative ending from this Kaeya's fic.
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𝑷𝒊𝒄𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆 𝒔𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒄𝒆: Yona of the dawn
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Note: There's just something about Huffman that tells me the man is a gentle giant. Ajhshdjsjs please they're one of the best kinds! I hope you guys enjoy this lil fluff for our man Huffman, a little compensation for leaving him hanging in Kaeya's part >//< Notes and reblogs are highly appreciated!! Thank you so much for the insane support, I'm very grateful <33 love yaa 🤸🏽♀️
Your heart was still heavy from the earlier encounters, from seeing that woman and Kaeya walk away and them just getting along all flirty, which ofcourse hit a spot on your nerves but you're not about to ruin your mood over this any longer.
Afterall you too got a date to go to, ofcourse.
You can't help but think though, is it okay? Will I be okay?
Well the universe didn't give you the time to ponder over this, as you jump from your seat a bit, startled from the knock on your door. You remembered as your eyes drifted off to the clock on your bedside table! Ah right, it's him.
Quickly walking over to the mirror, you make sure you're all set, idly mutter positive affirmations to keep yourself composed as you then made your way to the main door. Swinging it open to reveal Huffman. You couldn't lie, outside of work... well without wearing his whole getup as a Knight of Favonius, he looked very charming. Common Mondstadt clothing wrapped around his well built figure aside from the unique piece of cloak and coat, a gentle reminder to you about the temperature decrease around evening.
You smile, acknowledging the visible difference of height between the two of you as he looked down at you, smiling as well as having his face turning red as he too takes a minute to admire you from top to bottom. "Good evening miss L/n." He was the one to say the first words between you two. "You.. look beautifu- well pretty! Uh your dress is stunning if that's okay for me to say." Well Huffman was internally beating himself up for being so awkward and stammering over his words like a teenager. He's never been like this.
Your soft laugh helped him be less tense though, "You look great too, Huffman." You assuringly smiled at him but then you realized it's been a good minute since both of you have been staring at each other like this. "Oh!" You turn back and quickly grab your bag, taking the time to hide the blush on your face too. "Well, ready to leave?" You cock your brows at him, to which he sigh out of relief from the change of subject and nods.
"Yes, miss L/n."
...
You were honestly surprised to say the least, Huffman was always not the strict and disciplined Knight that swore to protect the city and it's citizens under any costs. No, He seemed to be a man of tales and have a talkative nature under his serious cover. Taking a walk all the way to the Starsnatch Cliff, he kept you entertained as he shared his time in the Knights, about his dreams, why he even decided to join the Knights 3 years ago and confessed of being in the Barbara Fan Club, which lead to another whole conversation, both of you sharing love and admiration for the deaconess who was with no doubt a very good idol. You too talked about your life, your experiences, your daily jobs and all the shenanigans acts you sometimes deal with, whether it's treasure hoarders or hilichurls. Impressing the man with your capability of defending yourself well enough.
Picking a spot near the cliff, you both sat down, both being on the edge but unconsciously without even noticing you two came closer and closer as you both got comfortable with time, up until you both were leaning against each other with no gaps in between to cover and Huffman had his hand snaked on your waist protectively mindlessly.
"You know, it's been a while since I've gone out like this and just..I would like to thank you" Huffman turns to you, suddenly speaking after a while of peaceful silence, you look at him with assurance to continue.
"I honestly didn't think you'd accept me when I've asked you yesterday.." he lets out a chuckle, scratching his neck sheepishly.
"Oh?" You smirk, "Why is that?"
"You know, I just didn't think I'd be interesting enough to have a sliver of your graceful presence." He smiles.
"Ah cut it off. I'm a commoner, you're speaking as if I am one of the nobles-"
"You give yourself less credits for who you are and you know, you don't have to be a noble to catch my attention." he cuts you off, you freeze. Noticing just how close he is to your face. His heart was rhythmically beating along with yours, he was just as nervous as you but he shoot his shot and decided to be a little bold. "The way you are, since the first day I've laid my eyes on you.."
At this point, both of you were breathing hard. You think, you think hard. It's been a while you felt this way. Well you felt this way with Kaeya but the difference is that man is probably out with that woman, playing with her as he played with the strings on your heart but the man infront of you right now, Huffman was internally praying to every Archons and the whole Celestia that you'd just close the gap between the two of you.
You mumble to yourself, "fuck it." As you let your mind throw any concerns or feelings your harbored for the captain with a silver tongue out the edge and closed in the distance between you and Huffman and really savor just how soft his lips felt on yours, how his brown strands tickled the side of your face and just how sweet he felt, specially when you felt him smiling against yours while he just protectively raised his other arm on the back of your head as he laid you down. His body weight erased whatever cold you had felt cause of the wind and just how safe you felt in his strong arms.
Leaning back much to your dismay, you let out a small whine as he laughs, looking down at you. Catching his breath while he couldn't help but say, "You really look as beautiful as the Cecilias." your eyes drifting to the side to realize, you were laying on the ground surrounded by freshly bloomed Cecilias. That made you flustered and look away, anywhere but at the man above you. Gosh his heart was exploding, you are just adorable. "Hey hey no" his warm fingertips gently turns your face to look at him, "look at me, Archons forbid if I allow myself to miss this pretty sight." Your eyes went wide and your skin was on fire while Huffman just couldn't stop smiling and being amused by your every cute little reactions. Before you could muster up anything to say though, the man already has his lips on yours again, almost groaning in relief against you.
The moment was short lived though, as footsteps from afar caused you both to lean back fast and look at the source of the sound. Ah, you both spot the couple that always stayed secretly on the cliff was coming towards your way. Seemed as though they haven't noticed you two in the dark and from that distance, them being Marvin and Marla. Huffman points out it's best if you both sneak away without them noticing, as you both didn't wanted to be seen at this time, considering this is just the first date.
Walking pass them somehow through the trees, you both made you way back to Springvale, the night was still young and silence took over between the two of you. Except it wasn't awkward or tense. It was rather peaceful and comforting, his warm hands never left yours. You noticed he never looked at you but you could make out the blush covering his face on the entire way back.
Finally though, he looked at you as you both step up to the front door of your house, looking back, his face still red but his pretty lips curled into a smile that probably hurt his cheeks from smiling for so long.
"So.." he starts, "Soo." You smirk, unlocking the door, you peered inside, "We didn't get to eat anything, you know?" You say, teasingly ofcourse. But Huffman was a little late to get the memo as the smile faded from his face and pure panic took over. "O-oh! Oh Barbatos forgive me, it slipped my mind, I can run over to Good Hunter right now and fetch us a meal-"
You laugh, raising a hand to stop him, "Please! Huffman I was just joking." You opened the door wider invitingly, "Besides, wouldn't it be nice to have something homemade, hmm?" You wink, catching on, the sweet little smile returns to his face. Stepping in, he removed his cloak and the coat he had on underneath.
"Well, I have no complains, miss L/n."
"Y/n is just fine."
He brings your face a little closer to his by leaning down, "Okay, y/n." Before kissing you again, pulling away and suggesting he shows you a thing or two of what he knows about cooking, to which you jokingly ask him to not burn down your house.
To ask again, is it okay? Will you be okay?
I think, you will be.
xxx
Tags: @softsukkei @pixicharm dedicated this bit for you lovelies, pardon me for being late ahhh. Thankyou both for this whole idea <333
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If Lawrence was allowed one wish to be granted, it would be a companion that spared a moment of their time and chatted with him. (Swan is such a stickler to the rules that any attempts to idly converse was shut down.)
Imagine his surprise when you came back to the gates just to say “hi” and ask how he was doing. The cute merchant from Liyue that arrived yesterday! Is back here in front of him! Lawrence rarely heard anything else than passing greetings and common questions, and this definitely made his day.
You would always visit around lunch time, thus meals are spent together (be it at good hunter’s or by the lakeside).
What had him sold was when the story about his name was brought up, you pointed out how his actions and attitude were more important than his connection with an infamous noble family.
If you were present during the Windblume Festival, Lawrence would not let go of the opportunity to confess. No, not at cape oath, rather at a boat ride with you across from him. And there in his hands, would a bouquet of cecilias and dandelions be, a promise to cherish you not only as a friend, but as a companion he's willing to share his life with.
Throughout his life, Huffman has seen no shortage of talented singers in the land of freedom. From the bards that told tales of heroism, to the gleeful chants of children playing within the walls.
But in his opinion, none compared to you. When the moon had settled amongst the stars, you would stay in the balcony, humming a lullaby or perhaps a song that lingered in your mind.
Now, Huffman was rarely distracted from his patrols. But this was one of the few times he would linger in a spot too long — his steps slowing down to listen, to bask in your lovely voice.
And you know, how he'd smile more gently from underneath your balcony, and how he'd sometimes join you.
It frustrated him to no end. The fact that he would back out from asking you out. He wanted it to be memorable, and Huffman took Kaeya's suggestion — a serenade.
That night, a sight you'd never thought you'd see, was Huffman in front of your home with a lyre. At the end of the song — was a shy invitation for a date.
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