Immature Friends.
Fandom: March, Trailblazer & Dan Heng from Honkai Star Rail.
Summary: Dan Heng is not letting March see the book he’s reading… I wonder why? THIS IS A SFW TICKLE FIC.
Notes: 600 word drabble that I wrote a long time ago! Despite male trailblazer being in the banner, the reader is supposed to be read as whatever gender you want. (Hopefully)
“Come on, show me what you’re reading!” March narrowed her eyes on her target. Her finger tips barely grazed Dan Heng’s sides. He let out cute noises of held back laughter, biting his cheek as his face heated up.
“St-Stop— March!” He gasped as she decided to dig into his sides gently, pinching the skin with full intent to make the male break into laughter, she felt a sense of achievement as Dan Heng bursted into a small fit of giggles. Holding his book closely while his other hand shoved at his friend's shoulder.
You decided to pass through to the main lobby, but stopped in your tracks when hearing that (frankly, adorable.) noise of laughter coming from Dan Hengs room. Well, he said you could come in anytime, right? Wouldn’t hurt to check in. Softly opening the door, you could hear the noise getting louder. “What's going on?” You laughed fondly, Dan Heng’s cheeks only blushed a deeper red.
“Nohohothing! Dohohont fuhuhurther my embarrahahassment!” Dan Heng was now rolled on his stomach, clutching the book as March drilled into his hips.
March let out a noise of disagreement before speaking, “It's not nothing! I walked in and saw him reading something… and when I peaked over his shoulder to see, he jumped away! He's totally hiding something…” March suddenly gasped as if she realised something drastic, tickling his hips more roughly.
“Wait a minute…is it lewd?! Are you reading a lewd book?!” He shook his head in denial, still booming with laughter, that stubborn streak still shining through as he refused to let go. In all honesty, you'd be lying if you said you weren't curious about the book after hearing her explanation…
“Need some help?” You couldn't help but ask, your question instantly caught his attention as his smile widened in nervousness. Dan Heng soon began to squirm, trying to escape the situation. “Not so fast, Dan Heng.” You grinned, locking your hands onto his book as he rolled onto his back trying to hold onto it. Still laughing, his arms raised in an attempt to keep hold, which completely exposed his underarms in the process.
March took the opportunity and dug under his arms. The reaction was instant as a loud squeak escaped Dan Heng’s lips, followed by hysterical laughter as he let go. His arms locked against his sides, and March got completely engulfed in tickling her friend. “Lets see…” you muttered over his laughter, opening the book. You were met with a guide…
You let out a hushed giggle once reading the title, looking at March who was completely distracted tickling Dan Heng. ‘How to deal with immature friends.’ The title read.
Well, from this situation— he wasn't wrong for looking at a guide like this. But deep down you knew if you told March, she would've just tickled him more. You decided to save your friend from that possible fate, slipping the book into the shelf and taking out a new one. “Hmm, that's odd, March. It's just a regular old book.” You flipped it towards her.
March stopped her attack to look, her eyebrows furrowing. He took this moment to catch his breath. “No way! There must be something hidden in the pages, I’ll be right back! I must Investigate~” you both watched her skip away.
Now that March was gone, the only two left were you, and an exhausted Dan Heng. “You alright?” You quickly questioned, offering him a hand to stand up.
“Yes, I'm fine… I— owe you.” He took it slowly, standing up with flushed cheeks as his straight expression replaced the earlier smile. Deep down you both wondered how long it’d take for March to give up on investigating the book… or if she’d catch on that you’ve tricked her. Either way, you had saved Dan Heng from March’s playful ministrations.