#ler!xingqui

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Vile Liquid

A/n: Thank you @powerrangers15 for this idea because GENIUS. Sooooo this is made with Xingyun in mind, but it does not have to be read that way if you don't want to! Enjoy!

Wordcount: 1.7k

Lees: Gaming, Chongyun, Xingqui and partially Zhongli

Lers: Zhongli, Gaming, Xingqui, and partially Madame Ping

Prompt: How rude!

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Normally, seeing Chongyun, Xingqui, and Gaming running down the streets of Liyue Harbor was nothing out of the ordinary. Today, however, watching old man Zhongli chase after them was different.

    How did they get in this predicament? Well, somebody (cough cough, Xingqui, cough cough) thought it would be funny to give the old man coffee instead of tea, which didn't end well. Zhongli took one sip and immediately glared daggers at the teen. Gaming and Chongyun didn't actually do anything, but Xingqui dragged them into the whole mess.

    So now, there they were. Sprinting between crowds and taking any shortcuts to lose their tail.

    "Why did you drag us into this?" Chongyun groaned while turning a sharp corner.

    "You were willing to let me suffer all alone?" Xingqui pouted, "Besides, I always drag you into things."

    Gaming just laughed, "C'mon, it's not like you mind it anyways!"

    Chongyun stayed quiet, continuing to run as if his life depended on it. For all he knew, it did. 

     All three teens kept their pace but came to an abrupt stop. They'd run straight into a dead end. Right as they turned to run, Zhongli stepped into view and blocked their exit.

     "It appears you can't run anymore," Zhongli chuckled. Xingqui stepped back into the wall, whereas the other two kept their stance.

     Chongyun looked back at his friends, one looked slightly worried and the older one just smiled. Of course, they all knew the old man wouldn't hurt them, but slight fear still settled in. 

     "So? Who's idea was it?" The eldest asked. 

     Chongyun sighed and stepped forward. Hoping to protect his friend, he lied, "It was mine," His friends' heads shot over to him.

     "But it wasn't? It was mine," Xingqui defended, as he walked up next to the two teens.

     "It wasn't mine, but I did think it was kind of funny, I won't lie," Gaming admitted.

     "What I am hearing is that all three of you had at least some part of it," Zhongli shook his head, "Vile liquid, truly." 

     The youngest teen laughed quietly.

     "I see this is still funny to you."

     "Just a bit, yes."

     "Why don't I give you something better to laugh about, then?" The former Archon tackled Xingqui to the floor. Which didn't take a lot of effort, considering how Zhongli dwarfed the younger in both height and strength. 

     "AGH! Hey, hey! Wait! Ihim sohorry!!!" He pleaded, immediately giggling when the old man scribbled against his sides.

     "I do believe it is a little late for that," He paused to glance at the other two staring in awe, "if you both try to run again, it'll be worse for you."

     After that, they both decided against trying to escape. So they just stared at their friend.

     "I feel kind of bad, but he had it coming."  Gaming said.

     Chongyun pulled out a popsicle and started to eat it, he seemed to be blushing, "I never feel bad. He always dishes it out then drags me into it too," he smiled endearingly, "Hey, now you'll be a part of that tradition too!"

      "This happens often then?"

      "Basically everyday. You really should visit more, it's kind of entertaining." 

      "ZHONGLI pleheahase ihim sohorry!" Xingqui pleaded. Zhongli just shook his head and smirked.

      "Maybe next time do not go after me for your schemes. You know well enough the outcome," he paused to drag his hands up to the youngers ribs, "Come to think of it, it is almost like you try to get this to happen."

       Xingquis squirming intensified and he blushed brighter, "Thahats nohot- ihi dohont-AH!" 

       "Interesting sentence there. Mind explaining what 'ah!' means?" The ex-achron never let him answer; he drilled his fingers into the spaces between the youngests upper ribs. Xingqui screeched.

       "Woah! You're so loud," Gaming teased. He knelt next to the lee's head and patted it. 

       Xingqui shook his head to get Gaming's hand away, to which Gaming gasped dramatically.

       "Oho, you offended Gaming. I'll visit your grave, don't worry." Chongyun laughed, finishing his popsicle.

        The boy in question followed Zhonglis technique, drilling into his underarms ruthlessly.

       "NOHO PLEHEAHASE! STOHOP!!" He screamed, twisting and turning in every direction. Both of his 'attackers' let up, the older one turning towards the other menacingly. 

       "Wait, why are you looking at me like that?" Gaming said, slightly backing up to the best of his ability on his knees, "Nonono! Wait, no!" 

      Despite his pleading, he was tackled to the ground right next to Xingqui. Zhongli then Squeezed his sides, then he relished in the adorable giggles that followed.

      Xingqui sat up and looked over to Chongyun pleadingly. Chongyun walked over to him and sat next to him. Xingqui fell into the other's arms and laughed quietly. 

       "I don't feel bad for you, so don't try to get that out of me," the older chided. Xingqui whined slightly before leaning further into the hug. Chongyuns face went bright red.

       Zhongli spidered across Gaming's ribs, eliciting a shriek, "Well, you seem to be even more ticklish than Xingqui and Chongyun. I did not know that was possible, Gaming."  

      "Shuhush!" He yelled.  

      Zhongli just nodded in disapproval. He switched from spidering to squeezing with one hand and poking with the other, staying on his ribs. Gaming moved from side to side, laughing sweetly. 

      "How endearing," The eldest chuckled, moving his fingers to Gaming's stomach and scribbling. Gaming just shook his head, trying to get rid of the sensations. 

      Xingqui perked his head up and motioned for (a very red) chongyun to let him go, to which he complied. The youngest got behind Zhongli and squeezed his sides.

      He straightened his back and turned quickly, grabbing Xingqui and pulling him next to Gaming on the floor. Chongyun stared in awe of the stupidity of the situation.

      "Now that, child, was not very smart of you," Zhongli feigned a frown while attacking both of the teens under him. Chongyun backed up into the wall and observed, knowing he was probably, no, definitely next. 

      "Yohou ahalreheahady gohot mehe! Why ahagahain?!" Xingqui cried out, wriggling violently. 

      Gaming accidentally whacked Xingqui in the arm trying to protect himself. Zhongli, much against his morals, laughed at that. Xingqui kind of deserved it.

      Zhongli focused on those two for about 5 more minutes before letting them go. Both instinctively curled up on themselves, trying desperately to get rid of the phantom tickles. 

     "Chongyun," Zhongli said, making the younger flinch, "I believe it is your turn." 

     The boy in question stayed seated against the wall, but stared at the old man, blushing profusely.

     "Alright, come here," Zhongli ordered before basically picking up the teen and dragging him to the floor entirely. 

     "Agh! Waitwait! Ihi didn't even doho anything!" Chongyun attempted before shutting up completely when his side was attacked. He laughed immediately, softly batting at Zhonglis hands. 

     "Ah ah ah, hitting isn't very nice," Zhongli deadpanned, grabbing chongyun hands and pulling them up. He looked over to the two recovering teens, "If you help me now, I will go easy on you next time."

     They both seemed to contemplate it, Xingqui standing up first, "I'll help because I want to. It's not for your satisfaction, I just want to see my dear friend smile."

     Chongyun yelped, "You are such a traitor!" Despite Chongyun acting upset, he didn't fight Xingqui when he took his arms, nor did he fight to get free at all. 

     "Mm.. I'm sure you think I'm a traitor." 

     Gaming decided to join them, sitting next to Chongyuns legs. 

     "Noho, not you too!" Chongyun complained. 

     "Yehes me too!" Gaming teased. He experimentally squeezed the youngers thigh. He squeaked and kicked out his legs. Gaming grinned wildly. 

     Zhongli brought his fingers to life on Chongyun's stomach, to which he giggled and tried to curl up. Xingqui smiled down at his friend, wincing back at the loud squeak from the poking at the bluenettes thighs. 

     "You know, you're really cute like this," Xingqui booped his friend's nose, causing him to blush brighter than before. 

     "Ihaha cahant- ACK- Ihim tohoo- plehehease!" 

     "Awe, you are just adorable, haha!" Gaming complimented, skittering his fingers across the lees knees (hah see what I did there?).

     Chongyun dug his heels into the ground, trying to avoid kicking anybody. 

     Xingqui, out of fear of Chongyun hitting his head, moved to sit criss cross. He then moved the olders head to his lap for protection.

     "Are you just too ticklish? Is that what you're trying to say?" Xingqui finally said, "That's just soooooo cute, 'Yun!"

     "Shuhut uhup!"

     "What? I'm complimenting you!" He gasped in mock offense, "Is it too flustering for you? Awe, Chongyun." 

     The exorcist yelped when Zhongli targeted his upper ribs, beginning to cackle loudly. 

     "What is going on here?" A familiar voice called out. 

     Zhongli turned his head, "Ah, Madame Ping, hello."

     "Oh Zhongli, are you bullying these young children? How very rude!" She made her way to the old man, who had since gotten off of Chongyun. The teen was taking heavy breaths.

      "Oh no, I assure you they started this ordeal."

      "How can I be sure? Why don't I just teach you why you don't bother kids right now?" She threatened. Chongyun had migrated to hugging Xingqui, who lazily traced shapes on his back, making him giggle. 

      "I do not believe that would be necessary, Madame Ping," Zhongli defended. He seemed slightly nervous.

      "Oh but look at that boy-"

      "He does not mind it, truly," Zhongli interrupted.

      "And now you interrupt me? Oh I'll teach you a lesson, Zhongli!" She pounced at him. 

      Zhongli jumped before being taken to the floor. Xingqui and Gaming shared looks, seemingly thinking how did she take him down? 

      "I- they really did cause this whole thing, please, I am not lying!"

      Gaming had a mischievous look in his eye, "We did nothing! He just chased us here and attacked us so rudely!"

      Zhongli rolled his eyes. He quickly shut his eyes when his stomach was poked by Madame Ping.

     "Please not in front of them…" He pleaded.

     "Oh fine. Come with me, you bully," she teased, winking at the teens.

     Safe to say Madame Ping would be a new go to for ways to bother the old man.

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A/N: Psst! If you liked this, there's a lot more on my masterpost! Check it out if you get the chance!

I ran out of room for links on my intro post so I actually have to make one of these now. Brat! - Lee!Venti Ler Zhongli and Raiden Ei Brat

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Tag-Team Victory?

A/n: So I'd like to point out that I looked up the ages for all three of these boys and I confirmed that Chongyun is exactly 17, whereas Xingqui is 16-17 which I took as him being younger than Chongyun. Also, Gaming's age is just "young man" so I assume that means 18-19. Keep this in mind and enjoy <3! Also 2 fics in 2 days? I'm on a rollllllll

Word count: 1.1k

Switch: Chongyun, Xingqui, and Gaming

Warnings: tickles! If I need to add anything let me know.

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"Are you sure about this?" Chongyun asked, looking towards Xingqui in fear of the plan. Xingqui's ideas had never ended well for either of them before. Like the time he thought sneak-attacking Zhongli would be funny, which ended with both of them being tickled to tears. Chongyun was sure this plan of his would not end any differently than the last 40 times they'd done this. 

    "Of course! It'll be fine, don't worry," Xingqui reassured the other. 

    The teen sighed, shaking his head. Yet, he kept pace with his friend as they marched through Chenyu Vale. "I'm just saying, we don't even know if Gaming is ticklish. What if he's not and it's just another Zhongli situation again?"

    Xingqui laughed, "Well, two things. Zhongli was ticklish, he just was stronger than us. Also, it's not like either of us minded the outcome." He winked and ran faster. 

    Chongyun stopped for a second to gape at his friend while he blushed, but ran to catch up. They eventually came to a stop in the market, noticing their target buying tea from a vendor. Xingqui ran and slung his arm around the guard, laughing at the jump from the sudden contact.

    "Hey! It's been awhile, hasn't it?" Gaming smiled, "Well? Where's your partner in crime?"

    "Right here," Chongyun groaned, "Did you have to run all the way over here?" 

    "Yes. It was necessary," Xingqui teased, "Besides, we want to show you something cool! Come with us!" The teen dragged both of his friends to a grassy hill a bit away from the harbor.

    "I see you have energy today, haha!" Gaming joked as he looked over at a panting Chongyun, tired from running. 

    "Oh, you know, just excited to see you again!" The youngest plopped onto the grass, pulling the other two down with him. Chongyun mumbled something. "What was that, dear friend?" 

    "I just said I am excited too!" He forced a grin. Gaming tilted his head, but decided to ignore the underlying sarcasm. Xingqui poked the other's side, to which he squeaked and glared at him. 

     Gaming chuckled softly, "We'll aren't you a ray of sunshine!" 

    "You will be," he grumbled lightheartedly.

    "Am I not already?" 

    "Haha, okay. Let's move on!" Xingqui blurted quickly, "Say, Gaming, I'm quite curious about something. Would you allow me to find the answer?"

    "Well, what are you wondering?" He questioned.

    Xingqui looked over to Chongyun, the latter nodded. "Do you happen to be ticklish?"

    "I- uhm… what does it matter?" He laughed nervously.

    "Just a simple question. You have the answer, right?" Xingqui smirked.

    "Ha… well uhm I guess I do, but why do you want to know?

    "Oh my Archon you take forever don't you?" Chongyun chimed in. Before anything else could be said, he pounced on Gaming and trapped him. "Well? He's all yours."

    "Oho, you were rather impatient today. But it seems like this may work in our favor!"

    "Skip the theatrics, please..."

    "Woah woah wahait… what ahare you dohoing?" Gaming wriggled on the ground.

    "Isn't it obvious? I thought it was obvious." Xingqui shook his head and sat next to Gaming. Then he wiggled his fingers above the olders stomach. He seemed to get the gist. 

    "Are yohou tag-teheaming mehe?" 

    "Of course, haha! Two against one is more likely for success, right, Chongyun?"

    Said teen was flushed a shade of pink, but he nodded silently. 

    Apparently tired of stalling, Xingqui attacked the oldests stomach, skittering back and forth. He squealed and began to giggle hysterically, his smile happy and bright. His 'attackers' glanced towards each other, both having noticed his little attempt to get away or even muffle his laughter. They couldn't help but let the corners of their mouths upturn. This was too adorable.

    Chongyun slouched his head forward to look at Gaming; his eyes were shut tight, his nose was scrunched up, and his lips curled into a wide, open-mouthed grin with carefree laughter pouring out. The blue haired teen thought he would die from the cuteness of the situation.

     Xingqui, on the other hand, had stars in his eyes. He was laser focused on drawing out more and more giggles from Gaming. Nobody spoke for at least 45 seconds, just listening to one of the crazy plans actually working. Chongyun got curious though, so he tried something.

    Everyone froze, even Gaming, because of what Chongyun did. He'd taken his hand and experimentally spidered along the olders neck and shoulders, which caused him to squeak and snort.

    "Oh my, that was so cute! Make him do it again!" Xingqui said, practically bouncing on his knees. He had stopped to let Gaming breathe, but it didn't last long. Chongyun repeated his tactic from earlier, not stopping when the 'victim' snorted this time.

    "I do have to admit, this idea of yours really played out well this time. We must've gotten lucky." 

    "I don't know whether to be offended or not, but I'll take it as a compliment for now," both teens laughed, "Actually, Gaming, are you sure it's safe for a guard to be this ticklish? What if someone found out about this? You'd be in danger!" 

    "Nohobohody ihis crahazy ehenohough toho try ihit!"

    "We were, so why wouldn't somebody else?" Xingqui questioned. He never gave the other a chance to reply, though; he'd drilled his fingers into Gaming's ribs, relishing in the cackle it gave. It went on like this for maybe another minute before Gaming pleaded for them to stop. They listened, obviously, and let him curl into a ball. 

     After they offered him water, he didn't answer, which worried the two. However, Gaming sat up ominously and stared at them for a second. They got nervous for a moment, worried they'd made him upset. That came to an end when they saw the small smirk on his face.

    Gaming jumped at both of them, pinning them both with each of his knees and keeping them from sitting up with his hand on their stomachs, "You didn't really think I'd let you have all the fun, right?" He teased before scribbling over their sides.

     Xingqui and Chongyun had both tried to roll away, but the guard was stronger than them combined.

     "Where are ya goin'?" Gaming said before crawling his hands up both their ribs. Xingqui gave a slight scream before cackling and Chongyun squawked and fell into hysterical laughter. 

     "Yohou ahare EHEVIHIL!" Xingqui yelped between cackles. Chongyun nodded aggressively, as he was unable to speak through his laughter. 

     "Me? Noooo. I'm so nice!" Gaming giggled innocently, as if he wasn't wrecking two teens. He switched to drilling his thumbs into their underarms, and both of them fell silent immediately. He let it stay like this for a couple seconds before letting up, "Woah woah, breathing is still important, so let's keep doing that!" He chided.

      "Ihits your fahault we couldn't breheathe!" The youngest frowned to the best of his ability, but Gaming quickly put an end to it by squeezing his side. Chongyun had collapsed into the fetal position and was trying to get rid of the phantom tickles. 

      "How about we get some tea. It's on me!" Gaming offered. He didn't let the other two argue before dragging them back to the Harbor and forcing them to have a cup of hot tea.

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No Sad Lions!

A/n: Hi! This was so fun to write! Also, it's my first time writing for all three of these characters, so I'm so sorry if it's ooc!

Word count: 1.9k

Warnings: Tickles, and a bit of angst in the start! If I need to add anything, please let me know!

Lee: Gaming and Chongyun

Ler: Chongyun, Xingqui, and Gaming

Prompt: C'mom, Smile!

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So there Gaming sat, thinking of his mother once again. Thinking of all the ways he could have messed up, or did mess up. Why couldn't he have been better? No, he can't think like that. He's supposed to be the happy one, why couldn't he act like it? He took a deep breath; fretting over everything now wouldn't change anything. But still, he found himself ready to sob. Was it all his fault?

   Gaming startled when he heard a branch snap. "Who's there?" He quickly rubbed his eyes and stood up. "Show yourself!" Just in case, Gaming summoned his claymore, preparing for the worst. Have treasure hoarders been stalking him?

    Oddly enough, a young boy with blue hair, maybe 16, stumbled out from the brush around him. "What the- are you okay?" Gaming rushed over to the boy, checking for injuries.

    "No, no! I'm okay, don't worry about me!" The boy said, "I heard crying, I wanted to make sure everything was okay."

    "Oh, yeah, that," Gaming stopped, suddenly aware of a stray tear running down his cheek.

     The blue haired boy took another step towards Gaming, "We'll, What's wrong? Maybe I can help?" He seemed worried, despite the two never meeting before, it seemed like he cared.

     "Oh, I-i um…" He choked back a sob and forced a smile, "I'm fine! No need to be so worried! We don't even know eachothers names yet!" 

     The stranger frowned slightly, "I'm Chongyun, an exorcist in training. What's your name?" He tilted his head and smiled sadly.

     "I'm Gaming, I work as a guard." His facade dropped for a moment, showing Chongyun how truly upset he was.

    "So, Gaming, how can I help? And don't say you're fine, I can tell you're not." Chongyun poked the other's stomach to make sure his point got across, noticing the slight flinch he gave. 

     "I- I don't know. I wouldn't want to burden you!" He insisted, wiping his eyes to rid them of further tears.

     Chongyun frowned once again. "Would I be a good person if I let you sit here in sadness? Let me help, please."

     Gaming tried to keep it together. He really did. However, he collapsed back onto the log he was sitting on earlier and cried. He didn't know why he let himself be so vulnerable in front of someone he just met, but he felt he could trust this Chongyun kid.

    "Hey, hey, it's okay. I'm here, okay? Do you want to tell me what happened?" Gaming nodded but it took him a second to gain his composure. Chongyun waited patiently, rubbing his back while he took deep breaths. 

    "I'm sorry, i-i don't usually break down in front of people I just met." He barked out a hoarse laugh. It sounded really upsetting. "I just… thought about someone who was important to me. I kept telling myself it was my fault. I… I've never… I don't usually think like that. It's scary."

    Chongyun gave a weak smile. Gaming hated how it felt pitiful. Why did he tell him that?

   "I can understand that. Self doubt is a weird thing, and I hate it. Whatever happened, I'm sure you didn't do anything wrong. Even if you did, if they loved you, they should've forgiven you."

    But she didn't. That was all he could think. But then again, she didn't really get the chance. 

     "Thank you. I appreciate it, really. I'm sorry I put that burden on you, I really shouldn't have."

     "You know," Chongyun started, "you say sorry too much. Telling someone your problems isn't a bad thing. Actually it can be really helpful!"

     "I know, I just don't like to share my problems, heh. Sorry for being stubborn."

     "You just proved my point! You say sorry way too much. And you're frowning so much, too! C'mon, smile!" With that, Chongyun shifted to face Gaming, and started poking around his belly. 

     "Wha- hehey!" Gaming curled around Chongyun's hand, making no attempt to escape or even suppress his adorable giggles. 

     "Awe, there we go! That's a lot better." Chongyun gave a real grin this time, laughing along with the guard. 

    "Why thihis? Hohow dihid you knohow?" He questioned, trying to turn away hoping Chongyun would at least go for a different spot.

    "Well, I saw your reaction when I poked you earlier, so I kind of just assumed this would work. Ah ah ah, get back here," Chongyun grabbed the other by his waist and brought him into a backwards hug, Gaming's back against his stomach. He then switched to squeezing Gaming's sides. 

     "Ihi hahad hoped yohou dihidnt sehee thahat." His head slouched forward as he blushed. 

     "Mhm, I usually hope for the same when-" He clamped his mouth shut, realizing his mistake.

    "Oho, soho yohou've been throhohough thihis tohoo?"

    Chongyun turned red himself. "Uhm, forget I said a-anything!" He stammered. He moved his hands to Gaming's ribs, scribbling gently and hoping it would be a good spot. And oh boy he was right.

    "Ah! Wahait! NOHOT THEHERE!" He squealed and threw his head against Chongyuns shoulder.

    Hmm, Chongyun thought, he looks kind of cute like this. (A/N: PLATONICALLY GO AWAY SHIPS) "There's one way you'll get out of this," he sent a squeeze to the olders lower ribs, "and that is by promising two things."

    "Ah! Ohokay, cohonTIHINue."

    "One: stop saying sorry for telling me what was wrong. You doing that was a good thing." Gaming groaned at this. "Two: just keep your smile, it looks good on you."

    Chongyun took one hand away from Gaming's torso to spider the back of his neck, drawing out a squeal and a couple snorts, followed by him scrunching up his shoulders. 

    "Well? What's it gonna be?" Chongyun slowed to just tracing absent-minded shapes on his sides and lower ribs.

    "Ihi wohont say sorry ahand ihill keheep the smihile… buhut uhm…"

    Chongyun took his free hand and patted the olders head, "You don't want me to stop do you?" He smiled and craned his neck to look at Gaming's face. He was beet red and attempting to hide his face in his hand. He mumbled something Chongyun couldn't make out.

    "What was that?" He asked patiently.

    "Cahan you plehease keep dohoing ihit?"

    "Since you said please, I guess I could." Chongyun picked up on the tickling. He drilled his fingers in between Gaming's ribs, causing a shriek and adorable laughter. "You have a cute laugh, too! I could listen to it allll day!"

    This went on for a couple more minutes, Gaming laughing happily and Chongyun cooing quietly. This came to a quick end, however, when Chongyun suddenly squeaked and fell back. Gaming took a couple breaths, confused, he turned around to see Chongyun in a similar situation to what he was just in. 

    Another blue haired boy had come from the brush and grabbed Chongyun. He had dragged him to the ground and was drilling into his underarms. "Hi! I'm Xingqui, I figured you could use some help." Gaming stared in awe, for someone who had been complimenting his laugh, he had a nice one himself. Gaming found himself wanting to hear more. Xingqui must have taken notice to this. "Would you like to try?"

    Gaming nodded aggressively, watching as Xingqui grabbed Chongyun's arms and trapped them above his head with his knees. Chongyun was now laying on his back, his head hidden in his arm as he flushed.

    "He's all yours, stranger!" Gaming grinned, sitting on his knees next to the younger.

    "Where should I start, Mr. Expert?" Gaming joked.

    Xingqui laughed, "Sides or stomach is where I usually start. It works pretty well for revenge, too." Chongyun squawked.

    "Traitor!" The two talking like Chongyun wasn't there flustered him more than even just being in this situation. He was sure he'd die from embarrassment.

    The two boys laughed before Gaming began poking the youngers stomach, just as he had not too long ago. He started to laugh softly, but it was muffled because of his face in his arm.

    "Well aren't you just precious?" Gaming teased. He switched to squeezing his sides.

    "Ahare yohou reheahally gohonna doho exahactly whahat ihi dihid?"

    "Really? You started this whole thing, dear Chongyun? How surprising." Xingqui cooed. Chongyun groaned, he knew this would come up.

    "Oh really? Is it rare he starts tickle fights?" Gaming asked, skittering his fingers from the blue haired kids sides to his stomach. 

    "Very. You should've seen the time Zhongli tickled him for being too sad. It was like pulling teeth to get him to fight back." Xingqui recalled. Chongyun kicked out his legs, his face turned a deeper shade of red. 

    "Oh? Can I hear that story?" Chongyun whined audibly, but Xingqui ignored him.

    "Yes! That's my favorite story about my dear friend here. So, we had been walking around Liyue Harbor after a rather rough journey there, and Chongyun had been upset about not finding any demons to exorcize. We passed by Zhongli drinking some tea, and I went to go talk to him about Chongyun being upset while he got tea himself. I asked him what to do and he said he'd cover the problem."

     Chongyun squirmed especially difficulty; he knew all too well the next part in his friend's story, and it was embarrassing. Unfortunately for him, his attempt to shut Xingqui up just led to him drilling his underarms again. He screeched and started to cackle. 

     Xingqui continued his story, "So, Zhongli brought Chongyun and I to grasslands just outside the city. He tackled Chongyun to the ground and tickled the sadness right out of him. I have to say, seeing old man Zhongli tackle and tickle someone was not what I expected when he said he'd help."

    Gaming began to claw at Chongyuns ribs. "Wow, I didn't think Mr. Zhongli had it in him! That would've been a sight to see for sure! So did he end up fighting back?"

    The poor laughing kids eyes widened. He shook his head as he laughed, "Nohoho! Thahats Aha scahary stohory!" He kicked his legs so much Gaming had to sit on his thighs just for his safety.

     "Gosh, you're a kicker, aren't you? So, about that story?" Gaming teased.

     "He tried to fight back, but it ended with both of us falling at Zhonglis mercy. He tried to sneak up behind Zhongli while he was drinking tea one time, he got one small gasp out of the old man, then he chased us into the grasslands again and got us both, haha!"

     "So you're ticklish too?" Gaming had stars in his eyes.

     "Well, yes, but not nearly as bad as Chongyun is."

     "Shuhut uhup!" Chongyun laughed, his face was as red as a tomato.

     Xingqui and Gaming gasped in sync, "How very rude."

     "I wasn't that mean when you did this to me!"

     "Thahats nohot thehe sahame! Thahat what one agahainst ohone! Thihis ihis twoho agahainst ohone!" He pouted. Not very well, but he gave it his best shot; kind of like when he went against Zhongli.

     "Ohokahay! OHOKAY! Ehenohough! Stohohop!" At the word, both boys stopped their attack and made sure the boy was okay. Chongyun had sat up and fell into a hug with Xingqui.

     "Do you need water? Or tea? I can go fetch some really quickly!" Gaming offered.

     "Noho no, I'm okay." The younger said, slightly falling asleep in Xingquis arms.

     "The journey back to Liyue Harbor is long. Stay in Chenyu Vale tonight. You can stay at my place!" Gaming smiled and laughed slightly. Two new friends today. All because of him being sad. Maybe sharing his feelings wasn't such a bad thing after all.