"do you want to hear an interesting fact about atoms?" ALBEDO's voice echoes in the silence of his base in dragonspine, cobalt eyes meeting your gaze and prompting you to merely nod your head in response. the two of you are alone, trapped by the blizzard raging outside. even now you can hear the unforgivable wind howling, wrecking the usual serenity of midnight in this isolated realm of ice.
he steps closer to you, one hand coming up to trace a gloved finger down along your cheekbone, "every cell in your body is surrounded by negatively charged electrons, so they push away other electrons which get too close." leaning into the warmth of his skin in contact with yours, your eyes flutter shut as he continues, "your body perceives the electron repulsion as 'touching', but really, you never actually touch anything." his hand doesn't leave your cheek, but his aqua eyes glimmer with the faintest trace of some unknown emotion.
you open your eyes once more, staring at him quietly. a moment passes before you ask, "and what if two electrons did touch each other?" a soft chuckle escapes ALBEDO's mouth, the corner of his lips quirking up into a smile, "apparently it would cause a nuclear reaction." "that sounds dangerous," you quip with a playful grin, admiring the way every single one of his features are perfectly framed by his face - he's exquisite, as if he'd been personally carved by the archons.
the air is weighted with tension, both of you refusing to break eye contact, and the silence is so intense a pin drop would be deafening. even though the temperature is meant to be subzero, forcing intrepid adventurers back down the mountain to retreat to the safety of mondstadt, somehow you're feeling warmer than you ever have before right now in this second as you stare at the mysterious alchemist. he runs his thumb across your upper lip with as much care as he would treat a fragile marble statue, eyes searching for your reaction with burning curiosity. when you don't recoil, a gentle smile graces his expression. he bends down slightly, voice dropping to a whisper as his breath caresses the shell of your ear, "but perhaps..."
without warning, he swallows the words brimming on your lips with a passionate kiss. it happens almost too quickly for you to register, but in a split second you're leaning in, clutching his shirt and pressing against him in an attempt to quench the fire burning in your core. when he pulls away, face flushed a cherry pink, ALBEDO pauses for a moment before diving in to steal yet another fiery kiss.
🍩 calm/quiet genshin impact boys w an energetic/talkative s/o
feat; albedo, chongyun, xiao, zhongli x gn!reader
warnings; none
albedo.
where albedo is reserved and silent, you are bold and talkative. you seem to make friendships so easily, something that albedo envies slightly, as he finds maintaining relationships troublesome. you're a huge bundle of fun, and you always seem to find yourself surrounded by people eager to talk to you. albedo finds it amazing, and often studies your mannerisms and wonders which variable it is about you that makes everyone so attracted to you. not that he knows either, for you've got him wrapped around your little finger.
albedo generally prefers to work in quiet, in the peace of dragonspine where few people dare to venture. however, when you return from your commissions, or your latest adventure, he's always ready to listen to you talk for hours about everything you saw on your trip. if ever you fear that you're annoying or interrupting him, he'll instantly reassure you that you aren't, and encourage you to continue. albedo finds it entertaining to see the world of teyvat from your point of view, and he likes listening to you speak - your voice is like music to his ears.
another thing is that albedo loves hearing you laugh. he says that the sound of your laughter boosts the success rate of his experiments, but really he just he finds it the cutest thing in the world, and he is constantly looking for new ways to make you giggle. albedo even researched the funniest jokes, and conducted an investigation in mondstadt to see what the public found hilarious. you found out about this, obviously, but decided not to spoil his surprise. the day he told you his first joke, he was literally so proud,,, please please laugh. if you found it funny, albedo will definitely note it down somewhere until he has a whole notebook filled with things you laugh at that he whips out whenever you're sad. he's trying his best </3
albedo admires how you live in the moment, always ready to try new things and with a smile on your face almost all the time. he can sort of relate to it, but at the same time feels so distant from it. sure, his interests can switch up at the drop of a hat, but he also spends hours upon hours planning his experiments and explorations. he just prays that you don't get hurt while making rash decisions in the spur of the moment, but he trusts your judgement, and will support you through anything.
chongyun.
you and chongyun are polar opposites, and it's no surprise that xingqiu was the one who introduced you two. although chongyun was slightly nervous around you at first because your spunky personality reminded him of how he gets when he flares up, you both hit it off very quickly. chongyun supposes the age old statement 'opposites attract' is true.
although you aren't as much of a mischief maker as xingqiu, you do enjoy teasing your shy boyfriend, especially about when he gets heated up. he'll usually flush as red as a cherry, a stark contrast to his baby blue hair, and hide his face in your shoulder while scolding you to stop. of course, you do, because you can't resist your adorable boyfriend.
you insist on coming along on all of chongyun's exorcisms, and the budding exorcist can't help but smile at your enthusiasm and squeeze your hand tighter as you travel to whichever haunted house he has planned for the day. even if his excessive positive energy scares off every spirit in range, he still feels nervousness rush through him when you dash ahead excitedly into the supposedly haunted area without a trace of caution.
chongyun doesn't speak much, but he is an amazing listener, who listens to everything you have to say while nodding and offering responses whenever needed. xingqiu overdramatically cries about how you're stealing his best friend, but secretly tells you that he's never seen chongyun 'warm up' to someone this fast, and the only other person the boy speaks to as much is xingqiu.
chongyun prefers to plan out his days and utilise every spare second productively, but it's almost as if all this is swept out the window when he starts dating you. suddenly, he's being dragged along - not unwillingly - all over teyvat and fighting hordes of hilichurls, stargazing at midnight when he should be sleeping, and stealing kisses when he should be training. chongyun doesn't dislike this though, rather he enjoys all the time he spends with you. however, he really hopes your fiery personality doesn't cause him to fall into his chaotic state, because he might never recover from the embarrassment.
xiao.
honestly, xiao has no idea how he fell for you. xiao, the vigilant yaksha, a celestial being suffering from centuries of karmic debt weighing upon him, is dating a mortal. and not just any mortal, a chaotic, loud human who is nothing like him. sometimes, xiao believes that he would be cursing the goddess of love if he didn't cherish you with his entire heart. hes just a kuudere ok
both you and xiao are very busy, you have your daily commissions as a member of the adventurer's guild, and xiao has his yaksha duties to fulfill. however, the two of you do make time for each other, and guests at wangshu inn will often gush over the handsome young man with the teal markings and his bubbly s/o conversing happily on the balcony. at least... you're conversing happily, xiao is mainly just staying silent and grunting replies every so often. one time, you actually talked non-stop for what felt like a very long time, and you suddenly noticed xiao wasn't replying. worried you had irritated him, you asked what was wrong, and he seemed to snap out of a stupor before mumbling, "you look so gorgeous when you're talking about what you like." needless to say, you peppered his face with kisses as thanks for his compliment, and if you looked closely, you would be able to see the tips of his ears had turned red.
xiao often ponders how he got through his dull days before meeting you. whereas previously he would spend his time fighting unseen battles and reflecting on his actions and ignoring that one part of him that felt lonely, he now waits eagerly for your return to the inn, although he'd never let you know that. verr goldet once shot him a knowing smile as he hovered anxiously by the door on a day when you came back late, and his pride took a severe hit. but for you, it was worth it. at night, when xiao thought most mortals would be sleeping, you would be pulling him out on midnight adventures, digging for treasure, following seelies, and exploring liyue, holding hands all the while. though xiao wouldn't admit it for the world, he adored these times with you, when it felt like it was just the two of you awake in teyvat, with everyone else oblivious to your joy.
for the life of him xiao cannot understand how you can make plans in a split second and follow them through. he's been alive for millennia, yet he still has yet to acquire this skill. how can you be so bold as to journey into uncharted territory with barely enough supplies to last a week? although xiao remained distant from humanity, he had a basic idea of their needs and beliefs, and hence could not wrap his head around why you were so daring, especially when it was so much easier for you to lose your life. this pressing concern usually manifested itself in xiao keeping an eye on you while you were travelling, so he could be there in the nick of time if you needed help. he had faith in your abilities to defend yourself, but there was no harm in having some extra backup, was there? in the end, it's just a way for him to express how much he truly cares for you, and he secretly hopes you're able to see that.
zhongli.
zhongli has gone by many names, taken many forms, and lived for many, many, years. yet this is the first time he has loved a mere human. rex lapis, morax, the title of geo archon, all those fade into the background when he's with you. your cheeriness distracts him from the more complex things pressuring his mind, and for that he is more grateful than he can ever express in words.
zhongli's natural personality is to be in control of situations, for things to remain composed without being blown out of proportion or made chaotic, for issues to be resolved with restraining contracts. yet here you are, absolutely smashing through his ideals with your existence, and he loves you for it. the two of your personalities meld well together, as he reins you in at times when you get too chaotic, and you help bring out the spontaneity in him and show him a new way to look at problems. zhongli is your rock, an immovable presence unswayed by time, always there to lend a hand and support you throughout your endeavors.
zhongli finds your rambles so interesting, and it isn't out of the ordinary for his eyes to be latched onto your expression with an engrossed look on his face as he devotes himself entirely to what you're saying. whenever you need, he offers you sound advice, entirely well thought out and it's somehow never the wrong thing to do. the two of you talk about everything under the sun, although it usually ends up with you talking the most with him listening while a gentle smile curves his lips. sometimes, he'll unconsciously find himself stroking your hair as you lay in his lap and talk about your day. he blushes slightly, after all our traditional grandpa the ex-archon is unused to this type of bold affection, but will continue doing it if you voice no complaint.
one thing zhongli adores about you is your willingness to try new things, although some times he wonders if you aren't a little too willing... always the first in line at wanmin restaurant when xiangling announces a new dish, or the first adventurer to head to the new sighted ruin, or being intrepid enough to try zhongli's brand new tea blend, zhongli loves it all. it makes you unique, and sets you apart from the rest of liyue, like a glaze lily amidst a field of silk flowers.
even if zhongli frets over you being in danger during your commissions, he knows that you can handle yourself, and will wait eagerly at home once done with his work for the day to hear your new dramatic tales.
quill speaks !
omg first post !!!!!!!!!!!! this ended up being way longer than i originally intended, but i hope you guys enjoy it and it wasn't too repetitive :) it isn't proofread bc im super tired, so apologies for any typos/ooc moments. i think my favoritism for xiao was rlly obvious here but just pretend u didnt notice it LMAO
why are there so many //// in the title >:( also i didnt exactly know how 2 explain the readers personality for the title so i just went w energetic mmkay
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info ; albedo hurt/comfort, soulmate au (red thread connecting both soulmates that's visible when you close your eyes), spoilers for 2.3 event + albedo lore
sometimes, ALBEDO looks at you and it hurts. your wide smile as you look back at him as you taste a snowflake for the first time, how adorable you look bundled up in his scarf because he was worried you were too cold, or the amazed expression you wear when you watch him experimenting in his laboratory. everything about you is perfect to him – a perfect reminder of what he shouldn't have.
when ALBEDO shuts his eyes, he can visualise the red thread he's seen a million times before, every single piece of wire intertwining to form a rope connecting you to him. he doesn't understand why he has a soulmate, after all he can barely be considered a human. and to be paired by the archons with someone as wonderful as you... even ALBEDO's genius mind can't figure out how that works.
you deserve the world on a silver platter, to experience life to the fullest with a partner who you love, and ALBEDO is worried he can't give that to you, especially when he's still searching for the definition of life itself. but for some reason, you've chosen him, and you continue to choose him every day when you wake up next to him and press a chaste kiss on his lips to start the morning off.
ALBEDO can't understand it, how can you love someone like him who doesn't even know how to express nor feel proper emotions? yet you always laugh and reply teasingly, "mr kreideprinz, is this you trying to deny that you're head over heels for me?" he never can answer that, because he knows he is in love with you, this swirling feeling in his stomach that everyone calls butterflies whenever he looks at you, the almost desperate desire to make sure you're safe and happy all the time, the warmth that fills even his chalk heart when your body is tangled up with his late at night.
ALBEDO isn't sure how long he can keep pretending he doesn't feel the burning gaze of a pair of cobalt eyes watching him from the mountain, or the way durin's energy seems to be getting even stronger, some mechanical yet organic heart thumping rhythmically inside the depths of dragonspine, or even the footprints which appear miraculously outside his base, and the torn pages from his notebooks left like a shower of snow on the ground.
but for now, he'll focus on the present; where you're a wondrous gift to him that he'll never stop being grateful for, and ALBEDO will stay with you until the inevitable day the red thread snaps.
If it's not much of a hassle, can you make hcs for Xiao, Diluc, Albedo and Razor with a gender neutral s/o that is really sweet and positive to everyone and anyone (They even are polite to hillichurls if you let them), but they suffered a tragedy, long before they met them, and they ended losing all their family.
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🍩 genshin boys with a sweet/positive s/o who has a tragic backstory
feat; albedo, diluc, razor, xiao x gn!reader
warnings; mentions of death, nightmares, spoilers for diluc's backstory
albedo.
albedo was always fascinated with your behaviour, as he wondered how a single human being could contain so much joy and positivity. you were like the sunshine in his lonely days at dragonspine, bringing so much light and warmth with you whenever you visited him. he sometimes ponders how lucky he was to end up with someone like you, who was so incredibly kind and caring to everyone. however, he did have to step in when you tried to politely ask a lawachurl to stop attacking you both during one of his expeditions.
as the two of you had only started dating recently, you were still testing the waters and getting to know each other better. hence, he was still unaware of your past, and he found out in a rather strange manner. it happened during one of his rare trips to mondstadt. the people there all respected him and he was treated well, but he preferred the peaceful solitude of the icy mountain. he was calmly strolling around after checking on timaeus' progress in his alchemy studies when he bumped into kaeya. "oh, albedo! how are you?" the cavalry captain asked cheerfully. "i'm alright. have you seen y/n by any chance?" albedo replied. "isn't today 'the day'?" kaeya looked at him confusedly. "what do you mean?" albedo furrowed his brow. "you know, the anniversary of their family's death. it's not like you to forget something so monumental, albedo," kaeya couldn't resist teasing him. "it's not so much i forgot that i didn't know at all," the kreideprinz muttered before bidding kaeya goodbye and returning to his camp at dragonspine.
albedo spent the rest of the day pacing up and down his workspace, unable to properly concentrate on any of his work, to the point where even sucrose was concerned. "uhhh, mr albedo, are you okay?" unfortunately, albedo was too involved in his spiraling thoughts to hear her, and so sucrose was unintentionally ignored. rip sucrose
albedo personally disliked maintaining relationships, but you were the exception. however, this situation was just proving his belief that they were far too difficult to keep steady. a million different thoughts were coursing through his mind; why didn't you tell him? he felt so guilty for not being there for you on a day that was evidently important to you. were you going to be upset that he found out? was it a big secret? how did you manage to stay happy all the time even if your entire family had passed away on the same day, leaving you the sole survivor?
when you visited him that night, albedo wordlessly pulled you into a hug, stroking your head gently as some method of comforting you. "albedo...?" "y/n, i'm truly sorry that i wasn't there for you today. i know it must have been hard for you to go through on your own, but i'm here from now on. please don't be afraid to lean on me for support, i'll try my best to help however i can," albedo rambled, eager to get the words out before you could interrupt him. he had been planning what to say all evening. to his surprise, you giggled softly before pressing a kiss on his lips.
"so, i suppose you found out, huh?" "yes. i'm sorry if you didn't want me to know." "no need to apologise, 'bedo, i was planning to tell you soon anyway. i've always gone to visit my parents' graves alone, so i didn't think of bringing you along in the first place. perhaps next year you can come," you grinned before saying, "only if you want to though!" "i would be honoured," he replied, intertwining his fingers with yours, "i believe partaking in something so personal would serve to bring us closer, and that is something i wish to achieve." you smiled at him, "me too."
albedo wouldn't pry into your past, as he understands that you probably don't want to dwell on things that have already happened and instead wish to focus on the future. however, your sunny disposition only impresses him even more now that he knows what you've been through, and he is very glad that you chose to stay happy and honour your parents' memory by living to the fullest. he is still most definitely going to accompany you on adventures whenever he can though, because he doesn't believe that you won't try reasoning and asking the hilichurls nicely not to fight.
diluc.
diluc seems like such a stoic and intimidating man, so the people of mondstadt often wonder how he ended up with a cheery person like you. however, their opinion doesn't matter to the both of you, for you know diluc's hidden soft side which he doesn't show to anyone else, and you know that he loves you, and really, that's all that's important.
the two of you had been dating for quite some time, but you did not talk about either of your families. it wasn't as if you tiptoed around the topic like it was an elephant in the room, rather you both simply did not mention it, basking instead in the warm feeling of love that seemed to envelop you two whenever you were together. your conversations ranged through everything under the sun, yet never strayed even remotely near the specific area of blood relationships. and although you both noticed it, you never mentioned it, thanks to a tacit understanding between you.
one stormy night, you were staying over at the dawn winery, and sharing diluc's huge comfy bed. however, even though the plush mattress was as soft as a cloud, you were being tormented by nightmares that prevented you from having a restful sleep. in your dream, you were reliving the worst moment of your life; the day your entire family died. you were glued to the ground, trapped by invisible binds that you struggled against futilely as you gazed at your simple thatched roof house. it seemed so peaceful, but you knew what was going to happen next, and a silent scream escaped your mouth. a second later, the house erupted into flames, and you were powerless to do anything but watch as tears trickled down your cheeks.
"y/n!" a sharp call of your name awakens you from your slumber, and as your eyes adjust to the darkness, you wordlessly collapse into diluc's arms, sobbing as the horrific memory of that day floods through your mind. he pats your back comfortingly, pulling you into his lap as you nuzzle into the crook of his neck, prompting him to place a kiss on your head. "my father died in front of me," diluc says in the ensuing silence, punctuated only by your sniffing and hiccups, "and the knights of favonius claimed they would act as if he didn't die defending monstadt to preserve their reputation." his grip around you tightens slightly, and you listen to his tale quietly while intertwining your fingers with his to remind you that you're there for him. "from then on, i shunned the knights, and swore to protect mondstadt in my own way." "and thus was born the darknight hero," you poke his cheek, your natural optimistic personality returning to you in the warmth of your boyfriend's embrace. an embarrassed blush dusts his cheeks, turning them as red as his hair, "it's a stupid name."
diluc's expression becomes sombre once more as he looks you right in your eyes, "you're the first person i've told about that." "i'm honoured, honestly," you smile in reply. "i heard you calling out for your family members earlier when you were having a nightmare," he says hesitantly. your face falls and you open your mouth to speak but he cuts you off, "please don't feel like you're obligated to tell me. it's not easy to talk about these kinds of things, trust me, i know. but... just remember, i'm here for you. you aren't alone." maintaining eye contact with you, he lifts your knuckles to his lips and kisses them gently, "i love you." overcome with raw emotion from the outpouring of affection diluc is showing you, you can barely speak, so you kiss him back, knowing it conveys everything you're feeling better than words ever could.
diluc always has your back, and is always there to support you, just like you are for him. he definitely doesn't let you wander off on your own while the two of you are adventuring though, because he's already experienced far too many close calls where you tried to ask an abyss mage if they would mind letting you pass without a fight.
razor.
you and razor had met while he was out hunting and you were exploring, and after helping him, the two of you had become friends. however, razor knew that he didn't see you as just a friend, and hence asked you if you would date him after consulting bennett as to why he felt 'warm and tingly' when you were around him. of course, you agreed, for you had also developed feelings for the mysterious wolf boy.
the positive and cheery energy you exuded never failed to put a smile on razor's face, and a light pink blush would always dust his cheeks when you slipped your hand in his gloved ones. he also adored hearing your laugh, and was constantly ready to leap to your defense with his claymore for when your arguments with treasure hoarders went too far. not that you couldn't defend yourself, of course, you just preferred things to remain civil and hence would not unsheathe your weapon until the very last minute, which by then was already quite late.
one day, razor had invited you to come hunting with him. the two of you were able to wordlessly sync your thoughts and actions to compliment one another, making your hunting extremely effective. today in particular, you had a rather large haul of meat from boars and the like. razor was very proud, and as he clutched the large sack full of the results from your hard work, he grinned, "food for lupical. now lupical is not hungry." his face scrunched up slightly as he frowned, "red burny girl means no dinner," before his expression brightened, "but you are strong. like a wolf. i like to hunt with you. we catch a lot." he rubbed his cheek against yours with a smile and you giggled softly, running your hands through his messy hair, "i like hunting with you too, razor. you're very strong." baring his teeth, he made a mock growling sound and pretended to tackle you, "razor is wolf. grr!" playing along, you acted scared and fell backwards. after a few minutes of playfighting, razor offered you his hand, "come, let's go to lupical. eat dinner together."
the simple shining of warmth in razor's eyes as he mentioned his lupical finally sent you over the edge. you hadn't told him this, but today was actually your family's death anniversary. you had agreed to go hunting with him because you were eager for a distraction, but after hearing him talk about his lupical, you were wondering if that was a good decision. it didn't mean that you hated him just because he had a loving family, it wasn't that at all - you were just rather sensitive to the topic, especially today of all days. so although you tried to stop them, a few tears formed in your eyes and trickled down your cheeks, and though you hastily attempted to wipe them away, razor caught sight of them.
concern flooding his expression, he clutched your hands and looked at you, "y/n, why are you crying?" "i..." you felt such a crybaby, but razor was so kind, and he was such a sweet boyfriend that you felt he deserved to know. and so you told him about your deceased family, and the day a blazing inferno swallowed your house whole while you were adventuring, and about how sometimes it felt like it was just you against the world, and the loneliness that sometimes echoed in your core. razor listened wordlessly, never letting go of your hands and occasionally squeezing them if he felt you were slipping too far into those dark memories.
when you had finished speaking, and sobbed out all the tears you possibly could, razor pulled you into a hug while tracing circles on your back gently to calm you down. as your sniffles slowly faded away, he caressed your cheek softly before saying, "y/n, look here." razor tilted your face to his and leaned forward to bump against your forehead, "you are razor's lupical now. not alone anymore." with that, he offered you a wide smile before tilting his head to the side, wondering if he had said the right thing. unable to verbally explain how much his words meant to you, you flung your arms around his neck and hugged him tightly once more, a smile curving your lips as you felt his arms wrap around you too.
from then on, razor made sure to remind you that he loved you every single day, so you would never have to feel that gaping void of painful solitude ever again. he even accompanies you on all your adventures, although he won't admit that it's because he also needs to keep an eye on you so you don't try to being too kind to an enemy who's ready to hurt you.
xiao.
although the visitors and workers at wangshu inn may scratch their heads when they see you smiling joyfully while talking to the young man on the balcony, pondering how you two ended up together, there is no one else more confused on that topic than xiao himself. why was he, one of the strongest adepti to ever exist, one who had fought in the archon war and emerged victorious, even for the price of indelible bloodstains inked on his hands forever, dating a mere mortal? feelings were fatal, and nothing more than foolish and ephemeral tendencies that would lead to more sorrow eventually. yet as he looked at your grinning face, with happiness shining across it, his heart couldn't help but skip a beat. maybe feelings weren't that bad after all.
xiao's quiet, composed disposition quite contrasted with your kind, active one. you always seemed happy, bubbling over with optimism and positive energy. frankly, it was rather contagious, and xiao often felt his worries being swept away when he was with you. in your presence, he could rest, and the thousands of voices in his head would be silenced with a simple stroke of your hand. for a human, xiao thought you possessed an immense amount of power to be able to calm him like this. not to mention, smiles, a rare sight for xiao, would become much more frequent when he started dating you, even if you were the only one who was blessed with seeing them.
usually, you would visit xiao after completing your daily commissions for the adventurer's guild. however, the sun was already beginning to set below the horizon, painting the sky with splashes of red and orange, yet you were nowhere to be seen. xiao clenched his fists, digging his nails into his palms and trying to keep himself grounded, trying to stop himself from worrying for you as he paces the wooden floor of the balcony so intensely verr goldet worries he's going to wear a hole into it. but as time ticks by, xiao decides he cannot stay put at the inn while his mind conjures up a thousand horrific things that may have happened to you.
using his adepti powers, xiao quickly manages to scan the entirety of liyue, placed under his protection by the geo archon, and finds you in an instant. you seem to be at a... graveyard? xiao's heart, which has been hammering against his ribcage like a trapped dove finally slows down to a regular rhythmic beat once more. thank the archons you're safe. he will be questioning you upon your return though, xiao would have hoped that you would at least inform him if you were going to make a detour.
the stars have already begun to twinkle against a navy sky once you finally arrive back at wangshu inn. as soon as you make your way to the balcony, the place where you and xiao tend to have most of your lover's trysts, he sends you a stare that causes a chill to run down your spine. he isn't angry, nor disappointed - xiao was scared for you, scared for your mortal life than can turn to dust within a blink of an eye. realising how upset he must have been, you dash forward and envelop him in a hug. although he normally isn't one for much physical contact, this time he gladly hugs you back, overjoyed that you're safe yet unsure of how to show it.
"where were you?" xiao looks at you, searching your eyes for a hint of the answer. "well... today is actually my family's death anniversary," your voice comes out much quieter than you would have liked as you utter the words that never get less painful to say, no matter how many years have passed, "so i went to their graves to pay respect." xiao's eyes widen and he steps back for a moment, processing what you just told him. your family... was dead? had you been alone this entire time? his gaze darts up to yours, meeting your warm eyes. they hold sorrow, far too much for someone as youthful as you, and glimmer slightly with unshed tears. and silently, now xiao is the one initiating the hug, letting you cry yourself dry on his shoulder.
after a few minutes pass, xiao speaks, "i am so sorry, y/n." you sniff softly, "don't be. it wasn't your fault, or anyone's fault. i'm sorry for suddenly crying like that." "you shouldn't be. you're allowed to cry, you don't have to force yourself to be positive all the time. i love you no matter how you're feeling, and i'll always try my best to help you get through it," xiao replies, rose pink colouring his cheeks as he struggles to verbally express how much he loves you. you smile, aware of how difficult it must have been for him to admit that, and lean against his chest, "i love you too, xiao."
from now on, xiao keeps a closer eye on you, reminding you not to bottle up your emotions, and you both continue to get along wonderfully - it's almost as if the two of you being together had been written in the stars long ago, two entirely different people designed to fit together perfectly.
quill speaks !
the way all my request posts so far have diluc,,, ok genshin fandom 🙄🙄🙄 /j
anon i hope you like how i wrote your request !
and i hope razor's lines weren't ooc,,, bc i wanted to kinda stay true to how hes dislikes long sentences yk? :) also apologies for switching up tenses HAHAHA i do that a lot sorry </3
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Hello! Congrats on 100 followers! Can I please request Albedo + “are you flirting with me?” “oh, you finally noticed?” Thank you! I hope you have a nice day!
thank u anon!! ur super sweet, and i hope u have a great day too :)
one order of a cookie coming right up ! i hope you enjoy it, and ty for ordering from quill’s dessert cafe’s special 100 followers event <3 🍧
cw; slightly suggestive towards the end
albedo.
albedo goes by many titles; the kreideprinz, chief alchemist, captain of the knights of favonius investigation team, genius - yet none of them matter to him, for all he cares about is unravelling the secrets of teyvat as if assembling a puzzle designed from the mysteries of the stars. however, one name never fails to tug at his heartstrings, and that is the moniker of 'your boyfriend'. it's something so simple, but whenever you refer to him as such, it always gets his heart beating much faster than it should be.
although albedo may be labelled a genius, he is extremely dense in terms of love. he's trying his best, but unfortunately he is rather inexperienced with maintaining relationships, as he has always regarded them as troublesome and useless - after all, he has the elements at his disposal to experiment with, why should he worry about people? yet with you, things are different, he wants to talk to you, to spend time with you, and so albedo always tries to initiate conversations and physical contact that you're comfortable with, but he sometimes doesn't notice when you do the same to him.
"hey, albedo?" "hm?" he doesn't look up from the parchments spread across his desk in messy heaps. "if you were a fruit, you would be a fine-apple!" you say excitedly. "i don't think that kind of fruit exists," albedo replies absently, tapping his index finger against his lips as he picks up a book. you sigh, leaning back in the chair at his desk that you were spinning around in. "i may not have a kamera," you begin again, hoping this time the pick-up line doesn't fly over his head, "but i can picture us together!" even you had to admit that one didn't really make sense, considering the two of you were already dating, but it was better than nothing. "i think you can get a kamera from fontaine if you like," albedo says, slotting the book back in its place on the shelf.
groaning, you stand up and move towards him before cupping his cheeks and pulling his face towards you for a kiss, "you know, for someone who's supposed to be super smart, you are pretty clueless sometimes." albedo's teal eyes widen in surprise, and his mind flashes back to those strange lines you were spouting off minutes ago, "are you flirting with me?" you lean your forehead against his and giggle, "oh, you finally noticed?" your boyfriend could slap himself for being so foolish, but according to your peals of laughter, thankfully you aren't too mad at him.
all the same, albedo still tilts your face up to capture your lips in another kiss, and as his hands hook around your waist, pulling you close and starting to slide under your shirt, he whispers into your ear, "let me make it up to you."
quill speaks !
pls albedo is so sexc tf
anon i hope you enjoyed this!! sorry if some parts didn't make sense 😣 KDKSKD
thank you for participating in the event, and feel free to request again for other prompts here !
i hope you enjoy your stay at quill’s dessert cafe, and do check out the menu if you'd like ! 🍭
reblogs are greatly appreciated :)
oooh how about chocolate confection with hot fudge for albedo?
coming right up !
request; albedo fluff, singing to you
listen to this while reading for the best experience hehe
please reblog ! it helps a lot :)
albedo.
"albedo, i can't sleep," you sigh, dragging yourself out of bed to stand behind him, your chin on his shoulder as you peer at what he's working on. his desk is a mess of books and splayed parchment, quills and ink, as well as a few suspicious looking potions. your boyfriend reaches for your hands that are slung around his neck, bringing them to his lips for a gentle kiss, "would you like me to cuddle with you? my research shows you fall asleep 73% faster when i'm with you." "yes please." "alright, love. i'll be there in a minute, i just need to clean up a little here." albedo's reply fills you with warmth, and the thought of your boyfriend cuddling with you just to help you sleep well makes your knees go weak.
albedo really is the sweetest to you, no matter how cold and distant he may seem to others.
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albedo's snuggled up in bed beside you, one arm wrapped around your waist tightly, with your face nuzzled into his neck. finally, safe in the embrace of your lover, you feel the tension begin to dissipate from your muscles, and the stress of your hectic day fade from your mind. "'bedo?" your voice is soft, already weighted with sleepiness. "hm?" "could you..." you're interrupted by a yawn, "could you sing for me?" you can't gauge albedo's reaction from your position, so when he doesn't reply, you rub the tiredness from your eyes and panic, "but you don't have to if you don't want to!"
"calm down, y/n," he chuckles, "i was just thinking of what song to sing." you perk up, "so you know how to sing?" "no, not really. but if it's something you want... i'll try my best," albedo murmurs, pressing a kiss on the top of your head. for the millionth time, you thank your lucky stars that you had ended up with someone as loving as albedo. in private, he showered you with as much affection as you wanted when he wasn't distracted by work, and he always tried his best to prioritise spending time with you.
albedo's hand rubs comforting circles on your back, and he begins to sing, "i see the crystal raindrops fall... and the beauty of it all." his voice is clear, yet soft as he enunciates every word. your eyes slide shut slowly, melting into the mellifluous song. "is when the sun comes shining through..." your hands grip onto his clothes, and you hear him chuckle at your clinginess. "to make those rainbows in my mind, when I think of you sometime," albedo continues singing, stroking your head like one would to a cat. the repetitive motion actually helps lull you to sleep, much like how sailors claim the waves rocking a boat at sea does. "and i wanna spend some time with you," albedo pauses to inhale a deep breath, kissing your forehead before singing the next line.
the last line you hear before mr sandman catches you and sends you off to dreamland is albedo's dreamy voice singing, "just the two of us..."
quill speaks !
HIHIHI I AM PUSHING THE ALBEDO KNOWS HOW TO SING AGENDA
fun fact; the song i linked is actually albedo's eng va (khoi dao) singing from a clip he posted on twitter :D
also i hope u liked this anon !!
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congratulations!!! may i request 🍧 [romantic fluff] + albedo + “are you sketching me?” (i hope i formatted that right so sorry if not) thanks so much <3
thank u !! your formatting is great, dw :D and ur wlc <3
albedo; he slams his sketchbook shut as a light blush dusts his cheeks, and he suddenly seems very interested in the fizzing beaker on his table. maybe... sorry, i couldn't help myself from how stunning you looked with the light bathing you like that. i hope that's alright with you, love.
feat; albedo, amber, barbara, bennett, diluc x gn!reader
- some can be interpreted as platonic
warnings; none
please reblog! it helps a lot :)
pt 1 │pt 2
albedo.
─── merry-go-round of life - joe hisaishi
you introduced albedo to this gem of a song, and ever since then he had always associated it with you. he enjoys the simple yet layered melody, and leaves it playing in the background as he tinkers around his workshop, claiming it improves his work ethic. sometimes, if you visit albedo in peaceful dragonspine long after night has blanketed the sky, and he isn't exhausted after his day's work, he'll put on this song and pull you into a grand ballroom dance. his alchemist's mind easily imagines scenarios with the two of you at a masquerade or dancing your way to the stars. with his arms enveloping you and guiding you through the steps he can't remember where he learned, albedo thinks that perhaps just laughing and stumbling around his base is already perfect.
amber.
─── jump up super star! - vgr, jenny
❝ oh, we can zoom all the way to the moon, from this great, wide, wacky world! ❞
outrider amber, reporting for duty, along with... her sidekick?! amber plays this song whenever she feels she needs that extra boost of motivation, because its cheerful tune and encouraging lyrics are always exactly what she needs to hear. amber gets so excited after listening to it that she'll pull you around mondstadt in its entirety and help as many people as she can, leaving the citizens to wonder how on earth she seems to have a never-ending stock of energy. you merely smile at their surprise, for you love amber just the way she is, although you do have to stop her when she actually tries gliding to the moon.
barbara.
─── renai circulation - kana hanazawa
❝ every journey's gotta start with a step, so, go on out there and give it your best! ❞
as mondstadt's number 1 (albeit only) idol, barbara has a large range of songs memorised under her belt. no matter what, renai circulation remains the one that stands out to her the most. barbara still recalls the hours upon hours she spent memorising the lyrics, and singing them alone in her room till she had got it perfect, not to mention combining them with the choreography. it was worth it, though, to see the happiness gracing everybody's features after barbara's first time performing, especially since jean herself complimented barbara and claimed it had cheered the acting grand master up, giving her the strength to return to her mountain of work. however, barbara thinks the best part of that day was running into your arms after, and listening to your genuine praise as you hug her.
bennett.
─── ok - wallows
❝ there's no need to explain, i know that we can relate, can we get up and try to feel okay again? ❞
bennett is definitely one of the kindest people you know, and you're forever grateful you got to meet him. even with the misfortune that follows in his wake, he remains constantly optimistic, never allowing himself to get down in the dumps. you're a member of benny's adventure team, and even as chaos occurs wherever you go, you stick by his side. guilt threatens to overwhelm bennett when you get injured supposedly because of his bad luck, and the one time he tried to convince you to leave for your own safety, you told him 'no way' and instead introduced him to this song, which quickly became his ultimate favourite. bennett listens to it whenever he feels down in the dumps about his curse of bad luck, but he recovers soon enough, because he knows he isn't alone anymore - you're there for him, and you always help him feel far more than just okay.
diluc.
─── blueberry eyes - max, suga
❝ i can't wait to... kiss you each morning, with strawberry skies! ❞
diluc ragnvindr closed himself off after the death of his father, distancing himself from everyone he cared for, swearing he would never love again for fear of losing them. his only reason to keep existing was to protect mondstadt, to defend his hometown from the evil fatui and treasure hoarders and whichever troublemakers dared to even think of harming the city of freedom. but things changed when diluc met you, it was as if his eyes were opened to an entirely new world. suddenly his life fills with colour again, and being with you turns the saturation everywhere a million times brighter and more vibrant. his heart slowly begins to heal, and when he clutches your hand tight as you laugh, pulling him through the vineyards with this song blaring from the phone in your pocket, diluc knows for certain that he wants to spend the rest of his life with you, and as the lyrics in the song say, he 'can't wait to kiss you each morning'.
quill speaks !
omg this post is me trying to be original,,, and i think its a v cute concept so i will be continuing it with every genshin character hehe
i promise i'll finish my requests eventually tho HAHA,,, but i'd prefer to do them at my own pace so i don't get burned out or anything lol
also yes this is my grand return post after my 2 or 3 day break idk how long it was but i missed tumblr and everyone on it !
uhhh besides that i hope u liked the scenarios <3 this is purely my music taste tho, and give me some song recs if u want pls my playlist needs new songs
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