Crush // @adeptial sent:
“i think i need to do this alone.”
No, not again..! Ordinarily, Ganyu kept her emotions in check, but something about the dismissive tone in Xiao’s voice set her heart screaming out. That flash of hurt danced across her features, brows knitting in concern when she reached out to him. It was a sudden movement -- one she made without even thinking --and she could only hope that he wouldn’t lash out when fingertips clung to the fabric o’er his chest. Something deep in her soul was desperate to be heard, and her voice slipped past her lips before she could temper it, “Xiao, please--”
Why aren’t you thinking, foolish girl..?! The secretary froze when the Yaksha’s gaze pierced her, and for a moment, she wilted, averting her gaze and very nearly releasing him... But, she held on, willing herself to meet his eyes again. Her moment of weakness gave her a much-needed moment to organize her thoughts, and after staring at him for what felt like an eternity, she finally uttered, more calmly this time, “Please, let me join you... I’d never forgive myself if you went off on your own and got hurt, or worse...”