okay wait this would be interesting- can I get a hcs for liyue boys and how they’d confess (include scaramouche even tho he’s probably in inazuma)😅😅
sure thing! headcanons under the cut.
childe
would confess in such a way that you’re not sure if he’s joking or not
he talks straightforwardly enough (”hey, y/n, do you want to go out with me later?”), but his past history of unpredictability puts you on edge
he will try to prove his sincerity to you, answering honestly and transparently to any questions you ask
if you say yes, he’ll swear to you that he’ll be the partner you deserve, that he’ll do what he can to provide for you (financially from his rank has harbinger in the fatui) and make sure that you’re always safe
your wellbeing would be his top priority and whatever he can do that ensures it, he’ll make sure that you have absolute confidence in him
chongyun
poor boy would trip over his words. either that, or he just freezes up completely, blanking out in the moment
probably hides his face in the sleeves of his coat so you can’t see how flustered he is
will then work up the courage in a “just rip off the band aid” mentality, and runs through his words – “ilikeyoualotpleasegooutwithme” and immediately feels like screaming
takes him a while to calm down from his embarrassment, but is relieved that you don’t seem put-off by his behavior and took the time to listen to him
if you say yes, he’ll be the softest boyfriend you could ever ask for.
scaramouche
he actually wouldn’t confess or even ask you out, but instead demand your presence next to him constantly
would say something along the lines of “from now on, you’ll be by my side and heed my every word” and most likely get upset if you hesitate – he’s used to getting what he wants when he wants it, so uncertainty of any kind will irritate him
until you submit to him respond positively to his advances, he’ll continue to pester you
he won’t be a partner in the traditional sense; if he’s interested in you, it’s because of what you can provide for him, whether it be power or opportunistic situations
it’s best to be careful with him though, because once he’s set his sights on you, it’s near impossible to shake him off
xiao
nothing fancy, just your hands in his as he speaks.
“be with me,” he’ll say. despite not phrasing it as a question, he speaks softly enough so that you know he doesn’t intend to be pushy.
takes the situation very seriously and will give you the time you need to respond.
is internally pessimistic about what you might say: he’s been alone hundreds of years, and considering his past, he would understand if you wouldn’t want to be with him romantically.
if you agree, he’ll nod and squeeze your hand. he’s repressed his emotions for so long, so you’ll have to give him time to truly open up.
xingqiu
this boy has half the mind to serenade you on the spot, but he will ask you out as if he were talking to you normally.
“would you take me on a journey fit for a tale of generations to come?”
probably brings along a glaze lily, or any other flower that he knows you like for some flare.
smiling the entire time because he’s excited (and, needless to say, optimistic) about your response.
very open about his affection, and will hug you on the spot if you say yes, immediately arranging a lunch/dinner date to celebrate the occasion.
zhongli
“there’s this restaurant that i believe you’d like. if you have the time, i’d like to take you there.”
although he means for his words to come out romantically, it just sounds like he’s asking you out to a friendly dinner – just because it’s, well, zhongli of all people. he’s always had his head in business and economics, and has never been one to dabble in sentimentality.
will eventually clarify once you’re at the restaurant, finding difficulty over the exact words to say (is the geo archon actually stuttering?), but will mention how he enjoys your company and wants to be with you more “intimately” (read: “as your boyfriend”. we’re not talking about someone who’s up to date on modern connotations, after all).
will hold your hand across the table for the rest of the dinner if you say yes.