Xiao.

Okie dokie, here’s an easy and soft request for your return. Drabbles for Xiao, Zhongli, and someone of your choosing with a reader who tends to think out loud. Normally it’s random, but while hanging out together, they accidentally confess when they thought they were thinking to themselves.

Like- “How do I ask him out..? Is this a good time?” Things like that, they’d just mutter out loud, unaware that the boys could hear them the entire time. Poor y/n straight up calling them cute and handsome, along with whatever compliment comes to mind. “Agh, why is he so cute.. god am i weird? He didn’t even do anything!!” So this would be a Friends to Lovers scenario <3

Drabbles — Genshin Impact.

𝐏𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠‧₊› xiao, zhongli, diluc + albedo x gn reader.

𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐲‧₊› Reader has the tendency to think out loud about anything... even in front of the boys. Lucky they secretly love you...

𝐒𝐭𝐲𝐥𝐞‧₊› fluff drabbles. tons of fluff. friends to lovers stuff. >:)

𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬‧₊› a bit of swearing (literally just damn and shit.)

𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫 𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐞‧₊› wanted to add Albedo since its his birthday. happy birthday cute boy <3

Xiao.

Oh archons, the boy you loved with all your being was there, by your side. There is no one around but the two of you. It was already quite late, the stars were shining in the dark sky of Liyue, and you had nothing else to do after spending the whole day with each other.

“We can get some rest here before you come back home. You don't want to be too late, it can be dangerous.” Xiao commented as he sat down on the grass. You imitated his gesture, leaving a few inches of distance between you, although your hand were close to touching his.

“Thank you, although I know I have nothing to fear with you by my side.” you assured, glancing at him. He rested his gaze on you too for a few seconds, taking a deep breath. “Yes. Still... Forget it.” The boy gave up, now looking up at the shining stars.

And so, complete silence reigned in that place. Only the sound of some crickets disturbed the complete tranquility, but it was something pleasant anyway. And now is when all your thoughts crowd and the only thing you can hear is the voice of your mind.

You couldn't help but glance at the boy from time to time.

“He is so cute. If only I could make him see that he is not alone, that he has me and he will always have me. If only I had the courage to tell him and hold his hand at this very moment, I—”

Oh no, you were thinking out loud. You noticed when the boy in question tilted his head to face you. “Oh no. Xiao, I didn't mean—” For the second time, you are interrupted. This time from his voice, which was a confused whisper. “You should reconsider your words, y/n. I am not good for you.”

You sighed. You had screwed up to the bottom. Now you just have to listen to how he rejects you. But since you were talking, you would have to continue a little longer. “Is that so? So why are you still here, by my side?”

The adepti was silent at your question, which made him think as well. If he is supposed to be so dangerous, why is he there, next to you, watching the stars?

“You see? You are really... what keeps me safe.” You hid your face between your knees. You felt like you were going to explode with all these spontaneous statements. “I'm not good at these things,” he replied. Wait, where is the rejection that you were waiting for so long? Is this? “But I shall try for you. Since you want to hold my hand, you have my permission to do so when you feel the need.”

Does it mean the adepti is accepting you... your feelings?

You looked up a bit, still with quite a bit of shame on your face, to see how his gloved hand had the palm raised a few inches from the ground. Your shaking hand reached his, and his gentle grip seemed to soothe your heart, at least a little.

“It's hard for me to admit it, but I... feel good knowing that you feel this way. You have practically given yourself to me, so our bond cannot be destroyed. Now, let me hold your hand for a little longer. Your peace... I want to feel it until my last day, if you allow me.”

The feeling of relief floats in his chest like the lamps in the Lantern Rite, illuminating little by little with a faint splendor the darkness within him. Eventually, it will be fully enlightened and something new will be born inside his heart. A feeling that has nothing to do with suffering and pain, a feeling that evolves you and only you.

Zhongli.

Birds sang their various melodies as Zhongli accompanied you on the walk. The man shared his knowledge with you whenever he could, so you were almost always listening to his voice, talking about past stories from every place you go together.

But lately you couldn't help but wander into other kinds of thoughts when you were in his presence.

“And it's when both rocks broke apart, that's what originated this crack. The passage of water through it has caused a slight erosion which...” he recounted while observing the landscape and the aforementioned rocks. And you tried to listen to it, but you felt something inside. Something that did not let you hear clearly.

You looked at the man. His lips moved as he spoke the words he was saying, but it was as if it had become a soothing sound in the background. However, he believed with certainty that you were still listening, because your eyes did not leave his face, your eyes only admired him.

“Why is he so perfect?” the man was suddenly silent as you talked, and you didn't even notice. “And he's so gentle and careful about everything... If he knew how I feel about him, how much I love him, would moments like this cease to exist?...”

It's when Zhongli slightly tilted his head and genuinely smiled. Yes, he had been listening to you all this time. “Is that the reason you were so uneasy lately?”

You ran out of air in your lungs when you saw what just happened. Basically, you had declared your feelings for him. “You weren't supposed to listen to it. Shit, what have I done?” you cup your hands on your flushed cheeks as tears threaten to leak from your eyes. “I'm really sorry, I'm... I'm really sorry.”

You turned around, ready to walk away from what could be the most awkward moment of your entire life. But as soon as you turned around, a gentle grip made you look back over your shoulder.

“Yet again, I believe it's my turn to speak.” His smile softened his tone of voice a bit. Now that he had your attention back, he released his hold to bring his hand up to your shoulder. “Don't worry, it won't take long. You are free to leave after.”

You nod, thinking of the worst case scenario. A small breeze of wind made your hair flutter as he opened his mouth to speak. “I'm deeply in love with you.”

Diluc.

The tavern just opened, so it remained empty for now. In addition, Diluc allowed you to enter with him beforehand to prepare glasses, drinks, etc.

You sat in front of the bar while the boy was drying the last glass. You couldn't hear anything in there, all reminded silent.

Diluc noticed your incessant gaze on him. You had one of your hands resting on your cheek while you admired his work. Rather, his movements.

He meanwhile tried to focus on cleaning, but he couldn't help having an almost imperceptible blush on his face. Hell, why were you looking at him with such passion? He was just drying a damn glass.

Your thoughts started ringing out loud, you barely noticed. “You're so attractive. But who cares about that? I love you, I love you, I love you.”

Diluc dropped the glass from his hand unintentionally, but he managed to capture it before it hit and smashed on the ground, and that's when you realized you were thinking aloud. You covered your mouth out of inertia, but what's done is done. “Shit, sorry. Please forget this... please.”

Diluc's face was completely red now. His lips was slightly open, as if wanting to say something, but not a single word came out of his being. He closed his mouth, looking away. The man didn't know what to do or where to look. His heart was racing so fast.

After clearing his throat, he was able to give you a look. “I... may have feelings for you too.” Of course he has them! You drive him crazy.

Oop! First person entered the tavern. “But let's talk later, I don't think I can do my job well tonight with you... there, unreachable now in front of me...” he narrowed his eyes a little while looking at you, and then he centered on his client.

Wow, that escalated quickly. Diluc has waited so long for this moment that by this time he was completely hungry for you. You could see it on his eyes, that sometimes looked for you among people of the tavern.

“Just... hold on. Hold on until I can show you all I feel for you.”

Albedo.

Despite the cold of Dragonspine, Albedo's camp was warmly pleasant. That's right where he was waiting for you with a hot drink.

“Oh hello. I'm glad for your visit. Take this, it may take a while until you warm up.” he said with a small smile as he handed you the cup. “Thanks, you're very kind.”

You had a lovely afternoon together. You loved that boy more and more, you couldn't be more sure of your feelings for him.

“Usually it's not pleasing for me spending a lot of time with people. Seems like today is not the case.” Albedo admitted. He knew the time was coming when you would soon have to go home, and he didn't want the time to come.

You just smiled. Your head was spinning with a lot of thoughts about him and your love for the boy... in such a way that you began to speak out loud about what was going through your mind without realizing it.

“He makes me so happy...” Albedo hearing you speak in a low voice, he leaned a little closer to hear you. He was somewhat confused. “I love him so much...” Albedo looked away slowly, staring at the ground with a strange feeling in his heart and his face starting to heat up. He kept wondering if you meant him. “I wish I could tell you how attracted I feel to you... It's not even normal.”

Albedo glanced at you again, his cheeks a pale red. “Is all that true?”

“Eh?” your gaze fell on the boy's face, and that's when you realized that everything you thought, you were saying it out loud, so your face turned the same hue as Albedo's. “No... I don't know what I've been saying, forgive me...” your words were about to get messier everytime, so you just wanted to remind silent and leave the place.

“There is no need for you to feel bad.” the boy started. Even though he wanted to stay calm, he wouldn't stop playing with his own fingers. “I don't know much about these emotions, and yet I can safely say that you... uh... you...” his words sounded so calm at first that it was a surprise when he began to stammer. “I... I have feelings for you, too.” he finally blurted out, ending with a long sigh.

Was this a dream? You felt like you could fall at any point in printing. Everything had turned out very well, even if you weren't ready for it, and from the looks of it, neither was he.

You wanted to throw yourself into his arms and snuggle there, but you didn't want to scare him, already seemed quite nervous himself...

“Would you mind staying here tonight... keeping me company... until the sun rises tomorrow once again?”