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Under the Stars - Oneshot

Hello hello :D I'm Pencilguin and I'm new to Tumblr! I don't really know how to use this currently but I'm hoping to write some fanfics to stress-relieve from my other projects ;v;

I'm just not even gonna bother writing this onto word first and edit it since I'm super impatient so here's my attempt to writing a Xiao x Aether fanfic-

(Also like I've seen people posting warnings before everything but like,,, Is it necessary? Cuz like I'm kinda scared if I did something wrong but please correct me if I do make a mistake >< thanks)

Genshin Impact ship content, Xiao x Aether, Fanfic, NOT NSFW

The summer crickets could be heard singing the nighttime lullabies as the sound of rustling tree leaves accompanied the blows of the wind. In the distance, the lights of the bustling city started to dim down one by one as the people of Liyue started to pack up their stalls and return to their homes to get a good night's sleep.

From above, in the perspective of the stars, two figures were laid down onto the lightly yellow grass beside a crackling campfire.

It's rare to see Xiao sleeping so soundly.

Aether looked at Xiao's peaceful sleeping face before tucking himself beside him.

It's been a while since they last camped outside after receiving the Serenitea Pot from Madam Ping. For a week now, Aether had to camp outside in the wild like he used to (now that the interior of the Serenitea Pot is under construction) - but the good thing is, he was now able to "live" together with Xiao.

With multiple attempts of trying to convince Xiao to move in the teapot together, each time Aether fails miserably with the answer "no". Carrying the role of a Yaksha, he has promised to watch over the land of Liyue to ensure the safety of the people.

Perhaps it was Xiao's avoiding gaze, but it seems to Aether that he partly wished him to insist further.

Face to face, looking at Xiao's sleeping profile made Aether realize that even with such young features, Xiao might have never experienced anything that he should've when he was a child. After traveling for so long, Aether managed to store many stories of Teyvat, Xiao's history were also included. Many people who knew him suggested words of advice that he has done enough for the people of Liyue and that he should have a proper rest continued on and on...but it just seems like Xiao will never forgive himself if ever doing so. As of now, at this very moment, Aether was very glad that he managed to get Xiao asleep when he clearly stated that he will be on the lookout in case for any dangers and to let Aether rest by himself.

For a brief second, a fairly indecent thought went past Aether's mind.

Xiao looks...so vulnerable as of this very moment...

Aether slowly moved his hand and carefully cupped Xiao's cheeks between them, and inch by inch, the distance between the two slowly decreased until Aether could feel Xiao's quiet breaths were blowing across his cheeks.

Aether chuckled lightly at the sight and placed a peck on Xiao's nose tip, and Aether was silently surprised when Xiao started shuffling around in his sleep and somehow ended up back facing Aether, as if trying to avoid further kisses.

Looking at Xiao's sleeping response, Aether was so close to making a noise when laughing at the thought that Xiao looked like a kitten covering his head in his paws. With the sense of safety with Xiao by his side, Aether slowly started to dose off into the dream world with a hand being placed on Xiao's back.

On the other side, the face of the adeptus was so red that it seemed like it could explode any second.

This time, the reason why Xiao couldn't sleep can be blamed on Aether the next day.