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Life of the Party

Pairing: Beidou x Ningguang

Tags: Jealousy, Possessive Behavior, Possessive Sex, Scissoring, Vaginal Fingering, Party

Summary:

Ningguang is hosting a charity benefit for the orphans of Teyvat, and has to keep up appearances - which means Beidou has to make herself scarce. Try as she might, the Tianquan still can't get her off her mind. The captain can't help the fact she draws the attention of such gorgeous women, but knows her girlfriend won't be happy.

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It shouldn’t hurt as much as it did. Amid the hundreds of specks of lantern light, she couldn’t take her eyes off Beidou. She knew staring for too long would be ill-advised – this was an event hosted by the Tianquan of Liyue, after all. Illustrious benefactors had come from all across Teyvat to attend the first annual Benefit for the Future, a fundraiser for orphaned children of every nation that had been Ningguang’s life-long dream. And the woman who had inspired it was everywhere but at her side.

Alas, this was normal. There was absolutely no way she could be seen with the captain’s arm around her waist as she saw so many others here tonight. Due to the nature of Beidou’s work, how close they truly were could never be made public, for both their safety. Of course, this had never stopped them from meeting in secret. Outside of the bedroom, the Tianquan was a woman to be feared. A mastermind of business and trade, her commanding presence could make even the most experienced mogul shake in his boots.

Behind closed doors under the pretense of fines, the captain was the only person who could make her fall to her knees. What they lacked in public presence, they more than made up for in heat and ferocity when Beidou docked at port. Ningguang had tried so hard to fight it. She told herself she was only scratching an itch and this was nothing but a mutually beneficial arrangement between two women who had known each other for years. It was comfortable. It was convenient. It was…love. After attempting to deny it with her entire being, she had no choice but to relent.

The captain had always understood the agreement. In the streets, she simply did the Tianquan’s bidding for the good of Liyue. But when it was just the two of them, she was the ever-devoted lover of the most powerful woman in the Harbor of Stone and Contracts. After her own rough childhood as an orphan, Beidou had seen Ningguang’s heart for the new generation, ensuring no child was ever treated as a curse, as an unspoken vow to her.

When Ningguang brought up the idea of hosting a yearly celebration to help raise awareness and mora while they were curled up in bed together, she had held her close and asked what she could do to help.

“You’ve got nearly as many connections as I do, so rally whoever you feel worthy to the cause. But, please remember…we cannot let on we are closer than two people with a similar goal.”

“Ning…”

“I know how hard this is, trust me. It’s no easier for me, I assure you. Please. Eventually we can make it public when the time is right. But now is not that time.”

Not wanting to ruin the evening, the captain had held her tongue.

Now that the event had arrived and Beidou looked sharper than ever, the Tianquan was deeply regretting her decision to delay announcing their relationship. Ningguang had ensured her secretaries selected an outfit that would keep attendees in awe while also capturing the eye of her captain – for after those invited had taken their leave, all bets were off.

She scanned the crowd to take her mind off of her and noticed numerous familiar faces – the Acting Grand Master of the Knights of Favonius Jean Gunnhildr was making rounds with renowned mage and girlfriend Lisa Minci. The couple had always been willing to meet with her when it came to securing the Mondstadt-Liyue border against the many monsters that roamed the vast spaces between the two countries. The Kamisato siblings were chatting with a group of merchants. Ningguang had found Ayato to be a capable leader and even provided him with a limited-edition copy of Liyue Millennial after learning he was enamored by games of strategy during their last meeting.

As the Tianquan sauntered over to the bar to procure a second glass of wine to calm her nerves, she felt a light touch on her shoulder. Turning her head, she was relieved to see it was Lady Arlecchino. She was no stranger to the Father of the House of the Hearth. One of the most esteemed orphanages in Teyvat, the two women had bonded over their desire to provide shelter and support to the next generation.

“Please, Lady Ningguang, allow me,” she purred before handing the bartender a fist full of mora.

“My, it feels like ages. How have you been, Lady Arlecchino?”

“Much has changed since our last interaction. May I tell you something in confidence?”

“You know there’s nothing I love more than secrets,” she replied with a smirk. They walked together to a corner of the venue that was clandestine enough to where they wouldn’t be heard but not concealed enough to be suspicious. The Knave pointed to a small group, and Ningguang felt the blood in her veins turn to ice.

A circle of Fontainian women had formed around none other than Beidou. A tall, voluptuous blonde with curves that nearly put hers to shame, an elegant and dapper woman with dark hair and a pistol strapped to her side, and an adorable younger lady with white hair streaked with blue and a sharp sense of style all looked to be deep in conversation with the captain of the Crux. Her captain. Who was now smiling brighter than ever at something the golden-haired woman had said to her.

“I don’t know if you’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting with the President of Fontaine’s Spina di Rosula? Navia Caspar? She’s the one in yellow. Standing next to her is her fiancé Clorinde, our nation’s champion duelist.” Ningguang felt her grip on her glass loosen and was silently thankful she hadn’t shattered it.

“No, but I have a feeling that’s a connection I will need to make.”

“It’d be beneficial to the both of you, really. She may be young, but she’s been through unimaginable loss, this last year especially. Her parents are tragically no longer among the living. Clorinde was also abandoned as a child. Thankfully they grew up to be heroes of Fontaine.”

“I really must introduce myself then…”

“Yes, but there’s more. The petite one.”

“Ah, I believe I’ve seen her before, but have never met her in person. Archons, isn’t that Furina de Fontaine?”

Arlecchino couldn’t help but grin with pride. “It is indeed. And also my lover.”

Ningguang had to stop herself from choking on her merlot. “I’m sorry…come again?”

“It’s not public knowledge, of course. But I trust you and had to tell someone.”

“Please don’t take this the wrong way, but…you two seem like polar opposites.”

“Do we? I could say the same about you and Captain Beidou.”

This time the Tianquan did sputter on her wine.

“Arlecchino! How…just…how?” she hissed quietly.

“Oh, please. You two are about as subtle as a pair of hilichurls. Don’t fret, I have no intention of outing you to those who are dull enough to not see it. I just wanted to say I can sympathize. It’s not easy having to keep up appearances. If you ever need to talk, the hearth is always lit for you.”

Ningguang’s features softened. It felt good to know she wasn’t the only one who had difficulty balancing outward opinion with matters of the heart. “Likewise, you know. I’ve still never been able to beat you at chess. I hope Furina challenges you in ways no one else can.”

“Oh, that girl is a challenge, alright. In more ways than one. Come. If we approach them together, we won’t look as suspicious.” They glided over and Beidou immediately looked up to catch the Tianquan’s eye.

“Hey, the woman of the hour! I was just telling my new pals Navia, Clorinde, and…ah, shit. I forgot your name, little lady! Sorry, I’m on my third beer. But who’s countin’ right?” She laughed boisterously.

“That would be Lady Furina, captain…” Arlecchino interjected. “…the former archon of Fontaine.”

“Oh, fuck! I mean…my sincerest apologies! I had no idea, your highness,” she corrected herself with a slightly swaying bow.

“Don’t be silly, Beidou! We’re all friends now, right? Lady Arlecchino did say former. I’m just regular old Furina now,” she replied gently.

“You are anything but regular,” Arlecchino corrected. After a slightly awkward silence, the women swapped introductions. Then, Beidou stepped forward.

“And a proper greeting for the wonderous woman of Liyue,” she murmured as she took the Tianquan’s hand and brought it to her lips. Ningguang’s glare burned into her. The captain understood she was doing something she shouldn’t, but she also knew being surrounded by a flock of gorgeous women from a far-off nation probably wasn’t the best look.

“It’s a pleasure to see you too, captain. I hope you’re enjoying yourself?”

“Good food, good booze, good company, and all for a good cause. Can’t complain!”

Ningguang narrowed her eyes in warning.

“Excellent. Knowing you, you’ll make new friends wherever you go, hmmm?”

“Never a bad idea to have connections, right?”

“Indeed. Well, I really must make my rounds. I do hope you all enjoy yourselves. Captain Beidou certainly knows how to spin a tale or two. Until we meet again.”

Ningguang reluctantly made her way to a group of high-powered merchants not much further away with Arlecchino in tow. This was still a benefit event, after all. She needed to work their purse strings as much as she could for the sake of the children. Letting the Knave do most of the talking, she tuned out to eavesdrop on the conversation occurring behind her.

“Oh, my, captain! You live such a life of adventure. Tell me, you must have had many lovers all across Teyvat,” Navia exclaimed thanks to the ample amount of wine she had consumed.

The sip of beer Beidou had taken slipped down the wrong part of her throat and caused her to cough hard. “Yeah….well…I guess you could say that,” she stammered. It was important she keep up appearances by not letting on that her heart could only ever belong to one woman.

“No need to be shy! I mean, it must get quite lonely at sea.” Clorinde put her arm around Navia’s waist, squeezing her side gently to try and signal her to stop talking.

“Of course it does! Even with a crew, it’s not the same as having someone there for you in a more intimate way. But you make do with what you have at the time.” Beidou wasn’t exactly lying. She did make do with photos of Ningguang or mental flashbacks of previous liaisons together.

“Well, if you’re ever in Fontaine, be sure to come find us. The Nation of Justice has many eligible bachelorettes…I think you and Chevreuse would hit it off,” Navia continued.

The captain chuckled nervously. “I appreciate the thought, but I’m really a lone wolf. I barely have time to sleep let alone get tangled up in the sheets,” she joked so as not to offend her by saying no outright.

Clorinde leaned in and whispered into Navia’s ear. “Love, I think she’s taken and just doesn’t want to embarrass you. Let’s change the subject, hmm?”

Desperate for a diversion, the captain glanced around and found the perfect one. “Eula! Geez, why didn’t you tell me you were gonna make it!?”

The Tianquan’s ears perked at an unfamiliar name being called. Who? A strong, slender woman with light blue hair waved back at her girlfriend. Clearly, this wasn’t the first time they were meeting.

“How could I miss the chance to drink with you again, my friend?”

Again?? As in…more than once? Beidou had some explaining to do. Ningguang knew the captain’s tolerance for alcohol was higher than her own, but she never overdid it to the point she would make a mistake by letting it cloud her judgment - unless, of course, they were together at home.

She trusted her with her whole heart, but knew the long periods at sea couldn’t have been easy. The Tianquan would be lying to herself if she said there wasn’t always a small part of her that feared the worst.

“If I hadn’t come, I’m sure you’d be the one seeking vengeance against me!” Eula continued. “Now then, where’s that girlfriend of yours you never shut up about?” Beidou’s eyes snapped open.

“Haha, man, you sure are a kidder, aren’t you? I see your flaggard is empty. We can’t have that now, can we? Excuse me, ladies,” she said as she grabbed the knight of favonius by the arm and led her back to the bar.

Ningguang’s curiosity was peaked. She wondered how much Beidou had revealed to this mystery woman about their relationship. To see them so close did bother her, but for the most part, she seemed harmless. Feeling more comfortable about the situation, she turned her attention back to the deal Arlecchino was currently orchestrating with the merchant guests.

Having secured a tidy sum that would be shared between the House of the Hearth and the Liyue Youth Fund, the two women went on the hunt for more. An hour passed and the Tianquan was thoroughly impressed by the Knave’s negotiating skills.

“You’re incredible at this, you know,” she said.

“What, this? This is simple compared to facing down any of my harbinger colleagues,” Arlecchino stated between sips of her drink. Her eyebrows suddenly shot upward. “Oh, no…Ningguang…I think we may need to intervene.”

She turned and indicated what was now occurring between Beidou and Eula. The captain of the reconnaissance company had clearly had one too many. Leaning against the captain’s arm, her hand now wandered to her bicep.

“*hic* Jeez, Beidou! You need to share your workout routine. If I had arms like these, I’d be able to wreak *hic* my vengeance on anyone who dares sully my name!”

A look of worry flashed across Beidou’s face as she quickly glanced around to see who was watching the interaction. Ningguang’s eyes met hers and she knew she was not going to have an easy rest of her night.

As if on cue, Arlecchino’s commanding voice boomed across the room. “May I have everyone’s attention, please? I’d like to propose a toast. This has been such a lovely evening, and on behalf of both the Liyue Youth Fund and the House of the Hearth, I’d like to express my gratitude to the Tianquan for her hospitality tonight. She’s been gracious enough to give me a platform to tell you about some of the work we’ve been doing in Fontaine, and I’m happy to report that…”

Immediately, Ningguang knew the woman was giving her an out. She silently mouthed “thank you” and trudged toward the exit. Trading a glance with Beidou, she expressed everything she felt by saying nothing at all.

The captain sighed and shook her head.

I’m fucked.

———————

The Jade Chamber was silent, as it was all hands on deck for the event down in the city. Ningguang was grateful she had a place away from prying eyes to come down from the anxiety that now thrummed throughout her body.

Her head rested in her hands as she took deep breaths to try and regain control of her emotions. Why? Why was it so hard for her to watch Beidou interact with people she knew had no ill intent? What right did she have to be this jealous when it was she who was constantly reminding her to be cautious about revealing their connection?

Her thoughts were interrupted by a knock at the door.

“Ning? It’s me. Open up,” the captain’s familiar voice whispered. The Tianquan rose and unlatched the door. She refused to look at her but let her in all the same.

Beidou reached out a hand. “Baobei…”

Slapping her away, Ningguang turned. “Don’t. Don’t call me that after what I’ve seen tonight. I told you not to make our relationship obvious, not to make it seem like you were ready to fuck anything that had a pulse and was breathing.”

“Ningguang.” It sounded like she was speaking a foreign language. She hadn’t called her by her full name in ages. “You’re overreacting. If you’d just let me explain…”

“There’s no need. I’m fine. Go back to the party and enjoy another five beers with Eula. I’m sure she’d enjoy the aftertaste on your tongue.”

“Archons! Are you kidding me right now? You’re being fucking rid-” the captain caught herself. After years of learning how to deal with her, she knew well this wasn’t the way to handle the situation.

“Baby. Please. I just need to know how I can make this right,” she whispered as she approached her from behind. Gently, she moved Ningguang’s hair from her shoulder and kissed the skin she had bared. “How could I even think about another woman when you look this gorgeous?”

“As gorgeous as all the other ladies that were gathered around you tonight?” She huffed back.

“What other ladies? As far as I’m concerned, they didn’t exist. I couldn’t take my eyes off you. Their presence was the only thing stopping me from dragging you off to the nearest private place and ripping this off you.” She slowly unzipped the back of the dress, kissing down her spine as she did so.

“You know you’re not getting off this easily,” the Tianquan warned as she turned to face her. “Undress yourself,” she commanded as the captain did as she was told. Grabbing her by the chin, Ningguang forced her to look at her. “You are mine. Is that clear?”

Beidou nodded in agreement before her girlfriend pulled her close and pressed her lips hard against hers. A soft moan escaped her as she felt the Tianquan trail kisses down her chest. Her mouth reached her breast, and she swirled the flat of her tongue against her nipple.

“Nobody else gets to see or touch you like this. There isn’t a single person in all of Teyvat who will ever make you feel as good as I do,” she said before biting down on her perched nipple.

“Ah! N-nobody but you!” Beidou gasped out.

Ningguang hummed with approval. “Very good. Now get on the bed.”

She obeyed, lying down with her head on the stack of plush pillows. The Tianquan moved between Beidou’s legs and interlocked her legs with her lover’s. Lining their cores together, her hips rocked slowly back and forth. The captain leaned on her elbows to leverage herself close enough to kiss her.

Ningguang slammed their bodies together, all the anger and tension of the night fading away with each stroke of her clit. Beidou sat up further and pulled her in closer.

“Ning…fuck…archons…” she gasped. Her girlfriend kept her steady rhythm, bringing them both ever closer to the brink.

“Come with me my love,” she groaned.

As the two climaxed together, Ningguang dragged her nails down the captain’s muscular back. Beidou let out a sound that was a mix between a yelp of pain and a moan of pleasure at the feeling of scratches she left behind.

“Now that you’ve been reminded of who you belong to…what would you like to do?” The Tianquan asked as she wrapped her arms around her neck.

“I sure as shit ain’t going back out there when I’ve got you here all to myself. I believe I owe you a proper apology,” Beidou replied before flipping her beneath her. Whatever Ningguang’s answer may have been, it was muffled by the captain’s eager mouth on hers. She felt her canines sink into her bottom lip at just the pressure she liked - not enough to break skin, but hard enough to hurt so good.

“Out there you might be Liyue’s, baby, but in here, it’s I who own you. Face down, ass up,” she demanded as she slapped her behind. Ningguang throbbed with need for her. Crawling into position, she felt the tips of the captain’s fingers tease her soaked opening.

“Ah, so I see you won’t fight me when it comes to this. All I have to do to tame the brat in you is get a little rough? Simple enough.” In one smooth motion, she thrust two fingers into her from behind.

“Oooooooh fuck!” The Tianquan cried out.

“I could never be satisfied doing this with anyone but you, love. The sounds you make are too fucking hot,” she murmured as she pumped steadily. “When I’m out at sea, I can only ever get myself off picturing scenes like this. You’re being so good for me, taking my fingers like this…”

The feeling was so intense that Ningguang‘s teeth gnashed into the pillow beneath her as she rammed her hips backward to drive Beidou deeper inside.

“Fuck…such a good little whore…practically fucking yourself while I sit back and watch…”

“B-beidou…hahhhh…fuck…please…”

“Oh, so that smart mouth of yours can be polite. I suppose I should reward you,” she taunted before reaching around to stroke her clit with her other hand. The feeling made the Tianquan’s eyes roll back. She lost herself in the sensation and crumbled under Beidou’s expert touch as stars burst behind her eyelids.

Utterly spent, both women held each other tight as they listened to the distant sound of partygoers enjoying the rest of the evening through the open window in Ningguang’s chamber.

“I’m sorry I was a distraction tonight. For what it’s worth, I think your event was a hit. These kids are gonna have so many opportunities they won’t know what to do with them. All because of you,” Beidou whispered.

“I only wish I could have done the same for you when we were growing up. I used to cry myself to sleep at the thought of you not having anyone to tuck you in at night. Life was hard, but at least I had a mother and father who encouraged and supported me.”

Beidou gave the other woman a squeeze. “Hey, now! Let’s not dwell on the past. Look who I have to come home to now! Ning, whenever you fear the worst, remember - you’ve given me the best.”

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