#but you know his friends are in the background like ‘cyno PLEASE’

[electric-plants]

alhaitham: please stop being so reckless you are not invincible

cyno: if i’m not invincible then how come no one has ever beaten me?

alhaitham: please you’re so intelligent why is this the one thing you choose to be dumb about

[honeyteawrites]

4ggravate headcanons! When they’re drunk: 

Cyno: Emotional in a melancholy way. There will be a deep sorrow in his eyes that you almost can’t look away from. No one likes seeing Cyno drunk because it’s unsettling. Fortunately, he doesn’t drink much.

Al-Haitham: Does a bunch of nerd rambling for a while, then he gets sleepy. People will still be partying and he’ll be asleep on a couch or table somewhere. Haitham doesn’t get drunk often. After all, he has plenty of snacks and he’s big.

Kaveh: Emotional af in a bratty sobby way. He’s a messy crier too. A lightweight that says some things that he definitely wouldn’t say sober. You can easily get Kaveh to spill his secrets in this way. (canon)

Tighnari: Has never been seen drunk before? Terrifying tolerance, especially since he’s short. Someone has to take care of the others and drag them back home.

Extra silly scenario, click read more to see the rest! 438 words of Cyno’s embarrassing yearning. (cyhaino flavored because I can’t shut up about them…):

Haitham finishes rambling about a book series that he recently completed before passing out on the tavern table. It’s a rare sight to see him this drunk. His friends only saw moments like this as an annoyance since drunk Haitham wasn’t particularly interesting and someone always had to drag him back home. He begins lightly snoring, cheek pressed against sleek wood. 

Cyno sits across Haitham with his head resting on his arms. He always felt an indescribable sorrow whenever he got drunk. At times like this, he disappears to some corner of the tavern to sulk. Tonight, Haitham somehow managed to find him only to be equally as drunk. Cyno let his dreary thoughts fade into the back of his mind as he listened to Haitham’s book plot analysis.

It was only a momentary distraction. Now, Haitham had fallen asleep in front of him. Cyno mindlessly plays with the sprout-like strands of hair on Haitham’s head. He looks around before staring back at Haitham’s sleeping face. Kaveh and Tighnari were out of sight. No one could see the longing in Cyno’s eyes, not even Haitham. He gently cups the taller man’s cheek and sighs. 

“Cy-” Kaveh hiccups from behind Cyno. 

Cyno yelps and instantly draws his hand back. He could only look back at Kaveh in horror. A finished beer glass was in his hand. To no one’s surprise, the resident lightweight was drunk. Cyno sinks into his arms and sighs again. He was so immersed in his thoughts that he didn’t notice Kaveh drunkenly stumbling over to the table. 

“Cy… I’m talking to you.” 

Cyno snaps up straight. 

“What do you have to say, Kaveh?” 

“You know that Haitham likes you too, right? In a grossly romantic way, since he’s secretly into theatrics and all. Although, I’m sure that’s how you feel too. I’m drunk as hell right now, but even I can see the yearning in your eyes.”

Kaveh laughs as Cyno looks at him hopefully. “Do you even believe me? You should see the things that he writes about you-” Kaveh is interrupted as Tighnari comes and smacks him hard in the back, right where the opening in his shirt is. 

“Kaveh. You foolish drunk! Did you forget about the bet that we made about them? YOU RUINED IT. Be ready to pay up soon.” 

“Nari please- I’m already indebted to that big green nerd-” he sobs. 

To Cyno, their voices fade into the background. He can only think about the comforting feeling rising in his chest as he looks at the man in front of him. Eventually, he falls asleep as peacefully as Haitham.

[youreallyshouldtalkmore]

A Boon to Boot

A.N: Same artistReader as in the series Once upon a Time when can be found on my Genshin Impact MasterList.  While you don’t need to read them to understand this, there is background info that’s expanded on in those one shots. 

P.S: I truly love the Sumeru fam! 

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It was really just a coincidence that you ran into your fiancé having a boy's night, with Tighnari, Kaveh and Cyno at Puspa Cafe. You secretly wondered how they got Alhaitham to agree to this get together, but upon seeing you, they quickly pulled you to the table. 

“Y/N, can you please talk to this big lug?!” Kaveh started not two seconds after you sat next to Alhaitham. 

You smiled indulgently, “About what?” 

Kaveh looked around before leaning in to whisper urgently,  “I request permission to continue living at our house!” 

You had finally been added to the list of people who knew that Kaveh was living at Alhaitham’s house. 

Which the list tallied to those at the table. 

Alhaitham snorted,“What part of that is your house in the first place? Once Y/N and I are married, you will have to go!” 

Kaveh practically whined, “Y/N please, I am asking for mercy here!” 

You shrugged, “Well, Alhaitham has decided. Like he said, it is his house.” 

Kaveh batted his eyes in a sad attempt at puppy dogs. Alhaitham snorted in disgust, but Kaveh was undeterred, “But you will be his wife. Can’t you help me out?!” 

“How shameless can you be?” Cyno asked. 

Tighnari added with a sigh,“Yes, this has been the topic for most of the time we’ve been here!” 

“We haven’t even gotten a good round of TCG in because of this foolishness!” griped Cyno. 

Alhaitham spoked up, “And I never came here to play a card game to begin with, so I’m leaving!” 

Kaveh was fast loosing track of the conversation as he leaned in your direction with big eyes, “Y/N..!” 

“Look, can I be honest with you? Never mind, I’m gonna be honest with you anyway.” You waved away, “I admit, it’s kinda funny seeing the two of you fight like cats and dogs. I like to pull out some popcorn and just watch this show. I still don’t get why and how you managed to live together when it’s clear you can’t stand each other, but that’s not the issue here.” 

You continued, “In two months, Alhaitham and I will be married, and I’ll be moving into his house. That’s what we agreed on. How ever funny your fights are, there are only so because of moderation.” 

Kaveh wrinkled his nose, “What?” 

“Kaveh, if I had to live with the two of you fighting every single day, it will cease to be funny. Then it’ll become a headache I got to deal with. I try to live a stress-free life, monitoring grown men, ain’t on the agenda!” 

Kaveh slammed a flat palm on the table, “Then I won’t fight anymore!!” 

“HA!!” You purposely leaned in his direction, “HA!! Boy, please…don’t just dry lie!” You turned to Cyno and Tighnari who were snickering, “Did you boys hear this? He said he’ll magically stop fighting. Can you believe it!?” 

Tighnari leaned his head in his hand as he looked on in mirth as Kaveh, “Even you don’t believe that! I give it five minutes!” 

Cyon shook his head, “Why give them that much time? I give in three.” 

“Seconds….” 

Everyone looked at Alhaitham who clarified, “I’d give three seconds not minutes.” 

“You…” Kaveh stopped himself, eyes widening at his own folly. He almost fell into the trap.  

He could feel the judgmental stares from the table, making him clamped his mouth down in order to try not to say anything in this delicate moment. He needed you on his side! 

You stabbed a finger at him, “My point exactly! I’m sorry, but you have two months to make the necessary arrangements!” 

“Would you really toss me out into the streets, cold and hungry?” 

You were fast losing your patience, and it was beginning to show. You breathed loudly through your nose,  “Kaveh, I don’t know what to tell you, okay! I came from another world with nothing. No connections, no job, no money, no place to stay. Within a year, I had a job, a place, friends, connection and money!! Why is a grown man, who has lived here his entire life, finding this a difficult subject?” 

“Because he got in debt.” Alhaitham supplied. 

“Pipe down!!” Kaveh hissed looking around shifty eyed before stating, “Exactly!!” 

Alhaitham rolled his eyes,“That was not said for your benefit! 

“But that is a point! I got into debt! That is not my fault!!” 

By now, your right eye was beginning to twitch. Cyno and Tighnari exchanged glances as Kaveh got into another fight with Alhaitham. 

“YA!!!” 

Some of the other patrons turned their heads before going back to their business. Kaveh stopped talking at Alhaitham, his head whipping towards you.  

“Look, if Alhaitham agrees to let you stay, then I’ll keep my mouth shut….” 

Alhaitham interjected, “Not happening!” 

You continued without missing a beat, “If he doesn’t, you have two months. Two months for your behind to find someplace else. But you know what, I am generous….” 

Kaveh’s eyes lit up with hope. 

“You are kind indeed to be so given these circumstances.” Cyno injected as Tighnari added, “Anything you offer in his condition would be generous.” 

Kaveh pouted, “Condition? Ya’ll make me sound like a rabid dog!” 

You turned back to Kaveh, “I’m moving out of my apartment, but perhaps I can set you up with the manager and maybe you two can hash out a deal. I don’t know. But your broke behind better be trying your hardest to move out. Maybe, just mayyyyybe, if you're still having problems, Alhaitham will be nice enough to let you stay on another week, weeks-ish….” 

Kaveh almost shot out of his seat, “That would be fabulous!!” 

Cyno sighed, “Missing the forest for the trees.” 

Tighnari shook his head. 

You thumped a hand on the table, “That is not an invitation to do nothing, Kaveh!! Even if you earn an extra week-ish, if I find out you’ve been doing nothing, even that will be retracted. I promise you, you will not be here for a whole year or even six months! You better get it together!”

Kaveh clapped his hands together, “I will try my best!! Ha-ha!” 

“You need more than your best!” Tighnari stated.  

Kaveh was hopeless. 

Kaveh glared at him, “Shouldn’t you be rooting for me?” 

“Whatever! You know what’s what. Now, if you excuse me, this one is out!” You began standing up. 

“Don’t want to join us for a game?” Cyno asked as he began to eagerly shuffle his deck. 

Tighnari just gave a silent sigh as he pushed his own deck into place for the start of the game. If they don’t get in at least a round or two of TCG in, he knew that Cyno will be pouting about it for the next couple of days. 

You shook your head, “Nah, I was just passing through. Kinda loud in here.” 

Alhaitham looked up at you, his eyes boring holes. Even Tighnari looked up at you sharply. Cyno looked on curiously, while Kaveh was just happy to have what he thought was a boon as he began looking over his own deck. 

It wasn’t but whatever made him feel better. 

You blinked before smiling at them, “I’m fine! Not that kind of loud. I’m just tired and I wanna go home. Ya’ll enjoy yourselves.” 

Tighnari began to relax at your words. Your eyes were focused and sharp, unlike the times when sounds began to overwhelm you. Either way, you were due to come to Avidya Forest for a break. Collei was beginning to miss you. 

Alhaitham began standing up regardless, “I wasn’t, actually. I’ll go with you.” He shot a glare at Kaveh, “It’ll give a reprieve, at least.” 

Tighnari laughed, “So the answer to your reprieve is to sic him on us?” 

It took a moment but Kaveh finally caught on and snapped, “Hey!!” 

Cyno gave a small smile, “Well, if you both don’t want to. Have a good evening!”

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Both you and Alhaitham walked in silence as you went back to your house. You were halfway there when Alhaitham finally spoke, “Is it quieter now?” 

You smiled up at him, “Yeah, it’s fine. Don’t worry so much.” 

Alhaitham just looked at you for a long moment before facing forward. 

“I hope I didn’t overstep any boundaries.”

Alhaitham stopped a few seconds after your statement, making you stop as well. You looked up curiously at him, “Explain your meaning.” 

Your eyes cut away from him, “Like you said, it’s your house. If you want to have Kaveh continue to stay, I will keep my mouth shut.” 

“I don’t want him there now.” 

You couldn’t help to giggle at his deadpanned voice. But then you felt something very close to you and looked up to see Alhaitham looking down at you.

When he had your attention he spoke, “Besides, you will be my wife, so naturally my house will become our house. Had you wanted to move elsewhere, we could have done that as well. Having a quiet area to live is important to both of us. If it is unsatisfactory, I’d have you say something.” 

His green-red eyes bore into you as you shook your head, “Your house is in a pretty quiet area with not a lot of foot traffic save for the people that live there. I think it’s an acceptable place.” 

Then to your surprise, he leaned forward, making you instinctively lean back. Your eyes darted around, “Alhaitham, we are still in public.” 

“I’m aware. Look at me.” 

Your eyes snapped to his, “It makes sense to have that freeloader move out. I do not want to start our newlywed life with weighted baggage. Now, if you wanted to keep him around, perhaps I would consider it. It was nice of you to offer the little bit you did. I was not offend. Having you deal with it, meant that I did not have to; quite a great bargain, no?” 

You pushed at his chest, making him stand up straight. You straightened as well, “So you just wanted to do less work on the situation?” 

“I told him multiple times, but he has selective hearing right now. And besides, as my future wife, shouldn’t I depend on you in moments like this?” Here a smirk began forming. 

You swatted at his chest, becoming warm at his words, “You're lucky, I’m nice.” 

Alhaitham caught your hand, holding it in his, “Now, let’s get you home. Maybe you’ll let me stay an extra hour before I gotta deal with my roommate.” 

The two of you continued to walk. 

You smiled mischievously, “You could throw him out now, just saying. Don’t tell him I said that, though. Let him think he has my support. The poor boy is on a lifeline.” 

“I would never sacrifice my future wife in such a manner. But, truthfully, I’ve already thought about that….” 

You just giggled. 

[peytouo]

Too Smart (Ch. 1)

Tighnari, a high school student aiming to get an admission in one of the prestige schools of Teyvat. He started writing a journal as per Nilou's suggestion for him to remember events in his highschool life that he can reminisce in the future. To him, this is kinda weird, but what's their to lose? He'll only write his certificates and not much memorable events, until Cyno came to steal his academic placement. Ch. 2

It's the middle of spring in Teyvat and the exams have just passed. Students look more lively after a week break off of school. Except for Tighnari who's running late.

"Well??? Who's on top?" He scrambled on the streets while on a phone call with his best friend since he got into this school.

"Calm down~ Lemme look for my name first!" Tighnari rolled his eyes. "Probably the same place as last quarter." He could sense that his friend is pouting from the other end of the line. "Lou! I found yours. Great job! You've been consistent at placing 78th for the 3rd time." Ayaka cheered from the background. "Really? Darn it! I knew I did better. I even had Layla tutor me."

"Please tell me you didn't try her 'sleep study' method."

"I only copied what a star student does!"

"Lou, no wonder why Nari gave up on helping you."

"NILOU!" Tighnari yelled from the phone. "Oh right! I almost forgot hehe. Hold on..."

Tighnari managed to get on the train by a hair. Facing the week with no sleep and running on caffeine like a boss. He's a star student aiming for the best university in the nation and to be able to get recognition, he thought he should top every exam his school gives him. May it be extra-curricular or exams. He wishes for the latter though, he hates sweating. But whatever it takes, as long as he tops every subject, that would surely boost his records and get into Sumeru Akademiya easier.

"I FOUND IT! Congratulations Nari! Oh my goodness, I'm very proud of you!" Nilou squeals, but that's not what Tighnari wanted to hear exactly. "What's my rank?"

"You ranked 1st in 4 subjects! That's 4 out of 10!"

"WHAT?" If the little prick got to it again-

"Cyno's got 6 subjects perfect. He's a machine I tell you."

'That fucking dwarf.'

Tighnari, since he started studying, always aced all his classes. Spending his time in the library during most of his free time. Not because he was told to do so, he willingly studies on his own. It was always his forte. Until this little piece of shit came into his life and suddenly it's a competition. Well his competition. Cyno knows none of it.

"Prick." He mumbled. Forgetting that he's still on the phone with Nilou.

"Language Nari~" Tighnari pinched his nose bridge, still not over the results of the exam. "Why are you running late by the way? That is sooo not you. You okay?"

"Cuilein made a mess in the kitchen and I had to clean after her mess." He reasoned, which is a lie. Tighnari wasn't able to sleep because of this day. Overly worried about the results of the exam, Tighnari spent the night staring at the ceiling.

'Only the best of the best get admitted in Sumeru Akademiya and you're not one of them.'

Squishing his pillow, Tighnari prayed to the gods to please let him sleep. Unfortunately, he only got the same thought repeating over and over again until his alarm rang. "I'm one of them." He muttered before falling asleep. Collei, his little sister, starts her day an hour after Tighnari. She was all dressed-up and ready for school until she noticed that her brother's shoes are still by the door. To make sure things are okay, Collei knocked on his door to tell him that she's gonna leave and to message her should he need her to run for errands. And that's how Tighnari woke up in a rush.

"I'll make it in time for homeroom. I just got on the train so I won't have time to check the board for results." Catching his breath, Tighnari tucked his green locks behind his ear and fixed his appearance. He may not have sleep, but his appearance should look as if he had a perfect 8-hour snooze. "Anyway, I'll hang up now. Thanks Lou."

"Welcome! Also, Nari, I know you're frustrated about the whole thing, I'm with you. Chin up~ It's only the first quarter. You'll have enough time to reach #1! Tell you what, I'll treat you to dessert after class. Sounds good?" Nilou. The friend Tighnari could ever ask for. With some black magic, Nilou could always see through Tighnari's feelings that he's not even sure of. She's his EQ translator of some sort. "Lou, thanks for the gesture, but-"

"Scratch that. You're coming with me for desserts after class." Nilou puffed and even if Tighnari would want her to stop, she could always make him say yes. Well, volun-told.

Finally reaching the campus, Tighnari rushed upstairs. 'Whoever decided to put his class on the 5th floor, I hope they choke.' As he reached the 5th floor, Tighnari checked his watch while catching his breath, '3 minutes. Just in time.' Racing against time, Tighnari fast-walked through the hallway. 'Just a few more steps-- *thud*

"Ow." His sight is a little hazy, but there are 3 pairs of shoes in front of him. Once his eyes started functioning again, Tighnari looked at the poor student he bumped into. "I am so sorry."

'No fucking way in the circles of hell.'

Cyno. Of all people he'd bump first thing in the morning at the start of the week. It just had to be him. This shit who just makes him feel like he's born to be a runner up. "All good." He felt dark amber eyes staring down at him. 'If you do so as much as belittle me. I will bury you.'

"Ahehe, I'll take my leave then." Tighnari forced the most shimmering smile he could pull, despite how many times he already stabbed him in his mind. Without looking back, he rushed to his classroom. Luckily, his seat is just near the door with Nilou as his seatmate. "Oh!" She quickly fixed his bangs right after he got seated. "Lose strand. Pretty talented of you to arrive looking dashing despite the rush hour." Tighnari shook his head and rolled his eyes in a loving way while Nilou giggled at him.

This Monday didn't require much attention from the students. Almost all of their class hours involved discussing their scores and performance from last quarter. The teachers praised Tighnari for achieving such a high grade which means Cyno also gets to share the spotlight. Tighnari doesn't really mind sharing the spotlight with anyone. It's just that he wants his record a complete straight A's. To get that '#1' title in his records. But thanks to this, boy. He's good as 2nd. Every. Damn. Quarter.

"Why don't you start a diary?" Nilou was gazing out the window while stirring her strawberry latte. "What for?" He looked at her with a bit of a dumbfounded expression. He can keep a calendar marked full of his advance reading schedule, library stamps, when to buy Cuilein's cat food, Collei's exams or even their grocery schedule. But having a diary is definitely not his list. "You know~ So you can vent out your frustrations or celebrations!"

"I'll show you mine." She quickly took her bag out from under the coffee table and placed a well-decorated notebook in front of him. "That's very Nilou of you." Tighnari grinned. The cover was full of pink, red and blue stickers and had a big 'Diary' stamped on it. "Like this one for example," she opened her diary and flipped a few pages. "I wrote this one when I felt awful because my grilled cheese fell on the street when I was on my way to school." Tighnari gave her a raised brow, "Why would you even eat grilled cheese on the way?"

"Grilled cheese can be eaten anywhere Nari."

"You get a sticky mess from eating that while on the run."

"Besides the point." Nilou continued. "This entry is about when Ayaka and I went on a date in that pretty aquarium~'' There were photos of her and Ayaka glued on the pages as well as doodles of Ayaka's name. Tighnari smiled, "How long have you guys been dating again?" He brought the diary closer to him and closely looked at their photos. "Hmm, about a year and a half now." Nilou rested her chin on her knuckles, smiling at Tighnari taking an interest in her little notebook. "It's a sweet way of tracking events, but this is too creative. I mean, you know me. I'm not for glitter." Tighnari closed her diary and pushed it towards Nilou. "It doesn't have to be creative. It could be like a journal! Keep it plain and simple, but you can write anything." Nilou hugged her diary. "Take it as if you're lost in the jungle and you have to keep your legacy for future travelers to find."

"That's, kinda out-of-the-blue Lou." Tighnari laughed after taking a sip from his passion fruit ade. "I'll try. If I have the time." Nilou gave him a look. "What?" Tighnari giggled. "Just try it Nari! It would help you de-stress a bit. I promise!" She looks adorable in Tighnari's eyes. Nilou has always been there whenever he feels blue. She's good at figuring out what Tighnari's feelings. May it be good or not. Nilou was always there with him ever since.

Tighnari wasn't entirely fond of crowded places, so they left the cafe before it got buzzling with other students. He reached his doorstep a couple of minutes after. Collei would arrive an hour from now and Tighnari always took this opportunity to keep the place tidy. After greeting Cuilein, Tighnari removed his shoes and changed his clothes. Cleaning is something that calms him down and the place looks like a big hotel suite because of that. He turned the speakers on and connected his playlist before he started doing his chores.

"Cuilein has her bowl refilled. The plants are watered. Groceries... enough to last for this week. What else..." Tighnari was standing in the kitchen, running through his list in his head. Once he's assured that everything is covered, he turns the kettle on and makes a nice cup of tea. He took out his textbooks so he could read them at the breakfast bar. A piece of neatly folded paper fell from one of his books. Tighnari crouched down to pick it up. Written on it was a short message and a doodle of him.

Congratulations on your exams. Keep shining.

Tighnari has been receiving these notes since his 2nd year in school. Although he didn't try to look where it came from since he's clueless. He already asked Nilou if she knows the penmanship, but not even the ever so famous Nilou can figure out who. The anonymous sender kept Tighnari in his spirits though and kept every letter he got. He went to his room to pull out a small box containing all the letters he got from this person.

The doorbell rang and Tighnari jogged down the stairs to open the door to greet his little sister."Nii!" Collei jumped at him soon as she saw her. "Welcome home. How was school?" Collei squeezed him, "Usual, but I kinda almost got hit by a car..."

"What?! Are you hurt? Dear, how many times do I have to tell you to always look both sides before you cross." Tighnari held her shoulders and took a good look at her. Then he saw there was another person beside her. "This guy here saved me so I insisted the he come over for snacks." Collei smiled at Tighnari like she wanted to keep a stray cat she found. He turned to Collei's savior.

'WHAT IS HE DOING HERE?'

"You also have the same uniform so I think you guess already know each other." Collei fidgeted hiding a small blush. 'I despise him.' Tighnari wanted to say that out loud, but he has to keep a good face in front of his little sister. Cyno greeted Tighnari, "Hey. You really don't have let me in for snacks. I just wanted to make sure Collei here comes home safe." He patted Collei's shoulder. "What?! No no no-"

"I agree with Collei. Just in time for tea as well. Come in." Tighnari can't believe what he's saying right now. If only he doesn't view Collei as his everything, Cyno would've been kicked out the minute he saw him. "Yes! Nii makes the best tea and cookies!" Collei cheered as she takes Cyno's hand and got in the house. 

Tighnari busied himself in the kitchen, murmuring to himself while Collei was keeping Cyno company. "Oh! You're classmates with Nii! I bet you guys are close friends."

'I'd rather die.' Tighnari answered in his thoughts as he placed cookies on the table. "We only just pass by each other often times." Cyno commented with a straight face. Tighnari would always come and go in school. He was never the type to stay in the classroom unless needed and he would always be with Nilou. "But aren't you both graduating students? Maybe having Cyno-nii here would make you friends!" Collei happily nibbled on a cookie. 

Tighnari bit his cheeks. What is his sister saying? "Don't you like Nilou? She's my best friend you know." Tighnari stayed at the breakfast bar, sipping from his mug. "I love Nilou! But you could always have more friends. You're always in your room reading. Doesn't that bore you?" Who are you and what did you do to my sister? "Hey, I love my personal space and of course my books." Tighnari replied. 

"Having other people could also boost your connections though." Cyno butted in. "See? Even Cyno-nii understands." How come you call him nii too? Tighnari sighed, "I appreciate it, but don't you have books to study other than telling me I have only 1 friend?" Tighnari stared at Collei who suddenly felt nervous. "W-well yeah. But it's history again. I have an upcoming test for it, but I'm bad at memorizing dates." She already sounds defeated. 

"I can help you with that." Cyno nudged her. "I love history. Maybe I can tutor you."

Tighnari almost spatted his tea. "I think that's asking for too much. Besides, I always help Collei with her studies." No way is he coming over again. "But Nii, you're also bad at history." Collei teased. "No I'm not! I just forget some. SOME." Collei laughed at her big brother's flustered face. 

"You're also busy with your books too. I think Cyno-nii could help you with your history as well." She clapped happily. "Then it's settled. I'll give you both my number if ever you need me to come over." Collei and Cyno exchanged numbers. Tighnari wanted to bomb the whole place. WHY? Of all people, it's his sister that will put him in his misery.

"I guess it's time for me to go. Thank you for the tea and cookies Tighnari." He smiled at him. "And Collei, be careful next time okay?" He gently patted her head. 'Look at him. Going goody-goody over his sister.' Tighnari wished he would just leave already. "I will! I'll text you when I need help with history too. Please have a safe trip home!." Collei waved. "I'll see you tomorrow then." Cyno turned to Tighnari and smiled at him. 

He felt something clenched his heart. 'Prick. You little dwarf. Lummox.' Tighnari imagined him strangling Cyno to death, not knowing he's blushing.

Collei hopped her way back inside the house and volunteered to clean the dishes. Tighnari marched to his room to scream at his pillow. "Fuck this day." He muttered, his face red from all the screaming he did then an idea appeared on his mind.

"Why don't you start a diary?"

"You know~ So you can vent out your frustrations or celebrations!"

'Ugh. Maybe it'll help.' Tighnari got to his feet and scrambled his belongings, looking for a notebook and luckily, there was one dusty spring notebook. He put it down his study table and ripped out all the used pages. "Okay..." He can't believe he's doing this, but maybe it's worth a try. He flipped to the second page and wrote his name.

He exhaled, not entirely sure how to start this, but here goes.

Entry #1 Hi, uhm, I'm not sure how this personal journaling works. I've only done scientific journals. But today is horrible. I performed in all my subjects, that's no small feat. But this person. Let's call him dwarf. Is making it seem that I'm never good at what I do. Much like what that 'person' made me feel before. The dwarf annoys me to the bone but what can he do? No one knows I harbor such feelings about our academic standing. I am entirely grateful that he saved my little sister and somehow, things ended up with the dwarf coming over to tutor Collei. Which made me feel incompetent. But that's no big deal, right?

Tighnari stopped writing. "I'll see you tomorrow then." Cyno's smile remained clear in his mind. 'Gravely annoying!' Tighnari tugged his hair in frustration. He ended his first entry and kept the journal under his desk. His chest felt a bit light after that. Nilou is somehow right about the venting part, but no way in hell would Tighnari read his entries again. It makes him cringe.

Night came and Tighnari fixed his bag for tomorrow and got ready for bed. Just as he turned the lights off, his phone buzzed.

"Thanks for the snacks earlier. They tasted delicious. I got your number from Collei if that's okay."

"Stop haunting me." Tighnari typed in 'Fuck off' to only replace it with 'No problem.' and hit send. Tossing his phone away, Tighnari flipped to his side, "Fuck you." he mumbled and drifted to sleep.