#in conclusion: proposal speeches aint my forte

[versadies]

drabble based on prompt 6 for diluc? thank you!

—FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART (drabble)

penpal: super sorry for the long wait, hope this drabble satisfies you!

prompt: fluff | six, in which one of you proposes to the other.

pairing: diluc x gn!reader

sypnosis: while diluc is getting ready for your date, he decided to practice his proposal in front of the mirror before leaving with you, not realizing his mistake.

warning/s: ooc!diluc (listen ik he can be sneakier than this)

note: paragraphs in italics means it happened in the past!

today’s the day.

diluc takes a deep breath, staring at his own reflection as he fidgets a small box that holds a special item that will be used as a key to your next chapter of your lives.

he honestly didn’t expect himself to be in this situation.

the man thought it’d take oh so many years for him to actually find love, given that he’s focused on protecting his city and bringing justice to his beloved father— yet he met you and before he knew it, he’s planning on asking you to share your future with him happily.

as much as he’s excited to propose, he’s nervous.

so why not practice in front of the mirror?

“this is embarrassing,” diluc muttered to himself, fixing his posture before he starts practicing his speech.

“y/n,” he said in front of the mirror. “i’m sure you have fun— ah too formal, too formal.”

he hesitates for a moment. “i just want to say,”

what does he want to say?

“just go speak from the bottom of your heart,” kaeya suggested, taking a huge gulp of his wine with a satisfied hum. “y/n doesn’t want you to say words they want to hear just for their sake, but words that are sincere.”

“you should also mention some memories that you cherished.” rosaria adds, crossing her arms. kaeya nodded in approval of rosaria’s addition to his advice. “we’re flattered that you’ve asked us of all people for an advice like this but it’s simple: just pour your heart out to your speech.”

diluc pauses for a moment, thinking of what to say.

“i just want to say... from the bottom of my heart, i love you. i’ve fallen in love with you when you first showed me the happiest things in life that i have long forgotten since i was a child.

even though i refused to accept the fact that i fell in love at first— i knew that deep down i couldn’t ignore it. you’re the first person that i am willing to spend my future with and i wouldn’t dare to change anything about it. as days pass by, my love for you grew stronger. to me, you’re my home, my stars, my love, and my fire.

so... no matter what, i’ll always love you.” he confessed, taking note of every word he says and tries to remember it all in his mind for later.

“when you confessed, i felt like i was the happiest man in teyvat and i still feel like it.. and thats why, i want to know if you want to marry me and spend the rest of your future with me as your husban—”

“of course i’ll marry you, diluc.” he flinched in surprised when he felt your arms wrapped around him from behind, his heart dropped in realization that he was being watched.

oh dear celestia.

wait, did you say yes?

“...you... you accept my marriage?” he breathed out. if this was simply a dream, then he wishes to not wake up.

the fact that you accepted him was just too good to be true.

you nodded, your hands navigating their way to your future husband’s hands and intertwined each other. “of course.”

diluc immediately turned around to cup your cheeks and lean in for a kiss, taking you by surprise. unlike most of his kisses being short but sincere, his kiss right now was gentle and full of love, as if it’s the last time you two would ever kiss again.

when he pulls away, he smiles apologetically. “i’m sorry that this wasn’t the kind of proposal that you wanted.”

you laughed softly and shrugged it off. “it’s fine. i couldn’t ask for anything more but your love and your affection.” you replied, placing your hands on where his hands are.

he then grabs your hands gently, placing kisses on your knuckles. “still... i wanted to propose you in a special way. is there anyway i can make it up to you?” he asks.

“well... if you want— you can still propose to me later and i’ll act surprise for you. think of all the free stuff the restaurant can give us as a celebratory gift!”

“..you really have an interest way of thinking.”