#kaeay alberich x reader

[falconcoast]

frozen first date | kaeya x reader

day nine. winter walk ft. kaeya

event masterlist

kaeya thinks that walking in subzero weather is not romantic. you think it is. 

a/n: scheduled post!

cw/tw: a lil insecurity

it was supposed to be the perfect date. you would go on a dinner date with kaeya, walk around the city, and hopefully kiss him on the cheek when he walked you to your door. unfortunately, barbatos seemed to disagree with him. or maybe, he just didn’t get his wine for the night. he’d have to curse diluc for that later.

“this isn’t exactly the most romantic first date,” kaeya apologized, scratching the back of his neck. “i didn’t think that a snow storm would come down on the city so soon.”

“that’s alright,” you reassured. “i don’t mind. the worst weather can be made bearable with the right people.”

“always the optimist,” he chuckled.

the faint streetlights barely showed through the heavy snowfall, illuminating the otherwise dark street. house lights were on, previewing the lives of other mondstadters. shadows of families having dinner, a couple sitting together by the flickering fireplace, and people stacking gifts by the tree were shown through the golden indoor light.

he hoped that that would be the two of you one day. shaking his head, he smiled. no, he was getting ahead of himself. you had only been on one date, and by the looks of it, he wasn’t even sure if he was going to get a second one.

soon, you approached the front door of your home. no lights were on, but it was well decorated for the season. with a heavy heart, he prepared to let you go for the night.

as you stood on your porch, you stared at him knowingly. “kaeya, you don’t have to be ashamed that the weather cut our date short,” you said, crossing your arms and smiling. “i still had a great time either way. hell, you still walked me home in subzero weather.”

“how did you know that i felt guilty--” he began, before regaining his composure. “nevermind. but, really, y/n. that’s too kind. after all, i was the reason why we had to walk in that weather at all.”

“and? i enjoyed every bit of it,” you rebutted, grinning at him. holding both of his hands, the warm light of the lamppost illuminated the snowflakes catching on your head and eyelashes. “well, maybe i’m being preposterous right now, but i want to do it again. and i would hope that you’d like to do it again too.”

“are you asking me on a second date? isn’t that my job?”

“not when i know you won’t ask me unless you specifically say it,” you said, brushing away a stray strand of his hair. “so? tuesday at four?”

“yes,” he whispered, wind whipping his hair and making his hair become askew. “yes, a million times yes. it would be an honor to.”

“it’s a date, then,” you grinned.

“well, i suppose this is where i leave you with a good night now,” he said, taking his hands away from yours. bowing like a true knight in shining armor, he looked at you with a bright smile. “good night, y/n.”

looking at him ardently, you softened your gaze. as he turned on his heel, you caught his hand. “kaeya, darling, i think you forgot something,” you whispered.

“oh? and what would that be?”

leaning close to him, you chastely kissed him on the cheek. his face felt like it was sunburnt, despite being in the winter cold. flustered, he buried himself under his scarf. laughing, you stuffed your hands in your coat. “there, i think you’re all set now,” you said. embracing him tightly, you squeezed his arms softly. “get home safely. i know you live just around the corner, but be careful nonetheless.”

“i will be,” he replied. taking your hand, he kissed the back of it. “good night, y/n. sleep well.”

waving him goodbye as he left, you watched as he walked home with a skip in his step.