[ His mind must have been addled — rather than accept Chongyun's invitation to his lodging he realizes that he accepted something impossible while they remain out in the rain. That has to be a pretty stupid thing to say, yet Xingqiu smiles after his clumsy reply and notes no hint of Chongyun picking up on that mistake. He does suppose that eventually, they would be dry off, however, he really should have said Yes, let's head back. Actually, why is he overthinking something so silly?
It surely does nothing to help his heated state, a couple of deep breaths are about as effective as the rain. Flushed as he is, he still feels content through his introduction to absolute embarrassment. His sheepish laughter drowned by the sound of rain is probably all the hint there is to his state.
Walking hand in hand, Xingqiu only closes the distance between them and if he frees his hand it is only briefly to hook his arm with Chongyun's. Now with confirmation, he feels it is only appropriate that he takes a turn at boldly progressing their relationship even if it's not entirely defined by words actions are enough, that kiss spoke volumes. Leaning against Chongyun as they journey through the rain has to be one of the most fulfilling moments of his life as silly as it may be but there is something pleasing in this simplicity.
Yet he can't completely bask in the glow of this happiness, he does recall their homeland, Liyue is so far away even when they are not aware of the distance. Perhaps his time here is meant to be a fulfillment of his contract, the last vestiges of childhood and carefree days.
Soon they're out of the rain, there is no reason for him to complain as they make their way up the stairs, and then he finds himself in Chongyun's apartment. He stands in the foyer for a moment taking everything in, before much like his friend he removes his shoes and sets them aside.
His gaze drops to the towel pressed against his hand but he doesn't close his fingers around it. His gaze fixes itself upon Chongyun's face before he speaks. ]
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It surely does nothing to help his heated state, a couple of deep breaths are about as effective as the rain. Flushed as he is, he still feels content through his introduction to absolute embarrassment. His sheepish laughter drowned by the sound of rain is probably all the hint there is to his state.
Walking hand in hand, Xingqiu only closes the distance between them and if he frees his hand it is only briefly to hook his arm with Chongyun's. Now with confirmation, he feels it is only appropriate that he takes a turn at boldly progressing their relationship even if it's not entirely defined by words actions are enough, that kiss spoke volumes. Leaning against Chongyun as they journey through the rain has to be one of the most fulfilling moments of his life as silly as it may be but there is something pleasing in this simplicity.
Yet he can't completely bask in the glow of this happiness, he does recall their homeland, Liyue is so far away even when they are not aware of the distance. Perhaps his time here is meant to be a fulfillment of his contract, the last vestiges of childhood and carefree days.
Soon they're out of the rain, there is no reason for him to complain as they make their way up the stairs, and then he finds himself in Chongyun's apartment. He stands in the foyer for a moment taking everything in, before much like his friend he removes his shoes and sets them aside.
His gaze drops to the towel pressed against his hand but he doesn't close his fingers around it. His gaze fixes itself upon Chongyun's face before he speaks. ]
You like me.