The Lantern Rite Is Absolutely Stunning.

the lantern rite is absolutely stunning.

hundreds of glimmering lanterns dot the skies, hanging above liyue harbor and floating for miles on end. the moon, more alive than dead for once, hangs in the night. this year is particularly spectacular, likely because of the too-recent attack on the city.

despite the pointlessness of it all, it’s one of the things xiao allows himself to admire.

“it’s pretty, isn’t it?”

ah, you. the reason why he’s here in the first place, somehow.

perhaps it was your persistence, or the circumstances, or any number of other variables that could have led to this moment. begrudgingly, xiao admits to himself that he doesn’t regret coming here as much as he thought he would.

and then he looks over at you. you’re positively glowing, and his breath catches.

the lantern rite might be stunning, but you are nothing short of breathtaking.

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he looks starstruck.

the stars seem to hold their breath in anticipation and freeze mid-twinkle.  it’s silent for several moments and despite the darkness, it’s the clearest you’ve ever been able to see. his eyes are wide, and a little nervous, but they’re asking quietly. it’s adorable.

there’s a delicate balance that both of you are aware could be broken by the tiniest of things. the ringing of a bell, the sound of a bike. it’s a balance you’re not sure you want to break just yet.

you have always trusted yourself to have common sense. for most of your life, you have known what to do, sometimes what to say. it’s how you had survived life thus far.

except you aren’t sure you know anything right now.

kageyama is so, so close. if you were to lean forward just a little then—

well, the balance will certainly be broken. but this is kageyama. kageyama who had been there when you needed it most, kageyama who loved and loved volleyball and more but so quietly that no one would notice if they didn’t pay attention.

and this is the kageyama you love.

you settle for resting your forehead on his. his eyes flutter shut and yours do too. you both stay like that for a while. it’s warm. this is familiar, this is safe.

this is what home feels like.

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“oh, you are cruel.”

“is that so?”

oikawa stands there in the pouring rain, giggling. you tighten them around him a little more as he clings to your jacket, to you. you can feel his breath ghosting your skin, and his face is tucked into the crook of your neck. none of this had been planned, but nothing in your life is ever planned anyways.

“you can’t just steal my heart and stand there like you did nothing,” he complains, though not without a grin. oikawa raises his head and studies your face. despite the water, his hair hasn’t flattened at all, and you would never admit it, but he looks good. “and now we’re soaked.”

“well, sorry i can’t control the weather,” you retort, almost rolling your eyes. “and i think you need some new standards if i was the thief here.”

he pecks your lips. “i think we should get somewhere dry before judging standards here.”

“y’know, for once, you’re right,” you reply, pulling away. it’s not before you take a few steps that you realize oikawa hasn’t moved from his spot, a smile on his face. “are you coming?”

he snaps out of it quickly. “yeah—“

a beat.

“of course.”

masterlist

haikyuu!!

starstruck. | kageyama tobio

from a distance. | oikawa tooru

confessions at dusk. | kageyama tobio

in the rain. | oikawa tooru

genshin

storms above.

magically appearing doorways are murderous, noted.

a prelude to light. | xiao

lantern skies. | xiao

liability. | xiao

friend, family, stranger. | childe

other

you are a god.

you are a human.

alone.