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“Alright.”

The result:

Like, legit, bro has some funny lines, but why the FUCK did the creator go so hard with making bro beautiful.

Honest to fuck I can’t name a single other Demon Slayer character that looks THIS FUCKING PRETTY. I’M NOT EVEN TRYING TO BE A HORN DOG BUT

In which I have done a face reveal, people who ik irl follow me, I have 20k+ followers across multiple platforms, some of you might even follow me without knowing it, blah blah blah, and nothing puts the fear of god in me quite like making sure I didn’t accidentally tag THAT account on a post or, even worse, fucking POST on that account by accident.

Every single time I post on here, I am staring at my phone like this to be sure I didn’t fuck up.

Unrequited love.

An entertaining trope in literary mediums, and a hell to suffer from in the real world.

You wouldn’t wish such pain on your greatest enemy, but alas, the powers beyond your control have bestowed such a tragedy in your own life.

She didn’t love you, nonetheless truly acknowledge your existence.

The Guuji of the Grand Narukami Shrine was regarded as a flirt, a devious trickerster, but never an ugly woman.

Her elegance was boundless; irrevocably unparalleled in a world where nameless beauties lived and died being nothing more than a vague memory, but Yae Miko was unforgettable.

Whispers would warn of her false kindness. A heartless creature with a pretty face forced to show mercy to worthless humans for the sake of her God’s approval, but you could hardly blame her.

Why should a kitsune wise beyond her years and ageless beyond mankind’s ability be expected to lower herself to such beings?

You let yourself fall for the fake smiles and sweet lies.

A shrine maiden quickly muttering to Yae Miko whenever you approached told you everything you already knew. Your muse did not remember your name, nor did she care to.

She’d welcome you with gentle words and a warm hand on your shoulder, but the unfamiliarity flickering in her eyes was the only real thing about her.

Deluding yourself into a false sense of care was better than facing the reality of the tragedy at hand.

You prayed to the gods you didn’t believe in that when Yae Miko turned her back on you for good, your death would be painless.

Suicide in the face of unrequited love is not unheard of, but blood needn’t spill for you to die.

One needn’t stop breathing to be gone from this world.

And physical pain needn’t be inflicted for you to feel your insides rip out from your pathetic, weak human form.

For the day Yae Miko faces you without lies, you will already be dead.

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I wrote this in maybe 15 minutes and I love Yae Miko. Angst on a random Thursday morning because yes.

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Childe as a Boyfriend

He took a while to confess… a long while.

He’s no stranger to flirtation, but given his career, he’s also no stranger to putting on an act. Genuine attraction was a rare and seldom acted upon experience for Childe, but restless days and nights spent distracted by the idea of you came to a head eventually. 

He didn’t ask you out in a grand, overly romantic way. 

Not because you didn’t deserve it, but because it wouldn’t be him. He was the same cool and casual Childe you’ve always known when he asked you out for dinner. A cute wink and flirtatious smirk accompanied his proposition, and you couldn’t help but feel flattered that someone as mundane as yourself would catch a Fatui Harbinger’s eye. 

He’s quite the charmer. 

He always knew exactly what to say to make you blush. He could turn a simple good morning into soft whispers and promises of a sensual evening, all while ending the conversation with merriment anyone would be none the wiser to second guess. Childe complimented you at every opportunity regardless of whether the moment called for it. You seldom found yourself with a moment to feel insecure with his countless, genuine praises given so frequently.

He’s very physical.

Hand-holding and sweet cheek kisses were common in public, but behind closed doors, Childe was a completely different beast. Eyes you barely recognized but wouldn’t dare disobey raked over your body like a man starved. Love bites and bruises that would last for weeks littered your body after every night spent with Childe. He’d claim he couldn’t help himself; that you were just too much for him to ignore, but you swore the man had far more energy than he knew what to do with.

He always lightens the mood.

Logically, winding down after a long day with a significant other would be bound to put someone in a good mood, but even the mere thought of the man would lift your spirits instantly. Your happiness and well-being was Childe’s top priority, despite your protests to value his own livelihood. He’d claim making you happy brought him all the happiness he’d ever need.

He was a great liar.

Behind the mask of smiles, charm, and endless smiles, you knew the life of a Fatui Harbinger was destined for a much darker path. His siblings were convinced he was a toy maker, and although he trusted you enough with his true status, you were sure there were countless horrors behind the work stories he’d regale you with. At the end of the day, you trusted that your boyfriend was simply doing the best he could to keep you out of trouble, and staying ignorant was the price to pay for it.

He’d be too nervous to profess his love first.

Childe may seem carefree and confident, but deep down, he was worried every time he’d see you would be the last. He was sure he loved you far before you managed to confess this yourself and he was eager to return the sentiment, but he couldn’t help but feel this was cruel; cruel to fall in love when his life was doomed to be complicated, that is. Was it fair for him to love you? To invite you in to risk experiencing the mess that was his involvement with the Fatui? Perhaps it was, but he was willing to be a bit selfish if it meant seeing you smile once more.

He gets jealous easily, but it would never be obvious.

He trusted you and knew that you would never do anything to hurt him, but he wasn’t stupid. He knew you could live a safer life without him by your side. Perhaps settling down with that flirty florist would mean a simpler life for you, but Childe was too in love with you to let you go that easily, not that you wanted to be let go of either.

He wouldn’t mind running away from it all for your sake.

Such is the ill-fated life of a Harbinger, Childe would leave it all behind in a heartbeat if your wellbeing was ever compromised due to his position. He was a warrior at heart and the thrill of battle would always call to him, but being able to wrap his arms around you and know that nothing would ever hurt you again meant far more than any fight ever would.

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I don't know why this one ended up angsty and suggestive lol

Check out part 2 of this ongoing series here! https://www.tumblr.com/cherrygourds/813658320450830336/genshin-boyfriend-headcanons-part-2

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Kaveh as a Boyfriend

He fell first and he fell harder.

Kaveh can see the beauty in many things; art, architecture, writing… but he never thought he’d see such profound beauty in a single individual. What started as a simple crush grew into an all-consuming obsession.

He blushes easily.

He always thought he was a people-person, but the moment he realized his feelings for you, he became a blushing, stuttering, frazzled mess in your presence. Try as he might to recite every flirtatious quip he’s ever heard, his mind and heart melt in your presence. Alhaitham questioned if the lovestruck man needed medical attention the first time he witnessed this event.

He asked you out first.

After many failed attempts and even more sleepless nights spent telling himself to finally do it, Kaveh asked you out… with a furiously red face and presenting a beautiful bouquet of flowers. You flushed just as much as he did when you finally worked out that he was attempting to ask you on a date.

He’d take you on many scenic dates.

Being the frugal man he is, and the fact that there was no shortage of both man-made and natural beauty across Sumeru, you and Kaveh regularly went on dates exploring the land of wisdom that you called your home. A walk through the stunning landscape was always made better with your boyfriend Kaveh by your side.

He’d be embarrassed easily.

His feelings for you were embarrassing enough to confront, but his financial and living situations were on completely different levels. At the end of the day, Kaveh always wanted to be honest with you and never hide anything, so the conversation occurred quite early in your relationship. You told Kaveh your feelings wouldn’t be affected by such trivial things. Everyone has their ups and downs in life, but you adored Kaveh so much that you wanted to be by his side through all of them.

He’s jealous… painfully jealous.

He didn’t have much to offer outside of his looks, charm, and array of sneak-peeks at his current projects, while his roommate had a stable job, money, and a home he could call his own. Alhaitham spoke to you out of rare politeness, but otherwise he seldom knew anything about you. He was confused when Kaveh drunkenly confessed his fears of Alhaitham stealing you from him, and Alhaitham aptly responded by delivering your clearly not sober boyfriend to your front door for you to deal with.

He’s a romantic.

Not only was his appearance charming, but the sweetness that spilled from his lips never failed to make you blush. Kaveh would never waste an opportunity to compliment your appearance and remind you how much he adores you. Gone were the days of shyness and reddened cheeks for him, for it was your turn to be rendered embarrassed at his affections.

He loves to show you off.

He’s not subtle about his worship of you to you and to the world. His fingers are always tangled with your own. A gentle hand always found its way around your waist. Featherlight kisses always peppered your face at every opportunity. If anyone dared to ask him to tone back his behavior, he’d threaten to make out with you right then and there… and not wait for an answer before doing so.

He can’t wait to build a life with you.

As an Akademiya-educated architect and naturally-gifted individual, both textbooks and his own brilliant mind taught him how to bring aesthetic beauty to life. In his career, he was no stranger to designing his client’s forever home. But when the mask falls and all that's left is the real Kaveh, he can’t wait to build an ever-lasting love with you by his side.

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I didn't truly get into any fandom spaces/learn what fanfic was until the age of 11-12ish when my unrestricted access to the internet was granted (mind you this was in 2012, so the internet was a lot more lawless).

I remember bits and pieces of the half-baked fanfic ideas I started across multiple devices (notes app on tablets, phones, laptops... hell, some were probably written on paper too) and I wish I started posting them early on in life because they would've been sooo bad, but I'd look back on them fondly.

Alhaitham as a Boyfriend

He’s so dumb. 

Not intentionally so, but one can hardly blame a man who spent most of his life buried in books to know anything about romance.

He had no idea what a “crush” was.

Kaveh nearly bludgeoned some sense into him when he noticed how Alhaitham looked at you, trailed after you like a lost puppy, and was always acutely aware of your relationship status. Alhaitham claims you were interesting, enjoyable to talk to, and he simply made sure you were single to avoid any misunderstanding with how often the two of you hung out. Kaveh nearly strangled him out of frustration when he claimed these were all normal ways to act and feel about someone.

He knew exactly how to respond to your confession.

“Yes,” instinctively spilled from his lips when you asked him out on a date. He understood the concept of dating and what a relationship entailed, but it wasn’t until the moment you confessed that he realized how desperate he had been for such a status with you. He ignored Kaveh’s smug expression when the news finally got around to him. 

He’s painfully honest… at first. 

Alhaitham has always been a blunt man, but while he doesn’t mind the general public viewing him however they wish, he does value your opinion and learns to dial back his tone when discussing sensitive matters. However, patience is key, and dealing with someone like Alhaitham does not become easy overnight. 

He learns to be gentle. 

Not like that you perv, but emotional sensitivity has never been his forte, and the last thing he wants to do is have you be hurt and confused. Sweetness is a foreign concept to his mannerisms, so more often than not, this results in quiet moments of comfort rather than unprecedented blossoms of romance.

He’s always open to communication.

The deeper you delve into your relationship, the more Alhaitham realizes just how much of his personality can be ill-suited to close relations. He regularly makes sure he hasn’t said the wrong thing or done something to make you question his affections for you. At the end of the day though, Alhaitham is still Alhaitham, and sometimes he can be too quick to defend a comment before realizing how it can impact you.

He enjoys PDA.

It’s nothing excessive of course, but your hands are almost always glued together out in public. Rationally speaking, he claims, the streets of Sumeru can be crowded on any given day and he does not wish to lose you in the sea of people. When the streets are empty, however, and you tease him for refusing to drop your hand, he rolls his eyes and doesn’t say another word.

He’s not jealous.

Why would Alhaitham be jealous? You chose him. A rational, blunt, and sometimes clueless man who definitely knows less about romance than the barista who wouldn’t stop telling you how beautiful you were. He definitely didn’t think about that longer than necessary.

He trusts you wholeheartedly.

Despite him totally not being jealous, at the end of the day, he knew you would never betray your relationship. Such a silly notion never once crossed his mind, especially when he knew you extended the same trust to him.

He’d be the first to say he loves you.

It was pure logic, really. The extended bouts of longing for your company in your absence, the constant craving to hear your soft voice, the desire to grasp your hand and never let go; to never have you leave his side… it didn’t take much research into the concept of “love” for Alhaitham to rationalize that was how he felt about you. His confession came as a pleasant surprise to you, and you were eager to return the words to him. Kaveh nearly died of shock when he heard Alhaitham say this to you in his presence for the first time.

He can be very domestic.

When Kaveh finally got his own place, Alhaitham was quick to invite you to live with him. This morphed into lazy nights of quiet cuddling as you dozed off in his arms. Hugs from behind and featherlight cheek kisses were common as well. In short, if you were both home, Alhaitham was always all over you.

He can’t wait to marry you.

The thought would surprise him and the question later you (only because the idea didn’t occur to him sooner), but the moment Alhaitham laid eyes on you, he knew he wanted to be yours and for you to be his forever.

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Check out part 2 of this ongoing series here! https://www.tumblr.com/cherrygourds/813658320450830336/genshin-boyfriend-headcanons-part-2

Also check out where else I'm a moron on the internet on my Twitter, Ao3, and Wattpad @CherryGourds :)