⟢ A Hopeless Romantic ୭˚.

In which the night is cold; cuddling with Durin helps. 

❥ Durin x gn!reader ₊˚⊹ — additional info: drabble, established relationship 

You nestled further into Durin, chasing his warmth. 

Tonight was cold. A rarity for Mondstadt. However, this week had been particularly chilly. It was winter, but winters in Mondstadt tended to be mild. You wondered if it would snow. It would certainly be an odd sight seeing the city covered in a powdering of white. In your mind, snow was something that should be contained to Dragonspine. 

Durin pulled you in closer, mumbling something inaudible. His wings were already wrapped around you, but he somehow managed to cocoon you even further. Not that you minded. You welcomed it even. Anything to fight off the cold. Besides, you liked laying with Durin like this. Being enveloped in his arms was comforting. Having his wings form a shield around you made you feel the safest you had ever been. 

You felt Durin's tail wrap around your leg. You smiled; you always found it cute when he did that. You're not sure why. You just found his tail cute in general you supposed. He was very expressive with it. Akin to a puppy, it would swish back and forth when he was excited. When he was disappointed, it would droop in dejection. Durin would get embarrassed whenever you pointed it out, but you would reassure him that you weren't trying to tease him. 

Okay, maybe you were lying. Just a little though! You couldn't help it; Durin was just too cute when he was flustered. 

You smiled at the thought. 

Cupping Durin's cheek, you pressed a kiss against his forehead. Then you closed your eyes, letting yourself be dragged to the realm of sleep. 

Like I have big things planned but I'm just winging it to get there so if the story becomes incomprehensible that's why lol

Like I'm trying to keep things consistent so I keep looking back on previous chapters but that doesn't really matter if I'm going nowhere,,,

In which you go stargazing with Albedo; you end up making an impromptu wish. 

❥ Albedo x gn!reader ₊˚⊹ — additional info: drabble, established relationship, probably ooc

Albedo spoke bluntly. "You know, stars are just spheres of hot gas."

You huffed. "So? They're still pretty." 

"I never implied they weren't," Albedo said, straightforward as ever. 

Before you could respond, you spotted an astonishing sight. Your eyes widened upon seeing it. 

"Look! It's a shooting star!" 

You pointed at the meteor as it made a blazing trail through the sky. 

Albedo hummed. "So it is."

"Wait, I need to make a wish!" You exclaimed in panic.

Closing your eyes, you latched onto the first thing that came to mind. Once you had made your split-second decision, you opened your eyes once more. You turned to see Albedo looking at you curiously. 

Albedo had tilted his head. "What did you wish for?"

You pouted. "If I tell you, it won't come true!"

"Alright, alright, I won't pry," he conceded. 

You crossed your arms. "You better not." 

Albedo smiled, amused at your antics. "I hope your wish comes true."

Beaming, you gave Albedo a light kiss on the cheek. 

"Thank you!"

Alright, gonna run through a breakdown of each character! (in terms of who I'm saving for & initial impressions of course)

The Tsaritsa HOLY SHIT SHES GORGEOUS!!! Definitely pulling 🩵 I've been waiting for her for so long omg,,, I was so hyped for her you have no idea,,, I just wish her design incorporated more fur (idk what else to call it T-T). Not sure how that would work out but I think it would've been a nice touch! But I'm no character designer so who am I to talk lol

Vodyanitsa She's really pretty omg,,, most likely pulling for her but an aspect I consider for characters I want includes their personality. So for now it's a maybe,,, I think she's a siren fae of some sort?? (correct me if I'm wrong) And I think that's super cool! Definitely something that sways me towards pulling for her,,, I really like her hair accessories too :3

Vesna I like her outfit and colour palette! I know it's literally just the same colours as the other guards but shh,,, Don't really know much else about her but I may possibly pull for her,,, It appears she has a stellar linchpin so I guess if I do pull, I have the bonus of gaining something meta lol

Odette Her design is so pretty but like Vesna, I don't know much else about her so she's not exactly a priority for me,,, but we'll see if that changes. I believe she's a ballerina?? I swear I heard that somewhere but uh don't trust my word-

Danica I think the concept of her character is so cool!! Love me a maid assassin,,, I just wish her skirt was longer 😭 Otherwise I got nothing else to say sorry,,,

Conclusion All in all, I think they cooked with the girls' designs! As for the guys, I'm not as invested so I don't have as much of an opinion 😓

Mitya's cute though!! And Noy looks kinda cool,,, but that's about it,,, Would be totally great if Pantalone becomes playable also! I haven't played through the newest archon quest and I'm not really a fan of him anyway but I know others would love that! I don't see Pulcinella becoming playable at all,,, would be kinda funny but he ain't gonna sell lmaoo

In which it's the night of New Year's Eve; you take this opportunity to do something just a little cliché. 

❥ Childe x gn!reader ₊˚⊹ — additional info: drabble, probably ooc, takes place in Snezhnaya but written before its release, reader is shorter than Childe, first kiss

A/N: I know it's nowhere near New Years but I wanted to write this anyway lol 

"Come on, Ajax! We have to hurry or we'll miss it!"

You tugged on Childe's sleeve, attempting to drag him along with you. 

He chuckled. "Alright, alright, I'm hurrying!"

Childe followed without protest, letting you take the lead. With your hand wrapped around his wrist, the two of you darted through the streets of Snezhnograd. You were headed towards the vantage point you had scouted out ahead of time. It was a tall hill that overlooked the city: the perfect view for the fireworks show. You knew it would be a bit of a climb, so you made sure to leave yourself with sufficient time to get there. 

The fresh snow muffled the sound of footsteps as you made your way to your destination. Your breath fanned out into the night air, a warm fog escaping from your lips. The buildings you had zipped past had been replaced with snowy powdered trees a while ago.  

"Where are we going?" Childe asked curiously after some silence. 

You turned your head to glance at him briefly. "You'll see."

"We could have just watched the fireworks from the city, y’know?" He pointed out. 

You slowed down to pout at him. "But that's not as special!"

Childe grinned annoyingly. "It's the same thing every year."

You smiled mischievously. "Not this time."

He tilted his head. "Oh? What's that supposed to mean?" 

You stuck your tongue out. "Not telling!"

Childe shook his head, sighing. "What am I going to do with you?"

You giggled. "Don't worry, we're almost there!"

True to your word, the two of you had reached the base of the hill not too long after. 

Childe raised a brow. "You want to climb this hill?"

"Yes," you said without a moment's hesitation. 

You could tell Childe was still skeptical about your plan. "You're sure this is worth it?"

You huffed in annoyance. "Yes, I'm sure."

You trudged ahead with your head held high to prove your point. Only for you to nearly slip after taking several steps up the hill. 

You could hear Childe trying to suppress his laughter from behind you. 

"I can carry you," he offered as he came to a stop beside you. 

"You don't have to-"

"Too late," Childe said as he scooped you up. 

You squealed, caught off guard. "Hey, put me down!"

Childe laughed. "And have you fall flat on your face? I'd rather not."

With you in his arms, Childe closed the remaining distance. His strides were quick and confident. You have no idea how he did it without slipping. Soon enough, the two of you had reached the top of the hill. 

Childe set you down carefully. "Hm, not a bad spot to watch fireworks."

"See, I told you!" You exclaimed triumphantly as you got to your feet. 

Childe's response was interrupted by the sound of a firework going off. 

You gasped. "It's starting!" 

You turned to face the direction the noise came from. More fireworks went off, scattering across the sky. The sparks bloomed into colourful flowers, painting a breathtaking picture. It was a sight that you argued rivalled the beauty of the Snezhnayan auroras. You watched the show for a few moments longer before you snapped out of your amazement. 

Right, now was the time. You steeled your nerves, suddenly feeling shy. 

"Ajax."

He turned to face you. "What is it-"

You got on your tip toes and pressed your lips against Childe's. A muffled sound of surprise escaped him. But after recovering from the initial shock, he returned the kiss. It was warm, a stark contrast to the cold surrounding you. Childe cupped your cheek with a gloved hand as he deepened the kiss. The act itself was gentle; he treated you with the care reserved for something precious. 

Sadly, you had to pull away eventually to breathe. You found yourself missing the warmth of Childe's lips immediately. 

"Y'know, you didn't have to wait until New Year's to do that."

You smacked his arm lightly. "You're ruining the moment!"

He smirked. "Not sorry."

With a shake of your head, you directed your attention back towards the fireworks. After the last of them had gone off, Childe spoke up. 

"So, what are we?"

You smiled as you entwined your hand with his. 

"Us."