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(Genshin Impact) Time Alone with Shenhe
I got some lint and this entire Shenhe imagine I found in my pockets. Want some?
A/N: Some NSF-W implications, but mostly intimate
Spending time with Shenhe means that on some occasions, you go outside the city outskirts of Liyue and closer to the mountains.
It's not something you entirely minded, every now and then it was a good idea to get away from people and clear your thoughts. Besides, the breathtaking views Shenhe knew was worth the walking.
This time around, she took you to a rather secluded area, one that had the clearest lake you had ever seen.
Well, 'lake' was generous. It was moreso a rather large pond hidden in one of Liyue's many mountains. An area secluded and with only one path up and down into it.
(Shenhe) "I apologize it took so long to reach our destination this time, (Y/N)."
Shenhe's stoic voice came from behind, completely unaffected by the hike. Meanwhile, you were sweating buckets, not to mention that you only had a single backpack.
In one arm, Shenhe was carrying most of the camping equipment without her arm even drooping.
(Y/N) "...I need to work out more."
Shenhe's brows slightly raised at that, making you beam with pride. She found the comment amusing!
She gently dropped the equipment to the ground, to which you did the same with your pack, helping set the tent up.
You two would stay here for only a few days, but she insisted on making sure you'd be comfortable since you weren't used to outdoor conditions like she was.
That would explain why this secluded area was her suggested campsite. It had plenty of trees to act for shade with a large enough body of water to swim around in, not to mention the single path would make it easy to leave and enter should you decide to see what else was around.
Though the best part of this, meant you got to have this place to yourself with no risk of monsters or other travelers. Or more accurately, she would get to have you to herself.
(Shenhe) "Do you think we should start to cook dinner?"
Shenhe's question snapped you out of your thoughts. She was looking at you with a curious expression, one that never made you fail to smile as you shook your head, still feeling the sun on your back. Though, it wouldn't be long before it set.
(Y/N) "Hm, once we finish the tent maybe. But more than anything, I just wanna sit for a little while!"
She nodded, focusing on setting the tent up at an impressive speed. By the time you had finished one peg, she had already finished the others.
(Y/N) "So, I'm guessing you chose this place for a reason? Usually, we just kinda stumble upon our resting spots."
As your legs ached sitting upon the grass, you saw Shenhe walk towards the water, staring ahead at the rocky walls that surrounded it.
(Shenhe) "I often come here for meditation. The solitude it provides is welcome."
(Y/N) "Ah, so this is your personal hideout?"
(Shenhe) "In a sense. But it's a place I've wanted to share with you for quite some time. The chance just didn't present itself until now."
You smiled at your girlfriend, taking a deep breath and admiring the fresh air and view.
(Y/N) "Then, thank you for sharing it with me."
Shenhe turned back to you, a slight semblance of a smile forming on her lips, a sight that made you blush.
...
Dinner had come and gone faster than you thought, though that was probably because of how tired you were.
But what she had suggested next woke you up VERY quickly.
(Shenhe) "We should bathe ourselves before we rest for the night."
(Y/N) "Heh, don't think we have any tubs near us."
You mainly meant that as a joke, but Shenhe seemed to disagree.
(Shenhe) "We can use this pond. I have done so before many times, in fact."
With how small this area was, it was impossible to have any sense of privacy! At least before there was a few tree-lines to separate you two!
(Y/N) "A-Ah, I see! In that case you can go ahead first-"
(Shenhe) "We can use it at the same time, (Y/N)."
You began to feel the tips of your ears burn as you realized she was completely serious.
And it only intensified as you met her eyes. There was no sign of hesitation written on her face, just her usual stoic expression.
...Though your face still burned, the usual reasons for getting flustered began to fade. This was Shenhe, after all. She wouldn't make a suggestion like this out of nowhere if she didn't trust you.
That reminder was what got you to nod, standing up and you looked at the glimmering pond.
(Y/N) "I'll...look away so you can change."
(Shenhe) "...But we will both be naked-"
(Y/N) "I-I know! It'll just...gimme some time to prepare myself!"
You quickly turned around before she could bring up more valid points, taking your clothes off and folding them neatly on a nearby rock.
(Shenhe) "I am finished.-"
You tried to steel yourself to turn around, but thankfully you could hear her step into the water with a few gentle splashes.
Whether or not she was staring at you back, you politely stepped toward the water with one hand raised over your head-
(Shenhe) "You're going to trip if you do that."
(Y/N) "I-I just wanna be polite! I don't wanna ogle you or anything..."
Your heart skipped several beats when you heard her exit the water to gently grab your hand.
You could see her feet enter your view, making your eyes go up to hers on instinct-
And now your heart might as well have stopped.
The way the moonlight shone upon her, the water droplets glistening her white hair, dropping down her toned arms.
Her gentle blue eyes staring into yours, an expression filled with fondness only for you to see.
She appeared almost ethereal, as if she weren't even human. But of course, the warmth that held your hand convinced you otherwise.
(Y/N) "You're..!"
Gorgeous couldn't even begin to describe her. Every single word you could think of died upon trying to exit your lips. Nothing you could ever say could properly convey just how beautiful you thought Shenhe was.
She still had the rope wrapped on her arm, but it did nothing to diminish the view before you.
Her expression turned a little gloomier, the furrow of her brow catching you off guard.
(Shenhe) "You're not...afraid, are you?"
Her voice dropped, but before she could begin to even think of letting go, you squeezed her hand tight and smiled.
(Y/N) "Hah, not for the reasons you're probably thinking of...I just can't think of the word to describe how beautiful you are."
You could feel the wind blow across your skin, making you shiver. Shenhe quickly dragged your hand into the water with her-
(Y/N) "C-COLD! GAH, THATS SO DAMN COLD!"
Shenhe gave you a small smile, the sight almost making you forget about the freezing waters creeping from your feet to your waist.
And now it was the furthest thing from your mind as the two of you stepped into the water proper, the water coming up to your chest and barely reaching hers.
She was taller than you, a fact you were reminded of as she held you close, unintentionally smothering you.
(Shenhe) "Are you still cold?"
(Y/N) "...A little but-."
Your arms snaked their way to her back, feeling the water drip down from it and onto your elbows.
(Y/N) "I think you're helping with that a lot now..."
She shifted your arms to the side so she could hug you tighter, lifting you up so you could be at face level.
To that, you closed the distance and kissed her, a small peck that she leaned into.
Your arms slid down hers, kissing her again and letting a small laugh escape.
With you two being so close with no layers in between it felt...special. You were still flustered to be sure, who wouldn't when the woman you loved was naked with you?
And yes, it was a little awkward, but it felt right.
Something Shenhe clearly agreed with, the way she smiled openly at you, squeezing you tighter than before-
...Wait.
Your eyes went wide as it shot toward her arm, her bare arm.
You could also feel the red rope you had accidentally shifted off in the kissing brush past your legs.
And now, you were praying to Rex Lapis that Shenhe didn't experience cuteness aggression, because you were going to DIE if she did.
This time, Shenhe initiated the kiss, holding your head close.
Once she parted for air, the smile she gave you was so...earnest. You could finally see it unrestrained-...Okay maybe that wasn't the best word to use, given the situation-
...
After an intense and passionate hour passed, she had grabbed the rope and put it on herself via pure discipline, and the two of you went back to cleaning yourselves in the pond.
...Though a small part of you would be lying if you said the rope coming off wasn't entirely enjoyable, it was nice to just share a nice moment with her.
(Shenhe) "Thank you for indulging me."
You smiled, kissing Shenhe on the nose and catching her slightly off guard.
(Y/N) "I'd do it again in a heartbeat for you. Now come on, let's get to bed."
You motioned to leave the pond, in which your muscles burned in agony. Whether it was from the hike or Shenhe, you didn't know and honestly didn't care at this rate.
