Diluc Being Jealous.
Hello! I’ve received requests regarding jealousy headcanons, and I started to work on them. However, they turned out to be quite long so I decided to post them separately. Here is Diluc. Please enjoy your reading!
You were supposed to meet with Diluc at the tavern around 8pm.
However, on your way there, to your surprise, you stumble upon nobody else but Zhongli, who apparently was visiting Mondstadt for business reasons.
“It may so happens that I have a few free moments, y/n. Perhaps you could show me a good place to dine in Mondstadt?”
You couldn’t say no to this man. It was 7 pm and you had a free hour anyway.
Good Hunter was closed so the only choice was the tavern.
Diluc was the bartender, and he was constantly checking the door whenever it would open, hoping to see you.
When you finally came, he couldn’t help but smile. He almost raised his hand to greet you when he saw. another man. with you.
Diluc. Was. Not. Pleased™.
He would instantly switch to his default “arm crossed, slight frown stance” and keep it for the whole time you two were there.
You are the one who asked to meet him at the tavern, and now you show up with another guy? Are you that shameless?
You greet him with a warm smile on your face, and take a seat at a table with Zhongli.
He would try his best not to stare or listen in, and he’d try his best to focus on other customers, but he just.. couldn’t help himself, especially when you were literally in the same room as him. What were you two even talking about? Are you that giddy with everybody?
Diluc was a very self-confident person, but even he noticed how cool Zhongli was. He was perfect in every way. His clothes fit perfectly, he was also undeniably handsome, and, from what he could hear, he was also very well spoken and rich. Even his ponytail was slicker than his.
As he was thinking about these things, he’d quietly brood behind the counter. Did you forget about the fact that you were supposed to meet him?
Deep down, he’d be extremely sad. He’s opened up his heart to you, which was already a difficult task, and seeing you with another man laughing and having such a great time, without any notice from you, would make him question whether or not you feel the same for him.
However, the rational side of him knew that there must be something else to it, because you wouldn’t just show up in front of him out of nowhere with another guy. He honestly just wanted to hear an explanation to ease his heart.
Eventually, you told Zhongli that you were glad you two could catch up, and that you could continue this conversation tomorrow, because at that moment you were supposed to meet Diluc.
You two went to the counter to pay the bill, and Diluc would try his BEST to be as indifferent as possible.
“That’ll be 5000 mora.”
Zhongli would reach for his pocket.
“O h n o. I am so sorry y/n, but it seems that I am out of mora again.”
“Again?? It’s like the fourth or fifth time!”
Again? Fifth time? Have you been meeting this guy all this time?
You sighed and wanted to grab your wallet, but Diluc stopped you.
“It’s fine, it’s on the house.”
“You are quite a gentleman indeed. Thank you so much for your generosity. I’m glad to know that y/n has such kind people beside her. I will see myself out, y/n. Thank you for such an entertaining evening. “
And with that, Zhongli would leave.
You’d turn your face to Diluc, only to be met with cold, unreadable eyes.
“I hope I didn’t keep you waiting for a long time. I tried to finish with Zhongli in time. Maybe we could leave the tavern and go for a walk? ”
“As you can see, y/n. I am quite busy right now. It seems that you were busy as well too.”
“It’s fine, I can wait. I was actually looking forward to meeting you.”
Diluc would almost freeze. You just came with another man and you would say such sweet things to him? He couldn’t be angry with you and he couldn’t say no. He hoped everything was a misunderstanding.
“..Fine. I’ll be done in 2 minutes.”
You two left the tavern and went for a walk outside Mondstadt.
You noticed that he wasn’t feeling well, but you didn’t say anything until you two were alone.
In fact, Diluc was waiting for this exact moment too, because the instant nobody was around, he couldn’t hold it in anymore. He had to ask you about the tavern. His mind was brimming with questions. Have you been playing with his feelings all along? Was everything just a joke to you, when he took everything so seriously?
“So, who was that guy? You seemed quite cheerful during the whole time he was there. ”
He’d try his best to seem unaffected, but you noticed the small crackle in his voice, and could tell that there was more to it.
“Oh, Zhongli?? He’s just a good friend of mine that helped me in a mission in Liyue! He never has money on him, and I end up paying for him almost all the time!! I’m sorry if I caused you trouble.”
Diluc was starting to feel more at ease.
“Fine. And how come you showed up with him at the tavern? I thought you were supposed to meet me. Or perhaps were you too captivated by his words that you forgot?”
He didn’t want to seem overtly desperate, but the words just sprung out of his mouth. He is usually very well composed, but when it comes to you, he just can’t do it.
“How could I forget, you silly!! It’s just been a while since the last time I saw him, and I thought I could catch up with him since I had a free hour before our date. I’m sorry if I made you think otherwise. I told him that I was supposed to meet you, and he left. There is nothing more. He is just a dear friend.”
Hearing you explain everything to him made him feel so embarrassed for ever doubting your feelings.
“And that’s everything, nothing more? He seemed to be quite a charming guy.”
“Yes, he is, but I am already in love with you. I can see you and only you, everything else is just in the background.”
As you say this, you grab his hand and squeeze your body closer to his. His hand was warm, and slightly trembling. Maybe you did make him worry.
Diluc exhaled and squeezed your hand back. How could you be so so cute? He is now feeling like a fool for ever doubting your feelings. He can finally relax.
He literally stops in the middle of the road and locks you into a tight hug, while whispering into your ear “it’s fine, I just thought that maybe you.. were on a date with him and that you didn’t have feelings for me.”
His voice was low, almost exhausted. He was glad everything was just a misunderstanding. He fell hard for you, and just the thought that you took everything as a joke was making him feel nauseous.
Oh, now you understand what it was all about.
You hug him back as tightly as possible and reassure him that everything is fine.
“No, never. You’re the only one I have feelings for, and the only one person that I want to go on dates with.”
Diluc puffed with a smile on his face. You were so corny and he was so happy to hear that everything was fine.
When he let go, you couldn’t help but ask
“May I ask if you were jealous?”
“I have no recollection of such events.” he deadpans.
Pls treasure this man cuz he may seem grumpy and cold, but his heart is so so soft and sensitive for the people he truly loves. You are the only person in his life for whom he harbors such feelings, so please take a good care of him.
