skylar☆໒꒱

Not much had changed about the lively streets that traversed the city of freedom, he figured that out rather quickly upon arriving in his nation of birth. It had been so long since he left, but the gentle summer breeze instantly made Thoma feel at home, almost making him forget about the fact that he left Mondstadt for Inazuma.

Something about the nostalgic atmosphere that hung in the air made him believe that the archon welcomed him with open arms, happy to have a child of Mondstadt return after spreading their wings to roam the wide world of Teyvat for so many years.

He should have visited sooner, the male thought to himself as he strolled through the streets and alleys he missed so much. He got lost several times as he made his way through small bystreets. Nothing had changed about the maze-like streets he used to know by heart as a child, but over time they had faded from his memories. It didn't get him down, though, and he kept walking to take in as much of the city of freedom as he possibly could. After all, his stay wouldn't be long.

Thoma made sure to toss a coin into the grande fountain, that clattered as lively as it used to back in the days. He ate as much as he could at the Good Hunter, followed by a drink at the Cat's Tail. He visited the cathedral and the statue of the anemo archon. He even went to the house he grew up in, looking at the walls overgrown with ivy with a fond look. All the time, the mellow breeze held him company. 

Now he found himself at the plaza again, his curiosity pulling him towards the alchemy stall. Since it was getting late, there were less and less people around. He would soon go to the local tavern to rest as well, but he had a bit of exploring left to do. Not that he had the slightest bit of interest in alchemy at all, he simply wondered if the same man who scolded him so many times when he was younger still supervised the place. 

He came closer, scanning the thinning sea of faces for a familiar wrinkled face. The alchemist wasn't there, Thoma was quick to conclude, and he moved to continue walking – until something, or rather someone, made him freeze in his tracks. 

You. 

The familiarity of your face struck him like lightning, eyes widening and mouth falling slightly agape. The years that passed had barely changed you at all, your smile was still the same and so was the way you regarded your surroundings. For a fleeting moment, Thoma couldn't help but stare as you passed by him, until he snapped back to his senses and called out your name.

     "Y/N!" 

You halted in your tracks, glancing up at the mention of your name. Confusion was written all over your features until your eyes landed on him. The sudden eye contact stilled his heartbeat momentarily, and butterflies hummed in the pit of his stomach. After all, one's first love would leave behind an imprint that would never fade, not even after years without seeing each other. 

     "Thoma? Is that you?" you asked, coming to a halt in front of the male. Your eyes skimmed over his figure, and he felt a blush creep up his cheeks when a smile grew on your face. 

     "The one and only," he smiled back shyly, scratching the back of his neck. "Archons, it's been ages, Y/N."

The fountain plaza of Mondstadt seemed to be illuminated a little more radiant now that you were with him, and he basked in every second of it. Though you never really left his memories, he hadn't dared to hope to run into you – yet there you were, as if his silent and secret prayers had been heard. 

     " Celestia, it's so good to see you. What brings you here? " you let out, taking in his appearance again as if you were scared that he would vanish again – like he did all those years ago. You were obviously happy to see him, and it stirred the butterflies in Thoma's stomach even more. 

     "Well, you know, with the Sakoku Decree coming to an end and all, I just felt like visiting the nation I grew up in," he explained, gathering all his courage for what he was about to ask next. "Do you maybe want to grab a drink somewhere? You know, to catch up?" 

You glanced up at the sky, as if you wanted to decipher what time it was, which your answer would derive from. The sky was darkening already, and the evening had long settled. The male thoroughly hoped for your answer to be yes, but he realized it was getting late and you might turn down his offer.

To his surprise, you shrugged your shoulders with a smile.

     "Sure," you replied. "Remember the Angel's Share? We can go there, if you want to. It shouldn't be too crowded with the regular drunkards yet, at this hour." 

     "Of course I remember," the male stated. How could he possibly forget the most popular tavern around? "Sounds good to me." 

And thus you went over to the Angel's Share, leaving the streets of Mondstadt behind. Wandering around the city was nice, Thoma decided, but running into his first love and spending time with them instead was even better. 

It was nice to be inside the tavern again, after all those years. Seeing how he was pretty young when he left the nation of freedom, he hasn't been inside too often, and the times he had entered brought on memories so faint they could hardly be grasped. Still, stepping inside and settling around a table in a far corner of the interior brought forth a hint of nostalgia which he gratefully relished in. 

     "So, Y/N, how have you been?" Thoma asked, taking a sip of his grape juice after the bartender had brought you your drinks. "I haven't seen you in, what has it been, ten years?" 

     "I think so?" you hesitantly agreed, not quite sure either. "You're right, though. The fact that you're sitting here opposite of me is pretty insane if you'd ask me." You hid a small smile behind your hand delicately, and it did Thoma good to see you so happy with his appearance. You added, "I've been pretty good. Life in Mondstadt goes on as freely as always. I'm more curious about you, though. I've heard crazy stories about all that happened in Inazuma." 

The male laughed – a lot has happened in Inazuma indeed. But where did you begin when your paths had separated for nearly a decade? He just started somewhere, and slowly but surely the conversation flowed naturally. You both asked each other questions, to which the other answered animatedly. You learned a lot about Thoma's new home, his new life, and you informed him about the few changes that Mondstadt underwent in the meantime. It was cute how interested he was in your life, but you were aware that you were equally as interested in his. 

Hours passed, and spending time with you still felt as natural as it did when you were younger. He recognized the chemistry between the two of you, it all felt so right when the two of you were talking. He spent his entire evening with a broad smile plastered on his face. 

     "How long are you staying here?" you asked at some point, when you seemed to realize it was getting late. Guests were slowly starting to leave the tavern, and the ones that stayed had gotten quite drunk in the meantime. Maybe it would be good to leave soon, Thoma realized.

     "Two more days," he replied, smiling sadly. He had planned this trip as a short journey to visit his nation of birth and then go back again, but now that he ran into you he suddenly regretted not planning a longer trip. 

     "That's not long," you pointed out, expression saddened.

     "Maybe you could come visit Inazuma some day," Thoma suggested, only half serious. But much to his surprise, you answered with a firm nod. 

     "Is it a date?" you asked lightly, a smile creeping up your lips. 

He felt the butterflies in his stomach again, fluttering around in his stomach and setting a warmth ablaze. His first love had always been unrequited in the past, but he wasn't missing the not-so-subtle hint you dropped. He too had felt the spark fly over almost immediately after your chance meeting, and it seemed that you felt it just as much.

     "Do you want it to be a date?" he asked, his tone fleeting. Archons, he was hoping he read your hint right, or he was simply thoroughly embarrassing himself.

But you smiled in return, cryptically but he cracked the code almost instantly. After his departure, you would come visit him in Inazuma – and who knew what could possibly blossom after that. And not to forget about the two days he still could spend freely in the nation ruled by the winds. 

He thought of a friend back in Inazuma, with his musings about wind and fate working together or something like that. He never quite got it, but maybe it was all playing out right in front of him. Maybe the wind of Mondstadt had guided him back to you as soon as he set foot in the city. He liked to believe so. 

You were his first love, one that never left his mind even when you were nations apart. Maybe the wind wanted you to be his last love as well, his forever.

ㅤ𓂃 𓈒𓏸 itachi uchiha ;; acts of service

𓆝 ⋆. ⸝⸝ His full name is Itachi 'let-me-help-you-with-that' Uchiha.

𓆝 ⋆. ⸝⸝ He shows his love through actions rather than words. He likes being able to help you with tasks around the house or running a couple of errands. Though he'll always ask beforehand! He doesn't want to make you feel like he thinks of you as incapable, he knows you're more than capable of doing things yourself. He just likes lending an extra hand where it's needed.

𓆝 ⋆. ⸝⸝ He thinks of it as a way to spend time together, even if it's in complete silence. He greatly enjoys cleaning the house together or making dinner together. But he's happiest when he can do something for you, like making the bed in the morning because you're still too tired, or brewing you a cup of tea. He loves doing favours for you!

𓆝 ⋆. ⸝⸝ Though he's a bit taken aback when you actually do something for him in return. He's not exactly accustomed to others doing him a favour, since he usually insists on doing it himself. He sees others doing something for him as a vulnerability, a sign that he's weak and unable to fend for himself. So he'll have to warm up to the concept, slowly. It'll take a while, but eventually he will start to appreciate the little things you do for him. Just have a bit of patience!

𓆝 ⋆. ⸝⸝ But the smile he gives you after feels so rewarding. It's just a small quirk of the lips, but it makes his eyes soften and makes him look younger, almost carefree. "Thank you, my love." He'd say, voice deep but still so gentle. "I can't tell you enough how grateful I am for the things you do for me."

𓆝 ⋆. ⸝⸝ He looks so soft you can't resist attacking his face with kisses, to which he just lets you while still wearing that same smile.

ㅤ𓂃 𓈒𓏸 shisui uchiha ;; physical touch

𓆝 ⋆. ⸝⸝ Personal space? Never heard of her.

𓆝 ⋆. ⸝⸝ Craves close contact like he needs it to breathe. He constantly has his hands on you, whether that be wrapping an arm around your waist to keep you pressed against his side, or holding your hand while you're walking together. This man does not shy away from showing his affection.

𓆝 ⋆. ⸝⸝ Of course, if you're uncomfortable he'll back off. He's not an insensitive jerk, and wouldn't dare cross your boundaries. Though he'll still stick close to your side, his presence won't be as obnoxiously in your face as before. He'll still show his affection, just in a more subtle way.

𓆝 ⋆. ⸝⸝ Whenever you actually reciprocate his affection, like squeezing his hand when he reaches out to hold it, or resting your head on his shoulder when he pulls you close, he's over the moon. He has this stupid smile on his face and he's sure you can hear his heartbeat speed up. His imaginary tail starts wagging like crazy. Real puppy behaviour.

𓆝 ⋆. ⸝⸝ Even though he's never picky with his physical contact, there's something about kisses he can never resist. Just the feeling of his lips on your skin, or even better, your lips on his skin, gets him all happy and giddy. Cheeks, forehead, nose, lips... He's kissing every part of your pretty face till he's had his fill. (Which is probably never if he's being honest). You're just too precious not to kiss senseless.

𓆝 ⋆. ⸝⸝ "Missed you so much." He'd say while showering your face in kisses, despite having seen you not even an hour ago. And when he heard the angelic sound of your laughter as you pulled him closer, he couldn't help but grin and duck down to catch your lips in a kiss.

ㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤ°‧ 𓆝 𓆟 𓆞 ·。