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They were sitting by the edge of a lake in the middle of the kingdom, enjoying the peacefulness of the water. Neuvilette couldn't hold it in any longer, and he turned to Y/N with a nervous expression.

'Y/N, there's something I need to tell you,' he said, his voice shaky.

Y/N turned to him with a curious look, waiting for him to continue.

'I...I have feelings for you. I know it may seem strange, but I can't help it. You have captured my heart, and I can't imagine ruling over this kingdom without you by my side,' Neuvilette confessed, his cheeks turning a light shade of blue.

Y/N was taken aback by his words. She had never thought of Neuvilette in that way, but as she looked into his eyes, she saw the sincerity in them. She couldn't deny the fluttering feeling in her stomach either.

'Neuvilette, I...I had no idea. I see you as a great friend and ruler, but I never thought of you in a romantic way. I'm sorry,' Y/N replied, feeling guilty for not reciprocating his feelings.

Neuvilette's heart sank at her words, but he understood. He had known that he was taking a risk by confessing his feelings, but he couldn't keep them bottled up any longer. He let out a deep sigh and looked away, trying to hide his disappointment.

Y/N noticed his reaction and immediately regretted her words. She didn't want to hurt him, especially since she had grown to care for him as well. Without thinking, she reached out and took his hand in hers.

'Neuvilette, I may not have realized it before, but I have also grown to care for you deeply. I just never thought that you would see me in that way,' she said, giving his hand a gentle squeeze.

Neuvilette's head snapped towards her, his eyes wide with surprise. He couldn't believe what he was hearing. Y/N cared for him too?

'Y/N, are you saying...you feel the same way?' he asked, his voice barely above a whisper.

Y/N smiled and nodded, her cheeks turning a light shade of pink. Neuvilette couldn't contain his happiness and pulled her into a tight embrace, his heart overflowing with joy.

From that day on, Neuvilette and Y/N became inseparable. They would spend their days together, exploring the kingdom and getting to know each other even more. Neuvilette was no longer the aloof ruler, but a dragon who had found his mate in a human.

As they stood by the lake once again, watching the sunset, Neuvilette couldn't help but think about how grateful he was to have Y/N in his life. She had shown him that love knows no boundaries, and that even a Hydro Dragon could find happiness in the most unexpected ways.

In the quiet moments of our journey, as the wind whispered through the trees and the stars twinkled above us, Kaeya would often turn to me with a curious gaze. "What do you remember, little one?" he'd ask, his voice tinged with a mixture of wonder and longing.

I would hum softly in response, the melody carrying echoes of our past lives, intertwining with the present moment. It was as if our souls were conversing in a language beyond words, a language of shared memories and unspoken promises.

As we faced challenges together, Kaeya's determination never faltered. "We'll get through this, my dear Seelie," he'd declare with unwavering confidence, his hand resting gently on my glowing form. And with his words as my guiding light, I knew that together, we could overcome anything. Together, we traveled to different regions, meeting new people and facing challenges. With each step we took, our bond grew stronger, and our memories began to resurface. We remembered our past lives, how we fell in love but were punished and separated. As a Seelie, I had found my true home in the arms of my soulmate, a human. And together, we continued to guide and teach humanity, spreading love and harmony throughout Teyvat.

Y/n reached out, gently placing her hand over Neuvillette's. "You've always had a knack for uncovering the truth, my dear. Trust in your instincts, and the gods will guide you."

Neuvillette's gaze softened as he looked into Y/n's eyes, finding comfort in her unwavering support. "Thank you, Y/n. Your faith in me means more than you know."

Their conversation shifted to lighter topics as they continued to enjoy each other's company, the bond between them growing stronger with each passing moment.

As the moon rose high in the sky, casting a soft glow over Neuvillette's chambers, he couldn't help but feel grateful for the presence of Y/n in his life. She was his rock, his confidante, and his greatest source of strength. And as they shared a tender embrace, he knew that together, they could weather any storm that came their way.

As they sat together, basking in the warmth of their shared affection, Neuvillette recounted tales from his youth, stories of his journey to becoming the Chief Justice of Fontaine. Y/n listened intently, captivated by the trials and tribulations he had faced along the way.

"It was a long and arduous path," Neuvillette began, a hint of nostalgia in his voice. "But every challenge I encountered only served to strengthen my resolve to uphold justice and honor."

Y/n's eyes sparkled with admiration as she leaned in closer, hanging onto Neuvillette's every word. "You truly are an inspiration, Neuvillette. Your dedication to justice is unmatched."

A small smile tugged at the corners of Neuvillette's lips as he reached for Y/n's hand, intertwining their fingers together. "And you, my dear Y/n, have brought light into my life in ways I never thought possible. Your kindness and unwavering support have sustained me through the darkest of times."

Their conversation continued long into the night, filled with laughter, shared dreams, and whispered promises of a future together. It was moments like these, where time seemed to stand still and the outside world faded away, that Neuvillette cherished most.

As the first light of dawn began to filter through the windows of his chambers, Neuvillette felt a sense of peace wash over him. With Y/n by his side, he knew that he could face whatever challenges the day ahead might bring.

Y/n, realizing his reluctance to open up, decided to change the topic. "Remember when we used to sneak into old Mrs. Anderson's garden and steal apples? Good times."

Zayne's demeanor softened slightly. "Yeah, good times," he mumbled, his gaze finally meeting hers for a brief moment.

As Y/n's recovery progressed, Zayne's caring nature became more evident. He ensured she took her medication, followed her physical therapy, and monitored her progress diligently. Yet, he remained reserved, as if afraid to let his guard down completely.

One day, as Y/n was flipping through an old photo album, Zayne entered the room. She gestured for him to join her, "Look at this, Zayne. We were such troublemakers."

Zayne glanced at the pictures, a subtle warmth in his eyes. "Seems like a lifetime ago."

Y/n smiled, "But we made it through, didn't we? Like always."

Zayne nodded, "Yeah, we did."

It was during those quiet moments that Y/n began to see the caring side of Zayne beneath the cold exterior. As they reminisced about their childhood, she realized that his reserved nature was a shield, protecting a heart that cared deeply.

One evening, as the sun set outside the hospital window, Zayne found the courage to express his feelings. "Y/n, I… I care about you more than I show. I always have."

Y/n looked at him, surprised but touched. "Zayne, you don't have to be so guarded around me."

He sighed, "It's just how I am. But I need you to know that… you mean everything to me."

Y/n reached for his hand, "I've always known, Zayne. And I care about you too."

“You know, Monsieur Quintin's father, his name is Sebastian. He was an old friend of mine and a founding contributor of the company. You know what his dying wish was? That I take care of his son,” she reasoned.

“So fire him then. You can still take care of him personally,” Neuvillette insisted, sticking with his decision.

“Oh, come on. In that case, you're gonna do me a favor in return,” Furina sighed. Neuvillette looked at his mother, nodding.

“Go on the dates,” she said, and Neuvillette sighed.

“Mother, that's—”

“Enough with the excuses. Just do it,” Furina exclaimed.

“I'm breaking an old promise I made with a dead friend for you. It's the least you could do, so don't say no to me,” Furina demanded.

Neuvillette sighed, hearing what his mother said.

“Okay, fine. I'll go on the dates.”

As Furina celebrated with joy, Neuvillette couldn't shake the feeling that he might have made a bad decision.

“Oh, Archons, why'd I have to go and lose my temper?” she complained to herself as she sat on the bench in the company's resting area.

“Okay, wait a minute. It's 800,000, so from my monthly tiny pay, we subtract savings, then there's my workload, and then there's my spending money. After that, I barely have anything left,” she mumbled and groaned, frustrated.

“Where the hell am I going to get 800k? I am so stressed,” she said.

Once the break was over, she headed back to their office when Lyney came running.

“Hey, guys, have you heard? Huh! No one's heard. Am I the only one? Alright, guys, don't freak out, Monsieur Quintin got fired.”

“What?” Y/N said, surprised.

“Are you sure you heard that right? Doesn't he have a connection with the chairman?” Lynette said, looking at her brother.

“I heard President Neuvillette is as strict as they come. He was fired just like that,” Lyney said.

“Uh-huh, I know, right?” Lyney said. He looked at everyone's reaction and mumbled, “You guys don't seem so shocked, though.”

Just then, Y/N's phone rang, and she saw it was Kaveh.

“You're kidding me! So you ruined somebody else's special night, making a fool of yourself, and then doing something worse after?” Kaveh exclaimed, laughing loudly.

“Yeah, yeah, keep laughing. This is your fault, encouraging me with your crap,” Y/N said, grabbing a piece of chicken to eat.

Just as Kaveh was about to reply, Kaveh's phone rang.

[Incoming call: Biological Father]

Y/N grabbed the phone.

“Biological father? Anything wrong with you two again?” she asked Kaveh.

“Oh, always been that way. Anyway, why is he calling now? It's midday,” Kaveh said, munching on a piece of chicken and answering the phone after swallowing.

As they left the restaurant, Kaveh stumbled out of the place, angry and frustrated.

“Ha! How come they tell me about my blind date on the very day of the date?!” he exclaimed.

“That is weird. After that fake exorcism during your last blind date, I thought it was the end of it. People are still hitting you up, huh?” Y/N said.

“Yeah, it didn't work. Only a few people have heard the news,” Kaveh sighed and cursed as he walked back to work, screaming and cursing.

“Wait up!” Y/N tried to catch up to him.

“So who is it this time? Are they from Sumeru? Mondstadt?”

“I don't know. I didn't even bother asking. I already have too much on my plate,” Kaveh said.

“Isn't going on a blind date with a wealthy person more productive?” Y/N said as Kaveh looked at her incredulously.

“I mean, rather working overtime and aging.”

“Uh, no. I would never accept an arranged marriage. Destiny will lead me to my true love, and we'll get married.”

“You're so spoiled, talking about fate and all that,” Y/N said, patting his chest as they both laughed, and Kaveh put his hands on Y/N's shoulder.

“So, I was thinking I need your help, just like the last time,” he said.

“I told you I'd stop doing that once I got a job,” she said, pushing his hands away and walking away.

“This is the last time, I swear!” he said, trying to stop her. “All you have to do is pretend to be possessed, okay? This is the last one, okay? And that's it, no blind dates forever,” he tried to convince her.

Y/N thought about it as she recalled what happened last time, seeing as the guy ran away screaming after seeing Kaveh jump out of the bushes, scaring the lights out of him.

“See, you did a good job, and you liked it! Would you help me out on this one? Hmm?” Kaveh said.

“Forget it. Just do it yourself,” Y/N said, still not convinced, and walked away.

“Come on, you're an actress, and I'm not!” Kaveh said and started to act cute to convince his friend.

“No way. I don't like showing myself to people as somebody else,” Y/N said, still not convinced, even after Kaveh acted cute.

“And what if I pay you?” Kaveh said, making Y/N stop.

“What? You mean tonight at seven?” Neuvillette said, looking at Alhaitham.

“Yes, sir. At the coffee shop at the Imperial Hotel with Monsieur Kaveh from

 the Marine group,” Alhaitham confirmed.

“I have a full schedule today. Tell them I'm busy,” Neuvillette said, looking at some papers and proposals.

Alhaitham placed his phone on the table, showing a video from Furina.

“Neuvi sweetie, I don't want to hear you say anything about being too busy! Alhaitham, it's time to do your job. This is exactly why I pay you so much!”

The video ended, and Neuvillette slammed his papers on his desk.

“So, I did my job and made time for the date,” Alhaitham said, taking his phone.

“This is why I preferred working overseas,” Neuvillette mumbled.

“And also, I really hope that you find a suitable partner from the top ten candidates on the list,” Alhaitham said.

“And why is that?” Neuvillette said, raising his eyebrow.

“The number 11 is in Inazuma, and 17 is in Mondstadt. Do you really want to travel that far for a blind date?” he said as Neuvillette looked at him incredulously.

“What?”

“If not, you should get married quickly like the chairwoman wants, and I wouldn't have to stress out so much because of your schedule, and you won't have to waste any more time. I mean, not that I'm stressed out or something,” Alhaitham said, his eye twitching as he continued to talk. Neuvillette suddenly thought of a plan.

“Your right, that is a brilliant idea. Me getting married,” Neuvillette said, thinking about something, and suddenly Alhaitham had a bad feeling.

“Badass queen, that's the theme for Marine's beauty new look book,” Kaveh said as they entered a high-end clothing store.

"You may take your pick from here for the blind date," Kaveh said, stopping at some suits.

As they perused the shop for suitable attire, Kaveh assisted Y/N in finding clothes that would complement her character for the blind date. After exploring various options, they settled on a black two-piece designer dress and a white cardigan that enhanced the overall look. Y/N paired the outfit with black tights and ankle-high heeled boots, while Kaveh searched for the perfect wig. Once they had all the pieces, Kaveh skillfully applied Y/N's makeup and helped her don the wig.

At the Imperial Hotel, Y/N confidently walked in, turning heads as everyone admired her stunning appearance. Whispers circulated, with people assuming she must be a young heiress from a wealthy family. Y/N gracefully took her seat at the reserved table, eliciting more glances from curious onlookers. She patiently waited for her blind date to arrive, the anticipation building in the air.

"The play has begun; time to flex your acting chops, Y/N. No, wait, I'm Kaveh from now on. That's who I am, Kaveh."