#beidouxningguang

Beidou nodded at everyone as they silently watched her approach. Throwing her bag next to Ningguang’s desk, she slid into the empty chair beside Yelan.

“You’re late,” Yelan hissed quietly. Beidou spared her a glance, but nothing more. You don’t think I know that, ya brown-nosing bit-

“Captain Beidou. How nice of you to finally decide to join us,” Ningguang sarcastically muttered as she narrowed her eyes. “I’m impressed you’re only a half hour late this time.”

Beidou swallowed heavily. “My sincerest apologies, Lady Tianquan. Something quite urgent came up on my way here,” she politely responded.

Clearing her throat, Ningguang continued conversing with each person in the room. She went over the merchants’ reports concerning what they had or hadn’t sold that month and how business was currently pacing compared to the previous year.

Moving on to Yanfei, they discussed the terms and conditions of a recently acquired contract and planned next steps after taking note of edits and signature requirements. Ningguang always kept things short with Yelan, as the nature of her work was highly confidential and they could only talk so much in the presence of current company.

Finally, Ningguang’s piercing scarlet eyes met Beidou’s own. Judging by the subtleties in her facial expressions Beidou had come to know intimately, she had no doubt she was in for it. Great. There’s no way this is going to end well, legitimate excuses be damned.

“Captain Beidou. I regret to inform you your goods and services have been lacking as of late.” Beidou immediately snapped to attention. If there was one thing she knew about Ningguang, it was that she liked to passively aggressively communicate in ways only the two of them would catch on to. This was her way of getting her riled up. She might as well have just come out and said, “You’ve been less than satisfactory in bed.”

“Excuse me, Lady Tianquan. I think you’re sorely mistaken. My goods and services are perfectly fine,” she snarled back. “Funny…you didn’t seem to have an issue with them at our last strategy meeting.”

What the hell are you talking about? I make sure your needs are met and then some. Or at least that’s what it sounds like when you’re screaming my name at the top of your lungs.

“Odd. According to my calculations, you haven’t met your usual quota this month.” Beidou blinked back, dumbfounded. She knew Ningguang was signaling she was upset at the fact she hadn’t been back from sea to visit her for about a month.

Beidou jolted up and slammed her hands on the desk. The other attendees could have sworn they felt an electric charge in the air. “Of course I haven’t provided any services this month! I’ve been working my ass off in Inazuma bolstering import relations for us. That takes time. Gathering material and building trust with the merchants there doesn’t happen overnight, my lady. The order was only just lifted to allow outsiders in. It’s been insanely chaotic with the ports finally open again. What else would you have me do?”

This isn’t just for Liyue, Ning. I’m always thinking of you, and what I’ve brought back from this recent trip is proof if you’d just wait a fucking second before biting my head off!!

The other attendees were deathly silent as the two hotly debated over Beidou’s lack of “delivery.” The tension in the room grew, but while those in the room might have believed it to be rage, Beidou and Ningguang perceived it for what it truly was: sexual tension. It was taking every ounce of self-control she could muster for Beidou to not launch herself across the room and stick her tongue down Ningguang’s throat in front of some of the most powerful people in Liyue.

“I do not wish to hear your excuses, Captain Beidou. It seems we have much to discuss, and I, unlike you, value people’s time.” Beidou sank back down in her seat trying to contain her emotions. “Thank you for your time today. Everyone except Captain Beidou is dismissed. I’d hate to have her bore you all with talk of logistics and sea shanties,” Ningguang mocked.

No one needed to be told twice. As they took their leave, Ningguang’s assistants quickly removed the additional desk and chairs that had been set up for the meeting and shut the door behind them.

Once the coast was clear, Beidou rushed over to Ningguang, her lips smashing against hers as she backed her into the remaining desk.

“Fuck, Ning, I’m sorry, ok? I missed you too. I didn’t mean for it to take so damn long, honest. Please don’t be mad at me,” Beidou pouted as she rested her forehead on Ningguang’s.

The Tianquan caressed her cheek before pulling her in for a firm hug. Their lips crashed together once more with desperation and need as Beidou ran her hands up and down Ningguang’s sides.

Before they could get too carried away, Beidou pulled back and picked up her bag to reveal the souvenir she had acquired while on duty. “I wasn’t kidding when I said I’d provide goods and services,” she joked as she wiggled her eyebrows. “I grabbed something for us to try.” She opened the bag and pulled out a double-ended dildo with vibration capabilities.

“Beidou!” Ningguang swatted her shoulder. “You did not! What if one of my security guards had decided to check your bag?” Her shock didn’t stop her from inspecting the new toy.

“What? Don’t like it? I thought we could try a new ‘good’ and see if it enhances my ‘services’,” Beidou cheekily responded.

Ningguang looked at her coyly but was clearly eager. “You know what? Let’s give it a try.”

Pleased with her answer, Beidou grabbed Ningguang by the waist and hoisted her up onto the desk with an enthusiastic growl. As their tongues dueled, Beidou sent the neatly stacked scrolls, books, scale, and teapot clattering to the floor with a swipe of her arm.

Beidou’s tongue traveled down Ningguang’s neck as she leaned into her further to unhook the clasp holding her dress snug to her body. Ningguang pushed her back and helped her do the same. Now skin against skin, the two reveled in the feeling. As Beidou sought her lover’s lips once more, Ningguang placed her finger to her mouth and said, “Before we get to the main event, why don’t we have a little fun, hmm?”

Beidou smirked. A little fun? I’ll give you a little fun. Having known her for years, she didn’t even have to ask what she meant by this. Although Ningguang was a powerful woman who enjoyed being in control of a situation, when it came to sex all she wanted was for someone else to take the reins and prove she didn’t always have to be the strongest one in a room.

Beidou wrapped a firm arm around her waist and yanked her back off the desk. As soon as her feet touched the floor, she let out a yelp of surprise as Beidou spun her around ferociously so her back was flush against her chest. Ningguang gripped the edge of the desk for support knowing what was to come.

“Don’t think I didn’t know what you were insinuating earlier. You love sitting behind that desk and the thrill of knowing others will follow your orders without question, but I know what you really want,” Beidou snarled as she kicked Ningguang’s legs open wider, exposing her to the chill of the room. Beidou smirked as she felt her squirm underneath her.

“You want someone to challenge you. Just like a chess match, a game of wits is no fun against a weaker opponent,” she leaned forward and sunk her teeth into the base of where her neck met her shoulder.

“Gah! Beidou…please…”

“Look at you. What would the people who were at that meeting think if they saw you like this? Hmm? Maybe next time I should run the meeting instead while I make you service me under your desk, huh?”

Ningguang let out a moan so loud Beidou actually worried one of her assistants might come in to check on them.

“OH! You dirty little whore…you would get off on that,” she said as she twisted her hair around her fist. Ningguang could feel Beidou moving her other hand where she needed it most.

“Beidou…I swear to the archons if you don’t fuck me right now…”

Beidou yanked backward, eliciting a groan from the Tianquan. “Is that any way to talk to your captain? I’ll fuck you when I want, however hard I want.” Ningguang was already so wet that her middle finger glided into her entrance from behind with ease. As she added another finger, Ningguang tried to thrust back onto her.

“Ah! What did I just say? I’m in control here, babe. Stay still or I’ll stop.” Ningguang let out an exasperated sigh as she gripped the desk harder. “That’s a good girl. Now, let’s see how good you take these fingers for me.”

She resumed her movement, thrusting at a slow yet steady pace. “Now, if you come before I say you can, then you can forget about us using that toy together. I’ll fuck myself with it and make you watch.” Her fingers plunged deeper, faster.

“Beidou…I’m begging yo-ughhhhh fuckkkkk,” Ningguang’s pleading was interrupted by the sudden feeling of Beidou’s thumb sliding into her ass.

“I never get tired of hearing you beg for it. You’re lucky I’m merciful and not making you work harder for it. Fine. You can come.” As if on cue, Beidou felt Ningguang contract around her fingers and leaned forward to make sure she’d catch her if her knees gave out.

Ningguang took a moment to steady her breathing before pulling Beidou into a deep kiss. Pushing away from the table, she led her captain to the large chair that sat behind her desk. Between passionate kisses, Ningguang firmly placed both of her hands on Beidou’s bare chest and pushed her forcefully backward into the seat.

“Woah!” Beidou yelled at the unexpected move.

“What’s that vulgar saying I’ve heard come out of that disgusting pirate mouth of yours? Ah, yes. ‘Payback’s a bitch.’ Since you took your sweet time getting here today, I’m going to make you work for it a bit,” Ningguang hummed as she placed her foot on the arm of the chair.

“I told you...I…um…I…” Beidou couldn’t find the words she was searching for as she sat wide-eyed, face-to-face with Ningguang’s drenched entrance.

“Now, why don’t you be a good subordinate and clean me up with that quick-witted tongue of yours?” Her words lit a fire in her. Beidou leisurely kissed up her leg, nipping and sucking on the fleshy part of her inner thigh. As she lapped up the residual left from her handiwork, Ningguang moaned, sensitive from finishing once already.

Before she got too far, Ningguang grabbed Beidou by the back of her hair, pulling her away from her and against the chair. Moving in closer, she tasted her own sweet nectar on her lover’s lips. Her mouth made its way across her body and down to Beidou’s lap.

“You did say you wanted me to service you under this table earlier, did you not?” Ningguang coyly asked.

“It-it was a joke,” Beidou awkwardly chuckled.

Ningguang lowered herself to her knees, slowly opened Beidou’s legs, and pulled her closer to the chair’s edge. Holding onto Beidou’s thighs, Ningguang plunged forward, sliding her tongue across her folds.

“UGH! Ning!” Beidou shouted as her head sunk into the back of the chair.

Ningguang continued before sliding her tongue into her. Throwing her hands above her head, Beidou held onto the top of the chair as her hips began to buck with Ningguang’s movements. She continued her thrusts until Beidou shuttered around her, the delicacy that was her captain coating her tongue.

Rising to her feet, Beidou lifted Ningguang with her and latched onto her neck. She started with gentle kisses and transitioned to leaving faint marks across her pale skin in spots she knew would be covered by her usual attire. Hoisting Ningguang back onto the table, Beidou grabbed the new toy and settled between her legs.

She inserted one side into herself and shuttered as her body adjusted to the new sensation. Searching her lover’s face for any sign she wanted to stop, she asked, “Are you ready for this?” Ningguang didn’t need words. She leaned up and kissed her, giving her the answer she needed. Beidou eased the tip into her entrance, sliding deeper as the Tianquan’s body allowed.

“Ohhhhhh Beidouuuuu,” Ningguang moaned, her eyes rolling back in her head.

With a few test thrusts and approving moans from the woman underneath her, she slowly found her pace. Taking both of Ningguang’s hands in one of her own, she pinned them to the table above her head. Beidou leaned in, Ningguang’s moans muffled by her mouth taking hers. With her free hand, Beidou massaged one breast and flicked her tongue on the nipple of the other. Her thrusts came faster, more erratic. Having found their rhythm, Beidou switched on the vibration function.

“Ah!! Beidou!” Ningguang screamed in surprise at the new sensation.

“Sorry…should have…warned you,” Beidou responded between thrusts.

She turned her attention back to Ningguang’s breasts, sucking and pinching her nipples. With the feeling of the strong vibration and Beidou’s thrusting, it didn’t take long before Ningguang felt her build-up approaching quickly.

“Bei…close,” Ningguang gasped.

Beidou’s hips slammed into her, her moans adding to the sensation on Ningguang’s nipple still in her mouth. Ningguang’s back arched off the table, pressing the length of the toy further inside her.

“Come with me, Ning,” Beidou breathlessly moaned as she moved her hand to massage her clit.

Ningguang grabbed Beidou’s face, bringing it even with her own, and slid her tongue into her mouth. Trying to silence their pleasured moans as best as they could, the two cried out in unison as they reached their climax together.

Ningguang’s legs shook as her body arched into Beidou’s, and the larger woman collapsed on top of her utterly spent. The two women smiled at each other, the tension of the day now completely melted away until…

*click*

The captain and the Tianquan froze in horrified silence.

“Beidou! Did you forget to lock the fucking door!?” Ningguang whispered harshly.

“Son of a bitch! I was too caught up in the moment!” Beidou hissed back.

Having fully settled in for the night, Beidou and Ningguang climbed the ladder to the top bunk while Shenhe and Yelan got comfortable on the lower level. The only rule the group had set was “no faking it” - every whimper, moan, or groan had to be a genuine reaction to their lover’s touch.

The spy and exorcist lay facing each other as Yelan moved in to start with a simple kiss. “If you feel uncomfortable at any point, you know you can tell me. I didn’t mean to drag you into this wager with me.”

Shenhe sealed her lips over her girlfriend’s before reassuring her. “Like you, I don’t like to lose. Give it your all and I’m sure we’ll emerge victorious.”

Pulling her flush against her, the spy elicited a surprised squeak of surprise from her girlfriend. Her tongue pushed into her mouth leisurely, as if trying to pry out a louder reaction. Yelan’s concentration was momentarily broken by the soft rustle of fabric hitting the floor from above.

“You two better get to stripping. Ning doesn’t last very long once I get her naked.” The captain’s comment was met with a light slapping noise.

“Beidou! Focus!”

“Yes, ma’am.”

There is no way I’m letting that pompous bitch beat us, Yelan thought. It was time to get her head in the game. Her hands slithered under Shenhe’s silky sleep tank top as her fingers trailed gently across her flesh. The exorcist let out a gasp at the sensation and begged for more between her lover’s kisses.

“I know what’ll get you to moan like you did the last time I came back from a long mission,” the spy murmured against the skin of the other woman’s neck. Pushing her shirt up and over her head, she watched as Shenhe’s nipples rose in the cool night air. Palming her breasts, Yelan took the two hardened nubs between her fingers and pinched them with just enough pressure to make her moan loud enough for their upstairs neighbors to hear.

“That’s my good gir-” the spy was interrupted as the bed began to…shake? No - vibrate.

“Mmmm…fuck, yes, Beidou! Just like that! Your tongue feels so fucking good…”

Is she…was that an electric pulse?, Yelan contemplated. “Since when is vision use fair play?”

“We never said we couldn’t use elemental power. What, you two afraid of a little experimentation?” The captain shot back, her voice muffled by what was undoubtedly the other woman’s thighs.

Damn, she’s good. Yelan had to get creative, and fast. She may not command electro, but hydro had its perks - namely, she could not only produce water but also change its consistency. When she had precious few moments to be physical with Shenhe before she needed to run off on another mission, being able to create lubricant came in handy.

Her hand drifted down between the exorcist’s legs and she began to coat her entrance with the slick substance. “Ah…Yelan…,” Shenhe whimpered loudly.

“That’s right, baby. Let them know how good I make you feel,” she coaxed back as she repeated the action against her own pussy, preparing for her next move. Moving between her thighs, she positioned her core against hers and slid their clits together.

“Fuck! Yelan!” The exorcist shouted much louder than the other woman had initially expected.

“Damn! Whatever you’re doing down there, you’re gonna have to teach me, Ye!” Beidou yelled over Ningguang’s groans of pleasure.

“Keep commenting on my performance, captain. It’s our partner’s volume that matters, not ours,” the spy ground out as she shifted her hips back and forth. She reached out with her free hand to continue to massage Shenhe’s breast as she lifted her other leg so she could hit the right angle.

“Archons, Beidou!! I’m going to…aghhhhh!” The Tianquan had met her end with an impressive squeal of pleasure.

“That’s right, baby, show ‘em what their competition can do,” the captain uttered smugly.

Yelan locked eyes with the exorcist as she ground down on her. “Think you can outdo that?” She whispered just loud enough for only the two of them to hear. 

“I don’t…think…I know,” she replied. “Just keep moving like that…ooooooh!”

“Give it to me, Shenhe. Let me hear how fucking good I make you feel,” she leaned forward, grasping the other woman’s neck with just enough pressure to make her head swim without hurting her.

Suddenly, the room went frigid and the exorcist’s eyes glowed a light blue. The spy could swear she could see her own ragged breaths coming out in small puffs of water vapor. This was it. Time for the finale.

“Yelan! Fuck…coming!” Shenhe exclaimed as she arched up into her and the two women shuttered together - partly from the cold, but also from the sheer force of their simultaneous orgasm.

Beidou and Ningguang peeked over the edge of their bunk. “Jeez, if I admit you two won, will you knock it off with the cryo?!” The captain pleaded through chattering teeth.

Bleary-eyed, the exorcist giggled before apologizing. “My apologies. Yelan is just that skilled. I normally try to remain in control at all times, but with her, it’s hard to stay focused on reigning back my power.”

Yelan rolled on her back before looking up at the captain and her partner. “So, as I predicted, victory is ours.”

“Correction. It’s your birthday, so I thought it’d be bad form if I didn’t let you win,” Beidou huffed.

“Is that so? Well then, maybe we should have the other ladies give it a try. Best two out of three?”

“Ah yes, I do recall her saying something about a magazine…perhaps I’ll take a look. Knowing her, it’s probably a fluff piece about her favorite drinking spots across Teyvat or something of that nature,” Ningguang thought to herself.

She made her way to the first cart that always carried the latest issues of The Steambird and other publications. As she approached, she stopped in her tracks. Surely she was hallucinating. The headline read “Eye on the Prize,” and, despite the terrible pun, it would certainly be impossible for anyone to look elsewhere.

An image of Beidou in a lacy black bra with matching panties and a crimson jacket draped over her shoulders smirked back at her. Red lipstick stained her cocky lips, and her hands were clad in leather gloves that emphasized her large, capable hands. However, it was the suggestive thigh-high nylons that made Ningguang snap.

She stared in shock for a beat, then immediately grabbed the magazine, crumpling its glossy pages in her fist. Jealousy coursed through her veins.

I’m going to fucking murder her. She’s mine, not all of Liyue’s. She had no right.

Ningguang was well aware Beidou got her kicks from pushing her buttons - but this time she had gone too far.

Buying up all the issues at that cart for good measure, Ningguang and her assistants ran around collecting all the other copies from any place of business that sold reading material. The group made its way back to the Jade Chamber with stacks piled high above their heads. When they were safely inside, Ningguang sent one of them to inform Captain Beidou of an “emergency meeting” and then dismissed everyone from their duties for the rest of the day.

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The captain sauntered around Liyue Harbor watching from afar as the Tianquan, as Beidou often lovingly put it, lost her shit. She let out a soft chuckle at the way her face practically glowed red from both embarrassment and anger at seeing her dressed down for the world to ogle. Oh, she knew damn right well she was in for it when she got to the chamber, but she was proud of herself for making the Lady so flustered in public.

But she had brought insurance. In her bag sat other pictures that weren’t published in the pages of Liyue Magazine that would be for Ningguang’s eyes only. She was snapped out of her daze when one of her Lady’s assistants ran up to her to inform her of the urgent meeting. As Beidou entered the Jade Chamber, she couldn’t help but notice it was empty.

“Ohhhh shit. She must be angry if she got rid of everyone for the night,” Beidou thought as she made her way up the stairs.

When she arrived at Ningguang’s private chambers, she was greeted by her own smiling face on the massive piles (and piles) of magazines. Ningguang stood next to them, hands on her hips and brow furrowed so tightly Beidou worried it might stay that way for good.

“Wow…are these all the copies in Liyue? Didn’t know you were my number one fan. Would you like me to sign one for you?” she smirked.

“Beidou. As funny as you may think this is, I assure you, it’s no laughing matter. Why would you not have even consulted me about doing such a…a risqué shoot? Are you trying to piss me off that badly?”

Trying to defuse the situation with a chuckle, Beidou reached forward to try and tuck a strand of hair that had come loose behind Ningguang’s ear.

“Come on baobei, it’s not that bad.”

Ningguang violently pulled away as if she had been struck instead of caressed.

“No! You’re not going to charm your way out of this one. You are mine, tianxian. Do you have any idea how much it hurt to see this? I’m the only one who should have access to an image like this.”

“Oh. Well then, guess I’ll have to toss the other ones I took just for you, then,” Beidou said as she reached into her bag and handed her a folder full of prints.

Puzzled yet intrigued, Ningguang cocked an eyebrow as she snatched the folder away from her. Upon opening it, her eyes almost popped out of their sockets. Multiple shots of

Beidou in various positions and revealing outfits (or complete lack of clothing entirely) left her speechless. Topless photos, images of her in a swimsuit much too tiny for her toned body, legs spread wide enough to leave absolutely nothing to the imagination…Ningguang was becoming more flustered and aroused with each new image she shuffled through.

“W-w-what are these?”

“A gift. For you. I thought you’d like to have your own private stash. But since you went so crazy collecting all the magazines like they were Genius Invokation TCG cards, I guess you’d rather have that one instead,” Beidou admonished as she leaned against the wall with her arms crossed.

“These are quite…alluring. But Beidou, why? Why would you do a shoot like that for something you know the public is going to see? I’d like to think you loved me enough to at least discuss it with me…”

Beidou shrugged. “I wanted people to see a different side of me. Thought it would be fun. Plus, I also needed to grab your attention. You’ve been so busy lately. Too busy…for me. Look, I’m sorry. I know I took it too far this time.”

She glided towards Ningguang, grabbing her hips and pulling her flush against her. “But only you get to see these. For your eyes only. Promise,” she said in a low voice as she nuzzled the side of her face. “Now, what can I do to make it up to you, my Lady?”

Beidou captured her mouth with a kiss, but Ningguang pulled away before she could deepen it.

“Oh, Beidou, ever the charmer, aren’t we? That would be letting you off far too easy. I think you better let me remind you who you belong to, love.”

She forcefully shoved Beidou backward onto her bed, immediately catching her off guard. Beidou had become well accustomed to how angry sex went with Ningguang. You don’t reach the highest position in the land without being a little ruthless, after all. When it came to staking her claim, she tended to be a little…intense. Climbing on top of her, she straddled her hips. There was no backing out of this.

“I don’t think I need to tell you that you’ve been a very bad girl, Beidou.” The way Ningguang bit out her name as if it were sour to the taste set her blood aflame. “Lucky for you, I’m a merciful ruler. But if you ever pull a stunt like that again,” she said as she pinned her with a furious glare that both scared Beidou to death but also made her want to push her further, “I will retaliate in full.”

Beidou smirked and said under her breath, “Pfft. Like to see you try.”

“What did you say to me?” Ningguang asked incredulously, eyes wide in disbelief.

Defiantly meeting her gaze, Beidou repeated herself. “I said, I’d like to see you try.” The two were used to testing each other’s limits. Knowing it was all part of the struggle for power in the bedroom, this kind of teasing wasn’t unusual. Beidou knew damn right well what was about to happen.

Ningguang shot an open palm across her cheek with just enough power behind it to sting pleasurably rather than hurt.

“FUCK!” Beidou yelped. She couldn’t hold back a grin. There was no denying having Ningguang overpower her like this turned her on beyond belief.

“Wrong fucking answer, Beidou.” Her hand came to rest on her throat. Small pearls of crimson bloomed where her nails softly sank into the tender skin. “But that’s fine. I can just get up, walk away, and leave you frustrated,” she said as she started to shift off of her.

“Wait! No! I’m sorry!” Beidou said grabbing her wrist to keep her in place. “I’m yours. Entirely. Property of Ningguang.”

With a satisfied smirk, Ningguang sat back down. “See? It’s not that hard. Now make yourself useful and help me take off my dress.”

She didn’t have to ask Beidou twice. Sitting up slightly, she reached behind her and undid the clasps that held Ningguang’s expensive silk dress in place. Letting it slide down her body, Beidou knew better than to let her own fingers follow the trail of fabric. Ningguang was running this show and she had no tolerance for improvisation.

“Good girl. Seems like you’re learning. Now go on. Entertain me.”

Beidou hastily removed her own clothes, but not without maintaining eye contact as she did so. Trying hard to avoid letting her voice falter, Ningguang hummed in approval. “You sure didn’t have a problem doing this in front of a camera now, did you?” She teased as her fingertips drifted to lightly pinch Beidou’s now-exposed nipple. Letting out a hiss of pleasure, Beidou arched into the feeling of her hand on her breast.

“Man, you really like to drag this out, don’t you?”

“Shhh. All in good time. I like to play with my food before I devour it,” Ningguang answered seductively. “Now be a dear and spread your legs for me.” As she descended down Beidou’s body, her lips and teeth further marked her territory. Beidou was getting wetter just thinking about seeing these “battle scars” as she got dressed the next morning.

Ningguang’s hot breath sent shivers down Beidou’s spine as her mouth hovered at her entrance. “You wanted my attention. Now you have it. What do you want me to do to you, Beidou? Tell me.”

“You certainly have a way with words, you know that?” Beidou choked out.

“And you always think everything is one big joke. But I’m dead serious. Tell me what you want or you’ll get nothing.”

Beidou sighed deeply. “I want you to take me with your tongue, Lady Tianquan. Make me come in your mouth.”

Ningguang had to fight to keep her composure. Dirty talk was her weakness, but she wasn’t about to show Beidou what effect her words had on her. She started with slow, languid licks, teasing her as she whimpered underneath her.

“Who would have thought such a strong woman could be reduced to making noises this vulnerable?” Ningguang thought to herself.

Lapping faster, her pace matched Beidou’s heavy breathing. She could sense she was almost there. In a sign of tenderness, one of Ningguang’s hands reached up to find Beidou’s. The two latched on to one another in desperation. As harsh as Ningguang had been, she cared so deeply about her that it truly scared her sometimes.

“Babe…almost…there…”

Not wanting to lose her momentum, Ningguang decided to act instead of speak. Moving her mouth to her clit, she sucked just hard enough to bring her to orgasm. Beidou called out her name as her body shook with the force of a tidal wave.

Making her way back up to Beidou’s lips, she bit down before attempting to deepen her kiss. Beidou took this opportunity to grab her by the shoulders and flip their positions, pressing her into the bed with one of her legs between Ningguang’s. The two continued to desperately consume one another as Beidou slowly moved one hand from her shoulder to roam her body as the other held Ningguang’s hand keeping her pinned to the mattress.

She stroked up and down Ningguang’s sides before moving them to her breasts where she pinched and pulled at her nipples. Having teased her enough in multiple ways, Beidou let up on her kisses to softly brush her lips against Ningguang’s cheek.

“For the record, I really am sorry. It won’t happen again,” she whispered in her ear.

Ningguang gently placed a hand on Beidou’s cheek, reddened from their earlier escapades, and looked deep into her scarlet eyes.

“I accept your apology. But I wouldn’t mind you proving just how sorry you are in other ways…” she taunted.

Beidou smiled as her hand traveled from her breast down Ningguang’s belly and between her legs. She could feel her suck in a breath.

“Your wish is my command, my Lady,” she said softly as she slipped a finger between her wet folds. It glided up and down with ease, collecting her slickness before she swirled her finger against her clit.

“Ahh…Beidou!” Ningguang groaned.

Continuing this motion, Beidou watched Ningguang’s face contort with pleasure while listening to her sighs of approval. She removed her finger and licked it clean before placing her knee in its stead. Bouncing her knee up and down her folds, Ningguang began thrusting with Beidou’s movements.

Beidou turned her attention back to playing with Ningguang’s breasts, running her thumb over her sensitive nipples.

“What can I say? I’ve always got my eye on the prize,” she chuckled.

Ningguang rode Beidou’s knee until she came, panting and barely coherent underneath her. Careful not to hurt her, Beidou rolled beside her and tucked an arm underneath Ningguang’s neck. Turning to face her, Ningguang smiled devilishly.

“Captain Beidou! It’s so nice to see you here,” Baishi said suspiciously loud. She had greeted her right before the doors to Ningguang’s office, which Beidou found unusual.

“Uh, yeah, you too, Baishi. Is the Tianquan in?”

The secretary looked nervously over her shoulder. “Um…she’s a little-“ A loud crash came from the other side of the door, and Beidou looked ready to rush in.

“Ning? Are you okay in there?”

A swirl of platinum blonde hair appeared in the doorway. “Yes, captain, everything is quite alright. If you’ll excuse me, I’ve got some…business to wrap up. It’ll only be a few minutes.”

Beidou cocked an eyebrow. “You sure you’re good?”

Ningguang stared daggers at her. “Do you mean to insinuate I don’t know what I’m doing, captain?”

She held up her hands in defense. “Not at all. Continue,” she said with a smug smirk.

After passing the time chatting with Baishi, Beidou was relieved to hear Ningguang’s voice echo through the double doors once more.

“You may enter now. Baishi, please let Baiwen and Baixiao know you are all free to go home for the evening.” After a quick “goodnight,” the woman left to find her coworkers.

Beidou swiftly entered the room and was caught completely off guard by the sight before her. Ningguang had donned a dark blue strapless dress that sparkled like moonlight on the ocean’s surface.

A quiet “wow” was the most she could manage. Her attention was quickly directed to the table behind her, however. It had been set for dinner, complete with a tall glass of Beidou’s favorite lager imported from Inazuma. The scent of flash-fried filet, her favorite dish, wafted through the room, making her stomach growl.

“Baobei…did you…did you cook all this?”

Ningguang glided over to her side. “I may have asked Chef Mao’s girl to walk me through some things, but yes,” she answered as she took Beidou’s hand in hers. “Happy birthday, my love.”

Beidou felt the room spin around her. The weight of such careful planning hit her in full force.

“What’s wrong? Is it not to your liking?”

She hadn’t realized tears had started to drip down her cheeks.

“No! Archons…no. I love it. It’s just…I’m not used to this. I’ve always associated my birthday with wishing I hadn’t been born.”

Ningguang’s grip on her hand tightened. “How could you say that, Beidou?”

The captain wiped her face with the back of her hand. “I mean…Valentine’s Day is much more important, don’t ya think? I’d rather celebrate love than a curse like me.”

A look of intense sorrow came over Ningguang. She leaned her forehead on Beidou’s, forcing her to make eye contact. “You are not a curse, dear heart. Those villagers were ignoramuses who believed in mumbo-jumbo bullshit. Please. Let’s celebrate you tonight, hmm? I can think of no one more deserving,” she said as she took her by the hand and led her to the table.

“Well, one thing’s for sure. I’m not about to let this go to waste. Thank you so much, baobei.”

Ningguang smiled at the return of her signature sense of humor. The women sat down and thoroughly enjoyed every last bite as they chatted about their respective weeks.

“Whew. I couldn’t eat another bite! My compliments to the chef. You sure you don’t want to join my crew and cook for all of us?”

Slightly buzzed on her own glass or three of wine, Ningguang let out a hearty laugh. “Oh please. It was one dish! But I’m glad you enjoyed it.”

Chugging the rest of her beer, Beidou let out a satisfied sigh. “Shame there’s no dessert, though. Could really go for something sweet after this.” She shifted her hooded gaze to lock eyes with the Tianquan. Ningguang had been with her long enough to recognize this was a different kind of hunger.

“Who said I didn’t have something prepared for your sweet tooth?” She replied seductively as she got up to get closer to her. “Did you honestly think this was all I got you?” Ningguang hiked her dress up as she positioned herself to straddle her lover’s lap. Beidou’s eyes drifted to the garter straps peeking out from under the fabric and had to control herself from ripping them off with her teeth.

“You mean there’s a feast after the feast?” She asked, lips already wandering across her chest and up her neck.

“Hmmm…it’s prepared. You just have to devour it,” Ningguang half-moaned.

“Then don’t mind if I do,” Beidou said as she grabbed the back of her thighs and lifted her effortlessly. Their mouths locked as the Tianquan wrapped her arms around her neck for support. The captain knew the way to the private sleeping quarters of Ningguang’s office like the back of her hand and carefully navigated around the stacks of scrolls that always seemed to inevitably accumulate.

Once she made it to the bed, she set her down and crawled on top of her, continuing to show her gratitude by attending to every inch of her body. Her dress was far too beautiful to remove, so she worked around whatever skin was left uncovered.

She was delectable in so many ways, and Beidou couldn’t help but repay her kindness in the only way she knew would come close. As she situated herself between her thighs, she shifted the fabric of her dress up to her hips to provide her with enough access.

Ningguang could only let out contented sighs and groans as the captain took her time savoring and teasing her. Beidou kissed her inner thigh, causing her to spread herself wider in anticipation. Whether this was a gift for Beidou or Ningguang, neither of them cared. They were lost in each other. Finally, the captain moved the crotch of the Tianquan’s panties to the side and tasted the unique but familiar flavor of her arousal.

“Archons…Beidou, your tongue feels so good…”

“Louder for me, baby. Let me hear how good I make you feel,” she commanded before swiveling it inside of her. The buck of Ningguang’s hips drove her deeper and caused her to moan. She held them down as she continued the practiced movements she knew would make her come undone. Desperate for connection, the Tianquan covered Beidou’s hands with her own.

“Fuck…Beidou…yessssss…” Between the captain’s muffled grunts and her own mewls of pleasure, Ningguang came with a shudder.

Beidou plopped onto her side next to where Ningguang lay on the bed dizzy on alcohol and her orgasm. The Tianquan rolled to face her and softly stroked the captain’s face with her well-manicured fingers.

“Well, that was just lovely. But I do believe I need to exchange a gift of my own. For without you being born today, I would not have a love worth celebrating. The archons gave me my heart on the most romantic day of the year.” Ningguang leaned in and kissed her with a passion unmatched.

The Tianquan tasted the salty tang of Beidou’s tears. To this day the captain still wasn’t used to this poetic tenderness. Sure, she and Ningguang had been together for a while, but she wasn’t usually this romantic. Beidou placed her hands on her waist and pulled her closer.

Their tongues clashed as hands roamed, divesting one another of any remaining clothing until their body heat was the only thing keeping them warm. Ningguang grabbed Beidou’s leg and placed it on her hip as she moved her hand between the two of them to her drenched core.

“What you lack in words your body certainly makes up for,” she teased as she ran her thumb across Beidou’s clit. The captain jolted in response to the stimulation.

“Ning…” She quietly breathed into her ear sending goosebumps down the Tianquan’s spine.

Collecting her arousal, she easily inserted two fingers into her. Moving them in and out, she slowly stroked her thumb across her sensitive bud in time with her movements. She continued her ministrations as she kissed down Beidou’s neck and across her chest. The captain’s flushed face and high-pitched moaning of her name alerted her she was close. Ningguang sped up her thrusts and crashed her mouth against her lover’s as she spasmed around her.

The two women held each other tightly reveling in the happiness and love they shared.

“Oh! Before I forget…” Beidou quickly hopped off the bed to fish around in the pocket of the bag she had brought with her. Producing a small wooden box, she placed it in Ningguang’s outstretched hand. “Happy Valentine’s Day, baobei. A treasure for my treasure.”

Ningguang rolled her eyes endearingly at the terrible pun. Turning her gaze back toward what she now held in her palm, she pried it open and gasped when she saw the contents.

“B-Beidou…this…this is gorgeous!” She gasped. Instinctively she turned around and pulled her hair back so the captain could do the honors. The necklace was surprisingly light considering the weight of the emotion it held. “I love it and will cherish it forever,” she exclaimed as she took her face in her hands. “Just like you.”

Beidou beamed at her girlfriend’s excitement. “I’m glad. I only brought Xingxi the materials. She was the one who worked her magic.”

Ningguang whipped around to her side table and immediately pulled out her own gift. Beidou couldn’t help but giggle at the ornate packaging that was so very…Ningguang.

“Now, you’ll have to let me know if this isn’t to your tastes. It’s nowhere near as ornate as what you’ve gifted me, but I hope you’ll still enjoy it,” she warned as Beidou began to carefully pull the paper away. Soon, it was revealed to be a beautiful photo album. Pictures of memorable moments decorated each page.

Beidou standing by the Alcor, newly purchased with help from Ningguang. Their first lantern rite together. The time Beidou took Ningguang on a trip to Inazuma to meet the sly fox of a light novel publisher she knew she’d want to do business with. A snapshot of the both of them deep in thought pondering over a chessboard. The rest of the photos started to blur through eyes glistening once again with unshed tears.

“I had that lovely little photographer from The Steambird help me restore some of the old photographs I had lying around. I figured it might help if you had something to look at when you were away on longer voyages.”

“Ning…I don’t have words. This is…this is incredible. And perfect. Just like you.”

The Tianquan smiled mischievously. “And…you haven’t gotten to the end yet. Go ahead and turn a few more pages,” she teased. Beidou did as she was told and was greeted by insanely risqué shots of Ningguang in barely-there lingerie…as well as some with her in nothing at all. She snapped the album shut quickly, her face turning red.

“Holy shit. I’m going to need to go another round after that.”

Beidou crawled on her hands and knees toward Ningguang, grabbing her hips and pulling her closer. She wrapped her legs around Beidou’s waist, their mouths clashing once again.

Their cores aligned, they were both reduced to a moaning mess as their bodies shook with need for one another.

“Baobei,” Beidou groaned between kisses, “You’re the…best gift…I could ever hope to…receive.”

The Tianquan wrapped her arms around her, yanking her closer for added pressure. Beidou moved her hips in time with Ningguang’s, their now over-stimulated buds sliding against one another ferociously.

The sound of ragged breathing, sighs of pleasure, and the gentle rattle of a necklace chain swirled in a symphony throughout the room. The captain slid a hand between them, adding additional sensation to Ningguang’s clit.

“Come with me, love,” Beidou whispered as she held her tightly. The two women once again found release, their movements slowing as their orgasms came to a dull throb.

Ningguang clasped the pendant she now wore around her neck. “Beidou, you’ll have to tell me - what does it feel like to be the richest woman in Teyvat?”

Beidou propped herself up on her elbow as she cocked a curious eyebrow at the woman she loved. “Why, Lady Tianquan…whatever do you mean?”

“Mora is easy to come by. But you own something truly priceless - my heart.”