Ethereal = Venti x Reader

Freedom

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      "So, this is it huh?" Blanche looked at the heavy bag, "Okay so, there's 60000 mora, a first aid kit, tons of apples, water, chicken-mushroom skewers, sleeping bags, and your... bunny blanket..?—"

"My back is gonna be so sore..." I whine while rubbing my back.

"You wanted to travel, didn't you? Don't tell me that I packed this up all for nothing!" She raised a brow. I nod very fast, scared.

"I-I do want to travel! I-I promise!" My voice quivers. Her 'You-made-mamas-angry' face turned into a happy face.

"Good! Well.." her face started to become red, with tears rolling down her eyes, "My baby is all grown up... travelling without me.." she starts to have an 'ugly crying' moment.

"I'll come back every 3 days! Just like I said yesterday! Don't cry..! I promise I'll buy souvenirs and food once I come back!" I comfort her, she hugs me.

"Haha, okay! Buy me lots of food, I want to try out Liyue's food dishes!"

"Ookay!"

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I carry the backpack, turned to Blanche, who had a sad smile on her face, and waved. Her sad smile turned into a happy smile. I'm going to miss her.

"Bye! I love you, Blanche!" I shouted.

"Love you too!" She shouted back.

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Panting, I sat on the stairs outside of the Cathedral, waiting for Venti. I wiped my sweat away, this bag was really heavy.. someone covered my eyes,

"Guess who?~" Venti cooed, I smirk.

"Aether."

"What? No!" He uncovers them, goes in front of me and crosses his arms, "Do I look like an AETHER to you?"

"I was just joking." I laughed and rolled my eyes.

"Let's get going then, heading to Liyue! I think you'll love that place, Y/N!"

"Yeah.."

Though, the walking felt like hours. We are still close to Monstadt, under the Windrise Tree.

"Feeling tired, Miss Pianist? We're still near Monstadt, do you wish to not go on this delightful adventure with me anymore?" He stared at me with those puppy dog eyes.

"No, not that. I just.. I'm gonna miss this place."

"... You're so dramatic! Hehe."

"Hmph."

We sat down on the grass for awhile, I felt a tap on my shoulder, "hm?"

"Look at this apple, I just picked it! Look how ripe and juicy it is..." He holds the Apple in front of me, with stars in his eyes.

"And..?"

"Do you want it?"

"No thanks-"

Just before I replied, he munches down the Apple.

"Truly the fruit of the gods." He grins, "let's head onto Springvale and stop there for a break. We need to eat food to get our energy up and going!"

He stands up and extends a hand to help me get up. I grabbed his hand and stood up. Venti's hands doesn't let go of mine though.

"Hey, you can stop holding my hand now.." I look at him while my cheeks have a red tint in them.

"Oh yeah, sorry!" He lets go, I somehow missed the warmth that was on my hand a second ago.