Illusory Sense | Yandere! Venti x Reader

Animosity

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A song of a humming tune drifted with the winds as Venti strolled down the town square of Mondstadt, taking in the sights of the various displays behind the window of a boutique shop. His eyes landed on the mannequin donned with a simple dress.

The corner of his lips tugged upwards as he placed a finger on his chin, leaning closer to examine the said dress. Pure white, cotton soft, short-skirted, and sleeveless— it caught his attention immediately. He would've dashed in there, pulled out his wallet, and bought it without hesitation— that is if only he had the money to pay for it.

It seemed like the perfect dress for you, something that would reveal just enough of your marked skin to tempt him. He imagined his fingers grazing those soft areas, watching you squirm under his sensual touch as they drifted dangerously close to your thighs, lifting the hem of the skirt ever so slightly.

Grumbling under his breath, he stared at the mannequin as if it were mocking him for being unable to afford such a gift for you. Curse this boutique and its exorbitant prices.

Maybe he could try bargaining with the shopkeeper. Surely, his songs would work on them. Who would ever say no to the harmonious and dulcet of his voice accompanied by the cords of his instrument? Not to mention he's the three-time winner of Mondstadt's "Most Popular Bard" award.

The chiming bell above the door announced his entrance as he stepped inside, greeting the shop employee with a broad smile. The interior dazzled him—rows of outfits neatly displayed, jewelry shimmering under soft lights, and a welcoming expression from the employee filled him with anticipation.

Venti wandered through each aisle, his fingertips brushing over the softness of each fabric as he mentally matched each garment to your figure. To him, every piece seemed like it would suit you perfectly, yet his thoughts kept circling back to the dress in the window display.

And so when he finally asked the manager about making a bargain, the next thing he knew, he was standing outside the shop. He owlishly blinked in confusion and looked over his shoulder, only for the door to slam right in front of his face. The sun's rays cut him off from his distracted state as they scorched his skin, forcing him to retreat to the shadows of the shop's awning. He glared back at the door, frustration bubbling inside him over the manager who just kicked him out.

He clicked his tongue in annoyance and huffed his chest at his failed attempt. If bargaining was not the answer, then stealing it should be the deal. Before he could start planning, a voice calling his name interrupted his thoughts, halting him from continuing his scheme.

"Venti?"

The said male turned to the owner of the voice, his teal eyes lighting up at the sight of Mondstadt's hero. "Oh? If it isn't the Honorary Knight. What brings your presence here, dear traveler?" He questioned with a small smile adorning his face.

"Thought it would be the Tone-Deaf Bard, hmph," the familiar voice of the flying pixie had already irked the bard as he refrained himself from grabbing her behind Aether.

"And I see your little companion is with you as well," he remarked with thinly veiled sarcasm.

"Hey!"

Venti rolled his eyes at the pixie before turning his attention back to Aether, questioning him once more. "It's a surprise to see you here. I thought you would be in Liyue to continue your journey." Aether scratched his cheek as he threw a sheepish laugh at him whilst he looked at Paimon.