«Demon's Angel» Xiao x OC!Reader // Genshin Impact

8 - shell

"Uhm thank you for getting me home Master Xiao." I bowed towards him. "Leave out the Master." "Oh, okay .. Xiao..." Calling him Xiao was kinda awkward, but I was fine with it. "Do you want anything to drink before leaving?" He shook his head. "I'm staying here tonight, you need someone to take care of you." "A-ah no I'm fine!! I'll manage!" "No, I'm staying." He stubbornly sat down on a chair and looked out the window. I decided to act on my own and got him a cup of water. Quietly I sat down next to him and observed the sky above us. "It's beautiful isn't it." His eyes were set on the sky. He looked excited, like a child getting his biggest wish. His eyes sparkled and looked as bright as the shining moon. I didn't say anything, I just observed. Sadly he stopped admiring the night sky and turned to me. His eyes widened and I noticed a small pink tint on his cheeks, to which he quickly avoided my gaze. I let out a little chuckle. "What?" He kinda harshly spitted. "Oh nothing.. ah I'll just be honest. You're soft on the inside aren't you Xiao." I gave him a reassuring look. "You don't have to be so harsh to you all the time, you don't need to be so alone either. We are all here for you and so am I!" He looked down, his mood seemingly getting sadder. "You wouldn't understand." "Oh don't be such a pick me boy, I'm still here for support and so are other people!" "You don't know me. You've only been around for a few days, don't act like the most caring person in existence, because you're not." He spatted at me. His words seriously hurt me and I just decided to leave him alone. Quickly I stood up and walked to my room. I layer myself down on my bed and stared at the wooden ceiling. Not long after a knock was heard. "Yes come in." Xiao stood at my doorframe, looking regretful. "I'm sorry I didn't mean that- I just- ugh I don't know." "Sit down." I eyed the empty spot next to me. "You're hurting. It's because of your past isn't it." "I'm not hurting." "Stop acting so tough. You can let lose, it's safe here." "I don't understand myself, why do I act this way. Make it stop." "You are having feelings. Your feelings are hurting you and that's okay. There's much pain build up in you and you need to learn to let go of it." He lied down in the bed. "You wanna stay here tonight?" I offered, but there was no answer. "I can sleep on the couch it's okay." "No, let's just stay here, just like this." "Alright."
There the two of us lied, our bodies facing each other and our gazes not meeting. I quietly hummed a tune for him to ease up and sleep better. Not long after not only his but also my eyes were drooping down. I was sure, that I was going to have the sweetest dream that night.