𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐥𝐲

2

There he is again. The painter that he had met not too long ago. Instead of facing the windmill in Springvale, he's facing the lake. The sun above him shone. Even from far away, Kaeya can see the sweat glistening on his forehead. His face was covered in more paint and his hair was in a mess. It looked like a bird's nest. But the male didn't care. He's more focused on what he's doing than what he looks like currently. The same ghostly smile was on his face yesterday. His eyes were full of adoration and love. A look that Kaeya wants to experience himself.

Unknowingly, Kaeya had approached the painter. "If it isn't mister painter! Are you perhaps painting the lake that good old Mondstadt stands upon?" His voice just as boisterous and as fake (in Kaeya's opinion) as ever. Words still full of sugar and that same hypnotizing effect.

"And if it isn't the same Cavalry Captain from the Knights of Favonious who says he is patrolling but I do wonder if that is true?" Is this painter perhaps trying to anger Kaeya? That's such a stupid choice and why would anyone want to anger a cavalry captain? Especially if the said captain is Kaeya? His ice could easily give him frostbite and death in mere minutes that his stupid Pyro Vision wouldn't be able to save him.

Sighing, "Now, now... What I say is true, mister painter! And I would give you more information if only you would give me your name!" said Kaeya. Shaking his head as he does so. Only taking a tiny peek at the male's picture. And might he say, it was truly breathtaking. Better than any portrait that he ever saw. Better than Albedo's and that's saying something. The clouds looked as if they're moving and the birds so detailed that one could see their amber eyes. The water was reflecting the sky above and had the same crystal blue color as the real one. A few calla lilies on the ground and Kaeya could spot a number of snapdragons also.

"(YN)..." Kaeya was snapped out of his thoughts. Glancing to the painter who refuses to meet his eyes.

"My name is (YN). A painter from Natlan whose parents are also painters who have reputable names. And painting is in my family's blood ever since our ancestors had picked the paintbrush. Traveling to other nations is our tradition to paint more moments." Well, Kaeya didn't expect a small history lesson when he asked for the painter's name. Kaeya followed the hand that held the paintbrush. (YN) put it down to grab a smaller brush. Dipping it in black paint before putting his signature on the bottom right. 

And with how abrupt (YN) had stood up, Kaeya had almost drawn his sword on the male. (YN) grabbed the canvas, his eyes sparkled as he looked over the finished product. The male was staring for a while and Kaeya was about to walk away. But he stopped when he heard someone calling for his name. "May I know the captain's name when he knows mine as well?" This time, the male was finally meeting Kaeya's gaze.

The bored look expression on his face oddly suited him. His lips in a line and his eyes weren't as emotional. A similar look when someone would stare at a wall unknowingly. Chuckling, "It's Kaeya. Kaeya Alberich, the Cavalry Captain of the Knights of the Favonius, mister painter." 

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publishing this sooner cause i just want to say that Claustrophia is now out. Claustrophobia is another genshin fanfic of mine. a Kaeya x M!Reader.