bitter exes | beidou x ningguang

chapter xxxiv

They all went back to the capital since Klee kept on insisting on playing Ballads of Breeze with them. Due to her cuteness, no one could possibly refuse at her. Inside the gates, there are now crowded people and they heard someone singing with such angelic voice. Some what looked like fanclub chanted Barbara sama! and cheered up and down. Then they sought the sister at the cathedral a while ago, there is no doubt she is a true idol. It was a happy and busy atmosphere, Venti was running around with this Traveler and floating child, looking like they have some important matter.

Meanwhile, Beidou and Ningguang are still enemies, only making it positive since Klee is with them. They could not believe they are getting jealous when they are already engaged and will get married soon.

Klee dragged both of their hands and ran the stairs, some of them tripping at how fast she is. Near the Barbatos Statue, there were only a few people and it is also turning noon, the time spent today seemed to tick so fast. 

"Hmph! I bet your eyes are searching for that sister.." she flipped her hair then inhaled from her pipe, puffing out small smokes.

Beidou scoffed, "My lady, I am not." she insisted, "My eyes are only laid upon yours." she brushed her smooth cheek.

Her hand was slapped away, "Prove it." she squinted her eyes.

The other flashed her greatest smirk, "Right here, right now?" she rose a brow, sending sultry signals at Ningguang.

Before she could even respond back, Klee tugged their clothes, "Let's go sit there." she pointed at the nearest bench which behind them was a great landscape of the sea. They went over there, the kid pushing them down to sit as she stood infront of them with hands placed on her waist, "There!" she sighed.

The two had no clue what Klee is up to so they stared at her blankly, waiting for further instructions, "Can one of you play the lyre for me, please? I tried to do this earlier but it's too hard for my small fingers..." she looked sheepish.

They nodded and debated on who is going to play but Ningguang has the lyre that was gifted by Klee and immediately stood and volunteered, "I'll play it for you, dear." then gave Beidou a death glare, "First of all, I'd like to say how elegant this gift is, I again say my thanks." she smiled at Klee, who now sat beside the captain.

Klee beamed then Beidou patted her head gently, "That's right, Klee had done a very good job picking a gift." she added, the kid smiling the biggest ever.

Ningguang fixed her hair then took a deep breath, "Now, shall I?" she positioned her fingers at the lyre, she never played any instruments before but she has confidence anyway. Doing this in order to show Beidou that she's the only one who could also captivate her heart. They nodded and cheered, a cue for her to start.

She started plucking the strings beautifully, its tune was fast but soothing on their ears. As she plays it beautifully, Klee gasps softly at how great it is. While Beidou was too stunned to even react, she was staring intensely to Ningguang. The tune seemed to hypnotise her at any moment. A smile crept on her lips as she was dazed at her gorgeous fiancée.

Her silky long white hair was swept by the wind as she continued on playing the tune entitled Frost Parable. Having that proud grin on her lips as she gazes quickly at Beidou who looked overwhelmed by her, smiling all the time just before she even started doing so. About a minute, she ended it with a smile.

They cheered, "More!" Klee chanted. Ningguang nodded and decided to play the tune entitled Fondest Strength. As she plucked the strings, it was now slightly slow but graceful in a way. It sounded like a lullaby, Klee suddenly felt drowsy as she let out a small yawn.