GENSHIN IMPACT ONESHOTS

[1] When your cold crush catches someone planning to confess to you

👾 • reader x Xiao
👾 • song :: 2002 - Anne Marie

[Part 1]

The neon, green pupils stared straight into the rice on the tray, as the white, short-sleeved shirt hugged his body firmly, the tattoo on his right arm peeking out slightly. You looked at the way his hands held the spoon gently, and the way his other arm rested on the table peacefully, palms facing up, as if it is waiting for you to hold it, cherish it-

"Stop looking at me and eat," A voice popped your 'bubble',
"Wow, so you care about me, right?" You smiled at the figure across you, looking at him with bright eyes, already knowing what the answer will be,
'No.'
"No."
Your smile faded and you pouted out of habit, shoving a mouthful of rice into your mouth.

Yes, this isn't the first time you've done this. Since the last few semesters, you were known to be his tail, following him around wherever he went, without feeling shame. Some people bullied you because of it, especially the girls that had a crush on him. But that didn't stop you, nothing can.

You may ask, has he ever lashed out on you? Or doesn't he get annoyed with you? Well the answer is obviously a yes. You've been ignored, you've been treated like an animal, you've been through it all; but that didn't stop you, because you were sure that one day, just maybe one day, he will like you back.

"Oh my god," You coughed, choking on the rice. Holding the bench for support, some people turned around to look at you with concern, "Do you have water?" You breathed out, asking Xiao, but he just sat there, continuing his meal. "Please help me," You asked him again, hoping that this time there would be a response. But he still sat there eating his rice, with headphones on.

"Xiao..." You coughed, looks like you'll have to go and get water yourself now. You removed your legs from the bench, still finding it hard to breath, taking one last glance at xiao, in which he did not return, before making your way to the water fountain.

"RING"

The bell rang, indicating that it was finally the two last periods of the day. You speedily rushed back from the water fountain, still finishing the third cup of water. As you were running, you could spot the green neon again in the distance, already standing up from the table, grabbing his sports bag with him. You tried to get to him before he left the cafeteria, but so many people were in your way, also heading out as well.
"Xiao!" You shouted, but his headphones muted your voice, "Xiao!" you called again, but it was too late. The next moment you knew, you were all alone in the hall, cleaning up your tray.

After school 15:16
"Did you see Xiao?" You tapped someone on the shoulder,
"I would rather you ask about me, but I think he already left school," A senior with bright red hair answered,
"Oh, Thank you!"
He waved at you, as you repeated his actions but added a sweet smile as well, before running straight outside of the school, desperately waiting for the bus to arrive.

The colourful, blue vehicle slowly parked in front of you, as you stood directly in front of the doors, waiting for them to let you inside. Once the door moved, you jumped into the bus, tapping your wallet to pay, and sat down next to the window, tapping your feet impatiently, 'Xiao's probably waiting for me,' you thought, as the bus slowly departed.

-

The sound of engines roaring filled your ears, the excitement washed over you, as you sprinted to the arena where you believed Xiao was at.

The vast, open space still didn't change, as different brands of motorcycles displayed next to each other, as if it was a motor show. You could see staff walking around, busy, some cleaning the vehicle, making them so shiny under the lights, creating sparkles that blinded your eyes. You loved this feeling.
"Sorry," Someone bumped into you, causing you to stumble a little bit,
"No, no, it's fine, i'm okay!" You quickly assured him, as he kept looking at you,
"Wait, aren't you from our school?" he questioned,
"Oh? Um...I think I've seen you somewhere before," I replied, still unsure,

"It's okay, I remember you! You're the one who--"
"Xiao!" You accidentally cut him off, running towards the other figure, standing in the distance. Xiao looked at me, and diverted his attention to the person I recently talked to, recognising him immediately. "Xiao, I'm sorry that I came late, you must be waiting for me right?" I walked after him, as he headed to his motorcycle with a cloth in hand.

"You know, I rushed my way here with all the strength I have! I'm sorry if you waited for long,"
Xiao crouched down to his motorcycle, resting on his knees, I followed his actions, but fell on my butt because my backpack pulled me down, "Oops, that was clumsy of me hehe,"
"Go sit over there," he spoke, wiping the cloth on the wheels, I smiled, feeling completed since he spoke to me twice today,
"Ok!" I saluted, getting up from the floor and finding a spot where I could observe him clearly.

"Do you see that girl over there? Her name is Y/N, I think I have a crush on her."

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