What's this feeling || Xiao x Aether

I like you. I love you

Late update. Why am I so inconsistent smh. Please forgive me.

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Aether POV:

I knocked on the front of my dorm door, immediately being met by the face of Albedo.

"Oh Aether. Did you hear that Xiao is transferring to our dorm?" He did with a small smile on his face.

I nodded and smiled back, refusing to look straight at him, "Yeah, I did. It'll be fun! It sucks that Zhongli had to move out though"

"Yeah. I don't know Zhongli too well so I don't mind"

I was about to say something but was then interrupted by the sound of my phone ringing. When I picked it up, I saw that it was Zhongli and I immediately picked up.

"Did you need something Zhongli?"

"Yes. Could you help move out both mine and Xiao's stuff?"

"Oh sure"

"Splendid. Thank you, Aether."

"No problem!" I replied then the call disconnected.

"Erm, Albedo could you help me transfer Zhongli's stuff to their dorm? We'll also need to move Xiao's stuff here too"

The ashy blonde haired boy nodded in agreement then walked off towards Zhongli's room, me following behind him. As we entered his room, I glanced around at the many different ancient looking items around the room. There was a large statue of a dragon layed out on his dresser, the words 'Morax' imprinted on the small stand below it. The room itself was very tidy and we immediately got to work, putting his stuff into large cardboard boxes. As I was stuffing the items into the box, I noticed a picture on the side of the desk.

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I couldn't help but let out a small laugh. How cute.

"What's cute?" I heard Albedo say over my shoulder.

I flinched and immediately stepped away from him. Did I say that out loud?

"U-uh... it's nothing" I replied as I tucked the picture into the box.

Albedo stared at me curiously for a few seconds before shrugging and picking up the heavy cardboard box filled to the rim. "Shall we go bring these to their room then?"

I snapped my head back up to him then nodded, picking up the cardboard box next to my feet. We both walked over to room 13, knocking on the door.

We waited for a couple seconds before my eyes were met with a pair of golden ones.

"Hey Xiao. We're here to transfer Zhongli's stuff and help you out!" I said with a smile.

I heard him mumble something before he opened the door for us to go in, his eyes following Albedo as he entered the room. As soon as I noticed that, a wave of guilt rushed through me. That's right, I told Xiao, the guy that has or had feelings for me, about a guy that I liked. I'm an idiot. But then again, how would've I known?

I let out a small sigh then put the box down on the ground. Albedo setting his down next to mine. Oh right, there's one last one in the room.

"I'll be right back, there's one more box in the room! Albedo, could you help Xiao pack up his stuff?"

Albedo gave me a small nod before waving me a goodbye. I quickly jogged out of the room and back to my own.

Xiao's POV:

"Is your room this one?" I heard Albedo ask from one of the bedrooms. Probably mine.

I sighed then decided to respond. "Yeah"

I quietly walked up to the door frame of my room, spotting Albedo in the middle of my room, taking in everything that was in it with his eyes.

"It's nice. I like it" He smiled slightly as his eyes travelled, landing onto me as he was done.

"I guess." I walked past him then began to stuff my things into the cardboard boxes he had brought into my room. The blonde haired boy doing the same.

We kept packing in silence for a few minutes before he spoke up.

"So," He started. "Are you gay Xiao?"

I froze. What did he say?

"Why the fuck are you asking that?"

"If you want me to answer first, I will, I'm pan"

Why the fuck is he asking me this?

"Why do you fucking want to know"

I glanced over at him, only to see a small smirk displayed on his lips. He swiftly stood up from his cardboard box then moved over to me.

"You want to know?"

I lowered my gaze, taking a step back. "Why else would I fucking ask"

He chuckled for a second before he took a large step forward, trapping me between himself and my dresser, his fingers cupping my cheek.

"It's because..."

He moved his thumb down to my lips, moving it over them. His gaze travelling to them then back to my eyes.

"I like you, Xiao"

My eyes widened at those words. My body froze up once again, unable to move. His hand moving back to my cheek, caressing it. What the fuck was he doing?

"You what?"

He lowered his eyes then smirked again at me.

"Is it that hard to understand?" He brushed his hand through my dark locks before smiling sweetly at me. "I like you Xiao. Actually, I love you"

My hands gripped roughly onto my wood dresser attempting to put more distance between us. Why the fuck is he saying that? We hardly even fucking know each other.

"A-Albedo? Xiao? What are you..." I heard a soft, familiar voice speak out. Shit. Why now? Of all times, why now?

My eyes quickly travelled to meet the ones of a braided blonde's.

Why... why did you have to come now Aether?