Hidden mask [xiaoxventi]

Chapter 5

"Yes, everything's going as planned. You'll guarantee Xiao's safety right? He'll go back to his true nature once Yui breaks him. Thank you, I'll be off now."
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"Hey Xiao! How're you doing?" Venti ran to follow up with Xiao.
"I'm... good. By the way, do you have any plans for today?"
"Well, uhm... yes."
"Alright, I'll be off now."
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"Oh you're here Venti" Yui grinned
"Yeah Yui! Let's go to boba shop" Venti smiled.
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"You know Xiao right?" Yui asked
"Well, of course I know him! He's my best friend!"
"I have to tell you something."
"Hmm?"
"He's not what he looks like. His real name's Alatus and he's a delinquent. You know that one news? You shouldn't be friends with him, if you don't befriend him, I'll guarantee your safety."
"..."
"So?"
"Oh, I have to go, I'm late for my recording. Bye!"
Once Venti was gone, Yui laughed,
"Oh, everything is going perfectly."
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"Your name will be Xiao."
"IT'S ALL YOUR FAULT!"
"You have a cute name Alatus!"
"Don't fear, I'm here, I'll always be here for you."

Memories spilled out of Xiao's mind. It always happened. He couldn't control it. He can't control himself. He wished that he never existed. Love is temporary, pain is eternal. But everything changed as soon Venti stepped into his life. Venti was the sunlight of his life, his stars, his comfort. Xiao's memories deepened, revealing one of his memories.

"Wait don't!"
A boy with two braids took Xiao's hands.
"You can't just jump off the roof! Are you crazy? If you end your life, then think about your loved ones!"
"I... I don't have any. I'm done with this pain and sorrow."
"Then, I'll be your friend!"

That was how he befriended Xiao. Xiao took his phone and scrolled through his diary.

Dear diary, today I met someone crazy. His name is Venti. He wanted to become my friend. He's crazy in that way. Who would be my friend? Anyways, he stopped me from jumping off the roof. I'm thankful to him for that.
People to protect:
1. Venti
2. Zhongli
3. Y̶u̶i̶ Ganyu

Dear diary, I gained feelings for Venti. I just don't get how someone could be so annoying.

In a few minutes, Xiao slept. Dropping his phone.
"Hey Xiao!" Venti came in with a plate of apples. "Hmm? Awie Xiao's asleep! Venti noticed his phone and took it "huh? What's this?"
I gained feelings for Venti
"OH I-" Venti plopped Xiao's phone on the table and ran away.
I gained feelings for Venti
I gained feelings for Venti
I gained feelings for Venti
I gained feelings for Venti
I gained feelings for Venti
I gained feelings for Venti
I gained feelings for Venti
Venti couldn't get those words out of his head. Xiao? Falling in love with Venti? Venti hadn't noticed how Xiao would care for Venti until now. 'You idiot Xiao! WHY WOULD YOU RANDOMLY LOOK AT YOUR DIARY WHILE SLEEPING???? You idiot!!!!"
BONK! Venti hit his forehead on a tree.