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"Marigolds"
Y/n liked to think that people were like bouquets. Master Jean would definitely be a Dandelion and Cecilia together, while Diluc could be a Lampgrass and flaming flowers put together, though it could be a disaster when carefully prepared, but there was something about a certain traveling knight that differs from all the people Y/n had come by:
Aether was like a bouquet of everything that is yellow.
His eyes were like marigold's on a warm sunny morning, and sometimes like honeycombs. And when they stare at thee, it elicits emotions that could put even the toughest people to sleep. And when his eyes make its way to you, even you would be amazed with how beautiful it looked.
His hair was a beautiful blond, reaching his lower back, and it would willow over thee when he would put their head on his lap ever so lovingly. And it would feel like a sin to not run your hands over the strands.
His voice was like a pleasant breeze, as sweet as a lyre can be, that not even silence can surpass its tranquility. When his voice, soft and gentle, would call out to thee, it feels giddy.
And his heart reminded thee of the marigolds in the fields, the sun in the sky, and his hair— a heart of gold. A pure soul such as his can rival even the shiniest and purest of mora.
Truly, this traveling swordsman was breath-taking in the flesh— like an angel from the heavens. It was still a wonder to someone like Y/n of how they caught this travelling swordsman by the heart.
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Y/n pushed themselves closer onto the warm mass before them, hiding from the glare of the light of day. The chirp of a bird, the sound of crickets, it was morning again, and Y/n could feel their senses waking up in dismay. Despite the day ahead of them being another paper-full day, they felt calm, soothed by the sounds of a pulse. They could hear the heartbeat of the male before them, making them sigh in content. It all ended when this mass of warmth slowly moved, trying to free themselves from the bed's caress.
Determined to stay in their comfort, Y/n's arms reached in and caught him by the waist, and in response, their low, groggy chuckles made the butterflies in their stomach flutter. (Kinililig na ako, puta)
Y/n felt his honey-hues eyes gaze down at them with a lovely smile painted on his lips.
"Morning, Y/n." Aether greeted, propping his head on his arm, smiling as he brushes his free hand through their tangled hair, and chuckling when he was met with their sleepy eyes and pouting face. "Are you ready to do commissions?" A frown had settled on their face as they pulled Aether closer, as the male laughed, ruffling their hair. The way he laughed reminded them of wind chimes on a windy day, - a pleasant sound escaping his lips like small bells. Nonetheless, it was still morning— and Y/n could not fathom how Aether wakes up at this time of day, an early morning when the sun had just risen.
"It's too early, Aether." Their face was practically mushed onto his bare chest, muffling their groans as their breaths hit his skin. He wrapped his arms back at Y/n's body. Both of them, though wearing little to nothing, did not mind the proximity, only relinquishing in the feeling of skin to skin. Y/n preferred it that way, covered in a blanket with Aether's arms around them. Y/n tightened their grip around Aether, saying, "Commissions can come later... me first." Aether smiled at their words. (BONK)
"Alright, alright." He went back in bed, a smiling Y/n right by his chest. As the mattress cradles them both once more, he felt his lover snuggle closer to him, their h/c hair making him feel tickling sensations.
"You smell so good," Y/n mumbled, bunching up his hair to sniff and ogle about. Surprisingly, they caught on to the scent. "Like marigolds... did you buy a new shampoo?"
Aether hummed a yes, watching his lover play with his hair, lips softly kissing his collarbones in instinct.
Just as how Y/n was enamored by his nature, Aether felt the same, whether it'd be appearance, personality, or psyche. The way they are them had strung him tongue-tied from their beauty. Their eyes were like the clear waters, painted in a mesmerizing e/c, and their skin, soft to the touch. The way their hair framed their face, be it messy or tidy, it always made Aether wonder how they keep themselves beautiful whatever their condition was, but what made him fall in love the most was their petal-like lips. Whether it was dry or taken care of, their lips were always an addicting part of their face. To kiss those lips would make him intoxicated.
Finding an objective, Aether chuckled, letting his lover's hair fall back onto the pillow when he took their face with his hands, and caressed their cheeks lovingly.
"What can I do to get my sweet Y/n ready for commissions?" Aether hummed, looking at his lover with a smile.
Aether snuggled to the crook of their neck, chuckling. "Do you want Pancakes with Master Jean's coffee?" Y/n hummed listlessly. "Almond Tofu?" Y/n hummed once again, not budging from Aether's hold.
"Aether, anything you do is already energizing," Y/n replied, cheeks still squished together.
Aether hummed before turning his head closer to their ear, breathing causing tingling sensations on Y/n's skin.
"How about a kiss?" Y/n flinched as they felt his lips flutter and about on Y/n's flesh.
"A-aether!" Y/n exclaimed, red blossoming by their cheeks as he laughed. "Was that too much?" Y/n hid their face in embarrassment. "You know you liked it whenever I spoil you like this..." His arms wrapped around Y/n's bare figure. "Anyways, you look energized enough." As soon as he said that, Y/n felt him retract, and Y/n felt the cold morning air.
"Aether, wait..."
He looked back, and he found Y/n, pouting once again.
"I wanted that kiss..."
He smiled, propping an arm by the bed, and the other holding Y/n's chin. "I'll give it to you, then."
And Y/n kissed the marigold flower close to them, his lips in perfect sync on theirs. Y/n smiled, feeling their lover succumb once again onto their bed. "You're making me come back to bed again..." Aether mumbled through the kisses, lightly whining.
He was on top of them, kissing them still while their arms wrapped loosely around his neck.
"Let's just do commissions later... stay with me."
