a random assortment of things i've written this year (2021)

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zhongli's eyes widened in fear as he watched his counterpart fall to the ground with a loud thud, clutching his stomach where a spear lay nestled deeply within his midsection.

"childe!"

the amber eyed god yelled as he ran over beside his fallen lover, kneeling down beside him. staring down at the ginger, he could clearly see the life slowly slipping away from his expression, those blue eyes of his which typically rushed with life like a moving rapid river now dulling. "hey.." he laughed bitter sweetly, almost breathlessly. "it's just a scratch.." he pitifully laughed again before feeling a drop of water splash on his face before looking up.

tears has began to flow out of the brunette, who stifled back a full blown sob. besides, their enemy was still on the nearby prowl, searching for the two of them right now. "zhongli.." the other said softly, reaching a hand out to cup his cheek, using his thumb to gently wipe away the tears falling down his face in a steady stream. "you can't break down here, zhongli.. your enemies will see that you're broken, and they'll take advantage of that to break you more... it's not over. you have to keep going. for me.."