Love or hatred? (Diluc x y/n) OLD VER

42:Whats next for us..?

Diluc POV
I was stargazing from a cliff in Mondstadt. It's been a couple days since I've returned from Liyue and (y/n). She was out on a mission for the Fatui at the moment. I sighed, the Knights are still persistent on getting to the bottom of the Maria incident.

I have been plastered by a few of them since I've got back. It was annoying. I could tell that (y/n) didn't want to talk about it at all, whenever I tried to bring it up, she just looks blankly at me.

I wished deep down that I don't need to find out the hurtful and dark truth to it.

(Y/n) POV
I just finished the last of my missions and I sighed as Knights gave me looks. I hated how annoying they were getting, Maria was making a big deal out of her fortunate escape from death. I clenched my fist. Why didn't I do better? This stupid mistake might cost everything I have.

I sighed and continued on, I went to a field of dandelions that I often to go ever since I discovered it. It was very romantic. I sighed and bent down. I held a dandelion and blew it into the wind, watching as the seeds scattered into the setting sun. I watched the sunset from the field when someone came crashing towards me.

"Lumine? What are you doing here?" I asked, confused. Lumine breathlessly showed me an invitation. "The knights are requesting a formal meeting with the Fatui...tonight at 10p.m. And they request a harbinger to attend. They asked me to deliver the letter. I decided it was best to ask you, I don't want to be anywhere near Signora and Childe's busy. Well, Childe wouldn't be a good choice," Said Lumine.

I sighed and read the invitation.

Formal meeting invitation from the knights of Favonius to the Fatui.

The knights of Favonius formally invites a Fatui Harbinger to attend to a meeting at the Knights of Favonius HQ at 10p.m tonight.

We would like to discuss an important matter with you. Thank you.

Acting grandmaster,
Jean

I frowned. I knew that Signora was not in Mondstadt and I was the only Harbinger around. I sighed and thanked Lumine before I hurriedly left to Mondstadt.

I seldom wore my formal outfit, although I looked nice in it. It was ever only wore on formal stuff which I don't really do.

I put it on and called for two agents to follow me. We reached the knights of Favonius headquarters at 10 sharp. I went inside and a knight escorted me to the meeting room. I took a deep breath before walking in.

Jean respectfully greeted me as I took a seat. I noticed a couple more empty seats. A moment later, Kaeya, Lisa and Diluc walked in. Lumine also came in. I sighed in my head, this was going to be a tough night.

Diluc looked at me, he was slightly blushing.

"Thank you for coming, (y/n). I would like to discuss the incident on Maria Shimmers. She is currently being watched and guarded by us in case she gets targeted again. Do you have anything to say?" Said Jean.

I frowned at her. "That woman is annoying. I wouldn't work with her or let any of her requests to the Fatui go through. I don't want anything to do with her, ugh. For a fact, she tried to hire Fatui assassins to kill me. That was a stupid move of course," I grumbled. Jean was seemingly surprised.

"And why did she do so?"

"She was jealous of my relationship," I Said, looking Jean sharply in the eye. Jean made a 'hmm' face. Diluc looked at his hands, probably thinking or embarrassed. I didn't want to listen to the crap but I had to for this time at least.

"I would like Maria to say a few words. Is that ok for you?" Asked Jean in a serious tone. I nodded. The doors opened and Maria entered. She was wearing a white dress with some flower designs and she was on a wheelchair and Amber was pushing her in. Maria had a flower shaped clip on her hair and her hair was tied into a cute bun.

I rolled my eyes as she gave me a look of hatred. Maria was pushed to beside Diluc. Diluc looked at her with a frown and ignore her flirty behavior towards him.

That woman...she still thinks that she can take Diluc from me!

Maria took a deep breath and announced dramatically. "I know it has to be her! She would do something like that so she can keep Diluc all to herself!"

I gave her a look of fake confusion and annoyance. "What proof do you have?" I grumbled. Maria looked at me with a confident smirk. "You want proof? I have proof!"

I looked at her with barely an emotion as Maria took out a photograph of Childe and I talking. "What does that prove?" Jean Said, confused. "They were planning my death!" Snapped Maria. Maria took out another photo.

This time, it was a picture of Childe returning to the mansion. It caught a clear picture of his face. Lumine gasped.

Childe?! He wasn't careful enough? Why didn't Maria hand over the picture to Lumine or the knights before? Was she personally keeping it to crush us personally?!

"This is her brother. He was there! He killed my guards! It has to be him! And she must've been working with him to kill me!" Shouted Maria in a slow dramatic voice. I frowned at her.

Diluc and Lumine looked at me wide eyed. Jean was deep in thought. I was considering my options.

1:lie, it's a difficult one and highly risky.

2: tell a version of the truth, risky too

3: confess, take whatever's gonna come and possibly lose Diluc...

Screw it, I'm gonna take her down with me.

I looked up and gave Maria an ominous look.

"Fine then, I admit it. I was there. So what if I tried to kill you? You're a toxic snake whose been spreading rumors about me. You deserved it. You know what happens to people who mess with the Fatui. You're lucky you got off with just that. It could've far worst, trust me. I don't care what you think anyways," I Said coldly, my eyes shooting daggers at Maria.

Diluc was in disbelief.

Diluc POV
So she was the one who did it...I...I don't know what to think. She did this to keep her reputation and me right? I...what do I do? What should I do? Break up?

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