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

47:How?!

Scaramouche POV
I was smirking to myself. I held the gnosis in my hand, admiring its glow. It was mine now. I got it. Now, what should I do with it?

Diluc POV
I decided to visit the empty coast, since I decided I had nothing better to do. I saw a figure of someone sitting in the sand. The person seemed injured.

(Y/n) POV
I watched as the person came closer. My eyes widened as I recognized the red hair. He was walking towards me halfway when his eyes widened. "(Y/n)?" He whispered, running towards me. He was worried as he examined me. I scratched the back of my head. "Oh, hey Diluc. There's a uh, a small accident and I got washed up here?" I Said, giving him a sheepish smile.

Diluc pulled me into a hug. "I missed you! It's been a few months but it felt like years! Are you ok? I'll go bring you to the dawn winery," Said Diluc. He carried me into his back.

It felt good to feel his warmth again. I smiled silently. Diluc called for a doctor, soon enough, my wounds were treated. According to the doctor, I had a few sprains. I sighed, whoever dragged me back then definitely had some nerve.

I was relived when the doctor was finally done. I certainly won't be fighting anytime soon, or walking! Diluc carried me to his room, he gave me a kiss on the forehead before setting me down. "So, mind telling me what happened? Let's catch up with each other shall we?" Said Diluc. I smiled and nodded.

I told me everything. Leaving out the training the recruits parts since it was boring. Diluc had a worried frown when I talked about what I was supposed to do in Inazuma.

"I trust that Lumine will fix everything there. She has to. She's done many things before, she's strong," I Said, giving Diluc a reassuring kiss on the cheek.

Diluc blushed, he gently cupped my face. He kissed me on the lips. His lips were so soft and warm, I closed my eyes. It was nice to be this warm, this warmth is special. More special than any warmth in the world.

We pulled out of the kiss. I gave Diluc a hug to the best of my abilities. It was more of a half hug.

I had changed into some spare clothes Diluc had since my clothes were ripped while I was drifting out at sea. I later found out that it's been four and a half days since I was out at sea. I felt confused to think how I survived. It was a miracle.

I went to sleep that night, it was the happiest I've been since I left Mondstadt. It was a bit uncomfortable because of my wounds but it was nothing too bad.

The next day...

I yawned as I woke up. The cast was weighing me down a lot. I was with Diluc when one of his spies burst into his office. "M-Master Diluc! Eep! Lord harbinger!" Yelped the spy when he saw me. I frowned at him. "Don't address me so formally please? I won't punish you," I Said, waving my perfectly fine hand at him. The spy bowed at me before turning to Diluc.

"La Signora is dead. The electro Archon killed her," Said the spy. I was shocked.

Signora is...dead? No way! Poor her, she was one of my close friends...I guess it can't be helped when you face a god in battle. The mortal will surely lose, right?

I sighed as I looked at Diluc. His expression was rather blank, telling me that he was thinking deeply. The spy bowed again before waking out of the room hurriedly.

I felt a sudden pull and looked up to see Diluc giving me a hug. "According to another spy, you're currently recorded as missing and last seen in Inazuma at Ritou."

Childe POV
I was practically panicking. (Y/n) was reported as missing. She was sent to Inazuma and now she was missing, nowhere to be found. I can't go there myself to look for her, I was too busy. I hope nothing bad happens to her.

I paced around the empty room in Northland bank, hoping that (y/n) was ok. So far the news was not told to anyone outside the Fatui as far as I know.

Zhongli POV
I was looking for Childe, he seems to be in a hurry the last time I saw him. I went to Northland bank and walked up to the lady behind the desk. "Hello, may I know where Childe is?" I Said, greeting her politely. She nodded and checked a piece of paper.

"Master Childe is currently in Northland bank in one of the backrooms. He wishes to be alone and not to be disturbed. You should wait or come back later if you want to see him," Said the lady. I nodded and left.

Diluc POV
I left (y/n) in my room as I left for Mondstadt. "Master Diluc! Master Diluc!" Called someone from the crowd. I turned my head to see Amber, running towards me. "Master Diluc! Jean wishes to speak with you at the Knights is Favonius Headquarters now!" Said Amber.

I sighed and headed towards the knights' headquarters. Jean was waiting for me outside, a look of worry on her face. "Oh! Master Diluc! I want to talk to you about a rumor going around the Fatui. Eula was following a group of Fatui members when she heard them talking about a harbinger going missing," explained Jean.

I had to put on a straight face for the conversation. "Which one?" I asked. Jean told me that she didn't know and the Fatui members did not mention it.

The Fatui is trying to keep her disappearance a secret. I think they would be looking for her though, hmm. It won't be long before they go poking around Mondstadt right?

I thanked Jean for the infomercial and left.

(Y/n) POV
I was peeking out the window in Diluc's bedroom. From what I would see, I caught glimpses of Fatui members walking around and searching for something. I'm half sure that they were looking for me.

What if they think I'm dead and I get thrown off the ranks?! Argh...I gotta tell someone. Childe? But he's not in Mondstadt, Signora is dead too. That spy certainly didn't tell the Fatui either. Maybe I should try to find a way to tell them. Maybe I can sneak away to Liyue somehow...

I sat down on Diluc's bed and flopped onto the soft blanket.

I can walk at least. Hmm...I'll convince Diluc to bring me to Liyue! Yes, that's it!

I cheerfully sat up and waited for Diluc to return.

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