SelfShipping/ My Stories

Belly rubs and Heart Aches

am i simping for gorou after barely meeting him. yes B))
influenced by a leaked Voice line.
also including my fanmade genshin character ig lol

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The commander sneered, fairly agitated from the talk of the time being the apparent luck of his ears. Which was a complete hoax, they thought they could get clever and find away to just waltz up and pet him, well they have another thing coming for 'em. Unbeknownst of the adventurer following him in his small huff, he almost yelped when he felt a hand tug at the sleeve of his arm. At his side was a girl wearing liyue attire while a anemo vision hung at her hip, two branched deer like horns setting on top her messy hair while a furred serpent like tail rested in a curled position behind her. A worried look in her eyes making him snap back to reality. "J-Jinxue!! Sorry, erm, did you need me?" Quickly readjusting himself and clearing his throat, his ear twitched as she glanced up at them. "You alright? i called you about four times now and you just kept stomping by." Said ears flattened back when he came to realize, his grin faltering softly. "Ah, my apologies, I was so busy being aggravated that i didn't notice." With a small hum, the two began taking a small stroll while the woman asked what got him so distracted. Her long tail swaying behind her lowly as the fur danced like crackling fire, careful not to swipe under gorou's legs. A soft growl bubbled in his throat as he recalled the days teasing. "The troops have been going on and on about this new rumor that to get top dog gorou's luck, is to pet me behind the ears. Grr.. there's no luck behind it! if they think they can just smile their way into petting me then-" His words caught in his throat as a shudder ran up his back, the soft stroking feeling against his ears causing him to freeze. Gently rubbing them between her fingers while his words choked. "Wh- h-hey!! not you t..too!! C'mon i g-gotta.." A whimper cut his words as he began melting into the sweet petting, though he shook in attempt to remain cool. "i n-need too..." His words once again fell silent as jinxue began scratching at the base of his ears, another wave of whimpers leaving gorou as he slowly leaned into the petting with a flushed face. Maybe just for a little bit, he thought, after all they'd taken a not so used path so it wasn't very likely someone would show. Tail wagging rapidly at the affection, gorou's hands met with her arms, eyes shooting wide as they pulled away from him. "Oh! sorry, its just.. your too cute sometimes." She grinned, bowing her head in apology while gorou quickly sat up. His face turning a bright red while brushing his chest. "I-I told you no petting the ears! They aren't lucky!" He spat, embarrassed for giving in so simply. Chuckling at the small scolding, she gave a soft smile that made his heart leap. "Would you rather i pet your back?" The words caused him to gulp, unsure how to react as he almost blurted out yes but shook his head vigorously, taking a step back. "N-No! i'm not a puppy on the street!!" She giggled, crossing her arms behind her back which semi disappointed him, No, he didn't want the pets anyways. "I know, your commander gorou, the top dog." She rehearsed, tapping a finger against her cheek while smiling. "But even the best dogs deserve a few good belly rubs." He felt his ears droop while his tail unconsciously began to wag once again. His eyes widening as his face flushed, looking down at her seemingly innocent grin. "be-..belly rubs..?" He asked softly, as if unsure he heard her correctly. Breath hitching, his body stiffened at the soft feeling of patting against his head. The girl smiling playfully as she watched his reactions. Gorou covered his mouth in embarrassment as he whimpered out. "N-Not... n-Not out in the open.." Her head tilted curiously, looking up at him with a small blink. "Hm?" Grabbing the wrist resting on his torso, he began leading her off trail to a more quiet place. Finding a small spot between a few bushes and a small cliffside, away from peoples peering eyes but not too far out any monsters would dare bother them. She allowed him to drag her along without complaints and willingly got pulled down to sit behind the brush. Her tail curling around itself while she sat on her knees, glancing up at him curiously to find gorou resting against the rock wall with a flushed but semi angry pout. "Y-You can't just pet me w-whenever you feel like, what if the troops seen? I'd n-never hear the end of it..!!" He scolded softly, giving off a light whine at the end while jinxue's head tilted. "I'm sorry.. I thought you where okay with it since you didn't push me away like you do with them." He gulped, looking away as he realized she was right. He could have easily swatted her hands away like he did to the others but something in him... didn't want to. "I-I.." He began, unsure how to explain himself as he slowly began to mumble. "Just... Just wait till no ones around.." He muttered through his teeth, his hands fidgeting while his tail swayed when she scooted closer. "Well.. no ones around... may i pet you now?" She asked slowly, already raising a hand to reach for him. Subconsciously leaning closer himself, he nodded quietly. Melting as she returned to stroking and scratching behind his ears, gorou's eyes fluttering shut as he leaned into her touch. His hands setting in the grass by her sides to keep balanced while he leaned forward. The pets spread to run her fingers through his hair soothingly, giving a soft sigh of enjoyment from the gentle scratches against the back of his neck. He peeked out to look at her, a large shiver running up his spine as a hand was set against his back. Eyes widening while her nails softly dragged against the exposed section of his spine. Ending up hiding his face against her shoulder while his mind raced, he didn't think she was serious about the back scratches! Though he should have probably expected it since she mentioned it. His grip tightened in the grass below them while his breath hitched between a small whine, he couldn't contain the violent wagging of his tail while he squeezed his eyes shut. Embarrassed to admit just how much he was enjoying the affection, how much he was being pet.. Would she? no, no he couldn't get ahead of himself, its ridiculous. Her fingers gently petting the small of his back while one seemed to always trace above his spine. It was driving him crazy with a strange fluttering feeling in his gut, causing him to let out a small pant. Another shiver running up his spine as he sat up abruptly, grabbing her hands after hearing the soft murmur in his ears. "Y-You!! Y-you sneak!" He shouted in a semi- accusatory tone, shaking his head while trying to rid of the fluttering feeling burning his chest. "What'd i do? i just called you a good boy.." She questioned unknowingly, letting her hands fall to her lap after gorou released her to wrap his arms around his stomach. "Y-Your purposefully making me feel a-all-.. all fuzzy and tingly!!" He continued, struggling to find the right words for the emotions running through him. A part of him felt content and happy while another felt excited and... expectant. Though he wasn't sure what he was expecting from this, he hardly thought jinxue would consider them to be close despite the fact they hang out rather often. She usually addresses him formally and they hardly did anything that wasn't work or business related. Staring at her as her head tilted softly, the words suddenly lost in him while she stared back. Shifting to cross her legs while leaning back against her palms, her vision bouncing against her hip when she shifted her legs. "I'm sorry did i push too far? I didn't mean to make you uncomfortable." She sounded a little saddened and almost mad at herself which made him flinch, quickly shaking his hands along with his head. "N-No!! i did-dnt-  i mean- !! i meant a good f-feeling!!" He blurted out, quickly covering his mouth as he leaned away. What had gotten into him lately, he couldn't speak straight. She hummed softly, going into thought while looking down. He reached out with one arm before hesitating, ears twitching when she also reached for his hand and looped her pinkie finger with his own. Letting out a deep breath, his fingers slowly slid into her hand to grasp it into his. Her eyes widened while he softly stroked the back of her palm with his thumb. The two sitting in silence while looking down at their joined hands, gorou's ears flicked once again as he glanced up to the woman across from him. One minute she's teasing, the next she's reserved, he was honestly beginning to wonder if she knew about all the feelings she was stirring up inside him. Chewing on the inside of his cheek, a sudden boldness caused him to pull her closer. Looping his other arm around her waist before leaning his head close. This time her face was the one to turn a dark shade of red, eyes wide while she seemed to understand what he meant.. "W-Wait, you m-mean...." She trailed off, seeming to struggle continuing while he nodded his head softly while looking away. Removing her grasp from his, he whimpered as she slowly began to run her hands over his stomach and chest. Leaning back as he covered his mouth with the back of his palm, his eyes shut tightly to keep his emotions in check. Flinching as she placed a kiss on the front of his palm, he trembled softly while her hands continued to lightly rub around his stomach. His eyes opening after she pulled away and he felt a light tap against his nose. Her soft giggle ringing in his ears while his face became a bright red. Going to say something, the two jolted as nearby voices spoke out. Grabbing jinxue, he pulled her close once again while ducking down in the bushes. Ears twitching with high alert while listening to the passing conversation, a merchant pair who'd gone a little off the path for a short cut. The two bickering while the clanking of the cart they dragged along rolled by. Feeling a brush against his leg, he looked down to the woman in his grasp who'd been pushed against his chest. He'd leaned himself over her with his elbow being the only support holding him up. Her legs pressing close to his side while her tail had curled itself up close to the two of them, the long fur at the end being the feeling against his leg. Stiffening while she tilted her head forward, her horns pulling at the branches caught in them while she winced. "A-Ah! i'm sorry, i- erm." Gorou muttered, trying to raise up while pulling away the branches snagging at the horns of his companion. After getting free, she shook her head lightly while sitting up. "Thank you, its alright." Smiling softly at him, she brushed off a few leaves from him. Her touch barely grazing his ears when she reached up to pick out the leaves in his hair, one hand set on his chest. "C-Can i feel your horns?" He blurted, causing her eyes to widen while glancing up at him. His eyes cast off to the side with a sort of angry and pouty look. "I-Its only fair after you been petting me up!" Giving a short hum of thought, her giggle caused him to look to her. The qilin girl turning herself before leaning back against his chest. "Sure, though they aren't anything special.." Slightly slumped down, she tilted her head forward so her horns didn't press against him. Keeping herself entertained by picking twigs and leaves out of the fur brush at the end of her tail. Nervously reaching for the two horns, he grasped them momentarily before running his fingers over the grooves along the branches. The design similar to that of a tree but not rugged, an almost smooth like texture. Her head tilting along when he would accidentally pull, thumbs following the horns base to her head curiously as he felt through her hair. Wondering how they connected as he brushed his fingers around, ears twitching to her soft sigh of content. Continuing to gently running his hands through her hair, he blushed softly as she leaned into his palms. Her eyes shut calmly while his gaze slowly moved to her tail which still sat in her lap. Hand setting in the long tangles of fiery fur, he glanced to make sure he wasn't pushing boundaries. Continuing to brush when he seen no change in her mood, the long strands of her tail much like hair, having barely any mats despite dragging about. His curiosity brewing as he pet along the shorter fur of her tail. it being silky and fuzzy, the furs being no longer than an inch or two. His eyes then  set on the scales near the base of her tail, the plating being much like a reptile that somehow merged into the fur. He lightly touched right where the scales began to end, lightly running a circle on each scale while his eyes widened. They where soft enough to bend with her movements, but thick enough to protect her. Smooth and slick to the touch, they radiated the same warmth she seemed to always have no matter the weather. Her eyes opened to glance up at him, her horns bumping his chest which caused his attention to return to her face. "Its getting late, shouldn't you be getting back?" She asked, tilting her head softly. Looking to the sky, she was right, he needed to get back to his peers but.. a part of him didn't want to. Shrugging impassively, his hands hesitated to wrap around her before ultimately falling to his sides. "They'll be fine...." He murmured, tail beginning to wag softly as she dragged his hands in front of her to examine them, her fingers intertwined with his. "Mm, only if you say so." Smiling softly, his chin carefully rested on top her head between her horns. Ears twitching as he watched her run her thumb over his palms. This felt... better than just curling up with his tail. The feeling of her presence right against him filling the sort of gap he couldn't achieve himself, her warmth bringing him a great sense of comfort. Her humming lulling him while his eyes drooped closed, feeling at ease while the girl in his arms sat comfortably in her own world. He wondered quietly if they'd hang out more closely, so they could relax again. Gorou softly smiled at the thought, maybe being pet wasn't so bad.