Xiaoven Royal Au

33

Me and Diluc were walking around the town. Hands slightly grasped with each other. This was something normal for me, holding a friend's hand, so there really isn't anything to be uncomfortable about.

Still, I get confused as to why Diluc always seems so red and quiet whenever I hold his hands — it's pretty normal for the both of us. But I pay no mind to it, I guess he's just very sensitive. What a cute trait.

The town was pretty dark at these times, but the romantic lights were there to light up everything. Mondstadt really is beautiful, I am so glad I am born in here. This is where I met such beautiful friends anyway, just look at Diluc! He's always there for me even though he's quite grumpy. He even abandoned his job as a bartender just to hang out with me right now! I think I'm his favorite friend, wink wink.

Whenever I'm with Diluc, I feel like I am the best person. I always find comfort in him. I want to somehow... Return the favor. I want him to feel like he's the best person when he's with me too! I want to be the one who he finds comfort in, duh! He's my best friend!

But of course, I'm aware that one day, cough, I'll have to find a woman for him. Cause, I know I wouldn't stay forever in this cruel world. Not that I'm saying that I'm gonna die, but people die eventually right?

I just worry that... When I'm gone, Diluc is gonna be left alone in here. I don't want to be like that! I don't want to be someone's comfort and then leave them to dust. Oh. I already did that before. I almost forgot. Haha.

Who fucking cares! That prince is an asshole anyway.

Why am I even thinking this way? This world is unpredictable! Who knows? Maybe Diluc does first before me? Let's not think that way though! I can never handle that.

“Diluc,” I speak up. And I felt his hand flinch, I tried not to laugh. “Yes?”

“Are you gonna join the feast tomorrow?”

“No. I have to take care of my bar.” ah. I was hoping he'll be there. It's fine, Amber will be there too! If you're wondering what this feast is, well, it happens once a month in our town. It's a normal thing for us. It's a sign of our peace towards each other, meaning, if our town has arguments and things like that, we wouldn't have a feast for punishment! That's why we always get along.

I almost dropped Diluc's big hands once I remember many months where there were no feasts because everyone hated our family — because of me.

I shrugged my head before smiling. There's no use in looking back there anymore, we're here in a present now.

As I walk around with Diluc, I feel a pair of eyes on me — on us, to be specific. The stare was so hard that I thought it would stab me. It turned out to be just drunkards. Who was I even expecting it to be?

Why were they glaring at us, though? “Ven, cover your ears,” Diluc says, and I immediately obey. I didn't know what for, but I still did it.

“That Venti Barbatos again! A little slut. Look! He's out here with a rich man again, after abandoning the prince of Liyue he's now going out with master Diluc! A pure gold digger!”

I didn't know what they were talking about — but I saw Diluc pulling out his middle finger at them. I laughed as he gestured to me that I was allowed to uncover my ears now. “What did they say?”

He didn't answer me and just looked straight in our direction. I felt his hand tugging my wrist — so I held his hand again to keep us connected. Diluc's really cute, he can't even tell me he wanted to hold hands again!

“Diluc! If you could marry someone, who will it be!” I asked because it was too quiet! How awkward is that?! We're best friends, he shouldn't have any trouble answering that.