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☹︎What was it for..?

Chapter 14

^3rd Person^

⚠︎︎Angst⚠︎︎

"...I Love you."
Xiao didn't believe his words. "W-What..?" He blinked as fast as he could. He let go of Aether and pinched himself.

"I-Is this a dream?" (Bitch no)
Aether shaked his head. He wanted to burst out in tears, but hugged Aether as tight as he could
"I-I'm so h-happy.." Xiao stuttered and lowered his head on Aether's shoulder.

He smiled in such a graceful way. Aether felt his heart beat calming down.
"Hehe~ but did you actually had to make out with me last night?" Aether laughed. Xiao pushed him off and crossed his arms offended.

"I told you. I couldn't control it." He closed his eyes.
"So we're dating now?" Aether laughed.
"Haha! You're that excited to date me?" Xiao didn't reply. All Heard- was just mumbling.

Xiao was about to leave but Aether quickly changed the mood. "Only kidding! We're basically dating."
Aether kissed him on the cheek softly and smiled.

"But I never knew you would want me so bad in a relationship." Xiao made a regret face.
He reached for a kiss and lifted Aether's chin up. "I Love You." Aether smiled and kissed Xiao so.

"You have to say it back." Xiao made a cute angry face. Aether raised an eyebrow. "Say what?"

"I Love You." He burst out laughing. "I Love you too!" Xiao smiled. "So.. should we tell our friends that we are together?" Aether asked. He shaked his head. "It's the best if we keep it a secret for now." Aether nodded. "Let's go back."

They walked together back at the school gates and hoped nothing was suspecting them. "So? What were you guys talking about?" Ganyu asked. "It's none of your business." Xiao answered. Ganyu giggled. "Is it something you guys want to hide from us?" We both shaked our head. Hu Tao smirked. "Did you guys make out? I see new marks on Aether."

"W-What?! I always had that big one!" Aether defended himself. Xiao blushed and quickly hid himself with his hoodie. "But, where did you get those marks anyway?" Albedo tilted his head confusing.

"O-Oh! U-Uh.." Aether didn't know what to answer. How can he possibly lie to his friends? Hu Tao covered her mouth disappointed. " Did you make out with Venti?!" "NO?!" Xiao shouted. He covered his mouth out of shame and stepped 4 steps back. Hu Tao happily clapped her hands. "We got them caught!" Aether turned surprised to Xiao. "Sorry.." Xiao apologized.

"Wha- How did you know?" Aether flinched. Hu Tao laughed. "Now we for real got 'em!" Aether and Xiao were standing there speechless.

"So? When's the wedding?" Albedo smiled. "HUH?!" Xiao quickly turned around and left the gates. Ganyu followed him to get him back at the gates. Hu Tao and Albedo chuckled. "Come on! You guys have been crushing on each other since you've met. Wasn't it obvious??" Albedo said. "Woo! It's getting pretty cold in here! Why don't we get inside?" Aether tried to switch the topic and went inside with his 2 left over friends. "Xiaooo?" Hu Tao yelled. "Ganyu..!" Albedo shouted again.

They were looking for them, because they had class together. Aether turned to the left, Hu Tao and Albedo looked to the right. Aether looked at the empty hallway, running his fingers trough the lights. "Xiao? Ganyu?" He called their names but didn't hear nor mumbling.

But then he heard Ganyu's voice. Aether quickly ran to Ganyu's soft voice and turned around. Then he couldn't believe what he saw.

Ganyu laid her lips on Xiao's. The kiss looked quite gentle. N-No.. Xiao wouldn't kiss Ganyu. What was the make out for? "I Love You." Ganyu said.
"I Love you Too." Aether's heart shattered in a million pieces and covered his mouth from crying. But tears were seen from the blonde boy's face.

When Xiao was about to look into Aether's direction, Aether quickly turned around and ran as fast as he never could. He held his hands onto his heart and ran away heartbroken.

"Aether, Wait!" Xiao was behind him sprinting. He saw students looking confusing at the 2 but he didn't care. He didn't want to see Xiao. Not at this moment. He turned to the right, we're loads of students where, so Xiao couldn't see him in the crowd. He rushed onto the crowd and then back out.

He couldn't hear Xiao's voice anymore. He sprinted to the left, then right and saw a nearby room. He decided to take a rest and ran inside the empty class room. He stopped by an edge and fell onto his knees.

"W-Why..?" Aether let his head onto his knees like a ball and continued crying quietly.

He has been crying for 10mins now and didn't want to stop. He wanted to let out all his pain but it was endless. He first stopped sobbing when he heard a door creaking open. He wiped out all his tears and looked at the sky blue haired female.

"What do you need?" Aether groaned. Ganyu felt his heart and walked to him. "Sorry you had to see it Aether. I'm really sorry for you too, but.."

Ganyu sighed. "I hate to admit it but Xiao deserves better. You have been teasing him and he quite find it annoying. He never loved you. I'm sorry.." Aether was shocked and did not have noticed what he did.

"You're right." Aether looked at the floor. "He does deserve better. I ruined his while life, he should be with you. He looks happier whenever he sees you." Aether smiled heartbroken. Ganyu smiled. "That is what I have been waiting for you to say."

Aether looked shocked. "W-What do you mean..?" Aether saw her smile turn into a dark one. "You don't deserve him, I Do." He couldn't believe what she just said.

"Are you jealous?" "OF COURSE I AM!" Ganyu shouted at Aether angry. "How, HOW COULD HE FALL IN LOVE WITH YOU?!" Ganyu was close to cry. Aether couldn't reply.

"All I want him was to love me!? I have known him since childhood!! And you?! YOU just met him and he already laid his eyes on you!!" Ganyu wanted to tell her last sentence.

She took out a big rock and hit Aether hard on the floor until he fainted.

Just die

Incredibly sorry if this is too short 😭 I honestly didn't have any ideas and that's why
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And I lost a 50/50 to pull Venti but got Keqing 😭
Good luck y'all for pulling Ayato and Venti!
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-Keith