9:51 am, Living room
"AETHERRRR!!" yelled Keqing, hugging Aether. "I haven't seen you in such a while! How are you?" She looked at him in a friendly way and smiled. "I'm doing good! What about you, Keqing?" Aether replied, hugging her back. "I'm doing great! It's been busy lately" Keqing replied. The blonde smiled at the purple figure while the rest were laughing about something. Keqing turned around. "What's so funny?" asked Keqing, confused. "Xiangling was just showing us the video of Xiao doing the chicken dance" said Xingqiu, who almost looks like he's about to cry. "Let me see!" Keqing said excitedly. Both Aether and Keqing looked at the phone and everyone started to laugh. Xiao, on the other hand, was very embarrassed. He was bright red and started to walk to his room.
10:00 am, Xiao's room
XIAO'S POV
As I closed the door and locked it, I thought about some things. I mean it's not that big of a deal but it's still bothering me.. I sat down on the bed and then laid down. I stared at the ceiling and then looked around the room. Maybe I do have a crush on Aether.. I've felt this way for almost a year. Though it's only gotten to me this month to the point I keep blushing at him. I then close my eyes. I think sleep would maybe help me. I can solve these problems after.. Right? I mean again, it's not that big of a deal honestly. But I know that I have to confess sooner or later... I know someone who really likes Aether.
END OF XIAO'S POV
(hate to make author notes in the middle of the chapter but I skipped where they hang out and stuff because it's not really interesting and I have no ideas :,) )
1:27 pm, Living room
AETHER'S POV
Since Xiangling, Venti, Keqing, Ganyu, Xingqiu, and Chongyun left, I was really lonely. The only person who I have a the moment is Xiao. But his door is locked so I guess I can't bother him.. We've been staying in the house for a while now and I want to take a walk. Of course I don't want to walk myself.. I mean who would? It gets boring easily but it's good exercise and it's a nice day too. I went up to Xiao's door and knocked. "Xiao? Are you in there? Answer the door!" I said, continuously knocking on the door. Xiao unlocked the door and opened it. "What do you need?" he asked in a tone that's sad. "Oh nothing! Well- maybe something. Do you want to walk with me? We've been in the house for a while now and I thought you might need some fresh air. Well you don't have to accept- It just gets really boring.. Heheh.." I said awkwardly. Xiao looked at me and then said "Sure." His sad tone was away. I wonder what was happening in his head. Maybe he's having a bad day? Or he had to do something like studying? I hope we didn't distract him or anything. He was probably doing really dumb stuff I guess. I heard a voice and then I felt pain on my cheek as someone slapped me. "Are you okay?" Xiao asked. "Yeah! I'm fine! Sorry about that" I said. "K then.. You coming?" he asked. I nodded my head and went to put on my shoes. I unlocked the door and opened it. We both went outside and I locked the door. We started walking next to each other.
2:32 pm, Outside
The walk was really boring. I thought it would be more fun since Xiao is here. But I guess not. I mean he really is a boring person, not in a mean way. But he can sometimes be really fun! And that's what I like about him. He's usually not THIS quiet though.. Did something happen? Or did I do anything wrong? I hope I didn't do anything to make him mad at me. Well.. Even if Idid make him mad, what did I even do? I don't really understand. I wanted to start a conversation but I'm not sure what to talk about.. Maybe we can talk about our days or how we're feeling! "How's your day so far?" I asked Xiao. He looked at me and slightly smiled, "It's fine". I smiled back at him. "What about yours?" Xiao asked. "It's really good! I'm so glad we can walk in this beautiful weather!" I said.
END OF AETHER'S POV
2:37 pm
Aether looked at Xiao and saw that he had a slight pink tint on his cheek and giggled quietly. Xiao looked at him. "Why are you laughing?" he asked. "Oh nothing" Aether replied. Xiao stopped walking. "Aether.." He started. "I've been wanting to tell you this for a while now." said Xiao, holding the blonde's hand. "What is it? You can tell me anything!" Aether replied, a bit red from the unexpected action. Xiao stopped and looked at Aether. He then let go of his hand went closer to his ear. "I like you" he said in a faint voice then ran away. Aether stood there in shock.
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How long did it take: A week or two
AN: Aaaah! Book is almost done! Just need one more chapter. (That's why I've been writing less recently) I'm going to try to publish 7th chapter either later today or tomorrow! It's currently 1:50 am when I'm writing this so I think I need some sleep.. Goodnight!
(who are you guys going to roll for in 2.7? i'm going to try to get some constellations of xiao! he's c1)
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Random( cover by geeeee_ss on twt ) ! COMPLETED ! A high-school boy named Aether lives by himself in a small home. He tends to overwork himself since he has a lot of work to do nowadays. One of his best friends, Xiao, is trying to stop him from overworkin...
