28 - Flustered Faces

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"My dear, you seem to be having trouble. Do you want me to aid you until we get back?" Amber eyes laced with concern asked the pair of ice blue ones.

"I can manage, it's alright. You were fighting too, y'know. You shouldn't over-exert yourself Xingqiu."

Xingqiu pouted at his response, not pleased with the answer. Yes, they had just finished a commission and had to fight a rather tough group of enemies, but Chongyun had ended up taking most of the heavy hits in the end.

Not only that, but Chongyun always offered to help him out someway or another after he had been injured, and Xingqiu wanted to do the same.

And maybe, just maybe, he wanted to tease him a little with his planned method of helping him out.

"There's no need to be so modest my liege, let me be the one to help you out just this once!" He begged, stopping them both.

Chongyun stared tiredly at his friend and then at the ground, contemplating if letting him help was such a bad idea or not.

"If you really want to repay me, then, sure. I shouldn't object if it's of good intentions." He smiled, in such a way that Xingqiu wondered how he could have such a kind-hearted friend.

"Thank you, my liege. Now then, hold still." He told him, stepping closer. Setting a hand under his legs and the other on his upper back, he swept the other up in his arms and chuckled at his flustered, surprised face. 

"I should have expected as much..." Chongyun mumbled, keeping a firm grip on Xingqiu's shoulder.

"Hehe, its not so bad, is it?" He teased, bringing their faces closer together.

Face bright red, the exorcist pulled away from him to cool down, flustered from his friend's antics.

"You should see your face right now, Chongyun. You're turning red! Could it be that you like me~?" Xingqiu asked him.

"If anything, you'd be the one who likes me! You decided to pick me up like this in the first place." Chongyun shot back, still feeling too warm.

Xingqiu went silent for a moment, his face taking on a light pink hue before setting the other down.

"Caught red handed, my liege." He spoke quietly to himself.

"What?"

"Nothing, nothing. I can carry you on my back instead if you wish."

"I think I'm all good for today."

"Very well~!"

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My writing inspiration is back! (For now)

Written: July 20, 2022

Finished/Published: July 21, 2022

(Word Count: 424)

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