///"Synthetic Love"///Albedo X Aether///One-shots ///

꧁6꧂- Service pt.2

They had already ate the food and were out on a small stroll around Mondstat on their way to complete the comissions given to them.

They were on their way to their fourth and last for the way sweat rolling down both their foreheads from the heat radiating off the sun and Albedo specifically- not having been accommodated to such temperatures. Yet neither of them spoke both just having their lips in a thin line as they walked.

Finally they reached a small hilichurl camp and both took out their weapons ready for combat.

They fought back to back Albedo's hand occasionally brushing against Aether's back due to his peculiar fighting style- and than throwing him off focus every now and then.

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After they were done Aether turned to face Albedo and he had his hands on his knees and was slightly bending over panting from the heat.

"Albedo?"

His head shot up and he looked back at the traveler and stood straight up tilting his head slightly.

"Hm?"

"Give me your coat."

"Of course but.. why?"

"You're warm I'll tell Paimon to hide it away in her pocket dimension for the time being so that you won't melt in front of me."

"Mm.."

Albedo sighed and took it off handing it over- Paimon quickly appeared and took the coat with her.

The both of them started heading back to Mondstat to claim the reward and to get something to eat.

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"Thank you Katherine!"

He exclaimed with a smile.

Paimon was now next to them a frown on her little face as she flew around poking at Aether until he finally gave in and glanced her way.

"Paimons hungryyy...!"

"I know Paimon we are getting food in just a second be patient."

"I'll pay."

"Huh? Where did that come from- Albedo there is no need i-"

"How am i supposed to be your servant if i do not pay for the food?"

"I don't think servants do that.."

"Well from now on they do. Take it as a free gift from me."

"Sure..?"

They walked away from Katherine and made their way to Sara. Paimon ordered a Honey Roast, Grilled Fish and Chicken Mushroom Skewers, Aether ordered a sweet madame. And Albedo ordered Jewelry Soup.

They all ate in silence enjoying their delicious dishes.

Albedo finished first and he wiped his mouth with a tissue. He then crossed his arms and observed Aether and Paimon. Aether was second and Paimon last she wiped her face into her sleeve getting a frown out of Albedo but he brushed it off and rolled his eyes.

"Everyone full?"

"Mmmm~ Paimon missed food."

"When don't you."

"THAT'S RUDE!"

They stood up and waited as Albedo walked over to the counter and paid Sara thanking her for food.

"Where do you wish to go to next traveler?"

"Hmm.. I wolud like to go to... Oh i know! To Cape Oath?"

"Isn't that far away though?"

"Teleport Waypoint's exist."

"Oh right i forgot you can use them. But I can't.."

"That won't be an issue. I've done this before with others. I just need to be close to you and you sholud teleport with me."

"Sholud...?"

"Yup."

"Any side effects i might want to be aware of?"

"Hm let's see. Dizziness, nausea, headaches, disorientation, fatigue.. Not all might appear though. But i suppose it is your first time teleporting so you might get most."

"Oh.. well i guess let's just get this over with no?"

"Eager. If you wish sure come here."

Albedo stepped forward and Aether wrapped his arms around him tightly and then whispered in his ear.

"Hold on tight."

He felt slightly nervous and gripped onto Aether's shoulders and closed his eyes shutting them tightly as he felt a sudden flash of light and then heard ringing in his ears.

His mouth formed into a frown and he slowly opened his eyes seeing a slightly worried Aether in front of him. That's when he realized he was covering his ears.

He let his hands fall to his sides and then suddenly sat down hiding his head in his knees. He suddenly felt the effects rapidly growing as he felt dizzy and his head started hurting as if crushed by a brick. He then covered his mouth as he felt nauseous. He groaned and Aether kneeled down to him and patted him on his back smiling comfortingly.

"How do you feel?"

"So far.. a headache and some nausea as well as some dizziness. As soon as i was sitting down i felt as if i was spinning in a circle for the past hour... I do not feel that well. Do you not feel any effects?"

"Not at all. Hm i can... I can carry you."

"If you are up for the challenge sure.."

"Okay then.."

He nodded and got on his knees then placed his hand under his legs and the other on his back then slightly lowered his upper half down and Iifted him up.

He let out a semi proud sigh and begun walking towards his destination.

"I apologize if i am heavy.."

"You aren't trust me. Plus i did volunteer to carry you if anything it'd be my fault. But it's neither."

He smiled at Albedo who was examining his face carefully and then looked away a barely visible blush forming hidden by his hands that were acting as a shield for his face.

-

They arrived at the spot fairly quickly and Aether finally lowered the other down who was clinging onto his shoulders tightly as to not fall on accident.

He then let go and breathed in the fresh air letting out a content sigh. Aether soon sat down next to him his eyes glued to the setting sun. Albedo yawned and propped himself up with his hands.

"Whatcha think?"

"Pretty. I feel upset at the fact that i had left my sketchbook and pen at my lab. I could've sketched it."

"You don't have to. Seeing the thing with your own eyes is much more rewarding than a drawing that takes away the admiration and solely makes you focus on getting eve perfect. But if you do want to i can take a picture and print and it out for you later."

"Hm.. I guess. And yes please that wolud be nice."

Aether nodded and took out his camera taking a quick photo and making sure it wasn't blurry and then he hid it away.

They admired the sunset for a while longer before ultimately falling asleep.

-

He was woken by Paimon who grumpily looked down at them. Aether examined his and Albedo's position. Their legs both entangled with each other one of his hands held by Albedo and the other laying against his side. Both of Albedo's were touching Aether. One holding his hand the other slung over his stomach gripping it genetly.

As Aether's cheeks flared up he felt himself admiring his face.

Suddenly the others eyes opened and a warm smile greeted him as the other spoke with a rasp in his voice.

"Morning sleeping Price."