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Ghost Love?

Ghost Xiao and Human Aether Au + Highschool Au//Xiao is a ghost who has been wandering around the Earth for hundreds of years. He isn't sure why, but he ended up in the city where his past lover lived. There he sees Aether, who looks a little to much like his past lover. How can a ghost get a human to notice them?

Xiao's POV

I'm tired. I really am. I have been floating around all over the Earth for years. They say if a soul hasn't passed on, it's because they have unfinished business. Yet, what is mine? I did everything I wanted to do during my life time. I made friends, had a lover, had a kid, explored the world. And yet, I'm still stuck here. With only a few memories. Those memories being about a few close friends, my child, and my lover...and how I failed to protect them. Enough about that. Anyways I-

Why am I here? How did I get here? I looked around and saw the home town of my past lover. I say past, since, he's not with me...Moving on. Did I wander around without noticing where I was going? I thought for a moment. It's possible I didn't notice. There's no harm in looking around though, right?

I took a deep breath, took a step down, and walked. I usually float around but, for some reason walking felt better for this experience. I haven't visited here in years. I walk down the moonlit streets and took a turn onto Blue Park Valley Road. If I remember correctly, if I follow this road I'll reach the park.

Back then the park was filled with trees and animals, and flowers. You know he loved flowers. Roses were his favorite. He would always pick a handful of them and take them home. Same thing with dandelions, since it reminded him of his sister. I kept walking until I saw someone hovering over a bed of flowers. I walked over to them, and crouched next to them. My eyes widened. He looks just like my past lover. Exactly a like. Is this a dream? Is he-

Aether's POV

I shivered. For some reason I felt something cold touch my face. I gently touched my cheek, it felt so cold..? I stood up and touched my cheek again, it felt warm. "That was strange." I said to myself. I crouched back down to the flowers. I quickly picked some roses and dandelions and walked off. I hope no one saw me.

As I unlocked the door to my house I felt a cold wind push me inside of the house. I tripped over my feet and fell. "What the-" My door closed. MY DOOR CLOSED?! FUCK NO! I quickly got up and ran to my room, forgetting all about the flowers. I got into my room and shut the door, locking it. "What in the world is going on?" I said. I felt something touch my back. I jumped away and shivered. "W-Who or what is there!? Come out!"

Xiao's POV

What could I do to get this boy to notice me? My heart hasn't felt this warm feeling in such a long time. I want him to know I'm here. I want to talk to him. I stare into his beautiful golden eyes. The match the same as my past lover Aether. "Okay, Okay calm down Aether. It's probably just nothing. I'm losing it! I really am!" Wait what? Is his name also Aether? This guy, he's the reincarnation of my Aether. That's the only reasoning. It has to be! "Aether!" I yelled.

He froze.

Can he hear me? "Who said that?" He asks, looking around. "Me. Can you hear me?" His eyes widened. "I-I have lost it! I'm hearing voices now?! What is happening?" I took a deep breathe. "You can't see me, but I'm here. My name is Xiao." "X-Xiao? Wait as in adeptus? There's no way...You died hundreds of years ago. Why would you be here talking to me? Are you a ghost?!" "Yes. And as in why I am still on this planet, I do not know why. But when I was wondering around this place, I noticed you. You looked just like my lover, Aether." "You mean, the traveler and hero of Teyvat?" "Yes." He walked over to his bed, and sat down. "This is crazy. I remind you of him?" "You are him."

Aether's POV

What is he talking about? I'm him? I'm the traveler? "You have lost your mind. I have lost my mind." There. Again. I feel my cheek go stone cold. "You don't have to believe me, but this warm feeling won't go away." I gasped as my body felt colder. Is he...hugging me? "You remind me so much of him." I'm so cold, yet feel so warm.

After a while I felt Ghost Xiao hugging me, he let go. I could tell because I didn't feel as cold anymore. "Do you want to stay with me for a while Xiao?" "Yes please." I wonder how long he will stay with me.

A couple of months later

Is it bad I am in love with a ghost?! I mean I have never seen him, only in draw photos online and my history book! I mean, not that it matter what he looks like. But it would be nice to actually see a face when talking to someone. Instead of looking into the air. "Aether, want to go get flowers tonight? I think our other ones are dead." I pout. I loved those flowers. "Yeah we can go around 9?" I felt my cheek get cold. "Okay sunflower." He kissed my cheek. I could tell he left the room because the air felt warm again.

Lately he has been calling me sunflower and giving small pecks on my cheek and forehead. I wonder why, but I'm not complaining. It feels nice.

After a few hours it is now time for me and Xiao to head out. "Ready?" He said. I nod and then headed out the door. Walking down our usual path something felt different. I don't know what, but...I don't know how to describe it. We arrived at the flower bed, I bent down picking some flowers.

"A-Aether!" I turned and saw a bright light. "Xiao?" I blinked for a moment and then, he appeared. I could see him! My vision started to blur, and I felt tears roll down my face. "Xiao! I can see you!" I got up and hugged him. He hugged me too. I backed away and wiped my tears, while he wiped his away as well. "I never knew you were shorter then me." I say laughing. "Whatever! It's just a inch or so!" "Aether. I love you." My eyes went wide. He loves me? "Do you mean that? Or are you just saying that because I remind you of him?" He walked closer to me and cupped both my cheeks. "I fell in love with him because of his personality. And I fell in love all over again, because of your personality. I love you for you, not because you look like him, but because you are an amazing, honest, loving, caring, kind, funny, genuine person." I felt like crying again.

"I love you too."

The End