A Street Dancer with a Black Bandana (Xiaoven)

Thirty-One: Babysitting.

November fourth, 8:55 pm.

Xiao watches as Venti grabs his things, walking around, "Why are you staring?" Venti giggles as he slides his shirt on, looking at Xiao, and he shrugs, "I can't look at you?" He asks, tilting his head to the side, and Venti smiles, "You can. I don't mind it." Venti says, buttoning his shirt up,
then tucking it into his belt.
He leans over the bed, kissing Xiao softly, "You sure you're gonna be okay?" He asks, and Xiao nods, "Yeah, we'll be fine."

"Mmm, okay. Just, call me if you need anything." He kisses Xiao again, and then the doorbell rings, "That's them." Xiao says, getting up.

Venti watches as Xiao opens the door, looking at Ganyu and Qiqi.
"Hey." Xiao says softly, and kneels for Qiqi to hug him. And she doesnt waste a second, falling into his arms. Ganyu smiles, "You sure this is okay?" She asks, and the two nod, "Mhm, we'll be okay. I'm about to head to work so, but I'll be home in the morning." Venti says as he fixes his hair, "Yeah. We'll be okay." Xiao says, smiling at Qiqi as she shows him her new toy she got. He nods, "Its lovely, Qiqi, wanna go show uncle Venti?" He asks, and Qiqi nods, wiggling out of Xiao's arms, and running to Venti, and he kneels for her to show him.

The two talk in the living room while Ganyu and Xiao talk, "So, first date in awhile." He says, and she nods, "Yeah, little nerve wracking...She said to meet her at a restaurant so..Hoping all goes well." She laughs, "And n-not our first..Its our third." She says softly, and Xiao makes a face and nods, "Uh-huhh, well, let us know if you'll be out all night." Xiao teases, and she smacks his arm making him laugh, "Seriously though. Let me know you're okay." And Ganyu nods, hugging Xiao. "I'll be fine, thank you."

He nods, "Be safe please. Drive safe as well."

"Okay okay, I will, I love you guys!" She waves, and Qiqi waves to her, "Bye bye, mama." She smiles, "Bye, Ganyu." Venti waves, "Have fun!"

~

Venti grabs the last of his things, looking at Xiao and Qiqi as they sit on the couch watching...something. He didnt bother to check. He leans down, placing a kiss on Xiao's forehead, "I gotta go, I'll be home around- six-six thirty." Xiao nods, "Okay, drive safe, my love. Call me when you get there." And Venti nods, placing another kiss on his forehead, and Qiqi looks at the two and back at the tv.

"I will, I love you." He says, and Xiao nods, "I love you, too." Xiao responds, and Venti finally leaves the apartment.

About ten minutes later, Qiqi speaks up, "Are you and Venti ever gonna have kids?" She asks, and Xiao hums, "Well, maybe if we get married."
"He wants to marry you, I can tell." Qiqi looks back at the TV. Xiao stares at her, before laughing softly.

~

Venti tosses his bag into the locker, calling him. It goes to voicemail but it doesnt surprise him. He hums before leaving a message. "Made it to work, about to start my shift, I'll text you on my break, but you'll be asleep then..But. I love you."

Diluc walks into the room, humming, "Mkay, I gotta go, love you!" He says, and hangs up.

"I feel like I am behind on some things." Diluc teases, "Hm?"
"You seem...Different. I'm not sure how." And Venti laughs, "Mhmm, Xiao called me Uncle Venti to Qiqi." He giggles, "Oh? How interesting. But that's not it. You're not stressed given the situation, and- well, something happened." And Venti pouts, "I hate how well you know me." He looks around, "I bottomed a few nights ago..Its still- really new and its- I dont know." He looks at Diluc, and he nods, "I get that. It's not for everyone." Diluc says, and they shrug, "So, I dont blame you if you didnt enjoy it." And Venti waves his hand, "I was fine with it. Maybe another time later on. But, I dont know. But, that's not all that's on my mind." He reaches into his bag, pulling out a small blue felt box, handing it to Diluc. "Hm?" Diluc pops it open, looking at the black band, an engraving on the inside of the band, and Diluc looks at Venti, "It was my grandfather's apparently, and he gave it to my dad, and he gave It to me." He explains, "I dont know when I'll ask, but, I've got a ring?" he laughs sheepishly.