This shit is getting cheesy. Time to make yet another XiaoAether wedding.
"Let's get married Aether."-Xiao
The raven held Aether's hands as he blushed. The firm grip meant he was serious. Aether cried. His arms went around Xiao and soon on his cheeks. He smiled
"Yes! A thousand times yes Xiao!"-Aether
Xiao started to cry as well. They shared a kiss as Xiao quietly slid a cor lapis ring on Aether's finger. The couple fell to the floor smiling. Aether then kissed Xiao again. Xiao laughed as soon as his lips parted. He then put his hands onto Aether's chin.
For the first time in years, he smiled. And this sunshine was the reason. Now this sun is his. And he'll enjoy it.
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Fitting into the suit for the last time, buying flowers, making sure the ring is kept safe. Last minute preparations before the wedding were very much needed. Aether is indecisive.
"Are you sure he'll enjoy the surprise? He usually doesn't like a lot of things in one spot or area."-Aether
"Yes I'm sure. He loves anything you give him. That's why you're marrying him. Isn't it? No?"-Lumine
Aether shook his head. "His personality gives me comfort, he is always there for me, and it's Xiao. Xiao always gave me a sense of safety and security. I love that in men. And he's not toxic at all, and..."-Aether
Lumine walked into a trap. Yet another rant about her now brother-in-law. God, she is ready for him to leave.
Meanwhile with Xiao and Ganyu
"Hold still, I'm still fixing a rip. So, how does it feel to get married?"-Ganyu
"Fuzzy. And weird. But a good kind of weird. I don't know how to say it. Um. Nervousness?"-Xiao
"Perhaps. What are you going to tell Aether of your sickness?"-Ganyu
Xiao has been coughing out blood for about three years now. Thought it's not much, it can get worse.
"I'll tell him later. When we are alone.
Iabjakaak, I'm sorry 😭 this might turn into angst.
Ganyu frowned. He never was open about it. She hoped that will change with Aether. The wedding bells chimed. It was time. And she still wasn't done.
"Just put them on when you go out there. You exit first."-Ganyu
Xiao nodded. He then walked towards the aisle with flowers in his hand. Then came Aether. They waited for the signal to start moving towards the pastor.
Once Xiao was there, Aether came down the aisle with flowers as well. He was blushing since the attention was all on him for the moment. Aether looked beautiful. He was wearing a white suit with floral and star designs fading into the bottom of the top. Dressed with ribbons and dress shoes, he looked rather perfect. Like Rapunzel with a braid.
Skipping until they actually said yes and kissed. Im tired of that guy speaking his words.
After they officially got married, they went outside to the balcony of the venue. Aether sighed before speaking.
"Were you nervous? I could see it on your face where you were standing."-Aether
"Maybe."-Xiao
Aether then pinned Xiao to the floor and kissed him. Violently. Xiao parted his lips.
"Not now."-Xiao
Xiao turned his head embarrassed. Aether giggled and pulled him up. Xiao coughed a bit. Aether jumped and looked down. There was blood. From Xiao's mouth.
"Xiao...You didn't tell me?"-Aether
Aether caressed his lover's cheeks. Xiao continued coughing. Some tears fell from his eyes.
"Hey. Look at me. We didn't promise each other to care in health and sickness for nothing. You want some water?"-Aether
Xiao nodded. He sat up and looked down in shame. A hour married and he already has him worried. Aether left to go find him a drink. He still was coughing. How bad was it? Should've listened to Ganyu.
"Hey I'm back. Here. It's not water, but it's something to drink. Drink. It'll help with the coughing."-Aether
Xiao took it and drank it in one shot. He heavily breathed as Aether looked at him in pity. Thought pity is never good.
"It has a bit of alcohol, so if you get light headed, then that's it."-Aether
Aether didn't want to pester him into answering. They stayed there in silence. Xiao felt a bit guilty.
"I'm sorry this happened on our wedding day. And we weren't even married for a full day yet."-Xiao
"Oh, It's okay. Really. I just want to know you're okay."-Aether
Aether intertwined his hands with Xiao's. They still were sitting down on the floor. Xiao pulled the blond down and ruffled his hair. The blond smiled. He laid there in his lap while holding on to his waist. It felt like a hug. A warm hug.
803 words and crying.
