Point of View

Zhongli's obsession with you grows

Zhongli had been in your party for quite a while now. As the friendship with him and his level had been maxed out, he had then decided to make a new contract with you. Though, this time when agreed upon and signed, a smile crossed his lips. Unbeknownst to you, this particular contract sparked something within the God of Geo.

He never took his eyes off you from then on. His thoughts have now only been about you. His needs were to protect you, and only you. You were Zhongli's top priority. The archon followed you close, wherever you went. It was unusual to see from him. With Tartaglia, it was understandable. But this... this was entirely different.

"(Y/N)." He spoke your name. It came out of his mouth like silk. You had just finished a commission, so when you heard him, you turned to look at him. Head tilted, confused. "Yes, Zhongli? Is something the matter?" You respond, wondering what he wished to say. He stared at you for a moment. Admiring you. He loved the way you spoke his name. Then, a quiet chuckle. "Nothing." He dismissed, "Lets collect your reward and head into your teapot for some rest." The archon changed the subject, as if it was nothing at all.

The very next day, your mind was preoccupied from the night before. Zhongli clearly had something to say to you. Just what was it exactly? Brows knotted together, you picked some Valberry's for Noelle in Stormbearer Mountains. Zhongli by your side, as always. Even with a simple material collecting task as this, he was beside you no matter what. Just watching you. It was... uncomfortable.

His golden eyes flared as he watched you. The Geo Archon has grown ever so protective. Anything that seemed like a threat, he would push them away or kill them off. He loved being with you. Hearing your voice. He never wanted to leave your side once. The days where he sees you hanging out with either Diluc, Childe, or even Venti, tugged a string within him. And not a good one. It irked him when he saw you hanging out with someone that wasn't him.

He followed you into the Serenitea Pot, and as he did, a thought came to mind. Trailing close behind, he heard a tired sigh leave your mouth. "I'm going to get some rest." You spoke, turning to look up at him. "You should as well, Zhongli." A smile was on your lips, then leaving to the second (or staying on the first wherever you placed your room) floor to your bedroom. The Geo Archon followed you upstairs, a needless task since you weren't going to get hurt, but whatever. "Have a good rest, (Y/N)." He wished to you. With a thank you, you closed the door and got in bed, heading off to sleep.

A couple hours then passed. He was still at your bedroom door. His hands carefully gripped the doorknob, turning it, and swiftly entered the room. The smell of you hit his nose, practically intoxicating him. Seeing you still asleep (a relief), a low chuckle escaped his throat. Grabbing a nearby chair, he sat down just in front of your bed, then just sat there. Watching you sleep. His gloved hand reached over, gently caressing your cheek. "Beautiful," he muttered, "Absolutely stunning." A devillish smile reached across his face, as he leaned back in his chair. Eyes glowing a bright gold.

"I will never let them get their filthy hands on you. You are mine alone to touch, to hold. To love. Nobody else's."