Novalunosis | Wanderer x Reader | GENSHIN IMPACT

13 - The Truth

The moment you step outside, your lips fall into a frown. It's raining.

You don't particularly hate the rain. It's just a nuisance when you're going to work.

Aesha's stall is located under the huge tree, so rain doesn't effect her workspace. It'll provide a nice shelter, but you're concerned about the amount of people who'll be out and about. If there isn't many, maybe I can just skip work today...

You glance behind you, seeing Yurushi pulling on his shoes. Oh well, he's already ready.

"Go," Yurushi says from behind, pressing his hand agaisnt your lower back, pushing you forwards a little. The both of you go outside as Yurushi shuts the door behind him. He holds his hat as he glances at the sky, seeing pellets of water falling from the dark grey clouds. "Oh, I didn't think it was raining this hard."

"And I don't own an umbrella." You sigh, slouching a little.

Yurushi scoffs, glaring at the back of your head. "How do you live in a place where rain is most common and not own an umbrella?"

You turn to him. "Perhaps because I forgot to buy one?"

He shakes his head and clicks his tongue. "(Y/n), (Y/n), (Y/n)..."

Your eyes spot his hat, and an idea pops up in your mind.

"Hey, can we use your hat, then?"

He bursts out laughing. "Hah! Like I'd ever let you use my hat for an umbrella."

"It's pretty large," You say, inching towards him. "Let me see if it'll shield both of us from the rain."

Yurushi goes still when your arm presses agaisnt his, hand accidentally touching yours. You lean your head sideways, close to his, and only your shoulder down isn't sheltered under the round hat.

"Damn," You mutter, snaking your arm around Yurushi's back and walking him forward. Rain hits your shoulder, leaving large spots of wetness. "This isn't going to work."

"You're right," He says harshly, pushing you away from him into the rain. "It isn't."

You frown, but quickly brush it off. "Alright, we'll just speed walk. Then the three minute walk will turn into one and a half."

Yurushi doesn't reply, just eyes you until you begin walking away. He follows, listening to the raindrops hit the top of his hat. Rain soaks your clothes and hair as you stomp through the moist ground.

There's a rock that you have to step onto, because there's a split in the ground where water flows through. It isn't fast, like a river, just somewhat deep. But when you and Yurushi approach the split, the rock is fairly underwater and water is beginning to inch closer to your feet.

"Fuck, is there going to be a flood?" You wonder out loud.

"This is the absolute worst place to live. Ever thought about building a goddamn bridge?" Yurushi snarls.

You turn to glare at him. "I don't own the land, moron."

"Well, I'm not being late to work because of you." He says, and suddenly rises into the air and flies towards you.

"What the fuck?!" You exclaim as Yurushi picks you up under the arms, then flies over the water and onto solid land. He puts you down with ease, then fixes his hat that was about to slip off.

"There. Easy peasy." He says, passing by you.

You smile widely. "Can we do that everyday?! Stepping on that rock without slipping is a pain in the ass!"