𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓 - 𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭

celestia

"let's hear it then."
bass guitarist!reader x bartending!diluc
gender-neutral pronouns

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y/n walked into the angels share, guitar case on their back and two other people following along. they were part of a band, y/n being the bass guiarist, bennett being the drummer, amber being the guitarist, and barbara being the lead vocalist. they were there to preform, prepared of course.

a red haired man notices their appearance.

"oh, you made it."

the man was named diluc, a red haired man in mondstadt with quite the status. he owned a wine industry and was bartending at the counter.

"and who may you be?"
diluc inquiries, looking at the crew. he was quite handsome, really. slightly formal clothing with his flowy, red head hair tied up in a simple ponytail, enough to make anyones knees weak.

why were your knees weak? for the show, of course. diluc had requested your band in particular to play at the angel's share tonight.

barbara perks up. "the band, 'celestia,' master diluc."

diluc nods. "stage is to your left." he checks his watch. "you're on in 15. prepare accordingly, let's hear it then."

the four walked up on the small stage in front of a few tables in the angels share, setting up their instruments, amber's bright red guitar glistening, bennett's drum sticks as beat up as ever, barbara's microphone at the ready, and y/n's bass guitar in hand.

the angel's share was full that friday evening, all of the tables to the brim with drunkards and a few of barbaras fans.

"hello, people of the angel's share!" barbara smiled brightly. "this is the band 'celestia,' and we are delighted to be here tonight. here, we have y/n on bass and background vocals, amber on electric guitar, bennett on drums, as me, of course, as lead vocals. thank you for your support." barbara cues to the band to start the first song.

the first song went smoothly, though a certain red-head in the audience had his eyes piercing into y/n.

the song ended, sweat already appearing on y/n's forehead. the crowd was cheering, raising their spirits. they glanced at diluc, his piercing gaze never leaving their face. it was unsettling, to say the least.

barbara smiles. "the next song is an english cover of 'usseewa' by ado, featuring main vocals from our bassist, y/n!" they smile shyly, waving to the crowd.

"indulge yourself in this next song, because it's a good one."

diluc's face turned red. he couldn't exactly find out why. maybe it was the air conditioner, maybe it was the amount of people in the room.

this was the first time he had really heard y/n speak, rather than sing. their voice was smooth like honey.

the song soon started, y/n putting their all into the vocals. this didn't go unnoticed, because the crowd was loving it. diluc sat at the counter, impressed.

in the middle of the song, a snap echoed the room. bennett's percussion sticks have snapped. y/n's eyes widen in a sudden realization as they stopped singing for a moment. they didn't have an extra pair of sticks.

they took a small, deep breath and started to play their bass, stomping their foot to simulate the percussion part, almost memorizing it since it was engraved in their head for how many times they practiced.

diluc stared at them in awe as the rest of the band joined in stomping and clapping while continuing the song. it was almost like magic.

a few minutes later, they eventually finish their show and the music stops.

"thank you all for listening!" barbara smiles. after some self advertising for their band, they soon pack up and prepare to leave.

"y/n, wait." diluc says. "do you have a moment?"

they nod silently, a little confused. diluc leads them to the back and they both take a seat.

"i'll cut to the chase," he crosses his legs and looks at them with a serious look. "how much for your bass?"

"...what?"

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thank you for reading 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓 !
omg hi babes totally forgot abt writing bc of summer sorryyy!! this may not have been a self insert bc i looooove band improv! anyway ily pls take care <3 (part two coming soon.)
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