Devotions of Your Keeper (Thoma X Fem Reader)

Sailing Through A Panic Attack

Synopsis: You've always had an irrational fear of sailing, but you're just about willing to face it so Thoma doesn't have to go back to Mondstadt on his own. And Thoma is more than willing to help you board and be there for you when your nerves become too much for you to handle on your own.

Theme(s): LOTS of Comfort.

Relationship: Dating

Trigger Warnings: Anxious Reader, Panic Attack, Very Tight Hugs (With Reader's Consent)

Word Count: 4322

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Sailing Through A Panic Attack

You took one look at the ship in front of you and immediately stepped back, dropping your extra large suitcase, your body beginning to wobble, your knees threatening to cave in on you.

The ship was smaller than you expected and yet it still looked too small to be able to handle the storm you could see brewing in the distance.

And the waves were already crashing up on the dock.

You whipped around, hiding your face so no one could see you crumbling. Oh Archons, you couldn't do this . . .

"Y/N?"

A gentle tug on your arm turned you around to see Thoma glancing at you.

"You okay?" he asked softly.

No you weren't . . . You nodded anyway. But Thoma cocked his head in concern. You knew that he knew . . . He could probably tell by your shaky stance and welling eyes.

"You sure you can go? It's not too scary for you?"

"Ye- yeah- NO, it's not . . ." You shook your head to try and clear it. "Y- you want me to come, don't you?"

Thoma took your hands and stepped up close to you. His green eyes glistened with warmth and compassion.

"I'd like you to come, m'love. I don't want you to feel obliged. This has to be your decision, okay? I will be happy with it either way."

You sniffed and peeped over Thoma's shoulder. You could see an attendant watching you. You and Thoma were last to board, and you were keeping him waiting . . .

"We need to-"

"Shhh . . . There's no rush, okay? You take all the time you need." Thoma gave you a small smile, stroking your hands with his thumbs.

"Tell you what. Why don't we just walk over here?" Still holding your hands, he gently guided you closer to the ship . . . to the storm . . . Thankfully he didn't try to drag you or tug you inside. He stopped just outside the entrance.

"Everything all good?" the attendant asked. He asked it in a firm tone that translated to "Are you boarding or not?"

"We'll only be a few minutes," Thoma said casually. "She's afraid of sailing."

The attendant raised an eyebrow at you. He might as well have said "Why are you going on a ship?"

"I'm originally from Mondstadt," Thoma explained. "I work for the Yashiro Commission. The Kamisatos were kind enough to give me a couple of days off to come home, and I thought it would be nice to take my favourite girl with me!"

Oh Archons, he was so excited about this trip. A rare chance for him to visit his hometown, and you already knew, whether you got on or not, you were gonna ruin this for him.