Ethereal | Venti x Zhongli

Chapter 7

A/n: Hello~! I had the chapter almost fully written so I've finished it for you guys. I hope you'll enjoy! I'm not sure when and if I write the continuation, it depends on my motivation and if I have time but I tried to at least make it satisfying enough in case I won't continue  it ;u; 

Have a good day!

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"Wake up." Someone's harsh, full of hatred voice commanded. Mhm? I don't wanna... lemme sleep. "Venti..." The voice sounded threatening–if I was fully awake, I'd feel a chill down my spine. Instead, I rubbed my cheek against something warm and soft next to me which I assumed was a pillow. "Venti, you bastard! What do you think you're doing to my man?!" My body got lifted up against my will, forcing me to wake up in a matter of seconds. Right in front of me, just a few inches away, was Heizou's face fuming with anger.

My silly, oblivious expression seemed to only worsen the situation. "C-calm down...! I didn't do anything!" Our shouts and bickering woke Kazuha up. He sat up and rubbed his eyes sleepily. With apologetic eyes, I gazed back at Heizou. "I know it looks bad, alright. But it's your fault I ended up here to begin with..." That dude was still persisting on holding onto my shirt, it was getting a little painful at this point. "Now it's my fault, huh? You—" My face without a doubt would become a punching bag if it weren't for Kazuha's unintentional intervention. He yawned and stretched his arms up, getting Heizou's attention. He appeared to be in a great mood, unlike the two of us. It was almost an unreal sight to see someone wake up so full of energy and cheerful–especially when waking up to a bickering like ours–but there he was smiling from ear to ear as if he were to have the best day of his life.

"Honey, good morning!" His cheerful greeting made Heizou let go of me. "Ouch! You could've been a lil gentler dropping me, geez." My complaints weren't even acknowledged as he already got busy with his now awake boyfriend. "Morning..." He let out a long sigh, then glared at me. "I still want answers from you, Venti." I rolled my eyes and got comfy on the sofa. "Aren't you a detective? Figure it out yourself. I'm too tired for this."

"Wha— how dare you." Then Kazuha tugged on his clothes. "Why are you two fighting? What's going on?" It was a funny sight to see Heizou shift his demeanor almost instantly so as not to worry him. "Naw... it's nothing much, okay? I was just wondering why Venti was sleeping next to you." Feeling somewhat awkward about explaining it to him, he scratched his head and closed one eye. "Uhm... if I remember correctly, you kicked him in your sleep... a lot." Heizou appeared to be really embarrassed about it which earned Kazuha's chuckle. "No way... I don't kick in my sleep!" He opposed it with confidence but you could hear his hesitation once he gulped nervously and added, "Right, Kazuha...?"

His sheepishly acting boyfriend replied. "You do, sometimes. I don't mind though." He smiled at him reassuringly. "..." I laughed victoriously. "I told ya it was your fault! And here I wanted to be the bigger person and spare you the embarrassment... sigh." He stuttered out, "Still... you didn't have to be clinging onto him like that. It should've been me there getting all clingy with Kazu!" Taking pity at his tantrums or simply wanting to comfort him, Kazuha brought him closer to his chest and caressed his head. "There, there. Feeling better? He didn't do it on purpose, can you forgive him?" In response, Heizou squeezed him tightly. "Mhm! Hah... Kazuha's smell... so calming." I'd better get my butt up before they start getting lovey-dovey all over again. I have my man to get lovey-dovey with! I don't wanna be third wheeling over here...

I sprung up. "You two are pretty shameless, flirting like that right in front of me." I teased them. Heizou scoffed and stole a kiss from Kazuha who turned beetroot red because of his action. "You got some balls, I see. Well it's whatevs at this point." I shrugged. Kazuha on the other hand appeared to be still processing it and abashedly whispered something to him. I overheard some of it, 'Please refrain from doing that in front of others. I'm still getting used to it.' Heizou didn't really care to whisper back. "I need to show others you're mine." Said Heizou, intentionally speaking louder, seemingly still seeing me as a threat or just trying to piss me off. In response, Kazuha crossed his arms and with a calmer expression said, "I'd be a bit upset, if you weren't this cute. You don't need to prove anything to anyone, okay?"