SACRIFICIAL WITCH // 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭

[CH 38] Promises & Punishment

ᴺᴼᵂ ᴾᴸᴬʸᴵᴺᴳ : "Lose Control"
ᴺᴱˣᵀ ᵁᴾ : "Gimme What I Want"
ᴠᴏʟᴜᴍᴇ : ▮▮▮▮▮▮▮▯▯

(*** = mature content warning)

Dawn approached and its light illuminated the sheer indigo curtains that covered the windows. (Y/n) stirred a bit when her closed eyelids were hit with the faint light that made its way through. She slowly opened her eyes, dazed, she slowly glanced around the ornately decorated room.

The large bed she laid on was extremely comfortable, much so that she was jealous of its owner. She tilted her head to the side to observe the handsome sleeping demon beside her.

Kaeya was deep in slumber and his silk indigo robe was haphazardly open, allowing her to see his tanned chest in all its glory. His silky hair was free from its braid from yesterday, and splayed out on his pillow.

(Y/n) couldn't help but admire him, especially with how the light from the window shined down on him and acted as a spotlight which enhanced his beautiful features. His long navy lashes cast a shadow on his cheeks and his lips were slightly parted which allowed a faint breath to escape through them occasionally. He looked peaceful.

She slowly lifted her hand and gently brushed the back of her index finger against his cheek. 'Gosh, his face is so soft and clear of any imperfections,' she mused as a small smile formed on her lips.

Suddenly, Kaeya stirred in his sleep and turned on his side, subsequently wrapping an arm around her and pulling her flush against his bare chest.

(Y/n) eyes widened when her cheek was pressed against his chest and she froze. She glanced up at him to see if he was awake, but the steady rise and fall of his chest and the amount of force he used to hold her made it clear that he must've unconsciously pulled her into his arms thinking that she was a pillow. She waited to see if he'd wake up, but after a few minutes, it was clear that he wouldn't. So, she carefully wiggled out of his grasp without waking him up and slid off his bed.

A hand quickly took hold of hers and she jolted up.

"At least kiss me goodbye before you go," a husky voice spoke up.

(Y/n) felt blood rush to her face and she glanced at Kaeya to see him looking at her through half-lidded eyes. He must've just woken up.

She softly sighed and leaned over to brush his hair out of his face to kiss him on the forehead. "Thank you for cheering me up last night. Now, go back to sleep."

He smiled and hummed in response as he slowly closed his eyes.

She made sure to cover him with his blanket before stepping out of his room, and closed the door behind her with a soft 'click'.

A content sigh escaped her lips and she turned on her heel to make her way out of the wing and towards Devil's Share to see how Dainsleif was fairing, but froze when she spotted Diluc who had left his room at the same time.

Their eyes met.

He just witnessed her leave his brother's bedroom.

Diluc's face was void of any expression but after a few seconds, after looking her up and down, he cocked up a brow.

"W—We didn't do anything inappropriate if that's what you're thinking!" The witch nervously laughed as she waved her hands to negate any possible misunderstandings.

She gulped when he didn't reply but made his way over to her. She scanned his face to spot any signs of what he was thinking in his red irises.

The Avatar of Wrath lifted his hand and caressed her cheek. He tilted his head to the side as he ran his thumb across her bottom lip. (Y/n) watched him with wide eyes and felt blood rush to her face. He pulled away, "I didn't think so. Otherwise, there would've been obvious signs." He then held his arm out to her.