Harlequin Hearts // Arlecchino Genshin Impact x Female Reader One-Shots

Close Calls and Quiet Moments (2)

The moon hung low in the night sky, its soft light filtering through the curtains as you and Arlecchino entered your shared room. The day had been long and harrowing, the memories of the battle still fresh in your mind, but the comfort of being here, together, in the quiet safety of your home, brought a sense of peace that you desperately needed.

Arlecchino was quiet as she helped you out of your torn and blood-stained clothes, her hands gentle and careful as she avoided your bandaged shoulder. Her usual sharpness was softened tonight, replaced by a tenderness that was rare but all the more precious because of it.

You winced slightly as you moved, the dull ache in your shoulder a reminder of how close you had come to losing everything today. But the pain was nothing compared to the fear you had seen in Arlecchino's eyes, the way her hands had trembled as she bandaged your wound earlier.

"You should be resting," she said softly, her voice breaking the silence as she helped you slip into a comfortable shirt. Her fingers lingered on the fabric, as if she needed to reassure herself that you were really there.

"I will," you replied, giving her a small smile as you reached up to brush a strand of hair from her face. "But only if you rest with me."

She hesitated for a moment, her eyes searching yours, as if looking for any sign of pain or discomfort. When she found none, she nodded, her expression softening as she guided you toward the bed.

The sheets were cool against your skin as you slipped under them, the familiar scent of your shared space wrapping around you like a comforting blanket. Arlecchino moved to lie down beside you, her movements careful and precise, as if she were afraid of hurting you.

But you weren't afraid. Not anymore. The battle was behind you, the danger passed, and now all you wanted was to hold her close, to remind yourself that you had both survived.

As she settled beside you, you reached out, taking her hand in yours and gently pulling her closer. She hesitated for only a moment before she relented, her body relaxing as she let you draw her into your embrace.

The warmth of her body pressed against yours was comforting, and you could feel the tension slowly draining from both of you as you lay there together, the quiet of the night wrapping around you like a protective cocoon.

"Today was... rough," you whispered, your voice barely more than a breath as you nuzzled into her hair, taking in the familiar scent of her.

She nodded, her hand tightening around yours as she rested her head against your uninjured shoulder. "It was," she agreed, her voice soft and tinged with lingering worry. "But we made it through. Together."

You smiled, a warmth spreading through your chest at her words. "We did," you murmured, pressing a gentle kiss to the top of her head. "And that's all that matters."

For a long moment, the two of you lay in silence, the steady rhythm of your breathing the only sound in the room. The tension of the day was slowly being replaced by a deep, comforting sense of peace, the knowledge that you were both safe, both here, together.

Arlecchino shifted slightly, lifting her head to look at you. In the dim light, her eyes shone with a mix of emotions—relief, love, and a hint of vulnerability that she rarely let anyone see.

"I almost lost you today," she whispered, her voice barely audible as if speaking the words too loudly would make them real.

"But you didn't," you replied, your voice steady as you cupped her cheek, your thumb gently brushing across her skin. "I'm right here, and I'm not going anywhere."

She closed her eyes, leaning into your touch as a small sigh escaped her lips. "I don't know what I'd do if I lost you," she admitted, her voice raw with the weight of the day's events.

"You won't lose me," you promised, your voice filled with quiet determination. "Not as long as we're together."

She opened her eyes, meeting your gaze with a look that was filled with so much love it made your heart ache. "I'm holding you to that," she said softly, a small smile tugging at the corners of her lips.

You chuckled, your own smile mirroring hers as you leaned in to press a tender kiss to her lips. "Good," you murmured against her mouth, your voice filled with warmth. "Because I plan on keeping it."

The kiss was slow and gentle, a promise of the many tomorrows you would share together. When you finally pulled back, you both settled into the bed, your arms wrapped around each other, your bodies fitting together perfectly.

As you lay there, her head resting on your chest and your hand gently stroking her hair, you felt a deep sense of contentment wash over you. The world outside could wait, the worries of the day fading into the background as you focused on the steady rise and fall of her breath, the warmth of her body pressed against yours.

In this moment, nothing else mattered. You were safe, you were together, and that was all you needed.

The last thing you felt before sleep claimed you was the gentle press of her lips against your skin and the soft, whispered words that made your heart swell with love.

"I love you."