Genshin Impact One-Shots

Capitano | My Sunshine

As one of The Captain's comrades, you're usually around his presence, taking simple orders from him or just spending time around camp and conversing with the others while waiting for the next set of instructions. And whenever you get the chance to—which is comfortably often—you'll attempt striking a conversation with the righteous male.

At first, your nonchalant attitude greatly surprised your team members. Some of the others used to give you disapproving stares whenever you invited yourself over to the leader's quiet space and started talking or asking him some random questions. You have even gotten lectured on several occasions, but you honestly cannot help wanting to share everything and anything with him. More than anything, you want to hear his thoughts and a chuckle or an amused sigh through that hidden mask.

The stark contrast between your sunshine personality and overall team's more differing ones of reserved, antisocial, serious, aggressive, and mature is evident.

"Hey, Sunshine."

You turn around at the familiar codename and immediately, your face lights up at Rezanov, his serious expression unwavering. Apparently one of the guys view you as "an annoying ass ball of sunshine who won't shut the hell up", so your codename somehow ended up being determined.

"Rez, what's up?" you greet with clear excitement, your head perking up like a dog. The pen in your hand halts in the middle of writing out a word.

He gestures to the nearby lake with his head. "The Captain requests to speak with you regarding the upcoming mission."

Oh! Your eyes sparkle as you thank him and quickly rush over to the serene lake, your footsteps feeling light like the fluffy clouds floating in the clear sky. Your heart is fluttering a bit right now too, and you can't help your eyes lighting up upon meeting his face.

Well, mask. You can't see his lovely features, after all.

"Capi, you called?" your cheerful voice trails off once you see what he's doing, your bright smile turning into concern, brows furrowed.

He is currently standing at the edge and quietly wrapping some white bandages around his arm, seemingly unbothered by the injuries he received a while ago. It's only when your fingers gently hold onto his wrist does he pause his task and turn to you, humming a deep sound of greeting.

"Sunshine, there is no need to fret over my minor injuries. I am fine," he assures, wrapping his slender, gloved fingers around your hand and pulling it away from his wrist. Adjusting his coat, he lowers his arms underneath the darkness and begins explaining about the mission he has assigned you to do with Rezanov and a couple of the other guys.

"You can count on me, sir! But..." you begin to ask, practically looking up at him with expectant, sparkling eyes.

It seems he knows exactly what you're about to voice out loud, because he shakes his head. "No, I will not be attending the mission with your group as I have matters that require my attention. I have assigned Rez as the leader; please direct your concerns to him should you have any during the mission."

Nooo...! Sure, you adore Rez to bits and pieces, but Capitano's presence would make you even happier! Your disappointment is evident in your expression, the same face you make whenever he isn't around or when he announces some sort of unpleasant news that pertains to him.

And for some reason, your reaction right now is making him feel... what's the word...? Satisfied? Curious?

Capitano wordlessly places a hand on your head, observing the way your initial surprise gradually shifts to sheer happiness once he starts patting your head—so gently like he's afraid of hurting you. He supposes this is a form of affectionate gesture, and his intent is to make you feel a little better.

But why?

Usually, he would simply provide some words of reassurance to his (extremely) loyal comrades, so loyal to the point where they would do anything for him and openly show their sadness upon hearing of his absence. So what makes you so different? What makes him want to do more than exchange mere words? He does appreciate the various expressions you do, even more when those positive ones are directed to him.

When he is the reason you're genuinely content. When he is the reason you're disheartened, missing him and wanting his presence around you.

"Ah..."

Realization dawns upon him. How troublesome... he has taken quite an appreciation for your existence, and quite frankly, he doesn't know how to approach this complicating matter. His comforting head pats slow down before they stop completely, his hand now just resting on your head as he's gazing down at you, lost in muddled thoughts.

You feel his fingers curl for a moment. "Hello? Capi? Are you okay?" you attempt to rouse him from his silence, wondering what in Teyvat happened to make him act like this. In fact... is this even him? Did something possess him?

Your insistent tugging on his coat, paired with your other hand fidgeting with his fingers, jolts him back to the present. Immediately, he takes a step back and clears his throat, turning away.

"I will take my leave now. Be... safe, Sunshine."

As he walks away from the lake with purposeful strides, heading to the rest of the team to inform them of his absence, he is unconsciously touching his fingers underneath the coat, as if feeling the ghost of your loving touches.

-♡-

Everything about him is lovely, even the way he falls down on one knee.