ೃ⁀➷ kazuha x gender neutral reader

fluff :))

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After an arduous journey around Liyue to complete the commissions given by the guild, you let out a heavy sigh and leaned against a stone covered in little blossoms. Kaedehara Kazuha had accompanied you. He certainly made the journey swifter with his swordsmanship and mastery of  Anemo, but you decided roaming around with him would be harmless. You met Kazuha not too long ago through the Crux Clash. His gentle voice and pleasant way of words allured you - he was someone to remember throughout your travels. So you finally decided to invite him which he gladly accepted. 'To see Liyue in it's true glory is one of my goals.' He said. You beamed at him, taking him to your favorite shops and going sight seeing as well. Though he constantly blew lightly on leaves and rambled about his homeland, you didn't mind.

Finally, after finishing the last commission, you were able to rest. Kazuha quietly sat beside you, gazing up at the moon. "What a day." He spoke, attention turning to you. "Mhm." You replied. You couldn't help but shudder from the cold breeze. He noticed this and patted the ground right beside him. "Come closer, let me help you warm up." He offered with a smile. You nodded and scooted closer to him, feeling his arm wrap around your torso and pulling you snugly into his embrace. You squeaked in surprise but relaxed in his touch anyways. Kazuha hummed softly and closed his eyes. Eating Delicious Grilled Tiger Fish whilst you told tales of the Lantern Rite was the highlight of his day. Your shy yet lovable grin whenever you'd talk about your adventures brought a light tint of red onto his cheeks, poetic thoughts blurring together and forming sentences about you. 

"Your smile of true grace

you adorn with such beauty 

Will stay in my heart."

He mumbled. You lazily looked up at him, scanning his features. Kazuha slowly opened his eyes and returned the stare. "Who was that for?" You asked, rubbing your hands together to create friction. He chuckled in response. "Mmm, you'll see."

Grumbling, you snugged up closer to him. Perhaps resting by the water wasn't a very good idea, especially with the cold wind at night. He cleared his throat and undid his half-worn haori, placing it over you trembling figure. "Thanks." You whispered as you clutched the cloth. You felt butterflies emerge from the pit of your stomach as Kazuha raised a leaf to his lips and played a soft, slow tune, completely immersed in the song. You listened intently. After a good 5 minutes of the song, Kazuha yawned and pulled your head into his shoulder, soon leaning his own against yours.

"Do you plan on sleeping here?" He asked, looking up at the sky once more. You nodded as you felt too tired to head back to Wangshu Inn. It was quite comfortable anyways, in Kazuha's arms. The warmth of his embrace and soft haori was enough to lull you to sleep, his breathing peaceful and steady. Before inviting him, you had already made a mental note to study about Inazuma. Though very little was known thanks to its closed nation status, Venti and Zhongli were happy to share their experiences. Locations, foods, cultural aspects, even expressions. The two were kind enough to discuss them to you before you ventured into the nation itself. This also aided in allowing you to understand Kazuha's upbringing more. "You should rest too, Kazuha." You told him, rubbing your eyes. He nodded and looked at the moon through half-lidded eyes. 

"The moon is beautiful, isn't it?"

Your cheeks flushed. Zhongli had told you the meaning of the phrase not to long ago. You hid your face behind his haori and laughed nervously. "You really feel that way?"

Kazuha's eyes widened as he rushed to look at you. "You know what that means?"

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I GOT HIM AT SOFT PITY AND I LOVE HIM SO MUCHH

even tho he made me broke

anyways meet my genshin party chapter soon :))

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