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“Venti...?”
Your soft voice echoed in his ears as he hummed on your shoulder to let you know he’s listening. Both of you were currently in Windrise, enjoying the breeze that brushed against your skin. It was indeed peaceful as no disturbances were coming to ruin it.
It was fortunate that there were no signs of hilichurls or slimes lurking in this area. Only the sight of butterflies and cranes idling around greeted you.
But it made you wonder about the purpose of his sudden call for you. You noticed he’s been more clingy than ever, abruptly hugging you from behind when you went here and then attacking your face with loving kisses as he pulled you down to sit on his lap.
Now here you were, shaking from the embarrassment that he was nibbling the tip of your ear. You felt his teeth graze on your skin which made you shiver as you closed your eyes shut and gently pushed him to give space between the two of you.
Your breathing was quivering at his enticing love for you. He had never done that to you before, so it was a shock and startling to see him give you this kind of affection. You already know how flushed your face was just by observing his attentive gaze on you. He didn’t point it out though. He just smiled and said, “You’re so cute.”
Blush seared through your cheeks and for a minute you thought your face was on fire. You suddenly felt awkward, demure, and coy; even going as far as attempting to hide your rosy features behind your fingers.
Your head angled when you felt his hand touching your back as he dragged you to him once more. He took your hand and brought it to his lips, giving each tip of your fingers a kiss and now moving to your knuckles, doing the same.
The kisses were soft yet had a hint of sensuality to them. Maybe it was just your mind tricking you? Or perhaps it was the heat of the sun? You don’t even know because your mind went blank precipitously at his closeness.
Ah, his eyes were so beautiful. You could already feel yourself getting lost in those deep aqua-colored eyes of his. It’s like the colors of the sea, so clean and bright that you could watch and admire it endlessly.
“[Name]?” He called out to you, snapping you out of your trance. You then blinked several times before letting your optics meet with his.
“H-huh…?”
“Sorry, was it too much for you?” His dark eyebrows crinkled together as he asked. You averted your stare from him and shook your head slowly, biting your lip out of timidity that he caught you staring.
He sighed in relief and laid his head on your shoulder, fiddling with the light teal feather accessory on your hair he gave to you. You peered at him and watched his fingers play with your tresses in between his thumb and index finger.
Your mouth parted and hesitantly inquired, “It’s bothering you again, is it?” Venti’s digits halted before nodding slowly as his response. You carefully turned around and threw your arms over his shoulders, bringing him close to you, and kissed his head.
He took in your sweet scent when he shut his eyes and hugged you tighter. Your hand reached to his head to put down his beret on the soft grass, and dug your fingers through it, making his tense shoulder relax and enjoy the feeling of your fingers running on his scalp.
You slid your finger over his cheek and brought your lips to it to kiss him. His face softened and he smiled before placing his hands gently on the sides of your face as he brushed his lips with yours.
He ran his fingers over your forearm, leaving a trail of goosebumps. Your heart fluttered like a hummingbird at his sincere but hasty kisses, making you knot your fingers in his dark locks and melt against his body.
Venti parted from you and inched closer, feeling his hands encircling yours. You looked up at him and his eyes were already glued to yours. You took notice of the lonely and needy look he had on him.
You caressed his cheek and stroked down his back in comfort.
“I’m still here.” You softly mumbled on his lips.
“I know. I… I’m just scared.” His hold on your hip had more pressure than before. He eyed your hair accessory again and reminded himself you’re not leaving. Your touches helped him forget the sorrowful pain in his heart and just lose himself to you.
“You won’t leave me, right?”
“Of course not. I’ll always be with you, Venti.” You gave him a short peck on his cheek and grasped his hand firmly but tenderly. He hummed at your words and carefully pushed you down on the soft grass as he rested his body on top of yours.
He intertwined your legs together as he lay his head on your chest, listening to the calming beat of your heart. He noticed your hair ornament glowed for a second, making his lips tug upwards.
You won't certainly leave him, right? Even if the lifespan of a mortal being is so short compared to his, he wished so badly to let you live longer and be with you forever. He traced the lines of the soft feather and watched it faintly glow when it made contact with his finger.
You arched an eyebrow at him, wondering what he was doing. You were curious about it. It was a gift from him after all, and there were many surprises he did with that accessory just by the slightest of his touch. Maybe he was just restoring the anemo powers within it? Whatever it was, you let him do as he pleased.
You felt a strange yet soothing aura within you and didn’t notice how Venti had already buried his face on your neck until he started peppering it with soft kisses. A small giggle slipped from your lips at the ticklish sensation and you placed your hand on his shoulder and squeezed.
He expected you to pull him away but much to his surprise, you only brought him closer and played with his hair.
He was tempted to mark you, needless to say. But he refrained himself from doing so, considering the fact that both of you were outside and he didn’t want you to pass out from his shameless acts.
He placed his hands between your head, trapping you as his small frame hovered over you. You owlishly blinked at him and nervously gulped. You don’t know what’s going on, but it sure did make you jittery and timid because of the intense look he had on you.
Your willingness to be vulnerable indeed won his heart, but he won’t entirely dominate you. It contrasted with his belief in freedom, though it made his heart tug at how you’re so willing towards him.
He loves you so much he can’t bring himself to the thought of losing you. He remembered your many acts of thoughtfulness that made him fall head over heels for you. He looked adoringly at you and brought his face close to you, bringing in another kiss; getting rid of the sad thoughts, and just enjoying the accompaniment of your presence.
He’ll be willing to spend his life with you eternally if there are no other choices but this.