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“Xiao.”
The gentle voice painted Xiao’s cheeks in a light pink. He kept his eyes closed. Even after all the time they have spent together, he wasn’t used to be taken care of that fondly. “Hmmh?” Slowly, he nuzzled Zhongli’s lap he was using as a pillow and shifted the position of his hand.
Zhongli didn’t say anything instead he started to caress Xiao’s ear, brushing his fingers gently through his hair and rested his other hand on his shoulder.
The stars high up in the sky were the only company the two of them had, watching over their peace. Surrounded by the mild night air, a light breeze brought the scent of the river to them.
Slowly, Xiao shifted the position on Zhongli’s lap in a way he was lying on his back now and able to look up at him. With his hand he reached out, resting it on Zhongli’s cheek, brushing his cheekbone with his thumb. “Zhongli,” he whispered, his eyes gentle.
Zhongli’s eyes widened and his cheeks warmed up underneath Xiao’s hand. It was the first time he called him by his name.
“I love you.”