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If you asked anyone how they felt about Kaeya Alberich, they’d probably tell you that they’re scared of him.
No one in town stands quite as tall. He’s an imposing figure, earring bulky leather jackets and spiky accessories. His boots are heeled and dark as the night, his pants are skin tight, he has piercings on his nose and his ears. He likes wearing jewellery, he has tattoos, he likes putting on bold makeup. No one talks to Kaeya Alberich, no one talks about Kaeya Alberich.
Except for his boyfriend, Diluc Ragnvindr.
No one knows what Diluc sees in him.
Diluc is the talk of the town, the heartthrob. When he was still in highschool, he was head of the student council and the star of the soccer team. Even then, he would enthusiastically chase after Kaeya, who would sometimes startle or bolt in the other direction. Everyone thought it was an unconventional friendship, but no one expected Diluc to get on his hands and knees in front of the whole student body and beg for Kaeya to date him. Many hearts were broken that day, and it made everyone avoid Kaeya even more.
It’s their loss, because Diluc gets to have the cutest, sweetest man as his boyfriend.
He’s tall, but it makes him easier to hug. He wears bulky things to make himself look big and buff, but his waist is small and his arms are delicate and cute. He doesn’t like talking because he gets quite shy and blushy, something that Diluc absolutely adored with all of his heart. His boyfriend might have unconventional tastes in fashion, but he couldn’t be further from his appearance. His Kaeya likes cuddles, he likes headpats, he likes kisses and he giggles when Diluc nuzzles his slowly growing beard against his neck. His Kaeya is so shy, he often tugs on Diluc’s sleeve and stutters when he wants to be hugged. His Kaeya loves being spoiled, he loves all sorts of pretty things, but he still gets so overwhelmed when Diluc spoils him that he starts sobbing in happiness.
Diluc loves his Kaeya so much.
“Baby,” Diluc cooed at the large messy collection of blankets and stuffed animals, “Little blueberry, I’m home. Can I have a kiss?”
A long whine came from the pile, and Diluc watched in amusement as the Kaeya shaped bump started wiggling like a little worm. After a few moments, Kaeya’s head popped out of the blanket. His lip wobbled and his eyes got teary. Diluc felt his heart break a bit. He hurriedly gathered him in his arms, easily lifting Kaeya’s light body from the couch.
“Why’s my Kae crying, huh?”
Kaeya let out a little sob, then he let out an angry sound as he punched Diluc’s arm. “I’m not a baby! I’m strong, I’m really strong, so put me down!”
“Yes, you’re so strong, my tough little one.” Diluc nodded along, all while continuing to sway Kaeya in his arms like a newborn babe. “You’re not a baby, that’s why I’m so worried, you know? If there’s someone who can make my feisty little love, then they must have done something bad.”
Kaeya pursed his lips and refused to talk, shaking his head vehemently. He started reaching for his plush toys, so Diluc carefully put him back on the couch. Kaeya half-retreated into into fluffy blanket, curling in on himself and placing his favourite plushie ㅡ a little owl he affectionately named ‘Di-hoot’ ㅡ on top of his squishy thighs. After a moment, he grew restless and began tugging at Diluc’s sleeve.
He smiled softly and invited himself onto the couch, lifting Kaeya just for a second so he could place him on his lap. Kaeya became pliant and soft, almost purring in delight as he bumped against Diluc’s hand for headpats. Whatever’s left of his tears are gone, dried up and forgotten as he soaked up Diluc’s warm affection and played with his stuffies and dolls. Diluc waited patiently, as he always would, landing kiss after kiss onto Kaeya’s forehead until Kaeya bursted into a pretty laugh; a sound that twinkled like wind chimes on a breezy day.
“You wanna talk now?”
Kaeya tensed. Shrinking a bit under Diluc’s daze, he eventually admitted what had been troubling him. “I just…overheard some people again. I’m used to it, but this time they were saying that I’m taking advantage of the Ragnvindrs, and I just…”
Diluc sighed sadly, “Oh, honey, you know that’s not true. Those people know nothing, don’t listen to them. You’re never a burden to us. In fact-”
“THEY SAID WHAT!?”
The door slammed open and Crepus Ragnvindr stomped with glorious purpose. Kaeya fumbled out a greeting, and uncaring of his son, Crepus swooped in and took a confused Kaeya from Diluc’s arms, cooing gently under his breath before the door to the study slammed shut with finality.
“...Father would disagree…”
Diluc sulked until Kaeya was deposited back into his arms. Just like Kaeya, there are times where Diluc isn’t as tough as he seems. Diluc needs his Kaeya just as much as Kaeya needs his Diluc.