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Xiao materialises in another place before he even realises he’s gone, instincts taking over. His boots meet hard wood floors as he lands gracefully on his feet. Aether’s eyes catch him first, and the glimmer in them causes Xiao’s heartbeat to stutter. It takes him another millisecond to rule out any possible dangers.
By the time he’s standing in front of the traveler, arms crossed, he’s concluded safety.
“Everything alright?”
Aether’s entire face brightens up. His smile is as soft as fleece. “You came,” he says.
Oh. Xiao feels himself soften, too, melting like wax under Aether’s warm gaze. His shoulders lose their cautious tension. He lets his hands hang on his sides. He can’t help but mirror the affection on Aether’s face.
“Of course,” he says. “Always.”
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Aether invites Xiao to celebrate Lantern Rite with him. One thing leads to another. Hard conversations are had, and Xiao takes a unique approach that ends well for the both of them.
Series
- Part 2 of devotion, enduring