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You feel someone lightly shaking you awake, but you can't bring yourself to open your eyes. You roll onto your side to escape the unpleasant sensation but Just when it started to seem like you could drift back off to sleep you start feeling someone blowing on your face! you huff in frustration and start to flail your arm around at this invisible attacker, trying your best to defend yourself while clinging onto sleep. You hear a giggle before you're hit with more of his Incessant puffs of air, this time on your sensitive neck and ears! You scrunch your nose and squirm, unable to do anything else in your current state, you finally open your eyes, albeit reluctantly. You squint in annoyance at your mystery attacker, opening your eyes to your black haired boyfriends catlike grin; Clearly taking great joy in your sleepy frustration.
Seeing you finally waking up, his grin only gets impossibly wider as he moves closer to your face. "Wakey wakey Windblume, the sun's long since risen!" He whispers, voice soft enough it could be mistaken for song. Even now in your annoyance you can't help but admire him. His soft pale skin, his rosy cheeks, his pink lips, you hardly notice your staring untill suddenly he's moving even closer. you shut your eyes, suddenly feeling his nose nuzzling into your face murmuring with all the love a god can hold, "Don't hide from me Windbloom, open your pretty eyes." Venti's always done this, randomly touching or kissing your face. It's nothing you aren't used to but archons does it fluster you all the same.
you keep your eyes shut, choosing to just feel the contact. Venti takes no problem with that, seemingly doubling his efforts to love on you. He nuzzles and pecks your face with seemingly endlessly loving murmuring of how cute you are and how good you smell. Hesitantly you peek your eyes open again to see him, finding that same smile waiting for you. "There's my Windbloom!" He says, leaning down to peck your lips before finally kissing you. You scrunch up your nose, still tired but now to far gone to go back to bed, instead staring at your boyfriend with an accusing glare. He only chuckles however, moving his arms to your waist and attempting to coax you upright while kissing you face. "My little Windbloom, come on. You can do it" He murmurs
Finally coming awake fully, you sit up with the help of Venti. Pushing your exhausted body upright you stretch and crack your muscles. You feel like hell.. With all the quests you had to complete yesterday you came home late and completely exhausted, opting to shower in the morning and rest then. A decision that seemed great at the time but now.. not so much. Glancing down at yourself, your covered in sweat, grime, and whatever else in Mondstat there is on you.. "Im disgusting" you grumble, cringing at your current state. Your lover only chuckles at your words however, choosing to nuzzle against your neck now. "Your perfect." He said with an amount of certainty that almost made your believe him.
You sigh, your in no mood to have to do laundry today. Venti, seemingly sensing your displeasure, smiles and takes hold of your hands, drawing your attention back to him. "Hurry now my little breeze, I drew a bath for you." He says, pressing his lips against your ear "You wouldn't want us bathing in cold water would you?" You huff, glancing away as your face begins to warm. It was always a little frustrating how little control you had over your reactions to Venti's teasing. Slowly, Venti begins to guide you up, Pulling you onto your feet.
The walk to the bathroom was short and uneventful, but Venti somehow seems to make even the most of mundane tasks seem like something special. Laughing and poking fun at your all the way there. Once you arrive you step inside to see the warm bath prepared for you both, the scent of wine and some kind of floral oil hitting your nose. You glance over to your lover in question, met again by his smug grin. "Its Cecilia oil, doesn't it smell lovely?" It did smell lovely, Venti always knows just what your like. While you glance over the room you see the source of the smell of wine, a large bottle sitting next to a wooden board holding a couple bunches of grapes, you roll your eyes exasperated but let loose a small smile nonetheless. "This addict" you think to yourself, walking over to the tub. You feel two warm arms wrap you from behind and a kind voice in your ear "What are you thinking about Windbloom? come out of your head and talk to me." He says kindly, pecking your ear lovingly. Venti was always big on open communication, he is the god of freedom after all; But he was never one to pressure you, opting for gentle coaxing instead. Its something your not used too but always tried your best for him.
You shake your head and smile back at him reassuringly "Nothing, I just haven't seen this bottle before" His eyes light up with that same snugness he always has when he's about to gloat. "Oh hohoho! I'm sure you haven't! i got this bottle from our dear old friend master Diluc, I worked hard to get a wine this tasty!" He lifts your hand to his lips, letting your fingers brush over his face "I'm glad you're who I'll be sharing it with." Your face warms and you feel that same mild annoyance creeping up your spine. "This sweet talker.." you think to yourself, hoping that He doesn't see the blush crawling up your neck; But you know he does. Surprisingly, Venti does not take this opportunity to pounce on your and tease you to no end, rather he gently pulls on your hand attempting to get you to turn around. "The water will get cool soon, I'll help you undress" He whispers. "Why is everything you say so intimate?" you can't help but think. You nod, not trusting your voice at the moment and are rewarded with yet another signature smile from your lover. Clearly you must be doing something right.
Your brought back to reality when you feel warm hands begin unbuttoning your shirt, slowly and methodically going one after another. You can't help but stare at his hands, the way his nimble fingers act with such precision. Like you are something precious that must be treated with such care. Going through and unbuttoning your shirt, Venti presses soft kisses under each button. On your chest, sternum, and stomach. Then he moves to your pants slowly slipping them down and repeating his loving kisses down your leg. You can't help but glance away, unsure of how to respond to this feeling; But Venti understands, smiling at your reaction.
"My dear, where are you?" He asks softly, staring at you with those big loving eyes. "I'm here" you murmer. "I can't see you my dear, can you come back to me?" He says, rubbing the side of your leg soothingly. A part of you is embarrassed, standing in your bathroom naked while being coaxed like a child, but another part of you feels comfortable, at a peace you don't have outside this space. Slowly your eyes return to your lovers, met with his adoring smile yet again. "There you are, Windbloom" He says, speaking as if you've just returned from a faraway trip. Still unsure of yourself, you nod, reluctant to speak and letting whatever mess of words fall out and ruin this moment.
Slowly, Venti stands and takes your by the hands, guiding you to the edge of the bath. "Sink into the water my dear, and let your worries be washed away" He hums lovingly into your ear. You lift a foot off the ground and step into the tub before repeating the process, all the while your lover whispers sweet nothing's into your ear. Finally, you sit, sinking into the warmth of the tub. "There we are, easy does it.." He guides you down. You take a deep breath leaning back against the tub. Once you've been settled in Venti sits beside the tub on the tiled floor, You sit up and look at him in confusion, but before you could ask a question there was a grape pressed against your lips. "Say 'Ahh!'" He says eagerly. Surprised, you open your mouth, inviting the sweet fruit inside. As you chew you stare at your boyfriend, he looks completely satisfied just watching you. Once you've relaxed and sufficiently been fed a grape or five Venti follows suit, undressing and unbraiding his hair before sinking into the water behind you.
You felt Venti wrap his arms around your waist from behind and his nose pressing into your neck. You lean back into the contact, seeking the way it grounds your mind In this moment. Venti's hands move to your arms going up in gentle squeezes before rubbing their way back down and repeating the process. "Oh Windbloom" He murmurs massaging your tired muscles. "Your as stiff as a board" You only hum in response, your mind drifting away with the warmth of the water. You can't help but think how strange it all is, how quickly the world moves around you and how easy it is to get lost in it all. Your gaze drifts downwards to the water, lost in the ripples and movement that comes with each gentle maneuver. Slowly, you feel your boyfriend take hold of your hands lifting them to the waters surface; The contrast in temperature quickly bringing you back to the present.You glance back at your lover, not sure what your expecting to see but you are met with his same loving expression. "Such beautiful hands my love, you've saved so many lives with these hands" He hums, rubbing the back of your hands with his thumbs. "Could you wiggle your fingers, my love?" You nod obeying his request, you know he's worried about you but doesn't want to come off too strong. Venti smiles at your action, lifting your hands further to meet his lips; a kiss for every finger. "Thank you my love, seeing you living and moving makes me so happy." he mutters against your palm. You stare at him, now sure what to make of his actions but nodding nonetheless.
Glancing over, Venti grabs a smooth white cloth and a tall blue colored bottle with a soothing scent. "I'll wash you, Windbloom." He hums, uncorking the bottle and pouring a small amount of the concentrate onto his hands to warm it. The scent is honeyed and fruity, you can't help but find it similar to the wine beside you both. Slowly, Venti begins working the soap Into your muscles.
You let your mind drift yet again, the gentle caresses of the water and soothing massage easing you into a relaxed state. But this time you don't let your mind wander to far, wanting to be a part of this moment in full. Its hard not surrendering to the fuzz that slowly overcomes your mind, but you push on. It's clear Venti can tell, and he appreciates it just as much. You glance down at the water, not absentmindedly this time, but to watch the blue tips of his hair float through the water. You don't even notice your reaching for them until you feel the tips curling around your fingers. You love Venti's hair, you always used to braid and brush it before things got so.. rough. Venti beams at the action, clearly ecstatic that your here, present, with him. "My little Windbloom, you still love my hair don't you? Is it as soft as you remember, is it?" He hums into your shoulder, the arm around your waist squeezing you closer to him while the other gently guides your hand further into his hair. You hum in response, choosing to let feeling guide you. Twirling his hair around your fingers or letting the tips tickle your palms, the sensation makes you feel comfortable, at peace. You can feel yourself starting to doze back off but still, you try to hold onto what little consciousness you can. Venti giggle softly behind you, picking up the white cloth he slowly starts to rub the soap into your skin while softly whispering into your ear. "My sleepy blossom, you've worked so hard." You can hardly hear him, your sure he's praising you again but you don't mind; Your too tired.
Your brought back to consciousness when you feel the soft trickle cool of water over your body, you hadn't even realized you had dozed off. Venti had finished washing you, now rinsing off all of the soap from your skin; The water has cooled off now. You glance over to the floor in your exhaustion, looking at the now half empty bottle of wine; He must have gotten started on it while you were dozing off. Venti smiles, seeing your now awake; He cups your cheeks and slowly lifts your face to look at his. "Goodmorning, my engel." You stare up at him, you really did think he was beautiful. "Goodmorning." You murmur softly. Venti's eyebrows shoot up in suprise, having actually gotten a response from you. His smile grows even wider before he starts peppering your lips with soft kisses. "My Engel, goodmorning!" He says again ecstatically, hoping for another response from your sleepy lips. Even though your exhausted, you can't help but let another word slip, hopping for another positive response. "Venti." You murmur, still so tired but hoping the mention of his name will convey your care.
Venti feels his heart burst, his lover despite all of their exhaustion still puts their all into him! He wraps his arms around you tightly and kisses you, eager to deepen the kiss but not push you, Venti gently presses is tongue against your lips, requesting permission to enter. You part your lips allowing Venti to deepen the kiss, and he does, feverishly kissing you. His hands trace up your arms, gripping them tightly but being careful not to cause pain; Kissing you like a starved man. You attempt to reciprocate his love even with the little energy you do have.
Venti pulls back, still panting and clammy and stares at you in admiration, running his fingers along your cheek and he leaves one more peck on your lips before pulling away for good. Venti stands up and smiles; Cradling your arms. "Come my Windbloom, you'll get sick if we stay in the water for too long." He mutters, lifting you by the waist. He guides your legs around his waist and being so sleepy, you comply. Venti steps out the bath and walks to your shared bedroom, He softly lies you down onto your back and grabs a sweet smelling oil, pouring it into his hands to warm it, he then begins to lather your body in the soothing scent. You feel yourself getting drowsy again but Venti comes down and kisses the sleep from your eyelids, murmuring "Just a moment more, my sweet." He hums softly while massaging your tired muscles once again, working the oils into your body. You watch him, staring at his pretty face or his gentle hands or the water dripping down his chest; But you quickly look away once you realize where your thoughts were headed.
Once Venti had finished he smiles and grabs some soft pajamas for you to lounge in for the day, helping you dress before tucking you back into bed. Venti smiled kindly and kisses your forehead pressing his face into the crook of your neck. "Get some more rest Engel, I'll bring breakfast." You nod, unsure if you can do anything else now that your starting to feel more like a puddle of mush than anything else. Your lover leaves you with one last kiss before walking off to the kitchen, allowing you to drift back off to a peaceful slumber.