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gn!reader x keqing
fluff. a lot of fluff
sfw
warnings: noneauthor’s notes: hiii so this is my first post here ever i’m not very used to tumblr tbh, but i really enjoy writing, so i hope yall enjoy this too!! if u see any kind of mistake pls let me know bc english isn’t my first language ehehehe
the night sky was always beautiful in liyue, but today it was even more astonishing.
as the wind blew away the lanterns scattered in the sky, whispers of silent wishes made their way to the heavens, carrying with them countless hopes and dreams. elders and children alike wrote down their wishes and released their lanterns as high as possible, hoping that the skies would listen to their deepest desires, and maybe give them a chance. you and keqing were no different.
as you and her matched your footsteps against the grass, carrying with each of you a xiao lantern, she could only wish this moment would last forever. the way the grass tickled your bare feet, the way the light breeze let your hair flow carelessly, the way your hand brushed lightly against her soft skin. it was perfect, but it was also too rare for you both to have moments like that, so who could blame keqing for wishing it never ended?
as you both sat on the ground, she turned around to look at you. as you looked at her, keqing wondered. i look at your eyes, and yet i can’t see the end to their depth. for the both of you, no words were necessary. it was the way you reflected in her eyes, it was the way keqing reflected in your eyes. keqing’s hands made their way to her lantern, eyes quickly making their way between the lantern and you.
“have you already written down your wish?” keqing asked, and you nodded with a soft smile. “then, shall we release them?”
as she was about to release her lantern, you held her hand, signaling for you both to release them at the same time. keqing could feel warmth coming to her hand, a warmth she could only treasure and enjoy for the moment. work always calls, but she was grateful for being able to enjoy this moment with you.
as you both released your lanterns near the entrance of liyue harbor, the moon illuminated your features in a way keqing wished she would never forget. your hands were still together, and, if it depended on keqing, they would be forever. you both walked towards the harbor, intending to enjoy some food together and spend whatever time she had left together. and, as keqing turned away from the lanterns, she could only think to herself.
regardless of what today or tomorrow holds, i can only wish to be by your side.
