The End of a Contract - Xiao X Reader

35 : Beach Days

ahwihwihwi this update schedule all over da place. but I'm back !! and oh so eager for yoimiyas banner...

Y/N'S POV

It's been 2 weeks since coming back from sailing the seas Beidou and I've fully adjusted to normal life back in Liyue. While I was out adventuring there was never a dull moment but this peace I feel just lounging around our house is just as good as adventuring.

But I'm starting to outdoors. Since Xiaos usually the one who goes out to work while I stay at home with Qiqi, I don't go out much other than to water his plants and buy groceries on the weekend.

Perhaps... I just miss the open ocean.

Aha ! I got it ! We can go to the beach tomorrow ! I'll tell Xiao as soon as he gets home.

And as if I was living in a fantasy world where everything I say magically happens the moment I say it, Xiao walks through the front door and greets me and Qiqi.

He tiredly walked towards us to collapse on the couch. I smile at his cute face because how could you not ?

He notices and comes closer to me to leave a kiss on my cheek.

"Oh, what are your thoughts on going to the beach tomorrow ?"

"... Well I've been kinda tired these past few days but maybe all I need is a vacation... what beach are we going to exactly ? The closest one I've noticed is Yaoguang Shoal and that's not exactly close to Liyue Harbor..."

I just smile at Xiao.

"... Is that really the only beach you know of ?"

"Well do you want to go to Qingxu Pool and get attacked by Hilichurls instead ?"

"Point taken."

I can hear him mutter under his breath 'I could handle them but it would be a pain...'

A grin grows on my face and stand up to quickly tell Qiqi we're going to the beach tomorrow and tell her to get ready.

I tell Xiao to start packing his things too while I prepare dinner.

To my surprise, Qiqi comes out already wearing her swimming clothing and the goat floaty we bought her. I should probably emphasize to her that we're leaving tomorrow but she looks so cute so maybe I can wait until after I finish making dinner...

The rest of the night goes by normally but I did notice Xiao held me tighter while we were cuddling... I guess me leaving for 3 months really made him miss me.

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The night passes and we're greeted by a bright sunny day. Thankfully, it didn't rain on our beach vacation. So in high spirits, we all got ready. I made us some food to eat when we got there and with that, we were all ready.

We walk just outside of Liyue Harbors gate and prepare ourselves to dash to Yaoguang Shoal.

"You know... while I was out sailing with Beidou, I learned a couple of tricks. Wanna race ?"

"Oh ? You dare challenge me ?"

"A healthy competition never hurt anyone !"

"What about Qiqi ?"

Me and Xiao look behind us to see Qiqi standing expectantly.

"Xiao, you carry her. My methods of transportation may be a bit... dangerous." I say with the widest grin on my face.

Xiao reluctantly agrees and we both prepare to dash to Yaoguang Shoal.

"Get ready... 1... 2... 3... go !"