Ley Line Eyes (ℤ𝕙𝕠𝕟𝕘𝕝𝕚 𝕩 ℝ𝕖𝕒𝕕𝕖𝕣)

Relaxation

2 weeks later

"My apologies for not telling you sooner N/n, I wanted to tell you but I couldn't find the right moment to tell you. We never had a moment just to ourselves-" You silence him, pressing your index finger to his lips with a smile, replacing your finger with your lips, earning a flattered blush from him. You look out at the golden trees and the glowing sun in the horizon, since the Traveler invited Zhongli into their new adepti abode. He led you to a giant tree with orange leaves with plenty of foliage around, the sound of others on another island in the background.

"What troubles did I have to endure to find someone as perfect as you..." Zhongli pulls you closer to him and presses his forehead against yours, exhaling through his nose. You wriggle around on the branch you were on and lay your chin on his shoulder.

"Zhongli don't say things like that, I couldn't ask for anyone else than you." He chuckles and sighs once more, bringing his hand up to your cheek, running his thumb over your temple and knitting his fingers in your hair. He slowly connects your lips again, this time feeling different than the previous, his grasp on you more delicate, reluctant almost. You return the kiss and giggle, trailing his jawline with your index finger, he wraps both arms around you in a protective manner and moves you into his lap, nuzzling his face into the crook of your neck.

"I love you N/n...so much..." his voice was soft and soothing, fingers trailing your sides so silky and comforting, silence so loud it engulfs you both in heavy tension. Nothing needs to be said in this moment, can anything be said?

I love him so much I can't stand it, the way he can just talk for hours and I never get bored, how he has new stories to tell at dinner, and he tells them with such interest while still being so loving towards me. And seeing him work, it's such an experience, the way he slides in deals without his customer knowing, kind of attractive...he does this sly smirk whenever he gets paid that you only see then, for why that was? I never found out. But the way he holds me is so tender and loving it makes me fall deeper in love with him then I already have..!

"N/n...?" His soothing voice catches your attention once more, his fingers sliding down your hair and rubbing your cheek with his soft and strong hands.

"Yes, Morax?" You look into his soft glowing eyes, the red under them that matched the amber irises he held with perfect clarity and class. His hair covering his forehead just enough so that the top of his eyes are shrouded in darkness to make his eyes have a sense of mystery and secrets behind them.

"I've never thought I'd say this again in my lifetime, but, I love you, N/n. With every fiber of my being I want to give everything to you, your perfect being. Every moment I stare into your eyes I become even more crazy about you, I can't help it. In moderns days, when I first made eye contact with you I couldn't believe it, I thought you would remember me but it wasn't that easy. Only when we visited Venti did you finally see me the way I see you. It was so painful, resisting my urge to tell you everything, to finally kiss you after years of waiting. And now even after you've been in Teyvat, I haven't gotten one good moment with just us..." Zhongli's voice shook as his hands across your back, fingertips grazing your skin. You cupped his face in your hands and smiled, gently kissing the top of his nose as you brushed your left thumb against his cheek, deeply breathing against him.
"You don't have to wait anymore, not now." You sighed and put his head under yours, rubbing his head as he lays with you.

"Hey! H/n!! Zhongli!" You hear the infamous high pitched voice Coming closer to you both, interrupting your 5 minutes of solitude. You and Zhongli sigh in unison, looking over at the Traveler and Paimon waving to you.
"Can it wait...?" Zhongli groans and side eyes them both, making them both a bit uneasy.
"Well...we wanted to ask H/n a question, Paimon guesses that it's kind if important, bu-"

"Okay, you've got my attention." You smile and peck Zhongli's cheek, hopping down and zipping over to the Traveler.

You follow them both to the other side of the island and put your hand on your hips, but then Paimon turns around.
"So, H/n-"

"N/n." Paimon pauses and looks at you with a confused expression, matching with the Traveler, "Real name's N/n. I feel like we're partially acquainted enough."

"Well...N/n..." Paimon crossed her arms and looked over at the Traveler, "Which side are you on." They put their balled up hands to their hips, a determined expression instead of confusion.

"What are you talking about. Some war going on that I'm not aware of?" You scoff and brush them off, a slight change in the air, a new aroma.

"Your enamored with Zhongli...but your Fatui...oh Paimon can't wrap their head around it~" Paimon held her head in her hands and groaned.

"If you had to choose." The Traveler spoke up again, even more hard hitting than before, "Would you choose to save the public, or the Fatui."

"Are you that naive?" You chuckle and step closer to them, sly eyed as you bring your face up so much that your noses are almost touching. "If I were to choose between Liyue and pleasing Her Majesty...Liyue would be gone in an instant."

The Traveler and Paimon both back up slightly, exchanging more glances since that seemed to be a habit they have.
"B-but...Paimon thought-"

"Because I care for Zhongli I would spare all of Liyue? He's no longer Rex Lapis, Liyue isn't his responsibility." You grimace and begin to walk walk away, going back to Zhongli who- wasn't in the tree...

But luckily he was nearby, using a simple stove to cook something.

"Smells good, what is it?" You peek over his shoulder and smile, watching as he pours soup into a decorative bowl.
"Bamboo Shoot Soup, slow cooked of course." He prides himself in his work and hands you a pair of Dragon Phoenix chopsticks, making you softly blush.
"Please, try it. I'd like to hear your input."

You nod and suck up some noodles, taking a piece of meat and eating it as well. You gasp and sigh in delight, the tender meat and soft noodles mixing with the savory broth almost made a tear come to your eye.
"Zhongli this is amazing..." You swallow and sigh, leaning against his chest, nodding slowly and Zhongli lets out a bashful chuckle.
"Why thank you, I do appreciate your opinion. I'll now be more inclined to make this more in the future~."

"Uhm...my apologies for asking but, what are the Traveler and Paimon still doing here? I know this is their Teapot it's just that they've been standing there for this entire time." Zhongli looks over at the Traveler standing there, very awkwardly, talking to Paimon.
"Don't mind them, okay? I'll deal with them later."

"Zhongli are you sure? I mean-" Zhongli pushes his lips against yours, cupping your cheeks softly. You let out a quiet gasp, letting Zhongli connect your tongues together, pressing and swirling them together.
"Mmphm-" You sigh and put your arm around his neck, going on your tiptoes. Your tongues once again explore eachothers mouths for the first time in what seemed like forever, entangling your hands into his hair as you pull away for air.
"Zhongli..." You gasp out, a tiny smile on your face as you both glance over to see the Traveler and Paimon had disappeared. Zhongli turned back to you, resting his forehead on yours.

"I love you N/n...I'll love you, till the end of time..."