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❝Oh! I was able to step out of the inn today, you know Aether can be quite stubborn when it comes to recuperation time.❞ You whispered the last part of sentence while leaning closer to him.
❝Seems like you had a great time out.❞ He dryly chuckled as he indirectly pointed out the coat that rested on your shoulders. Your eyes followed his gaze before realizing what he was talking about, nervously laughing it off, you tried to clarify the situation so he wouldn't have the wrong idea.
❝Oh this? I was taking a stroll with Childe and he suddenly had to take care of some businesses, that's all, really!❞ You explained before actually wearing the coat correctly, the difference in size was undeniable and although Zhongli found it cute, the souring taste in his mouth did not really disappear. You would look much cuter with his- ❝But hey! What are you doing out at this time? Is our Zhongli seeing someone?❞ You joked while gently elbowing his side. He only narrowed his brows before linking his arm with yours.
❝Perhaps I am.❞ Was what he mumbled as he dragged you down the stairs, however, you really didn't catch what he said. Leading you to the many stalls of different products. The lights that adorned the cold night was truly beautiful. ❝Since you are feeling much better, how about exploring a little tomorrow?❞ He quoted as he slowed his pace only to end up in front of the very familiar flowers shop. You thought about his offer for a little bit before giving in, that's better than having to stay in the inn all day.
❝I wouldn't mind. How about we go before noon?❞ You offered as you examined his face for a split second, just to look at the plants displayed in front of you after. Silk flowers looked beautifully delicate, while the glaze lilies seemed to be stealing all the attention, yet your eyes stayed casted on (f/f, favorite Liyue flower). That detail not going unnoticed by the older male, who immediately took out his wallet before speaking to the vendor.
❝Zhongli? Is this your lover? Hah and here I thought I wasn't going to live to see this.❞ The salesman dreamily sighed as he happily handed the bouquet of flowers to the now astonished brunet.
❝It's nothing like that yet.❞ He clarified as he extended the bouquet towards you, the warm smile that his face showed could probably melt any kind of ice there is. Slightly taken aback by the gesture, you hardly gulped while gently holding the abundant flowers in your arms.
❝Woah, this- Thank you so much!❞ You grinned before taking in the scent of the multiple flowers, even if they were all the same kind, you could tell and feel differences with their fragrance. Some smelled really strong while others had such a delicate scent that could barely be spotted. ❝Achoo!❞ Oh the sneeze, you were quite tolerant to flowers, but if pollen gets in your nose, then you can't help it anymore, plenty of your sneezes were heard just in a matter of 2 minutes. Zhongli worriedly looked at you before wrapping his arm around your shoulder as to try to give you some warm, probably the cold was doing this to you, after all you were in bed until today, it was no won- ❝It's oka- achoo! okay, it's just my immune system try- achoo! trying to get the pollen out of my- achoo! nose.❞ You giggled at how silly you sounded, there was a high chance of the male not understanding what you said due to the repeated interruptions.
