Xiao x Aether Oneshots ❤️

No not him

Modern AU
Angst
Mentions of suicide and other stuff

~~~~~~ No Ones POV ~~~~~~

It was 3 in the morning and Aether woke up from a terrible nightmare again. He woke up screaming and crying, scaring Xiao out of his sleep who slept in the bed with him.

Xiao quickly sat up and held Aether in his arms as he sobbed his heart out. He stroked his hair and hummed to him so he could calm down. "Shh.. it's ok my love.. it's just a dream. No one's going to hurt you." After a long time Xiao managed to get Aether to calm down.

An hour had passed by now. Xiao felt terrible Aether had to deal with this even though he was suffering just as much as he was. He couldn't help but feel guilty. Soon Xiao soothed Aether back to sleep and he slept calmly for the rest of the night in Xiaos arms.

This has been happening often ever since Aethers sister died while being held hostage for ransome.Aether is traumatized after what happened. His sister was beat to death right in front of him.

It left a deep wound in his heart and mental health. He has nightmares now and hallucinations about her and that night.

Xiao on the other hand is more than worried and is extremely tired. He's constantly being woken up during the night and has to stay up for the rest of the night so Aether can go back to sleep. It makes Aether feel as if hes being watched over and it helps him fall asleep better. If Xiao does fall asleep though Aether will wake back up.

It's a hard time for the both of them but their slowly getting through it. Xiao doesn't complain nor does he rant to someone about it. You can see the dark circles under his eyes now. Being constantly scared out of your sleep doesn't help either.
It makes him have terrible anxiety now everytime he hears a scream.

Most of the time, he's slightly trembling from the anxiety and also barely any sleep.
He was surprised he hasn't fainted from exusghstion yet. During the day Aether wasn't himself anymore. He was quiet and mostly sleeping. Xiao would watch over him when he slept but most of the time he could sleep by himself during the day.

So that gave Xiao time to get some work done for his job. He had to take family leave for a couple months and now he does his paperwork at home and turns it in through the mail. It's a lot of work but nothing he can handle.

~~~~~~ Afternoon ~~~~~~

~~~~~~ Aethers POV ~~~~~~

I was sitting at a dinner table quietly alone lost in thought. I thought about my sister.. and how she should be here with me. It was my fault she died. I'm the one who got her killed. What is wrong with me? Why can't I-

Suddenly a bowl of warm soup was placed in front of me. I look up to see Xiao staring down at me with worry. He looked so tired. That was also my fault. I'm making my partner suffer for no reason. He didn't deserve this. He doesn't deserve to live like this with someone like me. I'm a freak. I hate myself.

Xiao sat next to me with his own bowl of soup. He looked at me then spoke softly. "Aether dear? Please eat your dinner.. I mixed your meditations in with it so you won't be able to taste it."

I didn't say anything back. I clenched my fist that was rested on the table. Meditations? Did he think I was sick? Yea maybe I am.. maybe.. I should just die already so he doesn't have to deal with a burden like me. I feel a warm hand on mine and I look up.

Xiao looking into my eyes. He was always so beautiful. I melted in them every time no matter what state I was in. "Please eat hun.. it's your favorite soup.." He sounded like he was begging me.

He tries so hard for my happiness. I wish I could be better already so I can do the same for him but I can barely be in a room for but so long by myself.

I eventually pick up the spoon and eat slowly. It tasted amazing as always when Xiao cooked. It helped me calm down a lot but that was probably because of the medicine.

Soon I finished half of the bowl and looked at Xiao to tell him I was done. I didn't have to say anything though. He took my bowl along with his and walked into the kitchen.

While he was cleaning up I noticed it was dark outside now. I looked out the window behind me and look at my reflection in the glass. I looked an absolute mess. I sighed and was about to look away when I noticed something next to me.

I squinted my eyes to look a bit closer but my eyes widened when I saw lumine. She had blood all over her.

She looked horrible. It scared me. I felt all of thst fear all over again. I stood up from my chair and continued to stare at her. There was a glass of water still on the table too. Tears stung my eyes as I suddenly heard footsteps behind me. I saw her walk across the room and I quickly turn around and throw the glass at "her".

It shattered against the wall as it missed Xiaos head by an inch. Xiaos eyes widened as he looked at me. He was trembling slightly but I couldn't tell. I stare at him for a moment as tears stream down my cheeks. I broke down and fell to my knees as I sobbed.

Xiao rushed to my side and held me in his arms once again. He held me tightly and stroked my hair to get me to calm down. I shake my head no and push him away. He looks at me with shock as I stand up. I walk over to the glass and pick up a sharp piece and hold it up to my arm.

"I- I can't do this.. to you anymore.. I don't deserve you or deserve to live.." I say as I put my cuts on my arm slowly. The blood drips from my arm and onto the floor as Xiao tries to come near me. I back away from him and run to the bathroom. I lock the door and hid in the shower.

I can hear him yelling with pure panic in his voice as he tries to open the door. "Aether!? Aether please don't! Open the door love please you have to!!" I don't respond. I continue to cut up my arm. There was blood everywhere now. My arm looked ugly now. How pathetic.

This is what I deserve. I don't deserve to live. For Xiao it's better if I just die anyway.. I hear Xiao now crying to someone on the phone as he continues to struggle to get in the door. I don't know what he's saying though. It's all muffled.

I feel so light headed now.. I look up for a moment and I see lumine again in front of me. She doesn't have any blood on her this time. She's actually smiling at me. I smile painfully as more tears fell from my eyes.

"Life has become too painful for you my dear brother. Kil yourself and release yourself from this pain. That way we can be together again." She says to me as she caresses my cheek.

I nodded and continued to cut up my arm. Everything was quiet for a moment until I was suddenly pulled out of the tub. This person held me tightly in their arms while crying. I look up and it's Xiao. He looks so sad. I can't bare to see him like this. Maybe if I sleep for a bit it'll go away. Yea.. sleep sounds nice..

My eyes began to close slowly and soon everything was dark and quiet.

~~~~~~ Xiaos POV ~~~~~~

It's been a year since you left me that day. Why did you do it my love? Why couldn't we just work things out? Why didn't you talk to me? I was there 24/7 for you. Why.

Why did you leave me Aether..

I let a couple of tears leave my eyes before setting the flowers down on a grave and leaving.

April fools!!!

~~~~~~ AN ~~~~~~

YOU GUYS KNOW I HATE DEATH ILL MAKE A PART 2 TMRW!! I LOVE YOU GUYS ❤️

Also sorry for the long wait a lot has been going on😭

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