Xiao x Aether Oneshots ❤️

You're okay

Part 2!!
Angst
Childe x Zhongli

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

Everything was dark but I could hear so many things around me. It was all muffled but loud. I could hear a faint beeping sound and many voices around me but there was one voice that stood out was yelling in what sounded like panic.

It sounded like.. Xiao. Xiao? Why did he sound so worried? I don't understand what was going on. I heard doors shut then Xiaos yelling got quieter. Soon the beeping began to get louder and louder. It got so loud.

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I fluttered my eyes open and immediately closed them again. Everything was so bright and my ears were ringing. I let my eyes adjust a little bitt before opening them again fully. I look around for a moment and I realize that I'm in a hospital.

My hand feels so cold. I feel something shaking beside me. I look next to me and see Xiao holding my hand while trembling while laying his head down on the bed next to it. I immediately sat up to see if he was ok and he did the same.

His eyes.. I knew he was tired but I didn't know he was this tired. It's hard to look at him in this state. He wanted to burst into tears. He looked horrible and it was all my fault.

"A-Aether!? Your awake!" He almost yelled out as he hugged me tightly. I could feel his trembling body but it seemed to have calmed down a bit as he hugged me.

"You- you scared me Aether.. please don't ever do that again.. please.." He said in a pleading tone. His voice sounded shaky and like he was about to cry.

This only made me feel worse. I was speechless. I looked at my arm to see it was all bandaged up to the point I couldn't see the marks I left. Oh god.. as Xiao pulled away tears began to sting my eyes. Everything hurt so much. Xiao cuffed my cheeks with his hands and looked me in my eyes.

I couldn't look at him. I just couldn't look at him in that state. I knew it was my fault. "This is all my fault.." I didn't realize I said that out loud and Xiao shook his head.

"No Aether.. it's not your fault. None of this is on you-" I cut him off as I yelled at him. "Look at you Xiao! You look like you haven't slept in months! Your shaking! This is my fault! All my fault!" I yell as I cried. He shook his head again and hugged me once more. I suddenly felt tears on my shoulder and heard quiet sobs from Xiao.

"Aether.. please.. don't say it's your fault. You weren't feeling well and I didn't get you proper help. I'm so sorry.." He said as he continued to sob as he held me close. Xiao has done so much for me. He did everything he could. I took a deep breath before wrapped my arms around him and comforting him. Something I haven't been able to do in a long time.

He looked up at me with tears in his eyes. I smile softly at him and his eyes widened as if he seen a ghost. Has it really been that long since I smiled? "Xiao I'm so sorry.. you did everything you could. I just made it worse because I couldn't let go of something out of my control. I realize that now.. I'm sorry I couldn't let go sooner."

I say with a small voice break. I knew I needed help. He hugged me tighter and nuzzled his face into my chest. After a while Xiaos breathing slowed and his body went limp on me. He was a bit heavy. I try to shake him awake but he wouldn't wake up. Worry began to grow as I was overthinking if he was dead or not.

As I was about to attempt to sit up someone walked into the door. I look up to see Zhongli and Childe. They look at me then at Xiao who was passed out on top of me. I try to mumble out some words to them to let them know something was wrong but I couldn't. I mean I did but it was hard to understand me. My voice was shaky and small.

Zhongli walked over to us and checked on Xiao. He took a deep breath then smile softly at me. "Aether he's just sleeping.. he's exhausted and completely worn out. He'll be ok though. I'll take him back to our house so you both can get some real rest."

He said softly. "Yes and time away from eachother.. you guys sure do need it." Childe chimed in and I put my head down in shame. This was my fault. Zhongli glared at Childe for a moment then looked back at me. "Hey don't beat yourself up over this.. it's not your fault. He thought he could help you himself but he did try his best."

Zhongli informed me. I nodded slowly and tried to cheer up. Childe comes over to Xiao and Zhongli helps him get Xiao onto his back. I watch as Childe takes Xiao away and tears sting my eyes again. I start to cry loudly. Uncontrollably. It was so embarrassing and pathetic.

I suddenly feel arms wrap around me and hug me tightly. It was a very warm and comforting hug. It helped calm me down. Zhongli smiled and rubbed my back. "Everything's gonna be ok Aether. You're gonna be just fine." He reassured me as he continued to comfort me. I've always seen Zhongli as a father I never had.

He's always treating me with care and kindess. He likes to tease Xiao a lot whenever I'm around just to see how much he could embarse him. It's kinda funny actually. I love those memories. I love the ones when Xiao is smiling and everything is good. I miss those. It'll take a while to get things back to normal again.

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

Sorry it took so long 😭 but here it is!! It's a little confusing and stuff but its ok!! I still hope you guys like it tho 🤞

Love you guys ❤️

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