He felt his cheeks burn with every word read, stopping him in his tracks as he had been browsing the herb and spice vendor. The vendor herself couldn't help the small giggle at Kaeya's face and politely looked away.]
Something you weren't expecting?
Ah... [cough.] Something like that. Please excuse me, I'll be right back.
Of course, take your time.
[She likely thought it was much spicier than the text really was but that didn't matter because Kaeya knew it got the job done nonetheless. Why did Diluc insist on doing this to him?!]
That's awfully nice, buttering me up because you did something bad? Did you break a vase that I bought?
[Not that it stopped Kaeya from pretending that he wasn't as embarrassed and flushed as he really was.]
[The pleasure of knowing he flustered Kaeya in a public place is only half the reason that he does this. He entirely means it, naturally, and doesn't want to wait.]
I didn't. I just wanted you to know how precious you are to me. It feels important to tell you when the thought strikes me.
[He doesn't want to bring down the mood by pointing out that either of them could vanish at any time. Something that had been brought to the front of Diluc's mind lately.
Diluc tells Kaeya these things when he can because he can never be sure if it will be the only chance he gets.]
Indulge me with this one thing, won't you? I love you and I want you to know it.
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He felt his cheeks burn with every word read, stopping him in his tracks as he had been browsing the herb and spice vendor. The vendor herself couldn't help the small giggle at Kaeya's face and politely looked away.]
Something you weren't expecting?
Ah... [cough.] Something like that. Please excuse me, I'll be right back.
Of course, take your time.
[She likely thought it was much spicier than the text really was but that didn't matter because Kaeya knew it got the job done nonetheless. Why did Diluc insist on doing this to him?!]
That's awfully nice, buttering me up because you did something bad? Did you break a vase that I bought?
[Not that it stopped Kaeya from pretending that he wasn't as embarrassed and flushed as he really was.]
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I didn't.
I just wanted you to know how precious you are to me.
It feels important to tell you when the thought strikes me.
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And why not when I'm home? Surely the impact would be more meaningful if you said it to my face directly.
[His ears were burning.]
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Diluc tells Kaeya these things when he can because he can never be sure if it will be the only chance he gets.]
Indulge me with this one thing, won't you?
I love you and I want you to know it.
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I'm not entirely sure how this 'indulges' you, Master Diluc. But I'll take it, I suppose.
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Pick up some tea while you're out, won't you?
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What kind of tea?
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[He won't because that would be a waste of tea.
But then, perhaps a few moments later...]
I love you.
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