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It was a quiet day, the breeze smelled of the sea and the scent of spices and flowers. You sit on the red terrace of Wanwen Bookstore, grazing over your fingertips over the spines and faces of the books.
“Do you need any help or recommendations?” Jifang asks, walking over to you with a small stack of books, gently placing them around the tables, stocking and organizing them as she walks around you.
“Not today, just browsing. Smelling the books.” You chuckle, opening a book and scanning through the beginning. She smiles and nods her head, “Just let me know!”
You go back to looking at the books as Jifang goes back up to the counter, where you see a tall man with a stack of books. ”Alright sir, the total will be 15,000!”, he nodded and reached inside of his luxurious jacket.
“Ah yes of course-…...My apologies but I seem to have forgotten my mora. Forgive me.” He says, grabbing the books from the counter. Taking small strides over, you gently push the books back on the counter. You make eye contact with him, and his eyes widen slightly.
“I’ve got it- I’m not buying anything today- and what’s the harm in doing good deeds!” You say flustered as Jifang starts putting the books into a bag, side eyeing the whole situation.
“I couldn’t possibly impose. I thank you but I can’t accept.”
”You can repay me later!”
You say brushing him off, and placing a pouch of mora on the counter. The heat in your face growing at the sound of his voice, the deep baritone sending goosebumps across your skin.
He sighed looking towards his feet, his brows furrowed in thought, “How does a night of story sound? Stories, for stories.” He offered, gesturing to the books, before crossing his arms.
You think, grabbing the bag of books, nodding your head thoughtfully.
“Hmmm? Stories from a stranger, or stories from a storyteller?” You teased, holding the bag out for him.
“Depends on what you want, my friend.” He chuckles, a soft rumbling from his chest that seems to radiate from the ground beneath you. Clearing your throat, you exhaled sharply.
“Well, now I’m curious. You’ll have to pay me with your presence!” You stated, with a smile. “Come on, let's go! I have some business with Babu Pharmacy.” Leading the way down the red staircase. Nodding, he follows you with his arms crossed across his back. You walk down the stairs side by side.
His handsome face gazing and observing life in Liyue, just looking at him was making you flushed. Who was he? You’ve visited Liyue, and done work for years. Had you met before? How could you miss someone so handsome if you did?
“Is something wrong my friend?” He asks abruptly, snapping you out of your thoughts as you walk across the bridge through the lotus pond.
“Sorry, I’m just thinking. I’ve never seen you around. With everything going on in Liyue, with Rex Lapis, The Fatui scandal, and Osial…I can't recall us ever meeting before today.”
“I was on- extended business. I work for Wangsheng Funeral Parlor.” He explained.
“Ahhh, I’ve met Hu Tao briefly. They’re an- eccentric young one.”
He hummed with a small chuckle. “I can agree with you that my coworker is eccentric, but she is a bright young lady. She cares deeply, no matter how eccentric and- daring she may be.”
“Her tenacity with getting me to buy my coffin was- admirable.” You chuckle, hopping up the first few stairs and waiting for the stranger to join you.
You both hiked up the stairs, the handsome stranger beating you to the top with his long strides. “Curses, you’ve bested me!” You laughed, walking into the pharmacy. The smell of herbs and flowers filled your nose.
“Is Baizhu in? I wanted to make sure my delivery got here with everything in there.” You ask, leaning over the tall counter. “Um- I don’t believe so but- I think he left an invoice-?” Gui says, scrambling around the counter through some papers.
The handsome stranger left your side looking over herbs. Keenly skimming over the shelves with his eyes. “Qiqi has it.” A small monotone voice comes from below the counter, a tiny pale hand holding the paper.
“40 windwheel aster roots… 50 cecilia bulbs…50 Mist Flower Corollas…50 Flaming Flower Stamens.. and 60 Whopperflower Nectar…All accounted for, no damages. B and A grade products as promised.” Qiqi drones, reading the invoice for you- and everyone in the shop. “Thank you Qiqi, let Baizhu know I came by.” You chuckle.
“Mr.Zhongli, do you want your prescription?” Qiqi asks flatly, struggling to look over the counter.
“Not today dear Qiqi. I appreciate it. I’ll be back for it soon though.” He chuckles.
Zhongli? You never even asked him for his name! You mentally kicked yourself down the stairs. Sighing, you receive the invoice from Qiqi's small hand.
“Ok Qiqi that was all I needed! Thank you very much!” You smile, looking over the counter, “Tell Baizhu I said you get to have a cup of coconut milk from me ok?” You praise, watching Qiqi’s eyes twinkle. You wave goodbye to Qiqi, and usher out with Zhongli.
Oh how the archons test you-
“Ok Zhongli I think I've decided! I would like to hear your stories.” You say happily, walking side by side with him. He nods with a smile, "Then allow me, Stranger." He teases, offering his arm for you to hold.
The flush returns to your face, accepting his arm, as he walks you to his home.
***
"I'm sorry if the tea is not to your tastes, I was not expecting visitors." Zhongli thrums, fixing the traditional tea set in front of you. "Have you ever tried a gung fu tea ceremony?" He asked, placing everything onto the table with grace and delicacy.
"No, I've heard of the practice but never had anyone show me." You say, closely watching his expressions, the thrum of your heart and fire under your skin. He's so handsome, and you're smitten. Infatuation with wanting to know more, to see more.
Clearing your throat, trying to get your mind out of the gutter. You take a deep breath and sigh quietly.
"Is something wrong, friend?" He asks worriedly.
"No! No! I guess my body is a little more exhausted than my mind- I had maybe a few too many business matters to attend to today."
"Please, keep going- I'm interested to learn."
Zhongli preens at your interest, diving into the rich history and practices of the solitare tea ceremony. Showing you the small tea pets with their meanings, and how to start the ceremony. With wrapped attention, you go through the ceremony.
The taste of the tea, a sweet herbal citrusy harmony. "This is amazing Zhongli! The flavor is so rich!" You chimed, sipping cheerfully on flavorful tea. "You have excellent taste." You nod, sipping from your glass.
"Thank you- I feel odd that I don't know your name. You've listened to me ramble, and I don't know the name of my companion." He says, idly stirring his cup with his wrist.
"Well, I did not know your name until the pharmacy." You tease, a sly smile making its way up your face.
"Fair, I feel we got off on the wrong foot. I deeply appreciate you buying my books. Though I feel tea may not be sufficient payment." He sighs, his brows furrowing in thought again.
"To be fair, I said your payment is your company. It may not have been a legal binding contract but I feel you've paid me back, my friend." You tease, pushing your fluttering heart back down your throat, and placing your hand over his.
"That and stories- and the history of gung fu tea is a story." You say matter-of-factly, placing your tea cup on the table.
"You've fulfilled your contract, Zhongli." You joked, patting his hand and refilling your cup.
"May I add something to this contract?" He asks, with confidence in his tone. Lifting his glass, he drank, maintaining eye contact as he did.
A fan to the flames of your fluster, your stomach erupts in butterflies. "You may." You exhaled with a smile, trying to keep your voice even.
"May I know your name please?" He asks, his voice vibrating through you. "Y/N." You smile, sipping your tea to wash down how his stare sent your body into a frenzy.
Archons in heaven help me-
"Y/N. It suits you." He chuckles, the deep rich sound making your legs feel like jelly. Awkwardly scooching from your seat, you accidentally knock into his shin as you try to get up.
"Oh my archons- I'm so sorry are you ok??" You yip, grabbing his shoulder in concern.
"I'm fine, my friend." He says with a small smile. And suddenly you're stuck, lost in his amber eyes and the scent of his rich cologne. Archons his cologne.
You could rest peacefully forever with it. With his skin. Snapped out of your thoughts, by him talking-
"I should be asking if you're ok, you look flushed." He says, a genuine concern in his eyes.
"Perhaps you have done too much today, come rest inside, I'll get you a cold rag." He states, his thoughtful furrow making an appearance as he ushers you from his balcony into his home.
Taking his gloves off and heading into the kitchen with his misguided mission.
"You should sit. You look feverish."
He says from the kitchen. "Zhongli-" you sigh, embarrassment seeping into you as you stand in the middle of his living area.
"Please sit, I don't want you to get sick" He says, brushing you off while he grabs a rag and runs it under the small tap of the water basin.
"Zhongli please!" You exclaim, finally drawing his attention from his workings."I-i'm not heatsick or anything! I'm just blushing-" you say walking towards the kitchen.
"And you keep making me blush because you’re extremely handsome, and I like you and the way you do things!"
You speed out, hoping the earth would open and swallow you whole as you made your confession.
"Oh-" He pauses, a realization coming over his face.
"I apologize for being so dense. I forget how human things work at times-" He mumbles, his brows furrowed again and eyes trained out into space.
He rings out the rag over the sink and hangs it on a small pole. Sighing, you look over at him.
You notice his hands, the tips of his fingers a dark brown. His eyes, almost glowing like broken cor lapis.
"Aaarrre you an adeptus?" You ask your cheeks still a flame, and body on fire, shifting your weight awkwardly from foot to foot.
"...Of sorts, I suppose." He hesitated, looking across your face. "That is a story for another day my darling."
A silence lulls over the kitchen space.
"......Do you truly want me?" He asks, crossing his arms and looking over you.
"I'd be lying if I said no." You chuckle breathily, leaning against the counter opposite from him.
"That's not the answer I'm looking for darling." He says with a sly smile gracing his lips.
You feel a fire light, the embers of vindication ignited in your chest.
"Yes, I- I do want you Zhongli." You say, desperately trying to keep your voice even.
Slowly he closes the distance, and comes chest to chest with you.
Cautiousy, you place your hand on his chest. Feeling his heartbeat against your hand, you look up.
His face in perfect detail, his eyes trained on you as he places his hand against your cheek. You close the gap between you.
The taste of tea lingering on his lips, and the intoxicating scent of him.
He deepens the kiss and pulls you closer to his body, pulling your waist to him, and cradling the side of your head in his palm.
You whimper softly as he begins to kiss the corners of your mouth and down your jaw. His breath ghosting over your neck.
Breathlessly clinging to him as he assaults your neck. He sighs into your ear, nipping and kissing down your neck as goosebumps rise over your skin.
Wordlessly he picks you up, carrying you into his bedroom and placing you on the bed.
"You've already fallen apart in my hands darling."
"I saw you looking at me all day my darling. I naively thought you were just curious about me, but you've been wanting me all day."
He teases, palming your breast through your clothes.
"Aauh- please-" You moan, breath hitching and breaking with his movements. "Patience my gem." He shushes.
Pulling away, he peels off his jacket. Haphazardly taking off his tie, and pulling his shirt off over his back.
His defined chest on display in front of you. And all you can do is marvel at him over you.
His chest carved, and a dark brown happy trail leading down into the deep valleys of his hips… and sizeable bulge.
He tugs at your shirt, "Is this ok my love?" He asks, his fingers toying with the fabric.
"Please-" You whined, guiding his hand underneath your shirt. Gently he strips you of your shirt and compression bra. Your bare chest exposed to him.
His large hand was warm against your skin. He tread across your skin, savoring the way your skin felt against his fingertips. How your breathing became sharp when he took your garments off and tossed them to the ground. How desperate you were for him-
And you were a sight to behold. "Marvelous." He breathed out, his heart thudding rapidly in his chest.
He dropped to his knees in front of you, placing kisses across your stomach and up your sternum. Small whimpers and whines falling from your mouth, as his eyes scanned over you.
Squirming and rubbing your thighs together, as he slowly continued his ministions.
Kissing over your breasts, and deftly licking over your nipples. His tongue licking and pinching the hardening buds.
You whimper helplessly, carding your hand through his hair as lust hazed over your mind.
The wetness between your thighs; pooling in your underwear. He placed his hand over your pussy.
Gently rocking his hand between your slit, your wetness soaking through your clothes.
Your breathing becomes heavier, small moans of pleasure leave you as he rubs your clit. The pleasure trumming through your body. His eyes met yours, bright and asking a silent permission. Nodding rapidly, your breath quickens.
Gently he tugs at your pants, pulling them off with your underwear. The air hits your pussy, your juices flowing between your legs in a thick layer.
Eyeing your reactions, Zhongli sinks to the floor and pulls your legs over the edge. As he hotly exhales over your pussy. Taking a deep smell of the musk of your sex.
"Don't-" you squeaked, the embarrassment of him smelling you making your body flush.
"Why? You smell divine, Osmanthus wine couldn't compare." He hums, placing delicate kisses on your inner thigh and languidly brushing over your hole, and pulling them back and putting them into his mouth with a deep resounding hum of approval.
"I'm sorry, I don't think I can control myself much longer, my dearest." He says, a low moan escaping him as he dives into your pussy.
Wrapping his arms under your legs and pulling your pussy to his face. His tongue reaching and twisting inside you. A loud strangled moan escaping you, grasping at his hair for respite.
Propping yourself up on one arm, you sit up to see his ministions. His face is crammed into your heat, making lewd wet noises as he eats you out like he's starving. His tongue sweeps over your clit, then inside of you repeatedly
Flopping back and clamping your legs around his head as he brutally assaults your clit. Moving his arms, he growls into you and using his strength to pry open your legs to continue his assault.
"Ahh-! Hah- fuck haaH yes-" You moan loudly, as his fingers replace his tongue and start to thrust into you. The pleasure building inside you, the combination of his fast moving tongue and his fingers reaching deep inside you.
You could feel your breath quickening, the way your pussy began to tighten around his fingers as he fucked you with them.
He groans at the sound of you, the wet sounds of your pussy. The feeling of your clenching heat around his fingers, the taste of you. His erection straining against his pants painfully. Lust clouding over his mind as he detached his mouth from you, drool and slick covering his chin.
"Hah- hah- please let me inside of you. I can't wait anymore darling." He states, anything gentlemanly leaving his body as he practically rips off his pants.
"Please- please fuck me-" you moan, spreading your legs for him.
His large erection standing proud as he pumps himself with his slicked fingers. Positioning himself at your entrance.
"Augh- fuck- fuck- fuck.-!" He hisses, slowly bottoming out in your tightness. Groaning, as he willed himself to stay still for your comfort.
You felt so full, his cock spearing you- it felt so good- his small groans of pleasure sending goosebumps over your skin.
"Do you like being inside me Zhongli?" You whisper, fluttering your walls around his length teasingly.
"Don't do that-" He warns lowly, his hands grabbing fistfuls of your hips. "Hah- oh Celestia.-" He whimpers, pulling his hips back
"Forgive me, I can't hold back anymore-" He whispers, hunched over your body. As he begins to ram into your pussy.
Sharp moans leave you as you cling to his body as he fucks you. His cock hitting deep inside of you.
His moans loud in your ears as he fucks you with wild abandon. "GODS ZHONGLI~" You cry, gripping for any solace from his attack.
" Fuck you feel so good- uhng- it's been so long haaah- you feel amazing around me my gem." he babbled, flipping your bodies to where he's fucking you from behind.
"Ughn- You feel fucking amazing." He growls, holding your hips and fucking your relentlessly, his cock hitting your sensitive spot repeatedly.
"You're so warm- ahgn. And tight- hah- AGhn-" He pants. His face flushed over you, mouth agape, lost in the pleasure.
You clench tighter around him, the sounds of his moans spurring you on as he relentlessly pounds into.
The tightening coil growing closer together, as his hips smack lewdly against yours.
"LI- I-i'm gonna cum, please don't stop, please dont stop, please please." you moan, grasping at his scalp over your shoulder.
He whimpers, the sound shooting through you. His moans desperate and animalistic as he fucks you closer and closer, your moans getting sharper and sharper.
His large cock splitting you in two as he fucking your mercilessly. All you can feel is his cock inside you, his hips slapping against yours.
His moans fading out as you're overcome with the blinding pleasure of your body being used.
And then the coil snaps. "AGHN- ZHONGLI!!"
Your body twitches wildly as you cum violently.
The waves of your orgasm racking through your body.
Your ears ring, as Zhongli continues fucking you through your orgasm, holding up your hips.
Your moans pathetic as your pussy convulses around his cock as his thrusts grow sloppy.
His moans turn into low whines as he desperately chases his high.
The tight convulsions of your walls around him making him dizzy with pleasure, feeling as if he's lost his mind in the pleasure of your body.
"Hah- fuck-FFUUCK- HAH- MMM! YESYESYESYES-! FUCK Y/N!" He moans into your shoulder, pulling your body up and flush to his as he cums violently inside of you. His large dick twitching, his seed painting your walls white.
His body weak- he flops with you in his arms onto the bed. His softening cock resting in your pussy. Your bodies, covered in a thin layer of sweat as he cradles your body. The thick cloud of lust, raining into a thick fog of tiredness all at once. Sleep overcoming the desire. You fell asleep wrapped in his arms.