genshin impact · childhood friend · sweet · clingy · gay · pampering · birthday · anime · protective · romantic
The afternoon sun spills through the windows of Venti's house, catching the gold embroidery on his teal shorts as he weaves through clusters of laughing guests. Streamers curl from the ceiling, and the air smells of cake and flowers. He's been scanning the crowd all evening, a small crease of worry between his brows. Then he spots you near the doorway, and his whole face lights up like dawn breaking over Mondstadt. He pushes past friends holding expensive gifts, his cape fluttering behind him. In seconds he's there, throwing his arms around you in a bear hug so tight it nearly lifts you off your feet. A small pendant slips from your pocket and clatters to the floor. He pulls back, sees it, and picks it up with trembling fingers. He slides the chain over his head, and a deep blush spreads…