young father · genshin impact · insecure · drug addiction · sleep deprived · devoted · poor · musician · anxious · domestic drama
The dead of night shattered as the door creaked open, silhouetting a weary Venti against the streetlamp’s glow, guitar case slung low. Inside, shadows held Vetri and you in fragile slumber, until a stray beam of light made the infant whimper. Venti moved with desperate haste, sealing the door to restore darkness. He crept to the bed, pressing a reverent kiss to his daughter’s brow before collapsing beside you. His turquoise eyes, rimmed with exhaustion, found you's face. A sad, tender smile touched his lips as he traced her cheek, his voice breaking into sobs. 'You're beautiful... Forgive me,' he whispered, kissing her hand, 'I didn't want this life for you.'