insurmountable | i'm dragging a heart that weighs a ton / holding out for not just anyone

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i'm dragging a heart that weighs a ton / holding out for not just anyone

[Fontaine: The technological hub of Teyvat.

For as long as anyone can remember, the country of Fontaine has always been the innovative center for the continent. High speed rail was originated here, and now spans across the entirety of Teyvat and beyond. High rises and skyscrapers pepper the skyline, modern Victorian buildings supporting a gear-like aesthetic from an era gone by. A thousand years ago, it was a much different place, but now it thrives with the bright lights and bustle of its people. One can hear the occasional street performer playing for cash, as businessmen and tourists alike walk down narrow cobblestone streets. People are buried in their phones, some take pictures as they gawk at the sights of the city, but one young man in particular walks languidly down the street, enjoying the life around him. He's in no hurry to get where he's going, as he has plenty of time to get there, noting a deli across the street from where he is now that he'll have to try.

Unfortunately, he is on business, so that'll have to wait.

Never being one to be dressed completely formal, he wears a comfortable pair of slacks and dress shoes, with a collared shirt that isn't buttoned up all the way under a grey vest. Various pieces of metal are woven into the vest, notably a crest on his right shoulder with a chain attached to it that hangs under his arm to the back. On his belt lies a Vision, glowing blue with hydro. The young man always seems friendly and easy going, but what lies underneath is something that not many are allowed to know- the heir to the family business of a company who develops tech for various products is also the right hand man of the mafia that runs the city.

And, their true business behind the scenes; creating Delusions to sell on the black market.

Today is a day where some investigating has to be done, and he's headed to see an old friend of his, from university. One that he's sure can help him with this problem he has. Entering the building, he swings in quietly to give a polite wave and a smile to the only person there.

Someone who looked exactly like their brother, whom he can only assume is the twin sister he'd yet to meet that he'd heard about.]

Hello, I was wondering if Aether was in today? I had a...business proposal for him, and I'm sure that he'd love to hear it. Unless of course, you might be of assistance instead.

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[Satisfied that his hair is wet enough now to wash, he removes it from under the shower head to reach down and start washing his hair first. He snickers a little at her comment, because why would he lie to his mom? He's not telling her some other woman has been biting him during sex.

He grins. Eh, maybe this won't be so horrible after all.]

Why would I tell her that? She'll be delighted to hear that you've taken such an interest in me.

[There are consequences for actions, and for Lumine, it'll be his mother finding out that it was in fact her who left them there.]

[ if she were given a single mora every time she rolls her eyes because of ajax, she'd be as rich as him by now. but as it stands, she's closer to having her eyes fall out than get rich. ]

You're a good lay. Who wouldn't be interested?

[ why else would girls seem to chase after him, according to aether?

look, lumine's not going to deny that, at least. ajax is quite good in bed, even better than pretty much everyone she's dated or slept with. though she does think that's probably related to childe and lumine, who's been intimate since a thousand years ago. ]

But I suppose that would give your mom a heart attack.

I'm flattered you think so.

[Ajax appreciates the ego boost, though he already got the impression that she really enjoyed having sex with him. He bites his tongue on the other thing he knew, that he's sure will come out with time. There's no need to rush it.]

However, you soon forget I'm not the oldest sibling here. I have two older brothers and a few older sisters, too. My mother has been around the block a few times. Not that we share our sex lives with her, but she's not naive, Lumine.

[He finishes lathering his hair, leaning in to steal the water from her once more. Have fun with that soap running down off of him.]

[ omg, using up her water!!

lumine nudges him over and away from the shower, grumbling that she has to wash herself again now that he's managed to drip soap all over her. he's so rude, and if he tries it one more time, she'll definitely make him pay as she did earlier when he scooped her up. see, this is why she wanted to take a shower in peace. ]

Well, you are her wittle baby Jaxxie.

[ and from the way it looked last time, he seems to be very close to his mom, so much so that it wouldn't surprise her if he's a spoiled little mommy's boy. ]

In her eyes, she probably thinks you're still her sweet baby boy.

[He giggles a little when she nudges him away, picking up the soap to wash his body with now. He's not sorry- it's just a little soap that'll rinse off now that he's not under the shower head.]

Of course I am. But I'll reiterate again, she's not naive. She's just a little...overbearing, at times, when I return home. She does the same when Anatoli comes to Fontaine, even more so since she doesn't get to see him often. Though I'll admit...I am the favorite child.

[He grins at her, he won't hide that he's spoiled and he knows it. Is he actually the favorite? Who knows, that's just what he's claiming.]

And I've got the feeling she's going to try to drop little hints here and there that she wants you to continue to get closer to her sweet baby boy. I know I wouldn't mind.

[Ajax winks at her- not like he's kept that a secret.]

[ what a spoiled baby. his mom is definitely a bit overbearing but is quite nice. but considering the photos she's seen of him when he was younger, his mom had definitely made sure he's the most spoiled little ginger in their family of gingers. she wonders if his dad had at least tried to rein him in.

lumine rolls her eyes as she reaches out for the shampoo to start washing her hair. all the while, she nudges him further back and away from her shower. ]

We're close enough that you have a line of hickeys from your neck down to your chest.

[ that, and he already sleeps in the same bed as she does, even clinging to her when aether wouldn't normally do so when they share a bed. what else does he want? ]

I think your mom is just getting desperate that you're still single at your age.

[As she nudges him back, he'll only step forward to press himself against her more if she won't let him through. He'll need to wash the soap from his body anyway, and he can wait to do that- though he won't let her just elbow him out completely. It's too much fun.]

Or perhaps she just likes you and would love to have you around more.

[Which is the truth, honestly. It seemed like his mother liked her quite a bit, which he's happy about. The last thing he wants is for his own mom not to like Lumine.

He leans his head down to speak into the shell of her ear now, nuzzling the back of her head once before he continues.]

Thanks for doing that for me, by the way. [The blowjob.] Not every girl will do that, and it's always appreciated.

[ lumine lets out another whine when he tries to crowd her in response, and she attempts to hold her ground against him. which is futile, given the slippery floor of the tub and the fact that they're now both a soapy mess since he's pressing against her. one wrong move, and they'll both be in a bloody heap on the floor of the bathroom.

when he leans in closer, however, mouth brushing against the shell of her ear, she nearly jumps, giving his arm another swat. didn't he say he wouldn't do anything? ]

Your mom barely even knows me. All we did last time was look at your baby photos.

[ and archons know what ajax had been telling his family about her, so much so that even his little siblings know about her and think they're going out together. ]

And I clearly told her we're not dating.

[Ajax only laughs before he hums thoughtfully in response. She can swat him all she likes, that doesn't mean he still isn't going to do what he wants. He begins to push her forward now, more under the shower head- he's gotta rinse and she's in the way, so she's coming with.]

You could say she's got a knack for this kind of thing.

[His mom is just as perceptive as he is, it helps her be the chaotic storm of a parent that she is. A blessing and a curse, really. But he loves her regardless, she's still an awesome mom.]

You could tell her forever that we're not dating but all she'll do is stare at the hickey on my neck, haha. But even so...

[He nuzzles the back of her head again, though he keeps his head above hers.]

I'd like it if we were.

[ stop crowding her, omg!! ]

Ajax! I'm not yet done washing my hair.

[ lumine does wonder how she'll get his entire family to believe that they're not actually going out; even his dad seems to think that, given the impression she can discern from the man. but there's a part of her, no doubt her counterpart from a thousand years ago, reminding her that what they think isn't entirely untrue, that her own self is the one that's pushing back against her own feelings.

in any case, she shakes her head, continuing to lather the shampoo in her hair to keep ajax from pushing her into the water's direction. ]

Anyway, we spoke about this already ... [ if she does decide to go out with ajax, it's because of her own free will, not because of a thousand-year-old relationship. ] You know what I feel about the matter, and it's not going to change anytime soon.

[Since she won't move forward, he tries to slip around her in the tub, using the wall as support so he doesn't slip and fall himself. It's cute how she's annoyed with him, but he's not interested in pushing her any farther- he still wants more kisses from her before he leaves, but he's not telling her that yet.]

I know, [he says brightly as he tries to squeeze past her,] but I don't want you to forget how I feel about you.

[Having sex, being intimate, he loves every second of that. But it does mean more to him than just that, and there's nothing more he'd like than to be able to call her his, and vice versa, even if he already treats her as if she was his anyway.]

C'mon, lemme through. I just have to rinse off and I can get out.

[ it's kinda hard to forget when she's constantly reminded of it. ajax is, after all, pushy and overbearing, far too confident for his own good. but lumine doesn't say that out loud, knowing that's just putting ammo in his hands that he can use against her. sometimes, she wonders who's more spiteful between the two of them.

she grumbles when he tries to squeeze past her, giving him a dismayed, annoyed look. ]

If it's just a rinse, then you can wait until I'm done.

[ because while she rinses the shampoo out of her hair, her other hand grabs the bottle of conditioner and squeezes a dollop out. yup, she's not yet done! ]

[Well, if she wants him around longer in the shower, that's fine by him. He stops trying to edge his way in under the water, waiting for her to to finish rinsing her hair, standing behind her patiently.]

And here I thought you wanted some peace and quiet.

[He leans against the wall, his hand reaching out to massage the back of her neck, fingers kneading into it.]

Does that feel nice?

I do want—

[ lumine lets out a gasp and a quiet moan, her sentence cut off entirely, when his hand starts kneading into her back, fingers pressing gently into her skin. to say it feels nice is an understatement, the stresses lately and the fact that ajax just fucked her on the floor a while ago forming knots into her muscles.

and she almost, almost melts under his touch, the warmth of the water lulling her to complacency, if it weren't for the reminder that they're still in the bathroom. ]

Ajax! Stop it, I'm trying to finish taking a shower.

Just relax.

[He doesn't stop, feeling the knots in her neck and shoulders. He pushes himself off the wall, letting both his hands completely envelop the base of her neck as he works them out. The warm water makes her skin soft and pliable, letting him undo the knots at a deeper level.]

Let your head roll back and enjoy it. You can still rinse the conditioner out of your hair that way.

[Ajax lets his hands fall into a rhythm, pleased with the soft moan he's managed to elicit out of her. If it makes her feel good, it makes him happy too.]

[ he's doing it again, and lumine hates how powerless she is under his touch. she chalks it up to the other lumine being inside her, slowly assimilating with her and thus influencing her. she's been the root cause of everything that's happened so far to her and it's clear that it's just not going away.

her eyes flutter close, another sigh leaving her lips as ajax continues to massage her shoulders and back, only wincing when the hickey on her nape gets disturbed. even her hair has been forgotten, her hands reaching out for the wall to keep herself steady. ]

Ajax, [ ugh, why does her voice sound thick and muffled? ] We need to get out of the shower first.

[ before she falls down, her legs turning jelly as electricity runs down her spine. she hates what he does to her, really. but archons forbid she tells him to stop. ]

[That's what he likes to see, Lumine slowly melting beneath him, knowing that she would very much enjoy how he rubs and massages her. Though she can't see it, he smirks, kneading his fingers a bit more into her for a few moments before he begins to run his hand through her hair to rinse the conditioner out of it.

Over and over, massaging her scalp, chuckling quietly as he does so. He didn't hear a stop, so he won't. The other hand massages her shoulder, working out another knot that he finds there.]

I think it's far more effective like this, wouldn't you say?

[Ajax gives no indication that he's going to stop, not until her hair is thoroughly rinsed at least- and he will continue to roll her head under his hand as he does so.]

[ if she grabbed his dick and starts giving him a handjob, would he tell her to stop? please.

lumine can tell what he's trying to do, his fingers running across her scalp as he rinses the conditioner from her hair. but as much as she wants to stop him and get back to her bath, she can't. not when she's practically done already and what he's just doing is, well, a way to keep her distracted, finishing her off so he can finish himself. how devious, so devious

with a groan, she lifts a hand to brush him off of her, taking a deep breath and composing herself. ugh. ]

It's fine, Ajax. I think my hair is all clean now, thanks.

[ and here she thought she could stay in the shower longer and savour the soothing warmth of the water. ]

[Ajax lets his hand fall back off of her head as she brushes it off, smiling before he finishes working out one last knot in her shoulder. She'll feel good as new now that he's done it, and even though he knows she's a little frustrated with him, he also knows that it felt good and she liked it just the same. He'll have to do more things like for her.]

You're very welcome. I think your shoulders are a little looser than they were about ten minutes ago too.

[He resumes leaning against the wall, waiting his turn for the water, pleased with his work.]

Perhaps I should look into being a masseuse instead of a gardener, haha.

[ she'd prefer if he didn't get into that kind of occupation. ]

Don't quit your day job, Ajax. I think you're fine with what you're currently doing.

[ which is, uh, being part of a criminal underworld family? yeah, that makes sense. but really, no need to inflict him on unsuspecting people who probably wouldn't be ready for someone like him.

in any case, lumine grumps as she rinses herself one more time, letting the warm water wash away any further traces of soap and conditioner on her person for a few more minutes before turning the shower off. why? it's because she can feel the water turning cooler and cooler. ]

There, have at it, [ she says, finally stepping out of the tub and wrapping herself up with one of the towels from the nearby rack. ] Once you're done, can you finally leave me in peace in the bathroom?

[Sounds like someone just wants to keep him all to herself to him.

He gives her a look as she steps out, wondering why she shut the water off when he was just going to step in and finish up. Literally something that would take him no longer than ten seconds, and that's when it slowly dawns on him. Ugh, did he wait too long...]

We'll see. But you didn't have to shut off the water, [he comments, turning it back on and finding that he was correct. It's cool, turning ice cold very quickly.]

C'mon... [He audibly groans, quickly rinsing the suds off of his body and turning off the water. Stepping out, he finds a towel for himself, sighing as he gives her a look.]

At least this time I only had to rinse myself instead of my entire shower being cold.

[ lumine's already brushing her teeth, stubbornly not looking at him as he groans and realises the hard, bitter truth about the water. at the very least, she doesn't snicker or laugh at his expense, even if it's quite amusing. it's his fault, after all, that they lingered in the shower longer than usual, and he's now paying for it.

she simply shrugs her shoulders when he complains at her, gaze flickering at the mirror to throw an innocent gaze at him. what? she totally didn't know that the water was cold.

or did she? ]

If the water turned cold, you have no one else to blame but yourself, [ is her very matter-of-factly response, taking the brush out of her mouth to reply. ] If you didn't distract me with that massage or keep crowding me, I would've finished sooner.

[Toweling himself off, he lets his hand brush along the soft skin on her lower back as he joins her at the sink, grabbing his own toothbrush. Might as well get it out of the way now.]

Don't tell me you didn't enjoy it.

[The smirk on his face is reflected in his voice, because for the short amount of time he had to put up with cold water was worth her sighing and melting under his fingertips. He'll do it again too, next time he gets the chance.]

Perhaps next time we'll have to sit in the hot spring together and I'll give you a proper massage. Since you want me to keep my day job, I guess I'll be able to use my newfound talent on you all the time.

[ she is not going to answer that. answering that question is a landmine that she won't survive from, so she'd rather not risk it. she's masochistic, sure, but not when it comes to giving ajax stuff to use against her. that smile on his face tells it all.

which is why lumine opts to sigh, only jumping and yelping in surprise when she feels his hand on her back. she whirls on him, her eyes narrowing in annoyance and pointed accusation. ]

No thanks, sitting in the hot spring with you is just asking for trouble.

[ for her common sense. it's more than enough that he can fray her mental faculties with just a hand in the right places. the hot spring is going to be the bane of her sanity if they were to sit in it together.

lumine finishes brushing her teeth, wiping her mouth with a corner of her towel. ]

But if you'd prefer to be murdered sooner by Aether, be my guest.

I'll take my chances then. Seems like it's worth the risk if we get to have a nice night out in the hot spring.

[He glances over at her as she whirls on him, toothbrush getting shoved in his mouth. He quickly finishes up brushing his teeth, rinsing his mouth and wiping it.]

All he seems to be interested in is giving you lectures than me.

[Certainly not because Ajax will make it a pain to deal with him.]

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