it wasn't just chilly, it was snowing. freezing cold. it reminded xiao of his days in snow. normally, he'd start eating the snow when he was hungry. but apparently, that was unusual in mortal culture. and xiao didn't want to be unusual to you.

the adeptus was in deep thought. what was this.. feeling? why did he want to be so close to you? maybe it was some feeling xiao felt after all that time protecting liyue. but it was too strong with you. dangerous, even.

the yaksha felt someone grip his shoulders from behind as he turned around to see you. "did i scare you?" the mortal asked with a grin. "hm." xiao was too shy to respond. he liked your touch. but he couldn't. he shouldn't.

the sound of snow crunching was quite nice. lights were hung up around the city in celebration of christmas. and soon, he arrived at the huge tree in the middle of the city, decorated with ornaments and lights. he had to admit, it was pretty.

xiao wanted to hold your cold hand with his hands covered in gloves. he wanted to keep you safe, but he was rather nervous. his layers of scarfs around his neck were suddenly getting hot in embarrassment. was this.. love?