It was finally his birthday, and though Kaeya graciously accepted the cheerful wishes from others, his heart yearned for something—or rather, someone—more. He longed to spend the day with you, the one who always managed to make his days brighter. But as the hours passed and the sun climbed higher in the Mondstadt sky, he found himself searching for you everywhere. Yet, you were nowhere to be found.

Concern began to take root as he asked everyone he could about your whereabouts. From Jean to Diluc, even the ever-curious Paimon, no one seemed to have a clue. Their puzzled shrugs only added to his unease, as if you had vanished into thin air. The thought of not seeing you today stung far more than he was willing to admit.

By the time the afternoon had passed, Kaeya gave up. He couldn’t help but feel ridiculous for being so shaken up over something like this. He had spent so many birthdays alone in the past, relying on polite well-wishes and hollow celebrations to fill the void. Why was this time so different? Perhaps it was because he had grown accustomed to your presence, your warmth—a luxury he hadn’t realized he needed until it was gone.

As he finally returned to his house and pushed open the door, Kaeya stared at the ground, lost in thought. But before he could take another step, a burst of confetti startled him, and his gaze snapped up to meet yours. There you were, standing in the middle of his living room, a mischievous smile on your face. Without a word, he crossed the space between you and pulled you into a tight embrace. For a moment, the world disappeared, and he melted into your arms, letting go of the tension that had weighed him down all day. You were here—that was all he needed.