It all started with a challenge from Paimon. As usual, she was buzzing with excitement, looking far too pleased with herself for no apparent reason. You and Lyney stood in the middle of the bustling market in Mondstadt when she suddenly appeared between you two, hands on her hips and a cheeky grin plastered on her face.

—“I made a bet with Aether!” she announced proudly. “I bet I could play matchmaker and create the perfect couple. And guess what? You two are my candidates!”

Lyney raised an eyebrow, clearly amused but also a bit confused. You, on the other hand, couldn’t hide the uncomfortable shift in your expression.

—“What? Us?” you stammered.

Paimon nodded eagerly.

—“Yep! I’m going to prove Aether wrong by making you two the perfect couple!”

The problem? You and Lyney didn’t exactly have the best history together. When you were children, things didn’t go smoothly between you. There had been misunderstandings, small arguments, and awkward moments that neither of you had fully resolved. You didn’t exactly hate each other, but "perfect couple" wasn’t a title either of you would’ve claimed for the other.

Lyney chuckled softly, but his eyes betrayed a certain wariness.

—“Well, if it’s all in good fun, why not?” he said, trying to hide his discomfort. But you knew, and Paimon must’ve noticed it too, that there was an unspoken tension between you two.

—“Trust me, I’ve got this! You’ll see, I’m the best Cupid!”