#7nightsofnoctua day 3: first kiss (cont. from Contraband)
They didn't say a word on the walk home, Kaeya even covered for them; taking all the blame onto himself though Adelinde still disciplined them both.
Diluc was unsure if it had been an alcohol-induced accident or if Kaeya meant something more by the kiss. Diluc liked to think out of everyone in the manor he was the best in reading his sworn brother.
However, currently, he was having a hard time getting a read on him, even during dinner where they sat across the table from each other.
Kaeya was going on with their father about the same trite topics he had brought up prior. Though in a way this was a blessing because if he lost focus the image of those reddened lips would appear before him and he would quickly lose composure.
Still, nothing was said while saying their goodnights and entering their respective rooms. As soon as the door closed behind him, Diluc let out a breath he hadn't realized he was holding.
This time when his mind wandered he had absently touched his lips, the taste of wine faintly present.
Diluc had never been partial to alcohol but perhaps he could grow accustomed to it.