Canon Compliant, Fluff

Mornings in Gandharva Ville always had the prettiest views. The villager's huts were placed high among the trees, allowing for a breathtaking view of the sun rising over Sumeru City and lighting up all of the surrounding greenery.

It was gorgeous, sure; but to Cyno, it paled in comparison to the view of a particular forest watcher who had just roused awake beside him. It was only in the quiet mornings like these where he could truly see all of Tighnari, without the clothes that concealed so much of him. He watched with half-lidded eyes as Tighnari lifted his shirt over his head, exposing his bare back while he stretched his arms.

If only their jobs weren't so demanding, Cyno could've stayed here all day, examining each and every scar and callous and freckle that covered Tighnari's skin. His eyes wandered up towards his arms- it was hard to discern from his everyday garments, but he was rather muscular, something which Cyno could never quite get enough of.

"I know you're awake," Tighnari's voice startled Cyno out of his trance, the former sparing a quick glance  behind him. "I can hear it in your breathing."

Cyno sighed softly. "You weren't kidding when you said that nothing escapes your ears."

"Because unlike you, I actually mean what I say as opposed to you and your unfunny jokes." Cyno didn't even register the insult, too busy oogling at the way Tighnari untied his hair to care. "Now, care to tell me why you tried to pretend like you were sleeping?"

It took Cyno a second to realize he had to respond. "I wasn't trying to fake it, or anything," he cleared his throat, watching as Tighnari approached his dresser. "I'm just admiring the view from a distance, that's all."

"Admiring the view from a distance?" Tighnari repeated, contemplating the words as he picked out his clothes for the day. "Wouldn't you rather admire it up close?" He teased, setting the clothes down atop the dresser and flicking his tail in a beckoning motion.

If Cyno wasn't fully awake earlier, he sure was now, heart pounding erratically in his chest as he sat upright. "Come here, then," he breathed, softly patting his lap.

Tighnari was more than happy to oblige his request, crawling back onto the bed and making himself at home on Cyno's lap.

He pulled the forest watcher close, running his hands across his sides and relishing the way he shivered against the touch of his palm. "You're so beautiful," he murmured softly, leaning forward and kissing his lover. His fingers trailed up his sides and eventually found their way to his arms, unabashedly giving his muscles extra attention with gentle squeezes here and there.

Tighnari pulled away, face flushed as he caught his breath. "I didn't think you'd be so into muscles." He raised an inquisitive brow, a playful smile gracing his features.

Cyno's hand moved away from his tricep, albeit reluctantly, to meet Tighnari's hand. "I'm into you." Cyno corrected, bringing his knuckles up to his lips and giving them a light kiss. "The muscles are an added bonus," he mumbled against Tighnari's skin.

"Yeah, sure," Tighnari rolled his eyes, planting a quick kiss on Cyno's forehead before getting up. "We should get ready now." He turned away toward his dresser, tail intentionally brushing against Cyno's chin as he walked away.

Cyno could only stare, two parts in awe and two parts in disappointment. "Why do you have to wear those clothes?" He pouted, admiring his partner as much as he could before he covered himself up.

"Because I can't go to work naked," Tighnari scoffed as he put his undershirt on.

Cyno chuckled faintly. "You know what I mean."

"Well, I wear these clothes because there's a lot of bugs in the Avidya Forest. The less skin I show, the less likely I am to get bit."

It was sound logic, but Cyno felt as if there was something else to it. He furrowed his brow, watching as Tighnari put his signature hoodie on. "But the world deserves to see how beefy you are. Isn't your outfit a little overkill for the forest?" He prompted, hoping to coax a little more out of him.

"You think I'm beefy? I'm flattered," Tighnari chuckled softly as he changed out of his shorts. Archons, even his legs were toned too. It took everything in Cyno to stay focused and actually listen to what Tighnari was telling him. "You see, I never particularly liked attention from others. I already get plenty of it thanks to my ears and my tail. But, I like the attention you give me. It's different."

"Different?" Cyno finally pried himself off of the bed, approaching his lover with a curious gaze.

Tighnari nodded, slipping on his pants and cuffing the ends. "Their attention is all superficial, but when its you..." He paused mid-sentence, standing upright and contemplating what he wanted to say next. "I can really feel all of the love you have to give. It's pleasant."

Cyno sidled up behind Tighnari, slinking his arms around his waist in a gentle embrace. "Believe me, I'd give more if I could," he whispered, lips brushing his ear and eliciting a shiver from the forest watcher. "I'd even give you the world."

"But, you are my world." Tighnari leaned his head back to look at Cyno, a glint of mischievousness in his eyes. "So how exactly do you plan to give yourself?"

Archons, he didn't know he could love Tighnari any more than he already did; yet here he was, falling deeper under his spell with each and every day. "I'll think of something," Cyno assured his lover, sealing the deal with a kiss to his forehead. "Promise."

Author's Note

Thank you so much for reading! This chapter was inspired by @ sakura_Luna01 on twt and their drawing of Buffnari so PLEASE GO CHECK IT OUT!! I'm so tired of the Twinknari agenda, you cannot tell me that this man doesnt have any muscle from the way he's carrying the fandom... Smh y'all!

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