I decided to take a walk around town to get some air. I wanted to forget everything that had happened last night. I tried hard not to think about it. I got lost in thought and bumped into someone. "Ah Y/n it's so good to see you again!" I looked up and saw Childe beaming down at me. "Sorry for bumping into you." I quickly apologized. "It's fine." He patted my head and laughed. My eye twitched and I swatted his hand away while glaring. "You probably think I'm short, don't you?" He looked away. "What makes you say that?" He said smugly. I crossed my arms and turned around. "Hmph, be like that, ginger twink." "Whaaat. I didn't know someone so small could be so ferocious." He gasped while wearing a sarcastic look on his face. We both laughed together. "Hey uh...have you seen Zhongli?" "Oh, he's still doing work at the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor. I heard he's cleaning up Hu Tao's mess again." I sighed. That girl. Always causing a ruckus.
"I was going to heading there myself, would you like to come with me?" I nodded.
We made small talk as we walked to our destination. "So, Zhongli told me you were put into an arranged marriage, should I congratulate you?" I shook my head. "I met my 'fiancée' last night. He seemed like a good person. We both didn't want to agree to this but it seems we have no choice." "Well" Childe placed his arm around me "I hope you find happiness wherever you may be. I'm sure one day you'll come to enjoy being with them." He used the arm wrapped around me and pulled me into a light hug and I hugged him back. He did a small gasp. "Maybe I can attend your wedding! Can you invite me?" He said enthusiastically. I giggled. "Hmm I'll think about it if you treat me to lunch." "Done deal!"
When we arrived, the Ferrylady welcomed us in. "Mr.Zhongli is inside there." She pointed to a room beside us. I thanked her and Childe knocked on the door. "Hello? Zhongli?" The door opened and we saw Zhongli from inside. "Ah hello. I was just speaking to Ms.Tao here. Please, come in." Childe and I slowly walked in and saw Hu Tao sitting down and writing what seems to be a letter. "You better remember to include an apology to Mr.Baizhu. We both know Qiqi is very very precious to him." Zhongli scolded the young girl. "Yeah, yeah." I look over to Zhongli. "What happened?" Did something happen to Qiqi?!" He shook his head. "Just Hu Tao behaving mischievously as usual. It's the 12th time this week she requested to bury Qiqi. Mr.Baizhu didn't take it very nicely." "But she's dead, isn't she? Corpses should be buried." Hu Tao retorted from across the room. "Hey let's not fight among ourselves. Let's go have lunch shall we? It'll be my treat. As always." "Oh can I come!" Hu Tao smiled. Childe rubbed the back of his head. "I-I don't see why not..."
Although Hu Tao was a cheeky and troublesome person, she was very funny and kind at times. "So" she smiled slyly "You see. Pretty close with Qiqi. Do you think you can sneak her out of the pharmacy and bring her to me?" I stopped walking and turned to face her. "Qiqi is like a little sister to me, I won't let you touch her!" Hu Tao pouted. "Aww man!!"
(Zhongli's POV)
I watched as the 2 girls giggled and whisper in front of us. I felt Childe nudge me. "Hey, you've been staring at Y/n for quite some time." He whispered. "I, uh, I didn't realize. Sorry." He smiled at me. "There's nothing wrong with taking in interest in someone." "W-what?" "Hmm? Don't tell me you've never liked anyone." I hesitated for a moment. I guess it's been a while... "N-no I haven't." I quickly lied. "Well you better make your move, or I just might take her for myself." He lightly chuckled. I felt a bit flustered after he spoke. Have I developed feelings for her? "Hey you guys coming?" My thoughts were interrupted when I heard Y/n yell up ahead. "Yup! We'll be right there!" Childe responded. He turned back to me. "You coming?" "Y-yeah..."
Yeah Ik the chapter sucks 🙄 shut 🤏🏻
I accidentally became a Childe simp and idk y lmfao 🤪 but Zhongli will always be my one tru waifu 😌
Anyways I hope y'all have a nice day whenever u may be
