Zhongli seemed to get a little more confident.
The men at the bar stare at the two: "Wow, Childe hit on someone? Well that's clearly new". Some of them were pretty jealous, not to say, Childe did have a couple of stalkers.
They sat down at the back table of the bar. It was a pretty comfy place, it even had a sofa...
-What's your name again? - Zhongli asked
-It's Childe - said Childe while smiling.
-So, what can you tell me about this place? - Zhongli asked.
-Well, let's say... I mainly come here because of the drinks. They're good AND cheap. If you're talking about the hook-ups, well... I'd suggest to pick carefully, if you don't want to risk your ass.
Childe starts getting closer to Zhongli, as if trying to seduce him. He was seducing him.
Zhongli got a little uncomfortable. Wow, this guy's fast, he thought. But Zhongli kept his cool, and played along. He looked away, as if trying to act like he's unapproachable.
-Pick carefully, huh?... - Zhongli said
-Yeah.. - Childe laughed it off, knowing his tricks won't work so easily, so he backed away a bit.
-Do you want to treat me? - Zhongli started taking action, since he's already bored.
Childe got a little annoyed, but smiled back at Zhongli anyways. He looked at the bartender, the bartender instantly noticing Childe, and made some weird hand signs. Zhongli got a little confused, but shortly, the bartender brought 2 oddly looking drinks to them.
-So, I'm going to assume that... you're the person that just moved in the town, correct? - Childe said while elegantly drinking the odd drink.
-Yes, I guess... are rumors already spreading? - Zhongli asked, suspiciously sipping the drink.
-You could say so. But hey, I have a question. Why'd you come here? You don't seem... our kind.
-Oh, why not? I might not look like your kind, but I might be even more passionate then you...
Childe almost spat his drink out. He swallowed the liquid and started laughing out loud.
-Oh, haha, passionate, huh? - Childe said while wiping a tear from his eye.
-Something funny?... - Zhongli leaned over near Childe's face, staring straight into his eyes.
-O-oh, no, not at all.. haha, sorry about that. -Childe nervously said while stuttering.
-Ugh, you ruined my mood now. - Zhongli stood up. - I'll get going now, see you.
Childe instantly got triggered and confused.
-I ruined your mood?! - He said while sitting there, with his jaw dropped, really shocked. - You were the one, walking into the bar, looking all confused and innocent!!!
-Did I ever ask you for your assistance? - Zhongli said disappointingly, and started walking away.
-No, but you agreed! Oh you're going nowhere! - Childe quickly stood up, grabbing Zhongli's wrist and making him lean on his arm, making it look like one of those moments in waltz dances.
He didn't mean to do such a position, but it didn't matter anymore. It was only a second length moment, when Zhongli's eyes met Childe's. Zhongli pushed Childe away quickly as a storm, and left the bar. Childe was staring at the door, while the customers were staring at him. He grabbed onto his head, acting like it was the biggest mistake of his life, then calmed down and walked back to his table. "I missed a fun night", he thought disappointingly. Before sitting down again, and drinking away his feelings, he noticed something on the sofa. Ah, a driver's license. It had a picture of Zhongli. This is definitely him. Although, he looks much younger.
Childe smiled. He understood, that he might have another shot on getting with Zhongli. Only for a hook-up, of course... Childe didn't have any funny ideas. Or at least, I'd say, that's what the outside part of his brain thought. Who could possibly know, what lays in the deepest chambers of Childe's feelings? Or perhaps heart? Only time could tell, but of course, he didn't know that.
