Zhongli's assigned chamber isn't far from Childe's huge fancy bedroom. This makes it very convenient for him to come by and see his dear prince.
He visited Childe earlier in the afternoon. And after that, the two talked for a very long time, as if they were trying to catch up on everything that happened during these past 10 years. That night, Zhongli sat beside Childe's huge bed. Childe wanted his company, and Zhongli wanted to be there for him.
"Zhongli," Childe says out of the blue, "what do you see me as?" Zhongli was caught off-guard by that question.
"I see you as the most precious person in my life." He gives his answer. Childe sits up and tugs on Zhongli's collar and pulls him closer. Their faces are inches away.
"I feel the same, but I'd like to be something more than that." Childe stares straight into Zhongli's eyes.
"What are you saying?"
"I want..." Childe closes the distance between their lips. They kiss. The moment is beautiful.
"Your highness, I..." Zhongli tries to speak after they parted, but Childe cuts him off.
"I want you. I want to be yours. I want you to be there for me until our bodies turn cold."
"Your highness, do you know what you're asking for?" Zhongli tries so hard to keep his cool.
"Drop the formality, would you? I like it a lot more when you just call me Childe." Childe curves his lips into a small smile. Zhongli notices it.
"Childe." Zhongli places his hands on Childe's waist.
"Yes?" Childe's dark blue eyes are twinkling under the night light.
"All these years, I've been thinking of you, dreaming of you, longing for you to be by my side. And now I'm finally back here in front of you, to see you willingly give yourself to me. For this single moment, everything is worth it." Zhongli's golden eyes are filled with desire.
"Actions are louder than words. Show me what you mean." Childe knows full well what he's doing, and he's not backing down.
"I promise I will, but not tonight, it's getting quite late." Zhongli's words make Childe pout.
"But..." Childe tightens his grip on Zhongli's shirt.
"I'll be living in the palace with you. We have plenty of time." Zhongli takes Childe's hand. He brushes his lips over Childe's ring finger, and gives Childe's hand a gentle kiss. Then he trails upwards: wrist, arm, shoulder, collar bone, neck, cheek, then finally Childe's lips. Zhongli is making sure that Childe gets his message. He's taking responsibility and claiming ownership. The prince is with him.
"Mmm." Childe seems to be enjoying the whole thing. It's rare for Zhongli to lose his composure, not even when they were kids. Which is precisely why Childe is trying very hard to remember Zhongli's every touch, and all the places where he left a kiss. Both of them are touch-starved, and they crave each other.
"Sweet dreams my dear prince." Zhongli managed to stop himself and say this before ripping Childe's night shirt in half and slamming him down into the bed.
"Good night sensei~" Childe lies down. He wiggles around a bit to make himself comfortable. Zhongli's gaze never left him. He waits by Childe's bed until he hears light snoring, then he finally stands up and slowly walks away. Zhongli lands his sight on Childe one last time before closing the bedroom door.
"I'll do anything I can for you to stay in love with me."
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Your Highness, I'm Home (ZHONGCHI)
FanficChilde is the oldest prince, and Zhongli is the only child of the noble Morax family of that kingdom. Childe and Zhongli grew up together in the palace. They were both taught by the royal tutors, and they spent almost all their waking moments with e...
