Childe x Zhongli "A Servant to the King"

Chapter 10 || The Lord part 2 ||

The two entered Morax's chambers. Their footsteps echoed throughout the room.

"It seems Lady Guizhong is not here, make yourself comfortable. But do not touch anything" Ninggaung warned Childe

"And If I do?"

"Would you care to be electrocuted once more?"

"..."

"You will stay here until Lord Morax says otherwise. Goodbye"

The doors slammed shut behind the women, sending vibrations throughout the room. Childe slowly walked further into the area, each step made a satisfying clicking noise. Settling down on the grand bed, a glass wall allowed Childe to see all of Liyue from his seat. This glass wall was camouflage from the outside, and everyone within could enjoy the scenery without the worry of being watched.

Waiting felt like an eternity, until his mind conjured a question. What did the lord of geo look like? The man's heart began to race, the thought of him being the only outsider to lay eyes on Rex lapis was exhilarating. The man attempted to picture the appearance of the archon,

"Perhaps he looks like an old man...no the Tsartia is young as ever" Childe mumbled to himself

Allowing these thoughts to consume him, he leaned back onto the bed resting on his elbows. The sun soon dipped down behind the horizon, leaving the sky a beautiful mix of pink, orange, and yellow. Captivated by the sky he did not notice a figure moving towards him.

"Good afternoon," a low timber voice whispered in Childe's ears

Childe felt shivers go down his spine. He instantly turned around to face the owner of this voice.

A tall man stood before Childe. The figure had long dark brown hair that faded to amber brown, he had a muscular build and towered over the situated eleventh. His arms and legs resembled the pillars that sealed many gods away in Liyue. A chestnut brown that faded to glittering gold, with the signature diamond design of Rex Lapis engraved gold.

The man's attire was very minimum for he only had a towel tied around his waist, covering his lower half.

Childe quickly turn away from the man, he felt his face burning. He sharply inhaled attempting to compose himself.

"G-reetings your majesty" The harbinger stuttered. He tried to put on his Harbinger persona but failed miserably, the geo archon had a tremendous effect on Childe.

Childe did recollect one of his Harbinger colleagues mentioning that the ruler of Liyue was extremely attractive. It came as a surprise for the 6th to complement anyone other than himself. The Balladeer tends to not care for others other than himself, he exhibits this behavior frequently causing him to be disliked among the Harbingers.

"If you were to ever meet him in person, I bet your faith to the Tsaritsa would be tested," Scaramouche told Childe a while back before his mission to infiltrate Liyue. A the time the ginger could only scoff at these words. Him, a bloodthirsty killer taking a liking to a god, impossible, his naive mind thought.

The creaking of the bed brought him back to reality. Rex Lapis has taken a seat beside Childe.

"Is there something on your mind, you seem rather preoccupied" Morax asked the tomato beside him.

"Nothing your majesty" the embarrassed harbinger swiftly replied

"Please call me Zhongli, Childe"

The way Zhongli said his name made Childe's heartbeat faster, he had never felt like this for anyone. For many years the only thing on his mind was getting stronger and protecting his family. The years of honing his reflexes and strength all disappeared, all because of the man beside him.

He soon felt the glaze of Zhongli, his eyes were a beautiful glow of gold outlined with red eye makeup.

Suddenly Childe felt the brunette's hand on his chin as they softly turned childe to face Zhongli.

"You're red, do you have a fever?"

"No no no, it's just very hot in this room"

"Currently we cannot change the temperature, I'll help you switch into something lighter"

Morax went to untie Childe's robe

Panicking Childe pushed the other man's hands away,

"NONONO IT'S FINE" he quickly exclaimed

"You just said-"

Childe needed to change the conversation, his heart couldn't take this

"Uh, do you need my blood or something?"

"Blood isn't the most preferable option"

"Then do whatever you want"

"Do I have your consent?"

"Sure" Childe replied, he hoped that this would allow him to calm himself. Closing his eyes, he inhaled and exhaled deeply, believing it would calm down his heart.

Suddenly he felt something warm against his lips. He opened his eyes just to see Rex Lapis kissing him. His eyes widen in surprise from this. Zhongli's tongue dug into Childe's mouth, at this point Childe's head was spinning like crazy. As Childe's arms gave out they both fell onto the bed, deepening the kiss even more.

As their lips parted Zhongli left Childe panting for air.

"I hope I didn't startle you"

"Not at all" Childe hazily replied attempting to sit upright. There was still little to no strength in his arms causing him to slip. A hand and arm quickly prevented Childe from toppling over face-first into the floor.

"You should get some rest, you seem tired"

Childe was about to object to this request but remembered a word from Lady Ninggaung

"You must follow and obey each and everything Lord Rex Lapis says"

After all, he was only an antidote to Morax, who will most likely be killed after he has no more use.

Nodding to the brunette's request he slid underneath the cover of the bed. Morax changed into his sleeping attire and entered the bed.

After a period of time, Zhongli drifted into a deep slumber.

Unfortunately, Childe was wide awake. After everything that occurred, he could not settle the butterflies in his stomach.

Looking at Rex Lapid as he slept was a strange feeling to Childe. Sharing a bed is only something lovers do, was Childe now a god's concubine, or was this part of the treatment.

Childe felt as if he was losing his mind.

I had only met this man for less than a day and I am already head over heels for him? Didn't he have a fiance? It was rumored, what if he's just single? Does he have any interest in me or is it just to get his health better-

All of these thoughts disappeared when Childe felt a headrest on his shoulder. Prehaps this could be a blessing in disguise. A wave of tiredness washed over Childe, accepting his fate he dozed off.