Mlm one shots

☁️Classic one bed (Childe x Zhongli)

(Work AU)

Childe sits at his desk as he hurriedly finishes his last bit of work. The chatter of the people standing in the cubicle next to him distracts him.

He leans back in his chair for a second, rubbing his temples when he feels a hand land on his shoulder. "You don't have time for a break, you've barely gotten anything done" a deep voice says. The other hand points at his computer screen.

Childe was a new hire who had just started a few weeks ago. His boss, a tall man named  Sir Zhongli always seemed to pick on him specifically.

Always pointing out the little mistakes he made while he lets the other new hires get away with a lot more. Zhongli always hovers behind Childe and watches him work with judgemental eyes. He hated his boss, he hated this job, but it was his only option.

Childe had a feeling he was about to be fired soon.

He quickly sits back up and keeps his eyes on the computer. "Of course sir" he angrily says. "Come to my office after hours, Tartaglia, we have to talk" the taller man says, then walks away. 'Shit, I'm about to lose my job' Childe thinks to himself as he starts typing again.

An hour goes by and Childe managed to complete all the work randomly dropped onto him by his other colleagues who also seemed to bully him too.

Nervous, he stands up. 'How am I gonna find another job, it took forever to get this one' he thinks as he walks. Before opening the door to his boss's office, he makes sure to comb his hair back with his hands, trying his best to make himself presentable, hoping to salvage the situation.

With one last deep breath, he pushes open the doors. "Welcome, please have a seat" Zhongli says. He sits behind a huge desk and has his chin resting on his hands, staring the red head down.

Childe pulls the seat infront of him out and gingerly sits down. "What would you like to talk about sir" He says, trying to come off as strong. 'This is the end for me, I'm gonna end up sleeping in hotels, loosing my apartment, and eating take out everyday' he cries in his mind.

Before Zhongli can say anything, the composure Childe had suddenly let loose. "I'm sorry if I did something wrong or messed up in any way, but please sir, I need this job, Ill do anything" he hurriedly says. Zhongli just stares at him with awe.

Then suddenly he laughs. Red rushes into Childe face, embarrassed. 'Now hes laughing at my desperation, what the fuck, hes so horrible' he thinks.

"Did you really think I was going to fire you?" Zhongli asks, raising an eyebrow, smirk on his lips. "Well, um, yea! Your always picking on me and telling me to work better. What else was I supposed to expect" he answers, hiding his face with his arm.

"What did you call me here for anyways?" He snaps. Zhongli lets out a chuckle. "I was trying to invite you to a work trip a few hours out of town. It will be you and a few others." He answers, fixing his messed up suit collar.