𝑰 𝐒𝐋𝐄𝐏𝐓 𝐖𝐈𝐓𝐇 𝐌𝐘 𝐂𝐎-𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐑 [𝐙𝐇𝐎𝐍𝐆𝐋𝐈 𝐗 𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐋𝐃𝐄]

-𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐅𝐈𝐅𝐓𝐄𝐄𝐍-

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THE SENSE of nostalgia hit both men the next morning. The sheets they were tangled in smelled like sex and so did they. With Zhongli's hair sprawled across the pillowcases, his face buried into his lover's chest, his neck scattered in hickeys that matched the same bruised constellation on Childe's neck that was decorated on his skin the night before.

Both of them were out like lights, and both resting in some of the more enjoyable sleep they've had. With an actors schedule, it was hard to get good sleep. But some would say it was hard to find good sex, and that's exactly what Childe was thinking of until he and Zhongli fell asleep last night. Luckily Childe nor Zhongli were in low supply of good sex or aftercare of a caring partner.

"Mmm.." Childe's eyes opened first. He glanced down to see Zhongli sleeping still, which made him mentally awe.

"You're truly too cute, Sensei..~" he whispered in his ear, wrapping his arms around him and hugging him tighter. He snuggled him as if Zhongli was just a little cute cuddly teddy bear.

"I could stay like this with you forever.." he hummed to himself, taking in the other's scent and warmth, just taking in Zhongli entirely; his presence just brought a sort of peace Childe hadn't felt before. It made his heart race, and for once, Childe had felt a flurry of different emotions– so many he couldn't keept track, and they were all intertwined and flourishing from Zhongli; all these feelings, all these emotions in Childe's heart came from Zhongli, his co-star and love.

"I love you, Sensei.."

The hotel room was quiet for a moment after that, but the sound of music began to suddenly play, making Childe groan and lazily search for his phone before it woke up the other and ruined this cute moment he was witnessing.

♫︎there was a cat
that really was gone—♫︎

* BEEP *

Childe shifted a bit, his eyes not even bothering to open. He inhaled tiredly, yawning a bit before sighing and declining whoever was calling him. Childe didn't care about who needed him right now; currently he was too happy just loving and cuddling on sleeping Zhongli.

♫︎It was a shame how he carried on—♫︎

* BEEP *

Finally Childe answered- quite reluctantly. He picked up the phone with a yawn.

"Hello..?" He murmured, half awake, half asleep as he rubbed the sleepiness from his eyes.

"Childe? Ah, did you just wake up?" Answered Kaeya from the other end. He sounded rather... serious which barely caught Childe's attention.

Kaeya sounded more stern which was unusual. Often he was layed back and causal, but right now, it seemed he knew of something; whatever it was, Childe would probably know shortly.

"What's up?" Childe yawned into the phone and Kaeya didn't waste time explaining Childe needed to come to the studio immediately.

"Something happened. But it's easier to see than explain. I'm sure you understand. Just tell Zhongli you both need to hurry."