Project Mr. Beautiful | Chili | AU in desc | Smut Warning | ON HIATUS

Chapter 5

Zhongli's POV.

I made the first move. I asked him for his number. I did it! Right, calm down.

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I hope he doesn't turn me down. Ri would never stop teasing me about it. I need to act formal, so no stupid contact names. But nothing like 'Mr. Zhongli - The bartender from the Coffee shop and Father to 3 kids.' That would be awkward. Why don't I just put 'Mr. Zhongli - Coffee Shop.'

Crap, I'm overthinking. I'll ask him in 3 .

2.

1.

Zhongli : Before you take your leave, could I get your Number? Just not to lose contact.

He's looking away. Was I too formal ? Too aggressive ? I tried to smile. Did I frighten him? Did I read the signals wrong? How stupid am I... What If he didn't want to share numbers.

I messed up. Again. Crap.

Childe : Y...yes, for sure, my comrade!

He... He said yes! YES!

... He's just so beautiful. Wait, Zhongli, snap out of it. It'll just make you seem more awkward.

Childe walked away not long after. Zhongli was flustered, but he tried to hide it infront of his children. All he could do was stare at his phone. The contact read 'Your comrade - Childe'. Zhongli just smiled. He hesitated about changing it, but he did.

'Mr. Beautiful.'

Zhongli smiled, but then...

Ri : Ooo! Who's 'Mr. Beautiful?'

Ri was standing behind him, leaning over his shoulder and watching what he had typed. Zhongli went bright red and switched off his phone.

Zhongli : No one! Keep your nose out of people's businesses, Ri. It's rude.

Ri : Ok... DAD HAS A CRUSH!

Xiao : What?

X-D : Who's the lucky person?
Zhongli : Even if there was one, wouldn't you have to respect your "elders"? I have no Obligation to tell anyone.

X-D : Well , Let's go home first, it's getting cold..
Zhongli : Sure. Who's down for some Hot-Chocolate?
Zhongli gives the 3 a warm and welcoming smile.
Ri and X-D : Us for sure!
Xiao : Pfft, How childish. I don't do "Hot-Chocolate".

Ri : We have a little emo liar here, ehe.

Xiao : How many times do I have to tell you that I'm NOT "emo".

Ri : Dad, X-D, Xiao is still in denial and come on, everyone loves hot chocolate!
Xiao : Whatever, I will spend my evening with something more productive. Like, listening to My Chemical Romance and Black Veil Brides.
Xiao Scoffs at Ri.

X-D : You are really proving you're not emo. Now come on or I'll drag you.
Xiao : ..Fine, I'm down for some Hot-Chocolate..
Xiao looks away, being embarrassed.

The 3 are now at Home, Drinking Hot-Chocolate. Yet something seems to be on Zhongli's mind.

"I seriously can't stop thinking about him.. God he's so Beautiful. His wonderful Fluffy Hair with a Dull, yet Lively Ginger color. His Exquisite Blue eyes, I can see the Ocean and Sky in them. He also has a great fashion style.."
Zhongli's Face is all Flustered, anyone could tell.
Ri : Aww Dad! Are you thinking about someone again?~
Zhongli : Ri, please do me a favor and stop with this Nonsense. Let's just enjoy our evening for now.
Xiao : Yeah RI. Stop with all this Lovey-Dovey-Yucky talk.
They all laugh except Xiao.
X-D : Maybe we should teach Xiao to loosen up a bit more!
Xiao scoffs at X-D.

Zhongli : Oh, how nice it would be if you all would get.-

Zhongli stopped as his phone buzzed twice. He pulled it out of his pocket, realizing who had messaged him.

Zhongli : If you need me, well, I hope you don't. If you do, I'll be in my room.

Zhongli walked off, smiling when he was out of view of his children.

Ri : Dad should try and make it less obvious that he wants to ho.-

X-D and Xiao looked at her with a shocked face, knowing what she was about to say.

Ri : What?

Zhongli had laid down on his bed, and opened up his phone. His current lockscreen was him, with his kids. They all seemed so happy. He had that picture as his lock screen for about 2 years, but he never got sick of it.

He opened up messages, and read the following texts.

Mr. Beautiful : Hey! So sorry if this is random, but I'm quite bored.

I decided to message you, since you're the only contact I kind of have. I hope that it's ok! :)

Zhongli stared at his phone. He hadn't realized that Childe could be different compared to him face to face.

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You : It's alright. You've given me an opportunity to get away from my children, so thanks.

Mr. Beautiful : No problem! Wait. Why do you want to get away from your kids? Like, aren't they "Your life"?

You : Of course they are! But, I'm being honest, they can get on my nerves a lot sometimes. Perks of having a 12 year-old and 2 absolute moody teens.

Mr. Beautiful : I can't really imagine having moody teenagers until my little brother becomes one. From What I've heard, I think he'll be a big pain.

You : You'll always have me for advice when that time comes!

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He could see that Childe was typing, but he was frightened out of his skin when X-D came bursting through the door.

X-D : Uh... I know you said not to bug you, but Xiao and Ri are fighting. Like, fighting fighting.

Zhongli : You have got to be kidding me! At this time as well? Jesus.

Zhongli left his phone on the bed, leaving Childe on read, but not replying.

Ri : You are- Selfish. OW! MY HAIR! And. UTTERLY. STUP- STOP PULLING MY HAIR!

Xiao : You are selfish and utterly- stupid. DAMN IT! THAT'S MY FOOT!

Ri : IT'S PAY- OWW!

Xiao : YOU. ARE. WEARING. SHOES. YOU CAN BREAK.- MY FOOT!

Ri : YOU'RE SO DRAMATIC. OW, OW OWWWW! YOU'LL RIP MY HAIR OUT IF YOU TUG THAT.-

Silence.

Zhongli walked into the room, seeing Ri in tears as Xiao had a clump of hair in his hand.

Xiao : I... I didn't mean to! I didn't mean to rip your hair out! Ri, I'm sorry!

X-D went over to comfort his little sister, and Zhongli looked horrified.

Zhongli : Why can't there be one night where you get along!

Xiao : She started it!

Ri : But you did!

Zhongli : ENOUGH! No more fighting or yelling. Xiao get into your room. X-D, just make sure she's alright, I'm having none of this tonight.

Zhongli walked out, which left all 3 of them in shock. Xiao left without a word.

Zhongli sat on his bed and picked his phone up, seeing 23 new messages. He wasn't up for anything else, so he turned it off, and fell asleep.