𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐚 𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐤 [ 𝐓𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐥𝐢𝐚. ]

Chapter 25: Tragic Nostalgia

Why? Just why? Did your godmother planned this? Does she even know in the first place? And why does act like she knows Childe for so long, seriously, that woman is so full of secrets. You don't blame, you just got to know her, idiot.

You are currently avoiding eye contact with Childe who is shamelessly staring at you while eating his food. There's also a smile plastered along his pink lips, as if trading you silently. The thought alone made you embarassed, your cheeks went pink once again as your heart throb against your chest.

There was silence between the two of you, except for the noisy clutter around outside of the house.

Only you get to hear you pounding heart.

The double doors of the dining area have closed, and when you go and take a look it's your Godmother.

"Both of you, listen. Especially you, Childe." She said in strict tone as she glared at the ginger who only looked at her blankly.

"Both of you are wanted in the Fatui agency. So, going to Dragonspine might a tough nut-case. Childe, I'll be needing you to protect (Y/n), is that alright?" She asked.

What? Childe is still in need of a long tome healing because of the injuries he had gotten from the previous clutter of events, and she's going to let him protect you? That's crazy. You look at her in disbelief as you looked back at Childe who only smiled in agreement.

"That would be my pleasure, Miss Avis." He said politely making your godmother smirk.

"Good, good. Now that's settle, both of your winter clothes are waiting in the living room. Be careful of Dragonspine, if you came across a weird looking Albedo in the middle of your way that's not him. Knowing him, he'll be staying at his laboratory at the top of the mountain, don't trust anyone that comes in your way. Alright?" She reminded with a serious tone and look.

The two of you nodded in response.

(— Wait, if she's letting the two go out when they're currently wanted, wouldn't that make them both in danger?

Avis: Hush, it's for the plot, now don't question my plans. —)

Time Skip!

To be honest, you were a little scared. You've never been here in Dragonspine in like, ever.

This place is dangerous, that's the answer as to why.

You were shivering in cold even though you're wearing many layers of clothing. You look to your side to see Childe not moving an inch and just looking up at the gray cold sky.

You couldn't help but to stare up to him.

(credits to the artist! I didn't made this, therefore it's not mine! CREDITS!!!!!!)

Wow, handsome—

You shook your head physically and closed your eyes as Childe noticed.

"Hey, you okay? Is it too cold for you?" He asked with a genuine tone.

You were taken a back and blushed furiously when you notice how close his face is to yours. You gulped, due to nervousness.

Childe innocently blink his eyes twice, "Hey? You okay?" He asked, getting a bit worried of you not responding immediately.

"I'm fine!" Your voice shakes as you stated, your blushed even more when he starting laughing.

Even his laugh is handsome. What the hell...

"I'm used to this cold weather, (Y/n). Come, hold my hand." He said as he offer his hand, giving you a cute smile.

Your heart was pumping so heart that you're chest is ready to combust.

"What? W-Why?" You said as you cursed inside your head for stuttering.

"It'll help you calm down, you look a bit nervous. Must be from the cold weather, since I know you're not used to it. And also, it'll give you a comforting warm." He said with a smile.

Should you give your hand? No, no, don't.

"Come on, don't be too persistent." He said as he gently grab your hand.

You didn't said anything, because he was telling you the truth. It does give a comforting warmth.

You watched as Childe grabbed the map inside his pocket as he lead the way towards Albedo's campsite, hoping that both of you wouldn't encounter any danger up ahead of your little journey.

Ajax's POV

Her hand are so tiny, it's so adorable. And the way she blush? Oh my archon, she truly is a beauty. I just made the cold weather as an excuse to her nervousness, I fully know well as to why she's acting like that.

I was want to tease her, but I didn't. I don't want to make out current status to be more awkward than it is before.

Now, I just gotta find a right way to confess my feelings for her.

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Oh crap, The Anemo Archon.

She thought as she glared at the little green guy at the door stop of the mansion. It's morning, and the bard seemingly drunk as he attempted to knock on the double door of the mansion.

"It's Lady (Y/n)'s friend, should we let him in, Lady Avis?" (Y/n)'s personal maid asked.

Avis then turn her head over to the maid and give her a glare.

"Do not let that bard get in here, understand?" She said as she walked away from the window where she had been watching the green guy below.

Why is he friends with my Goddaughter. Out of all Teyvat...

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"Childe...?" You called out to him as he looked over his shoulder to look at you at the corner of his eye.

"Hm?" He hummed.

"Is it alright if I ask a crucial and sensitive topic?" You asked as Childe slowed down the phase of his walking as he match your phase of walking and walk side by side with him, whilst holding your hand.

"What is it, (Y/n)?" He asked as he slightly tilted his head to the side.

You stared at him and mentally shook your head for almost staring again. You came back to your senses as you gulp, looking at him in eyes. Those dead ocean deep blue eyes that attracted you.

"What has your agency done to my family, and why does my brother despises you?" You asked.

Childe asked as he felt his heart stopped for a moment.

Do you deserve to learn the truth?

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It seemed rush, I'm so sorry! I hope you liked it! I'm sorry for all the grammar errors and spelling. I'll try to fix it. Thank you again, and love lots!

I saw this in Pinterest and credits to the rightful artist. This reminded me of what Childe looked like in that one chapter where had used his delusion form just to save you hehehe🤭