𝐎𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐋𝐃𝐋𝐘 𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐂𝐇 | Tartaglia x Reader | ON HOLD

Chapter 7

(Narrative POV) 

You were currently setting a mattress beside your bed. Cleaning it smoothly for Zhongli.

You were quite happy with the fact that you had roommates, though more mouths to feed. 

You were planning on giving Childe and Zhongli actual identities and all the qualifications to be an Austrian citizen.

Tonight you were gonna inform your boss you had to take the week off due to family complications. 

You were quite nervous about telling him that you were living with two men, considering that he has always been protective of you like 'his daughter'

After tonight's rest, this whole week was gonna be tiresome.

"Comrade, are you okay?" Childe called out, waving his hands in front of your face.

His eyes were laced with concern when he realized you had been spacing out for too long. 

"Oh, no, I'm fine. We three just need to have a talk" You say casually, making Childe feel anxious. 

Zhongli comes out of the bathroom, he manages to somehow turn his pink towel (that you gave him) into a bathrobe. 

"Perhaps I've interrupted you two?" Zhongli interjects, holding onto the door.

"Ah, don't worry Zhongli. You didn't! Here um I forgot to give you clothes" you state, putting a towel over his head and wrapping his hair. Then giving him some fresh comfortable clothes. 

"What is this peculiar sense of fashion dear?" he asks, his golden eyes scanning the fabrics stacked onto each other. 

"Ah, it's the type of clothing we wear in our world. Now go use them Zhongli" 

He nods, heading out of the room to change into his new clothes. 

You sigh, texting your boss. 

             Funny old man

Y/N:

Boss sorry for disturbing your time but I think I'll be a bit busy this week. I have family business to attend to. So sorry Boss. 

Funny old man: 

It's alright Y/N, if I may ask. What happened?

Y/N: 

I need to take care of my two brothers, they're moving in this week unannounced.

Funny old man: 

Oh, I see. Then I'll give you your monthly paycheck today I guess. I'm pretty sure all that stuff is gonna be exhausting. 

Y/N: 

Thank you Boss. 

Funny old man: 

Don't worry about it, you've been working under me since you 17. I know you!

Y/N: 

Haha alright. 

You put your phone down, feeling relieved. Your boss was too nice, mainly because you always overworked yourself when it came to him.

"I'm back" Zhongli says, a polite grin on his face as he sat next to you. 

Childe smiled, his eyes gleaming at the sight of the two of you.

His good friend and his future wife, sitting together in one world.

"So, Miss Y/N. Tell me about yourself." Zhongli states. a small smile on his face while Mae tries to get used to his scent. 

"Well, uhm, I'm 19. And I work as an accountant, there's really nothing special when it comes to me haha." 

Zhongli hums, his honey golden eyes scanning you up and down. Trying to analyze you.

"She's lying to you xiansheng. She is indeed a fine lady, she has a lot of qualified skills. I can confirm myself" 

Childe states proudly, his hands clinging onto his hips. Zhongli felt quite confused, he has never seen Childe act so proud of someone. He usually deems people as lower beings and unworthy of their skills to covet his ego. 

"Well, um im off to bed. We'll get everything else sorted out alright guys?" 

You say, climbing onto your bed and pulling the duvet over your body, wrapped like a little pupa.

They nodded and Childe climbed up to your bed, making Zhongli confused.

"Childe, aren't you supposed to sleep here? Why are you sleeping there?" he asks, his golden eyes slightly burned in envy.

"Oh, Y/N's my girlfriend. It's okay if I sleep with her." 

Childe states casually and  shrugs it off. Making Zhongli feel extremely envy and ticked off.

Zhongli gave a small groan and tucked himself under the covers. Letting out a loud troubled sigh. 

The confusion in Childe's eyes were clear, he didn't understand why his friend got so angry. He decided to ignore it and cradle you in his arms.

You snuggle and take in his warmth. 

His scent,

His heart beating at a perfect pace, 

His gentleness.

Everything about him made you feel relaxed and loved. 

It was something you haven't felt in years.