𝐎𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐋𝐃𝐋𝐘 𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐂𝐇 | Tartaglia x Reader | ON HOLD

Chapter 9

(Small heads up before you start reading!)
I will be doing slow updates, my mental health has been deteriorating and dragging me down lately. But i will be as fast as i can to provide you all with more story parts. And again, please be patient! I also have alot of work to chase. Thank you!

(Narrative POV)
On your way home, you managed to encounter unusualities that scared you. Ones that you have never seen nor heard before.

Alongside a voice chiming in the back of your head "He will be back to serve the tsaritsa"

You quickly glanced back, checking if the two men are okay.

Indeed they were, resting on each other. Childe drooling on Zhongli's lap and Zhongli's face filled with irritation.

You sighed in relief and continued your drive back home.

The way back home was peaceful, though you couldn't help but let yourself drown in undeniably odd thoughts.

Your eyes remain focused on the road, driving to your designated destination. Your apartment.

Even if your brain was nowhere near present, your hands and feet manage to bring you back to the apartment complex with barely any road accidents.

"we're here.."

The ginger groans. huddling into his friend's thighs and abdomen, feeling disturbed.

"Childe please get off my lap" Zhongli muttered, keeping his eyes shut in annoyance.

You flashed your flashlight at Childe, causing him to hiss and hide himself in Zhongli's lap.

Zhongli pushed him to the side, his sleepy eyes laced with bitterness.

Childe whined like a little baby, crossing his arms and stepping out of your car.

Zhongli stepped out of your car too. Only until you passed out on the steering wheel and began honking on the horn.

(Zhongli & Childe's Narrative POV)
The two distinguished men perk up in shock of the honk.

"What's that?" Childe says, unleashing his hydro swords. Wielding out a protective stance.

"Y/N fell asleep" the brunette mentions, grabbing your head by hair and lifting your head off the steering wheel to prevent you from honking.

"Oh.. whoops" Childe smiles sheepishly, rubbing the back of his neck.

Childe gently scooped you up in his arms, letting you huddle into his chest while he held you bridal style.

Zhongli collected your stuff and locked your car. He also searched for the keycard before both of them headed in.

Once both of them step foot on the elevator, they were given weird stares and glances by people.

It was only reasonably because of Zhongli's suit and Childe's fatui mask.

"Did you guys.. kidnap her?" a guy with frilly white hair asks, eyes dipped in concern.

"No, we live here. She just happened to fall asleep"

Childe answers, his narrowed eyes aiming at the shorter man.

Once they reached floor 8, they bid goodbye to the stranger and got in your apartment.

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After changing you into some more comfortable clothes, he tucked you in. An endearing smile appeared on his face.

"You seem to really care about her."

His blue eyes soften and his ocean blue pupils dilate in response to the geo archon's statement.

The ginger seemed very fond of you, he thought of bringing you to his world for a break so he could show you around. Though, he was afraid you could not adjust.

After Zhongli and Childe changed into their sleeping clothes and washed up. They went to respective beds, Childe laying next to you and Zhongli huddled up in his mattress.

Then all of a sudden Childe felt a sharp pain in his chest.

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(Narrative POV)
You woke up to the sounds of your 'boyfriend' groaning in pain, clenching his chest and panting heavily.

His face was reddening as he groaned even louder. Zhongli seemed to be in deep sleep, not being able to hear Childe.

"Oh God are you okay??" he shakes his head as no, kicking the covers in pain.

"May i?" you ask, him nodding viciously, him sucking his teeth while you lifted his shirt.

You lift his shirt and find a hydro symbol on his chest. Pulsating with light repeatedly. You also found some old battle scars tattering his shoulders, stomach, biceps and abdomen.

The emitting light lit up the room, causing you to panic and grow confused.

You press your palm against his chest, applying pressure while his small sobs die down. your warmth coating the ice cold hydro symbol.

It seems as if it were a calling, although you shrugged it off.

Childe seemed to feel much more relaxed from feeling the warmth emitting from your palm.

"I'm sorry, this happens often when I don't put my vision to use. It hurts very much. I have no idea what you did but it helps Y/N dear"

Childe states, reaching his hands to your face. Caressing your cheek while you stayed quiet.

"I'm feeling alot better now, let's go sleep and visit my world in the morning alright? I'd like to show you around"

Childe mentions, you nod quietly as he quickly puts his shirt back on.

He engulfs you in a cuddle, hugging you to sleep as you cage yourself in agonizing thoughts.

What if it was a calling?

What if it wasn't just his vision?

What if it was something else?