little secret • childe

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His car was a bright red Lamborghini, relatively new from what you could tell. It matches his hair. That was all you needed to confirm that he really was that rich.

He opened the door for you, which took you by surprise. Gentleman, huh?

The interior of the car was nice as well. One could tell he made sure to keep it clean.

You held back from giving him any compliments, as it might boost his ego. If it could be possibly any higher, that is.

"Make sure to put your belt on. I tend to be... pretty reckless when it comes to driving." Childe told you as he got in the car.

"It's not surprising, if i have to be honest." you did as told, but couldn't contain this one comment.

"Oh yeah? What gave it away?" He asked while driving out of the school parking.

"I mean, driving isn't the only thing you're reckless about from what i can tell. Literally the reason why i'm here is caused by your recklessness."

"Don't be so sure. I can be attentive too, just not everything hits the jackpot of my interest."

"Mhm? Is that so? Isn't your future in your favour of interest?"

Childe chuckled and sped up.

"How could it not be? For all i care,  i'm not going to wind up homeless or anything."

"Of course."

The rest of the car ride was spent in silence. It couldn't be necessarily described as "awkward", no, more like soothing.

The red car parked in front of a huge mansion, with tall white fence and a parking like garage.

You got out and looked around, just to see more cars. Childe noticed where your eyes were.

"I can't drive them, sadly."

"Your mom doesn't let you?"

"Bingo."

You laughed at the thought of his mother being strict with him.

"Follow me."

The ginger held open a door nearby for you. You went through it just to be met by the smell of pastries.

"Ajax, is that you?" a woman's voice called out from not so far away.

"Yes, mom, it's me." Childe yelled back.

"Great! I have some errands to run, you can watch over the oven."

"Sorry, i won't be able to, i have people over. Can't Tonia or Anton do it?"

"They are at the park with Teucer! Are Yoimiya and Itto with you? They can help. Also, come over here, i don't like yelling!"

Childe sighed and looked at you.
"Ah, do you mind coming with me? She loves to meet my friends, and i'm afraid if i don't prove her i actually have someone over she'll make me look after the food or something."

You agreed without dwelling much on it. The two of you headed to what you assumed was the kitchen. On the hallway walls were hanging art pieces and many photographs, all with ginger haired children in them.

As you walked into the kitchen, your eyes fell on a middle agedwoman sitting on a barstool. She was really pretty, not just for her age. Is this where the ginger got his looks from?
A relieved and happy expression lit her face up once she saw her son, and then a rather shocked one when her eyes landed on you.

"Mom, meet y/n, she's here to help me study."

"Hello, thank you for having me." you politely greeted.