𝔾𝕖𝕥𝕥𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕋𝕚𝕡𝕤𝕪 [𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐚] ʙᴏᴏᴋ2

𝙲𝙷𝙰𝙿𝚃𝙴𝚁 𝟿 - 𝙰𝚏𝚏𝚎𝚌𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗𝚊𝚝𝚎

During their time in Sumeru, Childe's increased affection was both endearing and exasperating for Wanderer. The ginger seemed determined to make up for the time he'd neglected Wanderer, showering him with hugs, kisses, and sweet words at every opportunity.

"Stop it," Wanderer muttered one afternoon as Childe attempted to kiss him for the tenth time that hour.

"Stop what?" Childe asked innocently, his arms wrapped around Wanderer's waist as they walked through the bustling streets of Sumeru City. "Showing you how much I care?"

Wanderer rolled his eyes but didn't pull away. "You're being overly affectionate. It's annoying."

Childe chuckled and kissed the top of Wanderer's head. "Maybe. But you haven't pushed me away yet."

"Doesn't mean I won't," Wanderer shot back, though the slight smile on his lips betrayed his true feelings.

They continued their walk, visiting various markets and enjoying the local delicacies. Childe couldn't resist buying little trinkets and snacks for Wanderer, much to his annoyance.

"You're going to spoil me rotten," Wanderer grumbled as Childe handed him a freshly made honeyed skewer.

"That's the plan," Childe said with a grin. "Now, eat up."

Wanderer took a reluctant bite, trying not to show how much he enjoyed it. Despite his protests, he couldn't deny that Childe's affection was making him feel cherished and cared for. As they returned to their inn, Wanderer sighed, leaning into Childe's side.

"You're relentless, you know that?" he said quietly.

Childe smiled, wrapping an arm around Wanderer's shoulders. "Only because I love you, Shitoma."

Wanderer blushed slightly but didn't respond, letting the warmth of Childe's embrace and the sincerity of his words sink in. Despite his annoyance, there was a part of him that appreciated Childe's efforts to make amends. As they settled in for the night, Wanderer found himself resting his head on Childe's chest, listening to the steady beat of his heart.

"Fine," he muttered, his voice barely audible. "But don't think this means you've completely redeemed yourself."

Childe chuckled softly, stroking Wanderer's hair. "I wouldn't dream of it. I'll just keep trying every day."

Wanderer huffed but couldn't suppress the small smile that tugged at his lips. Maybe, just maybe, he was starting to enjoy all the affection after all.

"hey, come on. i think you'd like to go to a more secluded spot to relax." childe said as he drags wanderer out into the woods. they reach a little jungle, where the place is called 'lokapala jungle'.

the place beautiful and bright, lit up with blue glow from the grass beneath and as well as the tree around. as childe continues to drag wanderer, they would reach a spot where a swing made with pure nature material found in sumeru.

the swing looks stable and could fit in two people in the swing seat. wanderer looks at childe who sat on the swing and pat the space beside him for wanderer to sit.

the boy approach the swing and sat down beside childe, his legs barely reaching the ground. the ginger, upon noticing this held back a laugh.

"tsk.. shut up before i make you." said wanderer as he glared at childe. "pft, haha, and how would you do so? are you gonna kiss me unti-" before childe could finish, he was pushed back on the swing as wanderer kissed him.

the kiss was passionate and wanderer didn't stop until 40 minutes had passed. wanderer pulled away, childe was breathless and speechless by the unexpected act from wanderer.