𝔾𝕖𝕥𝕥𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕋𝕚𝕡𝕤𝕪 [𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐚] ʙᴏᴏᴋ2

𝙲𝙷𝙰𝙿𝚃𝙴𝚁 𝟷𝟼 - 𝚊 𝚍𝚊𝚢 𝚝𝚘 𝚛𝚎𝚕𝚊𝚡

wanderer sat on the couch and pats the cat, deep in thought as he stare at the ceiling. childe is growing stronger as he had seen the muscles are more obvious to the eye of others.

even so, childe is also growing old as time pass, being in his 40's now. wanderer couldn't help but find childe more attractive as time flies.

"zoning out again, hun?" spoke childe from behind wanderer, leaning over the couch. "as per usual. what're you up to today?" wanderer said, turning his gaze towards childe.

"i'm thinking of going to a hot spring. ya know, to relax a bit. wanna join?" childe offered and smiled warmly. wanderer smiled back. "sure."

wanderer set the cat down, getting up to grab his coat and so did childe. making there way to the sauna, there are barely anyone at the place.

childe and wanderer entered the spring and sat down, dipping themselves in the warm water.

The steam from the hot spring rose in gentle wisps around them as Childe and Wanderer settled into the warm water. The soothing heat immediately began to relax their muscles, and Wanderer sighed contentedly, leaning back against the edge.

"This feels amazing," Childe said, closing his eyes and letting the tension drain away. "I really needed this."

Wanderer glanced at Childe, noting the small lines that had begun to appear on his face, the signs of a life well-lived and full of adventures. Despite the passing years, Childe still exuded a youthful energy that Wanderer found irresistibly attractive. He smiled softly, appreciating the moment of tranquility they shared.

"You work too hard," Wanderer remarked, his voice gentle. "You deserve to take it easy sometimes."

Childe chuckled, opening one eye to look at Wanderer. "You sound like an old married couple," he teased. "But you're right. I've been pushing myself pretty hard lately."

Wanderer rolled his eyes but couldn't help the fondness in his gaze. "I'm just saying you should take care of yourself. You've got people who care about you."

Childe's expression softened. "I know. And I care about you too, Shitoma." He reached over and gently took Wanderer's hand, squeezing it lightly. "Thanks for always being there."

Wanderer squeezed back, feeling a warmth that had nothing to do with the hot spring. "Always," he replied simply.

They sat in comfortable silence for a while, enjoying the soothing ambiance of the hot spring. The sound of trickling water and the occasional distant bird call created a peaceful atmosphere, allowing them to unwind completely.

After some time, Childe shifted slightly, turning to face Wanderer more fully. "You know, I was thinking about our future," he said, his tone contemplative. "We've been through a lot together, and I can't imagine my life without you."

Wanderer looked at Childe, his heart swelling with emotion. "I feel the same way," he admitted. "You've become such an important part of my life."

Childe smiled, a hint of playfulness returning to his eyes. "Good. Because I plan on sticking around for a long time." He leaned in, pressing a soft kiss to Wanderer's forehead. "No matter what."

Wanderer closed his eyes, savoring the kiss and the warmth of Childe's words. "I'm glad," he murmured. "I wouldn't want it any other way."

They continued to relax in the hot spring, the bond between them feeling stronger than ever. Despite the passing years and the challenges they had faced, their love remained steadfast, a constant source of comfort and joy in their lives. As the sun began to set, casting a golden glow over the water, Childe and Wanderer knew that they were ready to face whatever the future held—together.