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Childe downed one shot, dropping the glass on the table as he wiped his lips using the back of his hand. He grunted with annoyance, eyes on his drinking buddy, who didn't seem to be the least bit affected by the alcohol they both drank.

"Do you know at least any omega, Xiansheng? My ruts have been real hard to deal with lately." He opened up, leaning his face to his palm as he showed Zhongli just how distressed he was, his alpha scent overpowering the room. 

Frankly speaking, his sexual urges weren't that strong. He wasn't horny all the time, but whenever his rut hits, the urge becomes too strong to the point where he couldn't control himself. His hands weren't enough to satisfy his needs, he desperately needed the mind-numbing heat that could be felt when inside of an omega.

Too bad he didn't know any other omega who could satisfy his desire for an intense love making session. He honestly didn't mind one-night stands with a bunch of strangers, it's just that... 

Right now, his focus was on someone else.

"I must apologize, Childe. I don't know any omega who would be... willing to do such acts as strangers." Zhongli responded back, bringing the glass to his lips. He then closed his eyes and downed his drink in a couple of gulps, Childe's gaze raking from the consultant's beautiful features, to the way his adam's apple bobbed from swallowing the contents of the glass.

And that someone else was none other than the man in front of him.

He then placed the glass down the table gently, another hand on the bottle as he prepared to pour another shot. Before he could lift the bottle, he noticed the ginger's eyes on his face, as if observing his every move without a tint of shame on his features. He was doing it openly, without care that Zhongli would notice that he was ogling him.

"Something on my face, Childe?" Zhongli asked, noticing the slight redness on the Harbinger's soft cheeks. Perhaps the liquor's effect was finally ticking inside Childe's body? It'll take long before the same effect happens to him, though.

Childe was silent, blue eyes on Zhongli's lips. His gaze then traveled down to all that clothing that covered the consultant, wringing out all possible images of how he looked like when the fabric on his body was discarded. Defined collarbones, evident pectorals and perhaps, an extremely structured abdomen.

Zhongli decided to push the bottle away, observing the way Childe looked at him with such... hunger. He wasn't some clueless person when it came to this sort of thing. In fact, Zhongli was well aware that Childe's been like this since day one. 

Sneaking looks on his body, the ginger-head licking his lips from time to time as he observed the way the other alpha's coat hugged his figure so perfectly, or those times when he would stare at the consultant's behind since he thought that Zhongli wasn't looking.

In fact, he'll run out of fingers counting just how many times the alpha showed interest in him, his advances way too blunt and obvious. Even though he himself was an alpha, he would always catch Childe drooling over him.

And here Childe was, thinking that he could have his way with the ex-Archon. It was almost hilarious to Zhongli.

Even though such straightforwardness was quite commendable, he'll have to end up twisting and bending Childe's desires til he sees fit.

"I know that look, Childe. I'm an alpha, you won't have your way." Zhongli decided to start off slow, intrigued to see how the harbinger would respond.  Childe's eyes went wide upon hearing what the consultant said, sitting upright as he put on the most determined look he could muster up.

"Ohoho, is that a challenge I smell?" He grinned, his heartbeat escalating fast. His senses tingled upon hearing Zhongli's words, the alpha making sure his scent was more dominant than Zhongli's. It was effective, as the consultant squinted his eyes shut and whiffed his scent that smelled just like the breeze of the sea.

"It's not a challenge if the victor's already decided, isn't it?" Zhongli bit back the laugh that threatened to escape his lips when Childe was taken aback by his response, the harbinger standing up from his seat just to further assert his dominance.

"Then it's gonna be me, Xiansheng. There's nothing you can do about it." He snickered, eyes glowing a deadly shade of blue, one that would make you drown into the depths of the ocean. Zhongli however, was silent, a small smile plastered on his lips. He wanted to see just how long Childe was going to keep such act, until he'd be begging for mercy.

"Fine by me. I like my prey feisty." Zhongli mumbled, pouring another glass of liquor for himself. Childe decided to man up and do the same, asking for another glass just to keep up with the older alpha. This gesture made the consultant smile wickedly, eyes glazed with wanton lust, already aware of the outcome.

Which is why he gave the floor to Childe, the Archon curious to see just what kind of show he was going to put, before he'd have the harbinger on his knees, screaming his name like there's no tomorrow. It was Zhongli's turn to rake his millennia-old amber eyes on Childe's milky skin, the younger alpha's Fatui uniform quite revealing.

There were plenty of omegas out there, but they weren't quite Zhongli's type. He wanted someone with an abrasive personality. Arrogant, cocky and prideful.

How Zhongli loved putting people like them in their place, especially alphas. Especially like the man in front of him, who was cutting his patience thin. The thought of seeing a whole new side to them when forced under submission was just so satisfying that it made him ecstatic.

Such biased preference he had, his dick already twitching at the thought of Childe's overconfident and smug grin crumbling to that of a face that was overstimulated with endless pleasure, eyes blown wide open as the alpha moaned like an omega in heat.

Zhongli wanted him to resist more, to fight back and to refuse submission, and boy was Tartaglia the perfect man for the job. The longer Childe defied his needs, the bigger his urge grew. It was like starving himself, wolfing down his food when the time was right.

In a way, it was similar to flavoring meat. The longer time it was marinated, the tastier it would be.

And the man in front of him was his dinner for tonight.

"I can already imagine your pretty face in bed, Xiansheng." Childe teased, tilting his head as he smirked at Wangsheng's consultant. He didn't know if it was the heat of the midnight air getting to him since they were in the balcony of Liyue Harbor, but he was gradually getting turned on.

The mood, the setting and the atmosphere was just perfect for an intense night of sex, and Zhongli was the perfect candidate to accompany him with such malicious acts roaming inside his head.

"If mine is pretty, then yours will be divine." Zhongli's deep voice rumbled, somehow sending a shiver down his spine. Childe gasped to himself in shock, wondering why his body created such a reaction from hearing Zhongli's voice alone. Wait, was he actually going to lose?

No way in hell.

"Can't wait to see you begging for my cock, Xiansheng." Childe countered with satisfaction, his words getting more vulgar as he was impatient. He wanted to fuck real bad already. Zhongli's brow raised at such bold statement, amusement all over his ever-so gentle features.

"How courageous of you to create fantasies and voice it out loud, my dear." Zhongli retorted, his tone calm, composed and laid back. Childe felt his mouth going dry at the words that left his lips, Zhongli emitting such a strange kind of dominance to him. He wasn't the type to be flashy of his status, unlike Childe. All he needed to do was to say a few flowery words with his rich and girthy voice and everyone would literally drop to their knees.

Looks like this wasn't going to be an easy challenge for him.

Childe decided to stare right into Zhongli's golden orbs, deciphering the thoughts in his head. He was no mind reader, but the man's gaze was just so overpowering that he could feel his alpha side cowering in fear. His scent was also musky, similar to that of fresh grounds and dry earth. The smell was clogging his nostrils, the harbinger forced to look away.

Childe gritted his teeth in annoyance, eyes glaring at nothing in particular as he realized just how difficult it would be to win over the Geo Archon. Guess it was time to take things to the next level by adding physical touches to his taunts.

Before he could say anything else however, Zhongli interrupted him, the superior alpha standing up from his seat. Childe's eyes followed his movement, the man stopping beside him. The harbinger was about to protest at how unfair this whole thing was, but he couldn't bring himself to utter a single word when Zhongli's eyes were glowing, such intense and predatory glare directed right at him.

"It seems like you're forgetting your place, mortal. Don't forget just how easily I can overpower you." Zhongli grunted, a hand on Childe's uniform as he fisted the cloth and lifted him up from his seat, the other alpha gulping in horror as his body was lifted. He was now standing up, threatened as the consultant's gloved hand was on him.

"Heh..." Childe couldn't help but chuckle, adrenaline coursing through his veins. If Zhongli had so much to say, then he too, had strings of sentences up his sleeve. He grabbed Zhongli's wrist, pushing the alpha's hand away from his chest as he glared at him with tenacity.

"You may be able to make me submit, but don't forget that I serve another Archon. My loyalty lies with the Tsaritsa, and not you." Childe spat back, gathering whatever amount of strength he had left to verbally put Zhongli in his place. The reaction that he got however, was the exact opposite of what he was expecting.

"What does she have to do with any of this, Childe? Your beloved Archon has no involvement, unless you want her to be involved?" Zhongli raised a brow, his eyes pinning Childe on the spot. The ginger-head was shocked, lips trembling as he couldn't begin to comprehend just how terrifying Zhongli's hidden side was.

He was usually so calm and collected, not abrupt and straight to the point. Even the tinge of his scent changed, resembling to that of eroded earth and the after smell of harvested grounds.

Just what exactly was Teyvat's Geo Archon?

"I-I..." Childe stuttered, biting his bottom lip. The gesture was obviously caught by Zhongli, who stared at the human's perfect lips. To him, it needed more marks. It'll be physical proof that Childe, an alpha, was dominated by another one of his kind.

How exciting.

This caused Zhongli to lose his composure, shoving away the shot glasses on top of the table in an instant, placing them on the chairs as he grabbed Tartaglia by the collar, pushing him down to the wooden table in a violent manner. Childe's back collided with the rough and hard surface, causing him to grunt in pain as the impact made him shut his eyes tight.

"Ahh-?!" He uttered a confused noise, gritting his teeth as his back hurt due to the collision. He then opened his eyes and saw Zhongli looming over him, casting a shadow down as he was entranced by the alpha's golden eyes.

"What a gorgeous sight for such a conceited alpha." Zhongli smiled in a sadistic manner, a gloved hand on Childe's neck as he stuck out his index finger and touched the soft skin underneath his jaw, tracing a long line that went all the down to his chest.

Childe gulped at the foreign sensation, bringing his arm up to swat Zhongli's hand away. The older alpha seemed to be taken aback by the sudden gesture, further intrigued at the fact that Childe wasn't willing to let go of control that easily.

"Don't forget that I'm an alpha, Xiansheng. I have pride to keep." Childe bit back, eyes glazed with fury and shame as he lied down on the table, his legs up in the air as he was in such a vulnerable position. The more the situation sinked in, the redder his face had gotten, the younger alpha looking away in shame.

Though it wasn't over, he was still going to find a way to somehow take advantage of the situation, even though it wasn't exactly going his way.

"Oh, is that so?" Zhongli replied, leaning forward with a smirk on his face. He then continued his ministrations on Childe's body, touching the visible skin on his tummy. The gloved texture of the consultant's hand made him shiver. The alpha's touches were light, yet it felt as if he was leaving invisible burn marks on his skin, the intent behind it sinful.

"There is no need for pride when nobody's around, Childe. Show me a side to you that no one has ever seen?" Childe couldn't control the pace of his heartbeat, extremely erratic against his ribcage as Zhongli's words had such a major effect on him. Every single fibre of his body burned from the alpha's touch, his chest heaving up and down as he tried to catch his breath.

He honestly didn't know how to answer that.

"If you don't want to, then I'll have to make you." Zhongli added, forcefully opening his grey top as some of the thread snapped due to his sheer strength of tearing the fabric apart. Childe gasped in shock at this, staring down as the consultant unbuttoned his maroon dress shirt with haste, lustfully ecstatic to see more of his bare skin.

He was about to shove the consultant away, to stop Zhongli from further undressing him, but he shrieked in surprise when he felt his hands pinned down to the table, rock-hard constructs merging with the wooden surface as his wrists were locked on the table due to Zhongli's geo vision.

"H-Hey!" Childe complained, thrashing around as he tried to remove the restraints, but to no avail. His scent became strong, as if forcing the alpha on top of him to back off due to natural instincts. This made Zhongli chuckle wholeheartedly, his hands back on Childe's button up with a teasing look on his face. 

Once he finished unbuttoning the shirt, he slowly opened it to reveal the smooth skin of Childe's torso, as if unwrapping a birthday present that he waited so long to receive. His eyes darted all over the younger alpha's body, observing every nook and cranny of his beautiful vessel.

"D-Don't stare!" The alpha underneath him demanded, his voice faltering as the wind was strong, his body suddenly feeling cold as he had no clothes to cover his upper half.

Zhongli then stopped at this, retracting his hands and pulling away from the table as he stared at his work of art. He had a predatory gaze, ogling the ginger-head's body in a meticulous manner as he thought of all the ways he could toy and have fun with him.

Without another word, he grabbed the half-filled wine bottle at the side of the table, the Archon quite surprised that no damages were dealt to the fragile glass, considering how rough they were on the table earlier. He then loomed over Childe with a knowing glance, the alpha bringing the tip of the bottle to his own mouth as he drank the wine like water.

Childe was speechless, wondering just how high Zhongli's alcoholic tolerance was. He was about to say something, but noticed that Zhongli was spilling some of the contents on purpose, the angle just right as he felt drops of wine landing on his tongue. Just when the bottle was almost empty, Zhongli removed his lips from the tip of the bottle and tilted it down, pouring the rest of the wine straight to Childe's mouth, some landing on his cheek.

"How beautiful." Zhongli mumbled under his breath, pulling away from the table as he placed the bottle aside. He then grabbed another one that was filled to the brim, uncorking it with minimal effort. Childe's eyes went wide at this, the younger wondering if Zhongli was going to down the contents once again.

He wasn't going to lie though, it was pretty damn hot.

He was surprised when Zhongli tilted the bottle, letting the cold liquid run down Childe's bare torso. The contact made him shiver, his mouth agape as he wondered what Zhongli was going to do. The consultant had nothing but a strange smile on his face, as if indulging the sight of Childe in restraints.

"W-What are you doing?" Childe stuttered, feeling chilly as the night wind made a breeze, the alpha jolting from the cold air on his bare and wet body. As much as he wanted to wriggle away from the unusual sensation on his body, he couldn't do so. 

Zhongli wordlessly grabbed the clear shot glass he used earlier, forcing Childe's mouth open as he placed the glass on his lips, the bottom part of the shot glass touching his tongue. Childe's heart skipped a beat at the weird gesture, wondering what Zhongli was up to. 

He was now half naked, his grey and maroon clothing around his shoulders with wine all over his body. It left a sticky and unpleasant feeling on his skin, but he couldn't do anything about it, nor complain since there was a shot glass on his mouth.

Zhongli poured the rest of the contents of the wine bottle on the glass that was on Childe's mouth, the leftover amount filling it exactly to the brim. At this, a glint of mischief was seen in Zhongli's eyes, as if he was about to tell Childe something of much importance.

"Spill the wine that's on the glass and I'll punish you." Was the last thing Childe heard, before he felt a warm and wet muscle gliding on his abdomen. Childe gasped loudly at this, his pupils shrinking as the glass in his mouth almost tipped over, his lips trembling at the feeling of Zhongli's tongue on his skin.

His nipples became hard at the sensation of Zhongli lapping away the wine on his torso, biting the glass on his mouth just to secure it on the spot. He could already feel some of the wine spilling on the corners of his lips, his hands shaking as he felt tense. Despite him unable to see what Zhongli was doing to his body, he could tell that the alpha was looking at the hardened and sensitive pink buds on his chest, which further turned him on.

Childe closed his eyes and solely focused on not spilling the glass shot, his mind filled with absurd thoughts. He couldn't believe that Zhongli had these kinds of kinks, such erotic desires concealed behind a mask known as the knowledgeable and smart consultant.

Dear Archons, if anyone were to see him like this.

The flavor of wine was delicious, but combined with the natural taste of Childe's skin? It was perfect. Zhongli couldn't hold back the hunger that erupted within his core, either licking or sucking the patches of soft flesh on his tummy. Childe mewled at the foreign sensation, having trouble balancing the glass on his mouth due to his lips trembling.

Without a word, Childe felt his throat emiting a scream of pain that was muffled by the glass as Zhongli bit on the skin right below his chest, purposely avoiding his nipples as he teased the younger alpha, whose dick was twitching in the confinements of fabric that secured it.

"You taste delightful, my dear." Zhongli praised, a hint of clouded lust in his tone. He didn't stop there though, the black-haired alpha grazing his sharp canines on the supple skin, leaving open-mouthed kisses as he savoured the taste of the harbinger's skin. Each time his warm tongue scattered saliva all over the human canvas, he let out a satisfied groan that reverberated on Childe's body, sending a wave of pleasure down to his toes.

The way Zhongli was tasting his body, it felt like the alpha was playing around with his food, admiring his work before he would scarf it all down later.

Childe was convinced that this was going to be the end of him, his whole face and body flushed red and pink in just the right places, unable to say a word as saliva trickled down the corner of his lips. He was ashamed, so ashamed to be in such lecherous position as an alpha. He might as well be mistaken as an omega, with the way his body was sprawled against the wooden surface.

It didn't help his situation that they were both out in the open at the highest floor of Liyue Harbor, with not a single civilian in sight. The fact that there was a risk of getting caught, it made Childe's skin tingle with humiliation.

Did Rex Lapis not feel the same way? How would he feel if one of his people saw him doing such a malicious act out in public? Did he not care in the least bit-

Childe was brutally pulled out of his thoughts when he felt the alpha's skillful and dangerous tongue on his right nipple, twisting and turning the extremely sensitive nub before sucking on it hard. Childe could feel his own eyes turning to saucers, the shot glass shaking on his mouth as it tipped a little, some of it's contents spilling on the side as he shut his eyes tight. His shoulders shook a little, his back arching upwards as Zhongli used his other hand, index finger on his left nipple as he rubbed it in a circular motion.

This caused Childe to emit lewd sounds, filtered by the glass on his mouth. Somehow, it felt like Zhongli used the small container as a ball gag, preventing him from making any loud noises. Only difference is that he had to balance it with his tongue and teeth, or he was going to get punished.

What kind of punishment did Zhongli have in mind,  he wondered.

The older alpha pulled away from his chest, observing the way Childe's face contorted to one that was filled with pleasure as he continued twisting his left nipple with his fingers. Childe managed to open one eye, his brows furrowed down with irritation at the smug grin on Zhongli's lips.

"My, you look even more gorgeous than an omega." Zhongli expressed with utmost interest, flicking the sensitive bud as he licked his lips in a hungry manner. Childe flushed at the suggestive gesture, his whole body on fire from Zhongli's mere touches alone.

He wanted to retaliate, to fight back and resist everything the alpha was giving him, but strangely, his body was reacting to his fingers so well. It's like he wanted more, wanted to get a taste of Zhongli's tongue all over his body. He wanted skin-to-skin action, craved for Zhongli's warm hands touching him everywhere he pleased.

This was not the outcome he had intended to achieve from the very beginning, but deep down in his body, he didn't mind how it all turned out. Strangely, the thought of another alpha dominating him made the core in his stomach twist to that of want.

Still, he was going to give Zhongli the challenge he craved for. He was going to keep on resisting until the alpha on top of him would lose it all, vision red as their love making would pass off as needy and violent.

The fire in Childe's eyes didn't cease, irises burning with determination, as if further challenging the consultant to do his worst. This was exactly what Zhongli's heart desired, an alpha with an unbending will, one that he would take time to fold little by little, until it was perfectly folded in half.

Zhongli hadn't been this excited in years, the alpha tempted to taint him and show him exactly how Archons breed and make love to their partners.

Without another word, Zhongli's hand retracted from Childe's chest, drawing a line with his index finger all the way down to his stomach. It was slow and seductive, drawing out uneven breaths from Childe, who looked magnificent, trying to balance the shot glass on his plump lips.

It was sudden, the ginger felt his body jolting violently when a strange sensation burned his skin, right below his belly button. He wanted to look down and see what Zhongli was doing to his body, but he couldn't move his head, or he'll topple the wine shot caged on his mouth.

"You might be curious as to what I did to your body, Childe." Zhongli snickered, brushing the tip of his finger on Childe's nipple once again. The sensation made him choke out a loud moan, eyes blown wide open as he felt his body trembling due to the light touch. It was strange, he felt the sensitivity of his nerve endings tripling.

"Ghh-Hngh-!" Childe mumbled helplessly, unable to say a word. What the hell did Zhongli do to him? Why did the air around them suddenly feel so... cold?

When Childe saw the alpha going down on his body once again, he closed his eyes and braced for the contact, the color of pleasure tinting his cheeks as Zhongli continued to play with his torso, licking every spot and using his fingers to twist and pull his nipples. Childe's mouth opened to release a high pitched moan, his body unaccustomed to such feeling.

He felt his jaw getting sore from the glass, the younger alpha getting the urge to just tip it over and spill the wine everywhere, just to see what kind of punishment Zhongli had hidden up in his sleeve. He wanted to talk, to speak out and one up Zhongli through words, but he guessed that the consultant wanted to enjoy using him without hearing any complaints.

"I made your body even more sensitive than an omega's. Isn't that wonderful?" Zhongli grinned with satisfaction, unable to hide the sheer excitement he harbored. How he wanted to see Childe wrecked like an omega, wanted to see him spurt all over himself like a bitch in heat. 

He wanted to see tears.

Wanted to hear his dirty moans echoing in the midnight air of the harbor.

Childe could feel a shiver of fear run down his spine, afraid at how he accidentally unlocked the alpha's feral side. The man in front of him, it didn't resemble Zhongli at all, not in the slightest bit. His tender touches were gone, his beautiful smile wasn't visible, and those sweet words he said were now tainted with lust.

He felt Zhongli withdrawing his sinful mouth away from Childe's body, looming over him once again as his eyes shone with menace. Childe observed the way he leaned down, his hair tickling Childe's face as the said devil opened his mouth, teeth on the glass that was on his lips. 

He carefully bit the glass, pulling it out of Childe's lips. Once his mouth was free, Childe coughed at how sore and painful his jaw felt, the ginger-head catching his breath as he lie weakly on the table, strength leaving his stimulated body.

Zhongli then used his other hand as he gulped down the contents, downing the leftover wine with ease. He then threw the glass without care, the fragile container shattering to a thousand pieces upon it's impact on the solid ground. Childe was startled, heart pounding against his chest as Zhongli turned to stare at him with need.

"You spilled some earlier." Was the only thing he said, removing his gloves in a pristine manner before setting it aside. Childe almost wanted to laugh at how careful he was with his gloves, unlike the shot glass he carelessly threw earlier. He then touched the corner of Childe's lips, the liquid trickling down a mixture of saliva and wine. Without saying another word, he dived down and licked the corner of his lips, the bold gesture leaving Childe astonished.

"X-Xianshengg..." Childe mumbled, his tone broken. This caught Zhongli's attention, an eager eye on his beautiful face as he cooed at the sight of Childe so submissive all of a sudden.

"Yes, my dear?" Zhongli gushed, a hand on Childe's cheek. 

"You want me to submit, right?" He asked, wrists still bound on the table as he mustered up the most intense glare he could throw towards Zhongli. This old man was playing too much, taking his time and giving it to him slow. Childe wanted it fast, wanted it rough and wanted it painful. His masochistic side had awoken, desperate for the man on top of him to show just how much of an alpha he was.

If Zhongli wanted tears, then he wanted to see if Zhongli could drain it all out of his eyes.

"I believe that's your current predicament, Childe." Zhongli admired his guts, for still trying despite his situation. However, he couldn't deny the fact that he loved the intensity of Childe's gaze, the two alphas mirroring each other's stares.

"Then prove it, Xiansheng. Give it to me like you mean it. Pull some tears out of me if that's what it takes!" Zhongli was taken aback by Childe's request, showing his dominance in a different way. If he couldn't be the one to put it in, then Zhongli might as well give him the same feeling if he's the one in charge of such position.

It took quite a while for Zhongli to process his words, his face morphing to that of elation in a devilish way. The sight left Childe breathless, his heartbeat pounding as excitement crawled in the very fibre of his being. He was an alpha, he wasn't supposed to crave for satisfaction by letting another alpha inside of him, yet this... 

It felt so right, it felt amazing!

"Oh, my dear Childe... you shouldn't have said those things. Do you know what kind of effect your words have on me?" Zhongli gushed, his patience wearing thin at his new victim. Childe couldn't explain it, but he felt a masochistic grin morphing on his face, his blood singing with joy. 

This was fun... so fun... 

"Mmh, fill me with your scent, fellow alpha." Childe mumbled with a teasing tone, as if a switch flickered in his head. This wasn't him... he wasn't like this...

Guess he gave lust a turn to control his mind. It turned him into a whole new being, but he was damn enjoying his vulgar exchanges with Zhongli.

Zhongli was quick to grant his wishes, overpowering his scent as the alpha's musky smell clogged Childe's nose. He released a satisfied groan, looking down to see something glowing on his abdomen. He squinted to get a closer look, his heart skipping a beat when a geo mark was engraved near his groin.

"Look at me, dear alpha." Zhongli teased with his deep voice, leaning down towards Childe's torso. He then opened his mouth and licked a long stripe on the geo mark that glowed on his stomach. The moment the warm and wet muscle made contact on his skin, he immediately threw his head back and moaned out loud, the sensation caving in as he felt a rush of pleasure seeping down his veins.

"A-Ahhh!" He stuttered a moan, the feeling so good that it went straight to his dick and toes. His hands trembled against the geo constructs around his wrists, painful yet pleasurable. This kind of play somewhat opened a side to Childe that he himself wasn't aware of, the younger alpha behaving more and more like a slut.

To say that Zhongli was entertained was a huge understatement.

"This place down here must've been untouched, I presume?" Zhongli smirked, unbuttoning Childe's pants, pulling the garter of his boxers down along with his grey pants in one go, the younger alpha's hard cock springing out of it's confinements. He then set the harbinger's clothes aside, spreading his legs wide open as he stared at Childe's naked body like a buffet.

Childe closed his eyes and turned his head away, feeling shameful of his current position. Even though he felt extremely bashful that Zhongli could now stare at his body freely, a small part of him loved the attention. He loved the fact that Zhongli was in awe of his perfect build, his slim waist and his multiple scars. He was breathtaking in all the right places.

"I wonder how you taste." Childe's eyes blinked open at this, his head tilting down as he stared at Zhongli, who was massaging the flesh of his ass, both his thumbs opening the rim of his hole as he closed his eyes and stuck his tongue inside without warning. Childe's back arched up at this, the act so dirty, yet gratifying. The overwhelming emotions were battling inside the premises of his head, a mixture of something provocative, yet so fulfilling.

"Oh-fuck... Ahh~" Childe's moans were rewarding to Zhongli's ears, the alpha making sure to further satisfy the younger alpha, just so that he'd be rewarded with more lewd sounds. Zhongli used his mouth to explore Childe's wet and untouched cavern, feeling every bit of bump with his skillful tongue.

Zhongli then replaced his tongue with his fingers, pushing his index finger deep inside of the harbinger. Childe breathed out a gasp when he felt the sudden intrusion, a shadow looming on top of him as Zhongli stood up, his finger twisting and turning inside of his asshole.

"You taste sweet, just like an omega." Zhongli teased, his face inching closer to Childe as he pushed his finger deep into him. The latter wanted to spit out some sort of comeback right at his face, but felt the words dying on his mouth as Zhongli stuck his sinful tongue out once more, licking a long and vertical stripe on Childe's face, tasting the sweat on his cheek.

Childe's face morphed to that of shock, his irises shrinking. Zhongli merely took a step back to look at Childe with such passion in his eyes, licking his own lips afterwards. The filthy gesture almost caused Childe to faint, his consciousness on the line due to how salacious Zhongli's actions were. It made not only his body, but his heart weak as well. It was too much for him to handle.

"Y-You can put it in me already." Childe whined, turning his head away in embarrassment, adjusting his hips to allow Zhongli's finger to go deeper inside of him. His patience was running thin, the alpha craving for a different kind of pleasure ever since he saw the intensity of Zhongli's gaze.

One that he wasn't used to.

He was curious to know exactly how good it felt for omegas whenever alphas would roughly pound into them, wanted to understand why they would moan out loud. Did it feel that good?

Besides, Zhongli said that the mark on his abdomen was supposed to make his body more sensitive than that of an omega's. If that were the case, then he had to brace himself.

"Patience, my dear alpha. We don't want you to hurt-" Before Zhongli could finish his words, Childe interrupted the older alpha. He felt quite drowsy due to the effects of the alcohol they drank, his tone slurred as he unceremoniously opened his legs, enticing Zhongli to impale him already.

"Make it hurt, alpha... I-I want it rough!" Childe commanded, his cheeks heating up as he acted like a whole new person. Zhongli noticed the sudden change of attitude, already aware that it was the drink that's clouding his judgement.

The consultant then removed his finger from Childe's hole, causing the younger to mewl from the lack of sensation.

"If you say so." Zhongli finally agreed to his whims, the alpha's hold on his thighs bruising. He then grabbed the back of Childe's thighs and pushed it forward, causing the ginger's body to be folded in half. He then used his right hand to unbuckle his belt with haste, unbuttoning his slacks and freeing his large and erect manhood. 

Childe felt a delirious smile crawling on his lips upon hearing Zhongli's belt shackling, so intoxicated from their earlier drinking session. This is it, he was finally going to feel the dick of an Archon inside his body-

Zhongli wasted no time and pushed the tip of his cock past the rim of Childe's tight hole, the stretch extremely painful. He threw his head back in pain, eyes wide open as he trembled. Childe started stuttering nonsense, hands balling into fists as Zhongli continued to push his hips forward. He tried to free himself from the restraints around his wrist, but no matter how much force he put into breaking the geo constructs, his efforts were in vain.

Childe screamed at the top of his lungs, the pain too much to handle. He then turned his head to the side in a restless manner, looking stuck in a trance as he could feel every vein on Zhongli's thick and huge cock that was breaching his insides. The consultant groaned into the alpha's tight heat, biting his lip from the sensation. He watched Childe scramble underneath him, panic all over his face as his body shivered due to the throbbing ache on his ass.

"I-It hurts... It hurts!" Childe pleaded, shutting his eyes tight as tears started to well in the corners of his eyes. He gritted his teeth as a way to cope with the unbearable pain, steadying the rhythm of his heart as he desperately maintained his breathing cycle.

He was going to lose it, he was going insane.

Yet it felt so fucking good.

"I told you I'd prepare you first, but you didn't listen to me." Zhongli sneered at him, his face mocking. He was actually enjoying the sight of Childe in pain, his heart thrumming with pure joy as he reminisced his days as the God of War.

This guy was a fucking sadist.

"I-It hurts like hell... but I d-didn't tell you to stop!"  Childe blurted out, eyes glazed as the pain that rushed through his body made him see stars, his vision white and foggy. If Zhongli made him more sensitive, then that meant the pain he felt was doubled as well.

Zhongli was startled with his words, stopping his movement as he stared at Childe with surprise all over his handsome features. His response triggered some sort of switch inside the Archon, his eyes ten times darker as he locked his hands on Childe's waist with a bruising death grip, pushing his thick and huge cock all the way, the girth of his dick remaining in view as Childe's hole eagerly swallowed up and sucked Zhongli's manhood into his tight heat.

"Ohh that feels good." Zhongli groaned, relinquishing just how amazing it felt to be inside of a virgin hole. He exhaled a breathy moan, grinding his hips forward as he created a slow rhythm, pulling out cries of pleasure from the harbinger underneath him, who arched his back from the mind-numbing sensation.

"Ahhn~ R-Right there!" Childe begged desperately, wrapping his legs around Zhongli's waist. He then pulled Zhongli closer to him by tightening his legs around him, causing his dick to go even deeper inside. Childe jolted up when his swelling prostate was hit in just the right angle, a loud and dirty moan escaping his lips.

"How lewd." Zhongli smiled triumphantly, the sight of Childe enjoying his large cock extremely pleasing to him. It sent a shiver of satisfaction down his spine. 

Just earlier, this guy wanted to dominate him. Now here the harbinger was, releasing constant pained groans of pleasure as he tried to fuck himself using Zhongli's cock. Gone was the ginger's pride in being an alpha, completely replaced by an omega in heat who was itching for release.

"M-Move already! Fuck me!" Childe whined, moving his hips as he tried to take in more of what Zhongli could give him. The stretch was still painful, but the slight contact on his prostate made him forget about the pain. Besides, him hurting only made it feel better, it made him feel alive.

"Impatient, are we?" Zhongli mumbled, giving it to him slow. Childe wanted to break free from the restraints, he wanted to push Zhongli down to the hard table and ride him instead like there's no tomorrow, given how bad Zhongli wanted to take his time. He'd bounce on that cock and give the consultant a show he would never forget.

"J-Just make me feel good, please?" Childe resorted to a different method, blinking as he fluttered his lashes and pouted. If Zhongli wanted to play games, then he too should take part and show him that he could play along just fine.

The consultant's breath hitched on his throat, his mouth agape as Childe's new tactic surprised him to his core. He never expected the younger to yield and accept whatever Zhongli had planned for him. He honestly expected more retaliation, considering Childe's background. 

Or perhaps, this was another one of his methods.

Well, Zhongli wasn't going to lie, his cute act had a major effect on him.

"If you say so, my dear." Zhongli finally agreed to his whims, leaning down as he breathed on Childe's neck, inhaling the fresh scent of the salty waves of the sea. He then opened his mouth as he licked a long stripe on his soft skin, the taste sickeningly sweet. Zhongli then hummed in satisfaction, bucking his hips forward as he fucked him in a sensual and slow manner, grinding deep inside of him.

It was horrifyingly slow, but the motion of Zhongli's hips set his heart ablaze. The way he moved, as if knowing every sensitive part of Childe's body made his toes curl. He felt himself choking on a loud gasp when Zhongli leaned close to him, observing every intricate detail of his beautiful face, every single shift of muscle that contorts his features with each roll of his hips.

Childe pulled against the restraints when he felt a hand stimulating the sensitive buds on his chest, his back arching upwards as the sensations merged into a blissful feeling. Zhongli's eyes never left Childe's face, the alpha tempted to just fold him in half and fuck him in a brutally fast pace.

"Did nobody ever tell you how beautiful you are?" Zhongli blurted out of nowhere, drowning in Childe's blue eyes. The alpha beneath him felt his jaw dropping in a comical way, the strange compliment coming out of nowhere. If Childe was free from the geo constructs around his wrist, he probably would've knocked some sense into Zhongli's head.

The most courageous response he could come up with was a shy grumble, looking to the side as he avoided eye contact. "Stupid," he mumbled under his breath, his cheeks turning red. The adorable reaction made Zhongli chuckle, leaning down as he placed a hand on Childe's cheek, kissing the tip of his nose. Childe didn't know that it was possible for his face to heat up even more, but here he was, a boiling kettle minus the loud noise.

"I'll move now, alright dear?" Zhongli soothed him, somehow pampering Childe with affectionate words and gestures. This caught him off guard, the younger wondering why Zhongli became so mushy all of a sudden. It was a huge constrast to the personality he displayed earlier, but he wasn't complaining.

After all, his feelings for the Archon wasn't limited to the physical level.

He gave a weak nod, signalling the alpha on top of him to continue. Zhongli then decided to gradually increase his pace, carefully pulling himself out. He then slowly pushed himself in, making sure that Childe was used to the feeling, before going faster.

"Faster Xiansheng, I'm not fragile." Childe couldn't help but gush, hoping that the consultant would remember that he wasn't some ordinary human being who had low pain tolerance. He was a Harbinger for Archon's sake.

Zhongli sighed heavily at this, wiping the sweat off his forehead. "I wanted our first time together to be a little more sweet, Childe." He bit the inside of his cheek, only realizing now that he tamed a pretty wild alpha who had intense sexual urges.

"Sweet? We're literally out here in the balcony with a high chance of getting caught, what's so sweet about that?" He replied, rolling his eyes. Sure, it was midnight, but that didn't guarantee their privacy. He could just imagine someone walking up here, only to be greeted with the sight of two ridiculously hot alphas fucking each other like rabbits.

"Wait a second..." Childe mumbled, realization hitting him like lightning. Zhongli raised a brow at this, hands on both sides of Childe's face, palms glued to the table.

"Hmm?" He responded, wondering what's gotten him so worked up.

"Our first time? So... does that mean you want to do it again?" Childe asked, reaching to a conclusion. He could practically tell that he was correct, judging by the look on Zhongli's face.

"Ehh..." was the only reply Zhongli could give, a single bead of sweat rolling down from the side of his forehead. He was caught red handed, and Childe had a huge shit-eating grin plastered on his face. He knew it, he was irresistible even for an Archon that's 6000 years of age.

"Great! If it's you, then I'm pretty much available anytime. Now let's do it quick before someone catches us." Childe insisted, wriggling his hands to show Zhongli that he wanted to be free from the restraints. The Geo Archon had no choice but to dissolve the geo constructs around his wrists, hands finally free from the confinements that held it in place.

Childe sighed in relief, rubbing his sore wrists. Afterwards, he quickly wrapped his arms around Zhongli's shoulders, pulling him close so that they were eye to eye, their noses touching in the process. All he had to do was show Zhongli how needy he was through his eyes, coaxing the alpha to just go with it already.

He then slowly moved his hands around Zhongli's back in a sensual manner, before cupping his cheeks. Childe then closed his eyes and pulled Zhongli's face towards his, tilting his head as their lips touched for the first time that night.

For the first time in fact.

Because it was Childe's first kiss.

Despite the harbinger's experience in bed with multiple omegas that he ended up satisfying, never once did he share a kiss with any of them. He wanted to save it for someone special.

And that someone was none other than Zhongli.

Both their hearts jumped at the sensation of sharing a kiss, Childe obviously inexperienced with making out. Zhongli noticed this, therefore he took the initiative to lead, swiping his tongue on Childe's bottom lip for access. The latter quickly granted access, opening his mouth to let him explore further.

Zhongli was actually so good at this, and the harbinger couldn't help but go lax in his hold, wrapping his arms around Zhongli's neck instead. Saliva trickled the corners of their lips, Zhongli's brows furrowed down as he concentrated into giving Childe the best kiss he could ever receive.

The ginger-head was a moaning mess underneath him, the Archon swallowing up all the noises. He took this as a chance to finally move his hips, thrusting hard as his dick went deep inside of Childe. This caused him to moan out loud, his body jerking upwards as he pulled away from the kiss to catch his breath.

After getting a quick whiff of air, Zhongli quickly attacked his mouth once more, kissing him ferociously as he finally started thrusting, the older fucking the younger alpha hard. Childe ran out of breath, the collision of their tongues reminding him of one of their battles.

As always, Zhongli was the victor.

He pulled away from Zhongli's skillful mouth, throwing his head back as he desperately gasped for air. His pupils were blown wide open, his body lightly trembling as Zhongli's dick hit that sweet spot that made his whole body jolt from pleasure.

Without a warning from Zhongli, his speed increased tremendously, the noise of their skin slapping loud and scandalous. Childe felt his arms going limp, having no choice but to retract his hands from Zhongli, the younger gripping the sides of the table hard as his moans were forced out of his body. It felt like someone landed constant blows on his guts, the knot in his stomach twisting from how sensitive he was.

Zhongli kept on grunting, focused on fucking him intensely. He brought a hand down to touch the mark on Childe's abdomen, a single brush of his thumb on the spot causing Childe's legs to tremble, another dirty moan escaping his lips.

"You're so loud, my dear." Zhongli cooed, smiling as he savoured the sound of Childe's loud moans echoing in Liyue Harbor. The younger looked embarrassed, trying his best to muffle the noise by putting a hand on his mouth. However, before his palm could touch his lips, Zhongli grabbed his wrist hard, pushing his hand away.

"This is what you wanted, right? Harder? Faster?" Zhongli repeated his pleas earlier, granting his every wish. Childe's lungs burned from the muffled scream that he emitted, his back arching up as Zhongli used his spare hand to pinch and squeeze the sensitive buds on his chest. Zhongli couldn't help but bite his bottom lip at the sight of Childe so helpless, unable to do anything with an alpha's cock inside of him.

"Hngg-Aah! X-Xianshenggg..." Childe whined, his lips trembling. He felt like an omega in heat, everything felt so hot as the force from Zhongli's thrusts made his body jerk upwards, his voice faltering from the inhumane speed of the huge manhood that pounded into his tight hole.

It felt good, it felt so fucking good that Childe's vision went hazy. Never has he had sex that felt this good his whole life. All those one-night stands with omegas who were under suppressants did satisfy him, but damn was getting fucked by an Archon a thousand times better.

He couldn't control his body, couldn't stop the crude and unforgiving sounds that left his lips, couldn't stop the tears that slowly trickled down his cheeks as he felt his climax coming, couldn't stop the way his whole body shook due to the new kind of pleasure that Zhongli made him feel. It was too much, even for someone like him.

Childe was breathtaking with the way he took Zhongli, as if his body was made for no one else but him. He wanted to laugh at Childe's ignored cock that was hard in all it's glory, precum leaking from it's tip. Zhongli could tell that Childe was close, his erotic moans giving away the state of his body. That is exactly why it didn't come to him as a surprise when Childe started to stutter, his hands balling into fists.

"I-I'm going to-!" Childe gasped out loud, that familiar knot forming inside of him. He thought it would take a couple more seconds before he would climax, but his release felt like a huge jab to his insides as he started to spurt out strings of cum all over himself, face flushed red as he turned his head to the side, his body heaving up and down.

Zhongli decided to halt his movement, bringing a hand to his abdomen as he used his finger to scoop up a bit of the sticky substance, bringing his cum-soaked finger to his lips as he licked the transparent liquid. Childe felt his heart drop at the sight of the Archon tasting his cum, the alpha on top of him sucking on his fingers as if he just ate something tasty.

Zhongli had a knack for eating out his partner in more ways than one, and Childe was no exception to that. He literally felt like prey with the way Zhongli made love to him, tasting every inch of his body with his tongue, as if he was some sort of meal that the Archon took his time feasting on.

The look of post-bliss on Childe's beautiful face further increased the urge inside of Zhongli, the alpha tempted to just tear him apart. He then decided to pull Childe closer to him, snaking his hands on the younger alpha's back as he lifted him up the table a little, locking his hands on the space between the ginger's neck and shoulders.

Without a warning, Childe felt his body jolting upwards as Zhongli thrusted deep and hard inside of him, his cock leaking more cum in the process. Childe scrambled underneath him, the overstimulation too much to handle as he begged for Zhongli to stop moving, weak hands on the back of Zhongli's coat in a futile attempt to prevent him from moving.

"X-Xiansheng! Stop!" He yelled in panic, unable to handle the sudden wave of pleasure that made his body shake. If he was fucking an omega, he'd be able to go for hours. Now, he couldn't even keep up with Zhongli's rut as he felt his mind blacking out. He gritted his teeth and cursed under his breath, aware that it was the geo mark that made him so sensitive, his knuckles turning white as the consultant impaled him.

He threw his head back when he felt the tip of Zhongli's warm and wet tongue on the crook of his neck, the alpha leaving countless marks as he bathed in the fresh scent of Childe's erotic smell. He sucked and bit the patches of skin hard, leaving colored bruises and bite marks all over his neck.

"N-No more! Please-" Childe pleaded, his tone heartbreaking. However, Zhongli was too lost in his own lust and desire for the harbinger to care about anything else. All he did was pull his head away from Childe's neck, a predatory grin on his face as he licked the warm tears that spilled on Childe's face, maintaining a constant speed on their lower half.

"You were being impatient earlier, dear. Now be patient and hold out until I cum, alright?" Zhongli said, his voice sweet and gentle, a huge contrast compared to what he was doing to Childe's body. The ginger shook his head at this, trying his best to get away from Zhongli's hard grip, but to no avail. He really wasn't in the position to fight back, considering how he just came and lacked the strength to even lift his arms properly.

The archon was amused at how Childe squirmed below him, twisting and turning his body as he felt his cock getting hard once again. He then tried to get leverage on his upper half by pushing himself up and using his elbows for support, his cheek resting on his shoulder as the lewd and wet sounds of his ass squelching made him shudder.

This new position gave Zhongli the perfect access to suck on his nipples, the sneaky alpha leaning forward as he caught one of the sensitive buds, swirling his tongue around it before sucking it like a pacifier. Childe released a high-pitched moan at this, his eyes wide open as he stared down at Zhongli, his heart jumping when he realized that the Archon was looking at him this whole time.

"Would be nice if milk came out of these, no?" Zhongli mumbled with a suggestive tone, his voice deep and alluring as he let out a small chuckle. Childe felt like passing out at his remark, quite alarmed that he wasn't totally against the idea-

Wait a second, he was a damn alpha for fuck's sake.

"Shut up..." He mumbled weakly, concealing every detail that may have sparked a bit of agreement on his behalf. Zhongli smiled at Childe's desperate attempt at hiding his feelings, the Archon able to read him from a mile away. If that day ever comes, then Zhongli was no doubt willing to give it his all, as he was a God and with his abilities, nothing was impossible. He would be a responsible man for both his husband and their future kid.

How was he so sure? He had already envisioned this day coming.

"A-Are you close, alpha?" Zhongli snapped from his thoughts, his eyes quickly darting towards Childe, who had a pained yet blissful expression on his face. He was trying his best to hold out for Zhongli, face scrunched up with his eyes shut tight. The consultant's heart did a little jump at this, raising his right hand up to caress Childe's cheek.

Zhongli then leaned forward and pressed his lips on Childe's, kissing him passionately. The younger tried to kiss him back, returning the intensity just to show Zhongli that he reciprocated the same feeling that he harbored. Even though he was incapable to do much at his current state due to Zhongli's abilities, he wanted to make sure that he got his emotions across.

"Cum inside of me, Xiansheng." Childe mumbled, his mouth open as he couldn't even moan without his voice sounding hoarse. The pain he felt somehow dissipated, only to be replaced with pleasure once more as Zhongli continued to move inside of him. Hell, if this is how Gods made love, then he might as well surrender himself to the Archon.

He knew that he will never be able to find anyone else in his life time who'll fuck him like how Zhongli did, even if he only sought after alphas. His touch was addicting, his skin craving for friction that came from golden hands.

It was Childe's words that made Zhongli groan in anticipation, the Archon feeling his climax coming close due to the fact that Childe allowed him to shoot his release inside of him. The heat that he felt in his core, that familiar twist in his gut made him growl, the alpha burying his head into the ginger's neck as he came inside of Childe.

Childe bit back a moan from the sensation of hot seed filling his insides, the younger alpha losing the strength on his arms as his head fell back to the table with a thud, body heaving up and down as he tried to catch his breath. He could feel Zhongli's warm cum leaking out of his asshole, his his own body trembling from the foreign and strange feeling.

After staying that way for quite a while, Zhongli decided to pull out and clean up the mess that they made, mostly Childe since Zhongli was still fully clothed. However, he stopped his actions when he noticed that Childe was hard once more. Zhongli was amused, his eyes immediately on the harbinger, who was staring back at him with his eyes half lidded.

"I'll clean you up after taking care of one more thing. Is that alright, my dear?" Zhongli asked, leaning forward as he planted a soft peck on his forehead. Childe felt blood rushing to his face due to the affectionate gesture, nodding half-heartedly as he hadn't paid full attention to what he said.

Everything was a blur to him, the action so fast that he felt all the air in his lungs getting punched right out of his throat. There Childe was, hands clawing the coat around the consultant's broad back as Zhongli pounded into him once again, his cock sliding in and out of Childe's tight hole with ease due to how wet he was.

He was seriously going to need a long shower and a week's worth of rest after getting railed by Zhongli for the whole night.

~*BONUS*~

Childe barely managed to dodge the attack that Lumine threw at him, his body flying across the golden mansion as he landed on his butt. There were a few scratches visible on his skin as the alpha female remained unscathed, along with Paimon who was floating beside her. There was a look of doubt and confusion on the traveler's face, letting her guard down for a bit as she crossed her arms.

"Is it only me, or are you a little rusty this week?" She asked, a single brow raised. His speed was a little off, and his aim was inconsistent. Not once did he manage to land a single blow on Lumine this duel, and that alone was enough to make her question things.

"Come on now, don't say that! Perhaps I'm just a little bit tired, but not rusty!" Childe replied, faking a hurt tone with a hand on his chest. He then stood up from the ground, deploying his water blades as he charged forward and headed straight for Lumine. What a show he displayed, only for his attack to be deflected with minimal effort by the girl, causing him to topple over and land on his knees this time.

"Yeah, Paimon thinks there is something wrong here." The floating fairy mumbled out loud with her high pitched voice, a judgemental look on her face as the two stared at Childe with evil smirks. The harbinger released a heavy sigh at this, grabbing something from his grey uniform.

He then tossed two tusks towards Lumine, the traveler catching it with ease. Paimon wanted to laugh at the sudden turn of events, the little child floating around Tartaglia in circles as she teased him with a shit-eating grin. As much as Childe wanted to flick Paimon off and send her flying out the Golden House, he decided not to.

"Come on now, tell me what's wrong?" Lumine asked, sitting down on the cold floor of the domain as she pocketed the tusks that Childe gave her. She already had a hunch based on her last meeting with the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor's consultant, but she wanted to hear the words from Childe himself.

The harbinger had no choice but to share his current situation, scratching the back of his neck in an awkward manner. The small gesture caused the collar of his clothes to shift a bit, Lumine catching a glimpse of a few dark bruises that were hidden underneath. She smirked to herself, a little bit downcast that the Geo Archon had already made his move on Childe.

At one point, she wanted to try courting the loud, obnoxious, annoying yet extremely cute ginger with his distracting doe blue eyes. Too bad Zhongli beat her into it.

"I just can't get his stupid face out of my mind..." Childe gritted his teeth, a flashing image of Zhongli's gentle and caring smile gracing his breathtaking features. Lumine then remembered that she was listening to Childe vent, so she decided to remove those thoughts from her head, lending her ears to Childe as she listened to him eagerly.

The way Zhongli cared for Childe after their rough night of sex a week ago, the way his voice comforted him and made him feel loved. Those were the kinds of thoughts that distracted him, and it's been haunting him ever since.

The geo mark on his abdomen was gone, as it was only a temporary way for Zhongli to make his body sensitive, just as he had explained. The only thing that made his jaw drop was the fact that Zhongli proposed the idea of making it permanent, that is if he wanted it. He also said that he'd be more than glad to create some sort of artificial womb that can store eggs and-

Childe cleared his throat as he strayed a little too far in his thoughts, his face heating up in embarrassment as he actually considered the idea of starting a family with Zhongli. The man was everything he could ever ask for, he was perfect.

After Childe presented as an alpha in such a young age, he expected a future with an omega. He imagined a peaceful life, living close to his family members back in Snezhnaya as he built a family of his own.

Now, he was actually planning to start a family with another alpha, an Archon at that, and far away from his family in Snezhnaya. The fact that Zhongli said that the whole of Liyue could be his as well, the historical land that he built with his hard work, it made something in Childe's chest bloom, his affection for Zhongli only continuing to grow stronger each day.

Childe couldn't deny his feelings for him anymore. Neglecting it would do nothing but hurt him, and he didn't want that.

"Lumine, I think I'm in love with him..." Childe muttered under his breath, the harbinger covering the lower half of his face with his gloved hand. At that exact moment, he imagined him and Zhongli by the sea side, barefoot as they left footprints on the sand. There was a perfect sunset in the horizon, Zhongli right in front of him as the orange lighting of the sky created such a romantic and unforgettable scene.

He could hear the light crash of the waves coming from the sea, Zhongli's eyes on him as he gave him that gentle smile, the alpha's timeless beauty radiating off of him. He then raised a hand up, waiting for Childe to put his palm on his.

"Spend your lifetime with me?" Zhongli asked, the wind blowing his bangs to the side. He looked way too beautiful to be real, and Childe couldn't believe the fact that he even got the opportunity to bask in his divinity.

Could he really say no to such offer?

Childe felt his shoulders getting heavy, gulping as he looked down the ground. All these thoughts of the alpha was getting more and more dangerous. He was afraid that at one point, he'd confuse fantasy for reality and live his life through his imagination.

"You really are dense, aren't you?" Lumine blurted out, resting her cheek on her palm as she supported her elbow on her thigh. This earned her a dirty look from the Harbinger, who glared at her with irritation. He thought that by sharing a little bit with Lumine, he would gain comfort. Looks like it turned out to be the exact opposite of what he was expecting.

"Rude." Childe replied, using Paimon as a distraction as he looked at the confusion all over her face. She couldn't understand a single word they were saying, but she presumed that it probably wasn't a big deal, so she didn't press on it.

Lumine rolled her eyes at this, looking at Childe with fondness all over her features. Looks like it was true that anyone could be blinded by love, the boy in front of him being the perfect example of that.

Too blind in fact, considering he couldn't tell that the consultant was just heads-over-heels for him as he was. It was painfully obvious that their feelings were mutual, and Zhongli was only waiting for Childe to confirm it, since he didn't want to make it seem like he was forcing the alpha.

"Did you really think that Zhongli would be willing to create a family with you if he didn't feel the same way? And a God at that?" Lumine asked, flicking Childe's ear. The harbinger yelped at this, rubbing his red ear with a huge pout on his face. He had no idea how the traveler knew of those things, but considering the fact that she was also a good friend of Zhongli, chances are they talked about it.

"Ehh..." Childe hesitated, reconsidering it. There was no way now, was there? 

"Go for it, he's waiting for you!" Lumine pushed him up, the two standing on their feet as she teased Childe, giving him a gentle shove out the domain. She decided to become a wingman for two losers who were so in love with each other, their awkwardness making things interesting.

She also heard Zhongli's laments during the time Lumine visited him for a cup of tea, the alpha over thinking as he didn't want to make Childe uncomfortable with how badly he wanted the Snezhnayan boy as his mate. And here Childe was, caught in 4k thinking about Zhongli in every possible way.

Childe then released a sigh, building up confidence as he pumped his fists and stared ahead of him with determination. He was sure that this was going to be a decision that he would never regret, because Zhongli was worth it. He was going to quit his job of serving the Tsaritsa, if it meant having Zhongli all to himself since he was selfish like that.

"I'll give you a better spar next week, girlie!" Childe grinned, turning his head back to wink at her as he sent the female alpha a finger bang. Lumine rolled her eyes once again at his antics, smiling to herself. She'd be lying if she said that those little gestures didn't have an effect on her.

"You better prepare yourself next week, Childe!" Paimon teased, sticking her tongue out in a mocking way. Childe disregarded the gesture, heading outside the Golden House with his heart hammering against his chest.

"Yeah, yeah, let's see if the Geo Archon doesn't render your body useless for the next couple of weeks." Lumine smirked, already aware of Childe's predicament once he leaves the Domain. She had to whisper the last part to herself, as she wanted Childe to experience it firsthand without knowing what's about to happen.

"Huh? Did you say something?" Childe asked, looking back at Lumine and Paimon, who were giggling. The latter finally understood where Lumine was coming from, crimson tinting her cheeks as she covered her mouth.

"Nothing, nothing. Go on." She smiled, waiting for Childe to leave. Once the ginger was out of sight, she chuckled out loud, raising her hand as Paimon gave her a high five.

"We did it! Just as Zhongli told us to do!" Paimon exclaimed, the two helping the hunter set up the trap for his favorite prey. This time though, they were sure that Zhongli wasn't going to let go of him that easily.