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...sounds about right. I wonder if the cake will taste better than you do, Xiansheng. [ steals another quick kiss and then opens his mouth for the cake bite. ]

[ After he's put the forkful of cake into Childe's mouth. ]

Always the endless flattery with you.

[ Though Zhongli's smile indicates it's not unwelcome. ]

But Ajax.

Today is your special day so please allow me to do the spoiling. Even if I have to fight you for it.

I can't help it, Xiansheng. It just comes as a result of people so happy... and I feel most happy around you. [ licks his lips clean of any space frosting once he's eaten the piece of cake. ]

[ childe smirks. ] Oho, so you'd like to fight to spoil me. Do you think I'd turn down a chance to go toe to toe with you, ..? [ captures the wrist that's holding the fork and brings it close so he can kiss it. ]

[ His cheeks flush at the kiss to his wrist. How can he not give Childe that much? Especially when he wants to give him so much more.

Zhongli leans forward to kiss his forehead. ]

You're enthusiasm is endearing.

And quite cute in this situation. But I will allow the challenge if it pleases you so.

I have to admit I am curious about what sort of things you have in store for me, but if I have to fight you in some manner to get them, then let’s get started-!

[ He carefully sets the fork on the counter, pushing the cake to the side to keep it out of danger.

And then reaches to take both of Childe's wrists in his hands. ]

[ his eyes follow the cake, since he’s a little sad he only got a single bit, but it’s not like he can’t have some more later. he smiles when zhongli takes his wrists, gaze dropping to them. ] Going to take me somewhere, Xiansheng?

Eventually yes. There is cake to be had and you wished to try ice skating. Both of which I will accompany you.

But before that---

I recall there was something else you enjoyed.

[ And he brings Childe's wrists up above his head to pin against the kitchen cabinets before leaning in close for a rough and messy kiss. ]

[ the surprised noise he makes is muffled in the kiss, a bit of resistance to be had as zhongli pins him against the kitchen cabinets. ] A bit presumptuous, eh, Xiansheng. Just what do you think I enjoy, hm~ [ the smile on his face says zhongli is right, but childe is definitely playing coy. ]

A fight and a conquest.

[ And he leans in to nip at one earlobe, breath ghosting over the shell of his ear. ]

Even if you might be said conquest.

[ childe shudders, shifting to and fro and then oh~so~subtly pressing into zhongli. ] Me? Do you think you'll be able to conquer me? Perhaps I'll conquer you.

Perhaps.

[ And he very unsubtly presses back against Childe, pinning his hips to the counter with his own and sliding one leg between his thighs. ]

Shall we see who is the victor?

[ …oh. childe’s eyes dip for a fraction of a second as he shifts against zhongli’s obtrusive leg, not so subtly grinding against it. ]

Huh, oh, ah, yeah, of course!

[ How is his Harbinger so adorable?

Zhongli crowds in Childe's space even more until they are flush up against each other from ankle to chest.

And then he dips in himself for a kiss. ]

Z- Zho- [ his face blooms with color as zhongli crowds his space and he can't help but groan into his mouth as they share the kiss. ] No fair. [ murmured against his lips. childe tilts his head to initiate the kiss this time, hands coming to rest on zhongli's hips as he holds him in place to grind more pointedly into him. ]

[ Ah ah ah. Zhongli let's him lower his hands and almost get them to his hips before he twists them to pin them against the small of his back.

And his lips curve up in a smile. ]

No, I suppose I'm not being fair. Please indulge me.

I wish only to make you feel good.

[ shit. he thought the distraction would be enough to let him get the upper hand, but nope. ]

You are making me feel good. [ still trying to force more contact by twisting his hips at zhongli. ] But I’m listening, Xiansheng, tell me what sort of things you have in mind.

[ So very matter of factly. ]

I want to pleasure you while you keep your hands here.

[ A light squeeze to Childe's wrist. ]

And then we shall have cake and ice skate just as you wish. And after that, I will tend to your needs for the rest of your birthday.

…

[ does he expect him to be able to do either of those things competently after zhongli’s sucked him off or whatever he’s got planned?! ]

Bind them together. You’re the only one I wouldn’t mind trying that kind of thing with. [ bondage, that is. ]

[ Childe's birthday celebration suddenly becomes a weekend adventure because the two of them keep getting "distracted".

Zhongli's eyebrow raises in interest. ]

Oh?

Well. If that's what you want.

[ (As if he didn't want it, too.)

Zhongli slips the tie from around his neck and carefully weaves it around Childe's wrists behind his back. It's too short to do anything but keep his wrists bound (something to think about later), but he seems pleased enough with their lack of mobility.

He glides his fingertips along Childe's palms when he's done. ]

Something like this?

[ childe immediately tests his newly bound wrists, pleasantly surprised with how zhongli’s tie is holding. ] E- Exactly like this. [ but just because he’s all tied up doesn’t mean he’s going to instantly stop being a little shit. leaning back and using the counter for leverage he rocks into zhongli. ]

Can I be honest… I’ve been interested in trying something like this, especially with you, because I enjoy the power struggle we share when things get, ah, heated.

[ Zhongli leans down to place a soft kiss on Childe's cheek with the added bonus of using his hips to pin him to the counter so his movements are mostly stilled. ]

Then I am glad that we are attempting this. I want to hear about all things that you wish to try, Childe.

And about this one in particular--- What power struggle would you enjoy the most?

[ And his lips travel down the side of Childe's face so he can nip harshly at his throat. ]

Would you like to be overpowered?

[ And then easing off his hips a little. ]

Allowed to fight back?

…that goes both ways, Xiansheng. I want to know about the things you’d like to try too. And if you’re not completely sure, then we can explore this and that, so perhaps you’ll find something you enjoy.

[ he finally stills, mostly because zhongli is bodily pinning him against the counter, the sharp nip to his neck causing him to flash his pointed canines in a broadening smirk. ]

Both have their merits. I don’t think I could ever not fight back in some fashion, call it instinct, but it might be nice to be completely overpowered… why, do you think yourself capable?

[ As if he was stating a fact and not an opinion.

He presses another softer kiss to the side of Childe's neck. ]

I absolutely do.

[ childe is completely aware that goading zhongli is only going to end in him getting destroyed in some fashion, but this is exciting and he can already feel his heart racing as his pulse thrumming. ]

I’ll believe it when I see it. [ or experience it, in this case. ]

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