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[childeishly]

[ childe activates the mark so it blows brightly beneath their fingers. ] Tell me you love me, Xiansheng. [ going to press a bit more firmly to try to make zhongli squirm. ]

Rest then, and I'll make sure you get to bed. [ trails a few kisses up and down his neck. ]

[leaveofabsence]

[ Well. Squirm he does - both at the touch to activation of the mark as well as Childe's firm touch against it. Though he doesn't have much room to maneuver as tangled as the two of them are in the tub. ]

Ch-Childe!

This is not the ---

[ He huffs out a laugh through his shifting as Childe's fingers brush a sensitive spot. ]

Proper way. To negotiate.

[childeishly]

...no? It kind of seems like it might not be all that bad. [ he continues ghosting his fingers over the mark. ] Are you ticklish, Xiansheng? Who knew a rock could squirm so much. [ he kisses his cheek, or tries to, probably missing the mark a few times. ] Go on, Xiansheng, I'm waiting. Say it~

[leaveofabsence]

[ CHILDE!

He writhes some more in his grip, fumbling to catch Childe's wrists and keep his wandering fingers away from the mark. Mind the flailing elbows. ]

S-stop. And I will.

[childeishly]

[ if zhongli wasn’t so tired he’d probably try to kiss and lick the mark, but that’ll just have to be saved for another day. he fights back just a little bit, trying to evade capture, but there’s not much room and zhongli eventually grabs his wrists. childe chuckles, kissing his cheek. ] You got me, Xiansheng. What are you going to do now?

[leaveofabsence]

[ He spins under the captured arm, twisting to settle himself very comfortably on Childe's lap before leaning up close to him. ]

Tell you I love you, you silly boy.

Your methods are brash, unorthodox and completely undignified. Yet I feel more at ease here with you than anyone else.

[ He leans in more to place a firm kiss against Childe's lips. ]

But do know that I believe in fair and equivalent exchange. So be careful in your choice of methods for one day they will be turned against you.

[childeishly]

…maybe I just enjoy hearing it. [ he makes no comment about his chosen methods, instead indulging in the kiss as he wraps his arms around zhongli to hold him in place against himself. ] Be careful, he says, like I’m not interested in the challenge. [ brushes his lips over zhongli’s cheek. ] I dare you to turn them on me sometime. Let’s see if you’re anymore effective with them.

[leaveofabsence]

[ Zhongli response by barnacle-ing himself to Childe, wrapping his arms around him just as tight and settling his chin in the crook of his shoulder so he can press kisses against his jaw and the shell of his ear. ]

Hearing it is one thing, Ajax. And a desire I am all too willing to indulge.

But.

Let me also show you how deeply I care for you.

[childeishly]

[ childe shudders… half because of the affection zhongli is giving him and half because of the use of his name. it never gets old. he blushes, the color trailing down his neck and up to his ears; his own hand coming to gently brush at zhongli’s cheek. ] Go ahead then, Zhongli, I’m all yours.

[leaveofabsence]

All mine?

I do believe I like the sound of that.

[ He presses a kiss against Childe's lips, firm but languid as he maps out the inside of his mouth with long sweeps of his tongue.

And then his own hands start to wander, pads of his fingertips pressing against the skin of his hips, his waist, his lower back. Searching for pockets of tense muscles that he can work over with the help of the warming water. ]

[childeishly]

[ childe smiles as soon as their lips meet, eyes becoming lidded as zhongli explores the intricacies of his mouth. a soft and subtle moan spills out, his grip on zhongli tightening as he tries to drag him impossibly closer. ]

[ he is (un)surprisingly tense all over. ] ...that feels real good, Xiansheng. [ he can't remember the last time he got a massage, but that's probably because this is one of the first. ] Mmm~, you're going to make me melt if you keep this up.

[leaveofabsence]

And if that is my intention?

[ He drinks in that sound like a fine whine, chasing it with another kiss. ]

You're beautiful.

[ He sighs warmly as he fingers press into the dip below Childe's shoulder blades. ]

All the time, of course. But even more when you are so open with me.

[childeishly]

[ his laughter is muffled in the next kiss, and even after that one concludes childe is going in for another and another and another. ] …the same could be said for you. I’m glad you trust me enough to drop your guard shield, Xiansheng. [ and one more kiss. ]

[leaveofabsence]

[ He accepts each kiss with grace and poise and his own brand of enthusiasm as Childe peppers his face in them.

But also---

Zhongli is not to be deterred from his original goal which is to map the heated contours of Childe's skin and muscle and start painstakingly work over every knot until he is left with a pile of relaxed Harbinger putty in his hands. ]

You have given me no reason to do otherwise.

[childeishly]

[ smiles and presses closer as he starts oozing into him, the knots zhongli's working through making it impossible NOT to relax. ] I'm thankful each day for it. [ nuzzles back into him and lets out a content sigh. ] ...I'm happy too.

[leaveofabsence]

[ It is not Zhongli's turn to press a kiss to Childe's lips ]

Less talking. More spoiling.

Shall we make a competition of how long you can go before letting such honeyed words spill from your lips?

You're cute when you're greedy.

[childeishly]

[ childe laughs at that. ] If my mouth were full I wouldn't be able to talk, Xiansheng. [ snickers, setting a hand on zhongli's thighs and giving a small squeeze. ] I'm always greedy when it comes to you.

[leaveofabsence]

[ He makes a muffled noise in return at that. On one hand, it would be so nice to just melt into Childe's skilled hands.

On the other.

Well.

Sometimes, Zhongli doesn't like to lose either. And since Childe so graciously offered---

He reaches for a bottle of sweet smelling oil and coats his fingers in it before diving back into to kiss Childe breathless as he maps every single curve and contour of his body. ]

[childeishly]

[ childe makes another pleased hum as zhongli gets back to massaging him, and it's not long before he's putty in his hands; pawing lazily at his chest and trying to keep the kisses coming. ]

[leaveofabsence]

Look at you.

[ And the next kiss he presses to Childe's forehead is oh so fond. ]

Beautiful.

Once we've relaxed, can I take you to bed?

[childeishly]

[ reaches back to loop his arms around zhongli's neck, holding him in place as he leans up for a kiss. ] Anything you like, Xiansheng. I'll follow you anywhere.

[leaveofabsence]

[ He kisses Childe back and like the bath they are enjoying it is slow, languid and sweet.

Ah, to see Childe in such a state---

What a rare sight indeed.

While they are still close enough to feel each other's breath upon their skin: ]

What a dangerous promise to make.

[childeishly]

[ his hold is firm enough to keep zhongli close, but loose enough that if he so much as tried to sit up and pull away he could. ] Don't think I can keep it? I... I never break my promises, Xiansheng.

[leaveofabsence]

[ Zhongli has no interest whatsoever in pulling away from Childe. He reaches up to run damp fingers through his hair. ]

I believe you.

That doesn't make my statement any less untrue, however.

[childeishly]

Then tell me why.