[He opens his eyes and is greeted with the sight of Childe right above him, untying him from his restrains. There's a proud look on his lover's face as he talks and Aether can't help but sigh a little, face bright red. Once his hands are freed he presses them to himself, massaging his wrists lightly for the moment. His skin is still so sensitive.
But then he reaches to his lover, catching his face with both his hands, a look of pure adoration in his eyes, while the redness of his cheeks is still there.]
You were amazing. [He says with a smile, voice somehow hushed. His hands wander, gently brushing the ginger hair, before moving back to Childe's face. Aether has wanted to touch him so badly and now he finally can.]
But I don't think I'm happy.
[He tries to lean closer and press his lips lightly against Childe's skin. His entire body protests, telling him that he still needs time, but he doesn't want to wait.]
I won't be happy until I made you feel just as great.
[He can feel his pride swell when he's told that he was amazing, that he'd pleased Aether well enough to elicit such a reaction from him. And for that, he's really glad, and he hopes that he'll do an even better job in the future. Childe's eyes lock on the traveler's as his face is cupped into his hands, eyes closing as he brushes his hair, nuzzling his head against one hand when they return.]
Oh? Then what do you plan on doing, then?
[His eyes dance mischievously, as if daring Aether to take it all a step further and do what he will with him. He's not opposed, and the light brush of Aether's lips against his skin only make him a more willing subject for whatever his lover has planned for him.]
Will you be able to put me in the same state of bliss? Or have I already beaten you, traveler?
[Of course, he's making sex a competition, somehow.]
[Isn't his boyfriend just the most adorable when he nuzzles into his hand like this, making Aether's heart grow in his chest? But then Childe's eyes glint with mischief and the traveler can't hold back a soft puff of laughter. The challenge, of course, is only to be expected and Aether wouldn't be himself if he didn't accept it.]
Now, what shall I do?
[Amusement rings in his voice. He takes one of his hands back to support himself as he leans close, his lips grazing Childe's ear.]
Well, first I need you to lay on your back for me... Get comfortable. [He whispers, making sure his lips brush the other's skin with every word. At the same time he'll try to gently coax his lover to shift positions. Aether's body touches to the other and he can't help but sigh. Maybe this is too soon for him, but at the same time he can't help it. He's greedy, he needs the other close.
Maybe Childe is bad influence on him. Not that Aether minds.]
[The words send a shiver down his spine as they're spoken into his ear, his imagination already getting a jumpstart on what Aether may do to him once he's on his back. His lips make Tartaglia's ear tingle, and he's easily coaxed downward onto the bed, head hitting the pillow as he looks up at his lover with anticipation.
He has no problem getting comfortable, wearing a smirk as he waits for whatever sinful idea Aether's got in his head.]
Now, I'm excited. Putting your enemy in the most vulnerable position you can...now I'm all yours, traveler.
[He winks at him, and yet, still manages to seem devious, like he's got a plan (he doesn't.)]
Don't waste this opportunity, now. If you do, I'll certainly make you pay for it.
[He hums softly, settling on top of his lover, smiling at how easily Childe listens to him. Then he can't help but laugh gently at the other's words. The never-ending challenge even when he's in this kind of situation.]
Hmm, how romantic of you. Threatening me even now. [His voice is playful as he shifts enough to bump his nose against Childe's and caress his lover's face with soft fingers, admiring him like a precious treasure.] Should I waste this opportunity on purpose to find out what devious things you're plotting?
[Even if Childe isn't planning anything, he's still chaos incarnated, so Aether is more than sure he would come up with something on the spot.
Either way, now is the traveler's time to shine and he easily shifts again, still smiling as his lips press against the soft skin on the other's neck. His tongue slips out to feel the skin better, his hands wander, exploring toned muscles. Childe's warmth is so welcoming, so addicting. He wants to kiss every spot on his body, caress and touch every part of him. His lips languidly drag lower to the collarbone, his hands slip to the other's side and Aether sighs, enjoying the moment and hoping that his lover enjoys it, too.]
[Childe feels himself sink into the mattress once Aether lies on top of him, warmth spreading across his body, looking up to gaze back into his lover's eyes with a love-sick expression, stupidly grinning as the hand on his face makes his skin tingle and his heart beat even more strongly than before.]
Calling my bluff, are you...
[A soft, content sigh is breathed out through his nose as Aether's lips begin to kiss and caress his skin, his hands making Childe's body quiver slightly as he works his way downward. Every touch administered feels so soft and loving, and his own hand snakes up into the back of Aether's hair, letting the strands filter through his fingers as he massages it with his fingertips.]
Mmmmmm... [he hums, clearly happy with the current arrangement,] and you're putting me in a state of contentment too, I see...you truly are getting bolder...ah, that feels so nice...
[And he wouldn't mind if Aether didn't stop, beginning to feel like putty underneath him, to be moved and molded to whatever the traveler feels like making him into. Deeper breaths come from him as his lover continues to pay attention to every detail of his body, relaxing into his touch.]
[It's so satisfying to feel Childe relax under his affection, to have him hum and sigh in content, to watch as he sinks deeper into the pleasure, submitting himself to loving touches and kisses. Aether smiles proudly against his skin, happy to give everything he has to his lover. The fingers in his own hair feel so good, too, almost causing him to purr and nuzzle into the other like a cat that requests more attention.]
I will only get bolder and bolder, you'll see. [He says, joy and amusement ringing in his voice. But there's something more in his tone, too. A need for closeness, for more intimacy.
Aether sighs as his hand wanders up to Childe's chest, then slowly traces the muscles, lazily feeling them under his warm fingertips. It turns into a massage as Aether continues to kiss his lover's skin, dragging his lips languidly against it. Then his thumb carefully circles around one nipple, while his mouth finds the other. A tongue presses against it, feeling the shape, before Aether begins to gently suck on it.
He's focused, eyes closed, soft moans forming in the back of his throat. He wants to make Childe feel good. And so, out of curiosity, his eyes will flicker up at some point, trying to see his lover's expression.]
[Every little sound that Aether lets out as he deftly traces his pecs and pays special attention to his nipples is a relaxing and mind-melting experience for him. Childe's eyes close slowly as the ministrations to his skin lull him into a sense of complacency, the hand in Aether's hair caressing his scalp and enjoying how the soft threads of golden hair slip through the cracks of his fingers. The Harbinger's breath slows, feeling his nipples perk beneath Aether's careful tongue and fingers, as well as the tent in his pants aching for his lover's touch as well.
But this is nice, and long languid sighs escape from him, letting his other arm come to wrap around Aether's back as he lies on top of him.]
Ahhhhh...how lucky I've been to ensnare such a handsome fellow like you, Aether. It feels like heaven beneath your fingers and tongue...
[He's excited to see where this boldness leads, and he's more than willing to encourage it. Childe's body responds in kind, shifting happily from every pass of Aether's lips, yearning for more but happy to be receiving what he's getting regardless.]
Have I ever told you how attractive I find you, comrade? I'll admit, it's hard not to stare sometimes...
[He's smiling to himself, happy for each and every moment they can share together, with little care for the world around them. Having Childe's hand in his hair is relaxing and pulling only more pleased noises out of him. He can't help it, he enjoys when the other plays with his hair.
As Childe speaks, Aether suddenly pauses and blinks, his cheeks glowing bright with pink. It's strange how a simple compliment like this brings out the shy side in the traveler.]
I-I... [He takes a moment to gather his thoughts, before shifting a little. His face presses more to Childe's shoulder, while his hand pushes some of his own golden strands back.] I'm glad you're enjoying our time together... You're beautiful when you're relaxed like this. [His voice grows quieter, his hand trails down the other's chest, then down the stomach. His movement is slow, deliberate.] And you're cute when you blush. [He adds with a soft laugh.
Then he falls silent, just for a moment that feels so much longer than it actually is. And then Aether presses the softest, most tender kiss against Childe's shoulder as if it was a part of some sacred ceremony.]
I love you. [He whispers against the other's skin and every word is spoken right from the very depths of his heart.]
[The hesitation is cute. Childe supposes he wasn't ready to be showered with such compliments, and that makes the Harbinger smile inwardly even more. To think he could make him be so shy with just a few words, he'll have to keep that in mind for the future when they're lying together like this, or maybe even in instances where they aren't so alone, just for the sake of how fun it'll be.
Childe quietly accepts the compliments, feeling his ego swell in addition to the admiration he feels build in his chest for Aether. He can feel the trail of heat left behind by the traveler's hand down his body, the very blush Aether mentions creeping up on his cheeks as he appreciates the attention to his skin. It's so cute when he receives the kiss to his shoulder, his eyes half-lidding in appreciation and he lifts his head from the pillow to look, but he's not expecting the next words.
He swears he feels his heart stop for a moment, the words I love you filtering into his ears like a heavenly melody that he hadn't prepared himself to hear. It catches him off-guard, taking his breath away as he lets Aether melt into his chest, heart buzzing as he finally remembers how to breathe, enough to be able to respond to him in full.]
I love you too.
[Childe's words are soft, feeling dizzy with the sudden euphoria of being told he's loved by the one person that means the world to him in this dreamscape. He swears he could fall into a sea of adoration for Aether, a gentle smile on his face as he cradles the blonde man in his arms.
He could stay here the rest of the day, not saying a word, relaxed and happy to find himself in this position. It's made for a wonderful flower festival, and he couldn't of asked for more.]
[He can already sense it that now when Childe knows how to make him shy, he will happily use it to his advantage. As long as they're alone, the traveler doesn't mind, but who knows what kind of chaos goes through his lover's head.
And yet he would never take his words back as his love is genuine. His eyes soften only more when Childe blushes under his compliments and all the fondness in the world overflows his heart when he sees how much affection is hiding in the blue of his eyes. Aether easily melts against the other, eager to feel his warmth and continue on with kisses and touches until Childe is drowning in pleasure.
...But he doesn't continue on, freezing in the spot. Childe's words are completely unexpected, making Aether look up with wide eyes like he's doubting his own hearing. He's met with tenderness and gentleness that moves him to the core, making him tremble softly as his heart beats in joy. The two of them always showed how much they adored one another through their actions, but to be told "I love you" makes a huge difference.
Aether can't really remember if anyone, except his sister, ever told him that they love him.
He presses close to Childe, almost clinging to him, feeling his heart swell with emotions. He wants to tell him over and over again how much he loves him and how much he means to him. He wants nothing more but to stay like this forever, or at least for as long as this dream will allow them to be.
What a wonderful flower festival indeed.
His lips eventually press against the skin again, but this time with both love and devotion.]
[It doesn't feel right to say anything, instead choosing to stay silent as he appreciates Aether's warmth and the closeness they share in this tender moment. Tartaglia can tell how much his words have affected the traveler, clinging to him the way he does after being told he's loved by the Harbinger. A soft sigh escapes through his nose, holding the other close as they both lie together in bed.
It's one of the few moments that Childe is happy to experience that is tranquil and calm, no longer really concerned with chasing after a sexual high, but rather to only enjoy the feeling of affirming love between the two of them. It's several long moments before he speaks again, stroking Aether's hair lovingly.]
I'm really happy, you know. With this.
[It almost feels like going back to Teyvat now would ruin everything. The Harbingers, their mission to seize authority from the gods, his goal of conquering the world...he could never have this with Aether and accomplish the rest.
Could he?
He feels a tug at his heart when he considers it all, but quickly dismisses it- he doesn't need to dwell on something that he doesn't have to choose between while he's in Reverein.]
So much so that I'm not really willing to give it up.
[Even as he presses kisses to his beloved, Aether can't stop smiling. This feels like the happiest day of his life; he's loved, held close in the other's warmth, touched in a way so tender and loving that it makes his heart flutter in his chest.
Then Childe breaks the silence and his words strike Aether deeply.
The traveler pushes himself up, just enough so he can look at the other. Then he shifts to line their foreheads. His eyes are soft, understanding. Back in Teyvat, the two of them would likely not get this kind of chance to allow their feelings to grow so deeply. They would be on two different sides. They would briefly see each other, trying to guess what the other is hiding.
But this dream will come to an end eventually... Aether's heart aches at the thought.]
I... don't want to give it up either.
[His words are quiet and there's a small, soft smile on his face.]
I've never thought I'd experience this kind of happiness. [He reaches up, caressing Childe's face with gentle fingers, brushing his hair away from those wonderful blue eyes.] I can't imagine I could ever love someone else as much as I love you. [He closes his eyes, then slowly kisses his lover, pouring his entire heart into it, his devotion, his affection.]
I want to cherish what we have now... [He mutters against the other's lips.
One day this dream will end and they will return to Teyvat. When that happens, perhaps this feeling will not be allowed to bloom again. Or perhaps Aether will set off into the unknown of the universe with his sister, leaving Teyvat behind, leaving the friends he made, knowing full well that that's just for the best.
He tries not to think too much about it as a dull ache pokes at his heart.]
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But then he reaches to his lover, catching his face with both his hands, a look of pure adoration in his eyes, while the redness of his cheeks is still there.]
You were amazing. [He says with a smile, voice somehow hushed. His hands wander, gently brushing the ginger hair, before moving back to Childe's face. Aether has wanted to touch him so badly and now he finally can.]
But I don't think I'm happy.
[He tries to lean closer and press his lips lightly against Childe's skin. His entire body protests, telling him that he still needs time, but he doesn't want to wait.]
I won't be happy until I made you feel just as great.
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Oh? Then what do you plan on doing, then?
[His eyes dance mischievously, as if daring Aether to take it all a step further and do what he will with him. He's not opposed, and the light brush of Aether's lips against his skin only make him a more willing subject for whatever his lover has planned for him.]
Will you be able to put me in the same state of bliss? Or have I already beaten you, traveler?
[Of course, he's making sex a competition, somehow.]
I welcome you to try, haha.
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Now, what shall I do?
[Amusement rings in his voice. He takes one of his hands back to support himself as he leans close, his lips grazing Childe's ear.]
Well, first I need you to lay on your back for me... Get comfortable. [He whispers, making sure his lips brush the other's skin with every word. At the same time he'll try to gently coax his lover to shift positions. Aether's body touches to the other and he can't help but sigh. Maybe this is too soon for him, but at the same time he can't help it. He's greedy, he needs the other close.
Maybe Childe is bad influence on him. Not that Aether minds.]
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He has no problem getting comfortable, wearing a smirk as he waits for whatever sinful idea Aether's got in his head.]
Now, I'm excited. Putting your enemy in the most vulnerable position you can...now I'm all yours, traveler.
[He winks at him, and yet, still manages to seem devious, like he's got a plan (he doesn't.)]
Don't waste this opportunity, now. If you do, I'll certainly make you pay for it.
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Hmm, how romantic of you. Threatening me even now. [His voice is playful as he shifts enough to bump his nose against Childe's and caress his lover's face with soft fingers, admiring him like a precious treasure.] Should I waste this opportunity on purpose to find out what devious things you're plotting?
[Even if Childe isn't planning anything, he's still chaos incarnated, so Aether is more than sure he would come up with something on the spot.
Either way, now is the traveler's time to shine and he easily shifts again, still smiling as his lips press against the soft skin on the other's neck. His tongue slips out to feel the skin better, his hands wander, exploring toned muscles. Childe's warmth is so welcoming, so addicting. He wants to kiss every spot on his body, caress and touch every part of him. His lips languidly drag lower to the collarbone, his hands slip to the other's side and Aether sighs, enjoying the moment and hoping that his lover enjoys it, too.]
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Calling my bluff, are you...
[A soft, content sigh is breathed out through his nose as Aether's lips begin to kiss and caress his skin, his hands making Childe's body quiver slightly as he works his way downward. Every touch administered feels so soft and loving, and his own hand snakes up into the back of Aether's hair, letting the strands filter through his fingers as he massages it with his fingertips.]
Mmmmmm... [he hums, clearly happy with the current arrangement,] and you're putting me in a state of contentment too, I see...you truly are getting bolder...ah, that feels so nice...
[And he wouldn't mind if Aether didn't stop, beginning to feel like putty underneath him, to be moved and molded to whatever the traveler feels like making him into. Deeper breaths come from him as his lover continues to pay attention to every detail of his body, relaxing into his touch.]
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I will only get bolder and bolder, you'll see. [He says, joy and amusement ringing in his voice. But there's something more in his tone, too. A need for closeness, for more intimacy.
Aether sighs as his hand wanders up to Childe's chest, then slowly traces the muscles, lazily feeling them under his warm fingertips. It turns into a massage as Aether continues to kiss his lover's skin, dragging his lips languidly against it. Then his thumb carefully circles around one nipple, while his mouth finds the other. A tongue presses against it, feeling the shape, before Aether begins to gently suck on it.
He's focused, eyes closed, soft moans forming in the back of his throat. He wants to make Childe feel good. And so, out of curiosity, his eyes will flicker up at some point, trying to see his lover's expression.]
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But this is nice, and long languid sighs escape from him, letting his other arm come to wrap around Aether's back as he lies on top of him.]
Ahhhhh...how lucky I've been to ensnare such a handsome fellow like you, Aether. It feels like heaven beneath your fingers and tongue...
[He's excited to see where this boldness leads, and he's more than willing to encourage it. Childe's body responds in kind, shifting happily from every pass of Aether's lips, yearning for more but happy to be receiving what he's getting regardless.]
Have I ever told you how attractive I find you, comrade? I'll admit, it's hard not to stare sometimes...
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As Childe speaks, Aether suddenly pauses and blinks, his cheeks glowing bright with pink. It's strange how a simple compliment like this brings out the shy side in the traveler.]
I-I... [He takes a moment to gather his thoughts, before shifting a little. His face presses more to Childe's shoulder, while his hand pushes some of his own golden strands back.] I'm glad you're enjoying our time together... You're beautiful when you're relaxed like this. [His voice grows quieter, his hand trails down the other's chest, then down the stomach. His movement is slow, deliberate.] And you're cute when you blush. [He adds with a soft laugh.
Then he falls silent, just for a moment that feels so much longer than it actually is. And then Aether presses the softest, most tender kiss against Childe's shoulder as if it was a part of some sacred ceremony.]
I love you. [He whispers against the other's skin and every word is spoken right from the very depths of his heart.]
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Childe quietly accepts the compliments, feeling his ego swell in addition to the admiration he feels build in his chest for Aether. He can feel the trail of heat left behind by the traveler's hand down his body, the very blush Aether mentions creeping up on his cheeks as he appreciates the attention to his skin. It's so cute when he receives the kiss to his shoulder, his eyes half-lidding in appreciation and he lifts his head from the pillow to look, but he's not expecting the next words.
He swears he feels his heart stop for a moment, the words I love you filtering into his ears like a heavenly melody that he hadn't prepared himself to hear. It catches him off-guard, taking his breath away as he lets Aether melt into his chest, heart buzzing as he finally remembers how to breathe, enough to be able to respond to him in full.]
I love you too.
[Childe's words are soft, feeling dizzy with the sudden euphoria of being told he's loved by the one person that means the world to him in this dreamscape. He swears he could fall into a sea of adoration for Aether, a gentle smile on his face as he cradles the blonde man in his arms.
He could stay here the rest of the day, not saying a word, relaxed and happy to find himself in this position. It's made for a wonderful flower festival, and he couldn't of asked for more.]
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And yet he would never take his words back as his love is genuine. His eyes soften only more when Childe blushes under his compliments and all the fondness in the world overflows his heart when he sees how much affection is hiding in the blue of his eyes. Aether easily melts against the other, eager to feel his warmth and continue on with kisses and touches until Childe is drowning in pleasure.
...But he doesn't continue on, freezing in the spot. Childe's words are completely unexpected, making Aether look up with wide eyes like he's doubting his own hearing. He's met with tenderness and gentleness that moves him to the core, making him tremble softly as his heart beats in joy. The two of them always showed how much they adored one another through their actions, but to be told "I love you" makes a huge difference.
Aether can't really remember if anyone, except his sister, ever told him that they love him.
He presses close to Childe, almost clinging to him, feeling his heart swell with emotions. He wants to tell him over and over again how much he loves him and how much he means to him. He wants nothing more but to stay like this forever, or at least for as long as this dream will allow them to be.
What a wonderful flower festival indeed.
His lips eventually press against the skin again, but this time with both love and devotion.]
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It's one of the few moments that Childe is happy to experience that is tranquil and calm, no longer really concerned with chasing after a sexual high, but rather to only enjoy the feeling of affirming love between the two of them. It's several long moments before he speaks again, stroking Aether's hair lovingly.]
I'm really happy, you know. With this.
[It almost feels like going back to Teyvat now would ruin everything. The Harbingers, their mission to seize authority from the gods, his goal of conquering the world...he could never have this with Aether and accomplish the rest.
Could he?
He feels a tug at his heart when he considers it all, but quickly dismisses it- he doesn't need to dwell on something that he doesn't have to choose between while he's in Reverein.]
So much so that I'm not really willing to give it up.
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Then Childe breaks the silence and his words strike Aether deeply.
The traveler pushes himself up, just enough so he can look at the other. Then he shifts to line their foreheads. His eyes are soft, understanding. Back in Teyvat, the two of them would likely not get this kind of chance to allow their feelings to grow so deeply. They would be on two different sides. They would briefly see each other, trying to guess what the other is hiding.
But this dream will come to an end eventually... Aether's heart aches at the thought.]
I... don't want to give it up either.
[His words are quiet and there's a small, soft smile on his face.]
I've never thought I'd experience this kind of happiness. [He reaches up, caressing Childe's face with gentle fingers, brushing his hair away from those wonderful blue eyes.] I can't imagine I could ever love someone else as much as I love you. [He closes his eyes, then slowly kisses his lover, pouring his entire heart into it, his devotion, his affection.]
I want to cherish what we have now... [He mutters against the other's lips.
One day this dream will end and they will return to Teyvat. When that happens, perhaps this feeling will not be allowed to bloom again. Or perhaps Aether will set off into the unknown of the universe with his sister, leaving Teyvat behind, leaving the friends he made, knowing full well that that's just for the best.
He tries not to think too much about it as a dull ache pokes at his heart.]