[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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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.]