Comfort in his embrace - Childe x gn!reader (they/them) Genre: Hurt/comfort Warnings: Descriptions of panic attack,

Comfort in his embrace - Childe x gn!reader (they/them)

Genre: Hurt/comfort

Warnings: Descriptions of panic attack, overworked reader (let me know if I missed a warning)

It’s been a hard day.  With the commissions you’ve taken up and the help you’ve done for the citizens of liyue, you know you’ve had a hard day. All you want to go is go to your bed and sleep. “Ah, just two buildings away from home-”

“Hey Y/N! If I could bother you, could you deliver a message to Chef Mao?” And with a sigh, you accept. 

Stepping into your doorway has never felt this exhilarating. Oh how you just want to lay on your bed and- You need to make dinner. You’ll be alright. Of course you will be, you’ve held on this entire day, what’s a few more minutes of cooking?

You feel two arms enveloping you in warmth, and it all comes crashing down. 

Your knees buckle and you almost fall to the floor, if not for Childe supporting you with his firm hold on your body. He sets you down gently settles on the floor beside you, holding you in his arms.

“Shh, shh, you’re okay bunny, you’re fine. I’m here for you, let it all out." 

You begin to tremble in his hold and let out loud sobs of frustration. 

"I h- have to m- make dinner for us a- and-" 

"Hey, don’t worry about dinner now alright? Focus on your breathing, come on, breathe with me.” Childe interjects. 

You nod along to his words and follow his instructions, leaning into his chest, trying to hear his heartbeat. It’s always been calming for you to listen to the rhythmic thumps of his heart. He gently caresses your hair and slowly rubs circles onto your arm, while shushing you and mumbling words of affection in your ear.

You manage to calm down and compose yourself, and you look up at Childe, only to see his gentle gaze upon your tear stricken face.

 "Ajax I- I’m sorry for breaking do-“ 

"You don’t have to apologize for something you can’t control, love. Some days can be hard, I’m very proud of you for getting through this day, okay? Come on, let’s go to the bedroom, I think you’d really like some sleep, yeah?" 

You agree with him and stand up, making your way into the master bedroom, with shaking feet.

Wrapping you up in blankets, he gently strokee your hair to help you fall asleep, and as you feel the familiar feeling of drowsiness arrive, you fall asleep to his ocean blue eyes looking into yours, spilling words of praise in the form of whispers into your ears.

A/N: Thank you, Joy for helping me write this >_<