Childe x Reader

Pairing: Childe x You/Reader (Female)

Warnings: character death. Sad ending.

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Childe’s P.O V.

(F/N) (L/N) daughter of the (L/N) clan in the Liyue Qixing. They are the incredibly powerful and their fortune is nothing to scoff at either. (Y/N)’s family was in charge of maintaining and guarding a special jewel. Its said that it can grant the owner immeasurable power. My lips curled into a smirk. I don’t know if something like that really exists but it’s my job to find out and “borrow” it. It shouldn’t be too hard to get what I need from her. I smirked again leaning my arm against the railing of the balcony I was on. I looked down at the city streets, watching and observing the ever so popular and beautiful (Y/N).

Normal P.O.V.

You hurriedly turned the corner and your face came into contact with something. You stumbled back rubbing your face.

“Oh I’m so sorry! I wasn’t look-” you looked up to see possibly one of the most good looking man you’ve ever seen. You felt your cheeks turn red, “-ing where I was going.” You ended with a soft voice. You heard the male chuckle.

“It’s alright, I wasn’t exactly paying attention myself.” He gave you a warm smile which you couldn’t help but return one.

“I haven’t seen you around and I know everyone.” You said peeking up into his face curiously.

“Oh I just came to Liyue recently. I heard an interesting story, that I just had to look into.” He looked down at you. You hummed softly.

“Well there are many stories to Liyue, which one have you heard? Or rather which one has piqued your interest?”

“I heard about this jewel that can grant anyone great powers. Do you know of it?” His eyes flickered mischievously but went unnoticed by you.

“I have actually. It just so happens to be in the care of my family and it also will be on display during the festival in two months.” You casually divulged this information, “so if you stick around till then you’ll be able to see it, in all its glory.”

“That’s sounds wonderful. Though I hope I don’t have to wait two months to see you again, Miss.” He flashed you a playful smile and the blush you had earlier arose once again.

“Who knows? Maybe if you’re lucky.” You winked spinning on your heel, “Its (Y/N) by the way, enjoy your stay in Liyue.”

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And indeed he didn’t have to wait two months to see you. To keep seeing you. Despite only seeing you to get close to the jewel he couldn’t help but get close to you too. The day of the New Farem Festival was coming around fast. There was only one week to go. You were currently with him at a corner shop drinking some tea.

“So Childe are you getting excited for the festival?” You spoke over your tea.

“I am, the festivities are sure going to be lively.” Unbeknownst to his hidden agenda you smiled and nodded.

“Theres always so much good food and pretty clothes, I can’t wait.” You giggled. Childe could feel his heart flutter, it made what he needed to do harder but he would accomplish his mission no matter what. Even if it meant hurting you.

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The day of the New Farem has arrived. You dressed in a beautiful (F/C) floral hanfu with your hair tied up. You promised to meet up with Childe before the presentation of the jewel, naturally there was a lot of security around. But he was nowhere to be seen. Maybe he had forgotten that you were supposed to meet. As your mind wondered about possibilities you heard a loud commotion. Guards were rushing to the podium and your eyes widened. The jewel was in danger. You hurriedly made your way over. You pushed past the citizens as the feld for their lives. There was scattered bodies of the Millelith. You followed the bodies to find your older brother (B/N) and Childe in combat. In Childe’s hand was the jewel. You couldn’t say you were surprised, in fact you knew he was after it for a while now but didn’t do anything to stop him.

You watched on as they continued to fight. Childe had gained the upper hand in the fight, about to bring his blade down on (B/N) when behind Childe was another soldier. Your body moved on it’s own. You shielded Childe from the solider. His dagger pierced (B/N)’s heart and the soldiers lance ripped through your hanfu and flesh alike. Strength lost in your legs you fell but never hit the ground. A pair of strong arms caught you. A flash of water appeared and the soldier flew off to the other side of the podium. Childe held you in his arms.

“What the hell?! Why did you do that?” His voice was fierce but his eyes wavered and his fingers trembled. You smiled up at him.

“When I saw you were about to get hurt my body just moved on it’s own.” You coughed spitting up blood. You gasped painfully, some blood dripping down the side of your lip. His chest tightened.

“But…why?” He asked softly, “I don’t understand.”

You couldn’t help but let out a little giggle, “well it’s simple really,” you gasped again and cupped his cheek, the blood on your fingers smeared against it, “I love you.” You said plain and simple but your eyes shined and he could see the love you held for him.

“Even if you were only interested in me for the jewel. I can’t deny that I fell in love with you. And I don’t regret it either.” Childe’s heart cleanched and he grasped your hand that was on his cheek tightly.

“You’re right at first I was only interested in you to get information about the jewel that’s why I kept seeing you but now,” he bit his lip deeply, ashamed that it took this moment, to realize how he felt about you, “now I realize, that was just an excuse to bury my true feelings. I love you (Y/N).” His eye began to tear up as your heart leapt out of your chest. Despite being at death’s door you were surprisingly happy right now.

“Please don’t cry Ajax,” his eyes widened, he never told you his real name but he was happy that you knew it. You wiped his tears and with the little strength that you clung to, you leaned up pressing your lips against his. His whole body shook, he pulled your body closer to his kissing you deeply. Slowly you pulled away, Childe rested his forehead against yours as your eyes meeting his with a loving gaze being returned. Slowly you closed your eyes, panic and fear filled Childe’s body.

“I’m happy that I met you. Please live.” You whispered with your last breath. Your body went limp and your hand on his cheek dropped but he gripped it tighter and held it close.

He never knew how easy it was to fall in love and how easy it was to lose it all, until now. But he would grant your wish, he would live on, for you but he would never be the same.