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❝ 𝗍𝗁𝖾𝗋𝖾 𝗒𝗈𝗎 𝖺𝗋𝖾. ❞
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Zhongli interrupted midway through the mindless conversation you had with Childe
" Zhongli! There you are" Childe pointed with open arms upon seeing his awaited friend
" you should be cautious in an open area like this" Zhongli lectured to the both of you standing at Childe's car in the open
" right...then I'll get going. Thank you for your help again Zhongli" you nod as curtesy before walking away to your car hurriedly upon hearing the lecture
Childe kept you in sight before you drove off in your car and stared at Zhongli, his eyes looking slightly annoyed
" did you help her?" Childe referred to the innocent 'thank you' as Zhongli responded calmly
" well you weren't there so I tagged along with her...but anyway let's go" Zhongli walked around the car, opening the drivers door and sitting inside it slowly
Childe clicked his tongue slightly, getting into the car as well after having second thoughts
N E X T D A Y
" okay...ready!?" Lumine parted your hair as a final touch up before walking into the building
" yes...hopefully I don't mess up...live" you refer to the live broadcast you would be interviewed for
" okay, then. Good luck" Lumine gave you a thumbs up as a good omen, signalling you to wander into the modern like building
After walking in through the reception and security checks with guidance from the employees, you strolled into the living room like area where the whole TV cast met you
" nice to meet you" you shook hands with the interviewer who stood up upon seeing you
" the pleasure is mine. Welcome!" The interviewer beckoned you to sit down with them
" do you know we are broadcasting live...?" The person spoke to you as you bob your head, looking around the whole set up
" okay great! Here are the papers...we will be airing live soon" the staff gave you as the interviewer explained. You flicking through the terms and conditions and things you should be aware of before the live interview
After having a deep read, you were given a tiny microphone to clip to your outfit
" okay testing..testing" you spoke into it, it seemed loud and projective so you were fine as you grabbed a mirror from your bag
Adjusting your looks one more time, you place the mirror into your vanity and prepare yourself after taking long and relaxing breaths for the broadcast
" okay we are starting" the interviewer saw the red lights on the cameras
You adjust your seating as the intro rolled in before eventually landing the attention on you
" so we are here with [y/n]! I take you are doing well?" The interviewer pointed to you as you executed a wave to the various cameras on you
" yes I am...it's been a long journey" you start to speak as the reporter nods, quickly glancing at their question board
" so...by the long journey, are you referring to your podcast...?" They elaborated more for you, making you think of all the answers
" uh yes...I started my podcast after taking a short break from acting" You continue to observe , staring at the interviewers eyes
" I bet your fans miss you. Why take a long break?" the reporter asked questions as you smile lightly at all of them .
" well acting can be straining, and I do have a passion for all things crime, so I like to follow by that" your hands motioned to add more emphasis to your speech
" that's good! I hope your better now. Your fans or teasers have been speculating you are starring in a show again..?" The reporter teased, your thoughts careful not to spoil anything
" well I am, but the rest is a secret" You looked at the camera, giving a taunting smirk
" really!?! Well im surely looking for to it" those words made you laugh a little as a symbol of gratitude
" it surely must of been tough for you though. Starting again" the interviewer consoled as you could only agree
" well yeah...but it's fun" you explained looking at the camera once more with a grin
" I'm sure [n/n]" the reporter mumbled something quietly, something only you could decipher from your closeness. It was a name that was foreign to you
' how did you..' you thought, suddenly changing the mood, that nickname was buried in the dirt and only those close to you knew that you dreaded the name
" but moving on," the interviewer looked at their notes as you try to act calm, your lips thinning .
' maybe you misheard things' your mind convinced itself to believe anything you fed it
L A T E R
" thank you for joining todays show [y/n]" the interviewer shook your hand as you smiled after an hour of non stop questioning
" thank you for also inviting me" you state as the outro rolled and the red light turned dull
" okay...thank you" the interviewer repeated, wrapping everything up after the red light disappeared
" yeah it's no worries" your smile became a bit weary as you walked out the set, having staff give you your bag
" I'll get going now" you report to the person in the chair. They only nod in response as you exit out without further statements
Looking at the mirror you kept in your bag, you fix yourself up, failing to notice the rushing person heading your way
" ...sorry" you mumble to the person that bumped your shoulder as they grab your wrist unexpectedly, stopping your departure
" [y/n]...?" You look upwards and meet with eyes that resembled the ocean itself
" Childe...? What the hell are you doing here?" You almost exclaim as Childe looked frantic
" I stopped on my way here...are you okay...?" Childe tried to calm down, letting go of your arm
" of course... why wouldn't I?" You look around to see if you were alone with him
" well I saw the...flickering light so I rushed here" Childe tried to explain in one go as you raise a brow
" you were watching the tv show?" You asked, holding in a laugh
" well yeah..." Childe rubbed his neck, exhausted from running
" maybe your device was glitching, because there was no flickering light...I would of noticed it" you went in depth as Childe felt like an idiot
" ...don't tell me you came all the way here because you saw that...?" A smile crept on your lips as Childe's cheeks grow red
" I have a interview too" Childe straightened himself up, " I will go after you" Childe added when you didn't ask any further questions
" if you say so. Thank you for worrying though" you humble, patting the man's shoulder as a parting, walking out with your glasses and cap
Childe stood there, dumbfounded as he pulled on his hair backwards, frustrated
N E X T D A Y
" Childe! That was out of line" Yae Miko scolded the man who fumbled over his false words
" sorry" Childe rubbed circles in his neck as Yae Miko gave a conceding glance
" you seem distracted today" Yae Miko murmured, directing the camera back to Childe again
" again" Yae Miko called as Childe revised his lines again
" we can go if you want" Childe properly said, coughing a bit
" with you!?!" You try to exclaim, trying to act beyond surprised as Childe gave you a flirty grin
" well...are you okay?? Why would you ask someone like me...is it so you can copy my homework" you ranted on and on, fiddling around
" of course not! I just wanted to hangout with you...I need to make it up to you" Childe held your hands up to his chest as you acted surprised
" well I.." you stare at the ground before hearing the scene cut with the motion of the cameras
" okay that's a wrap!" Yae Miko took of her glasses, looking at the footage
Massaging your jaw, you stare at your hands, then at Childe after seconds after the announcement
" um...Childe my hand" you gesture after some silence as Childe suddenly let go
"Oh...My bad...your hands felt soft" Childe gave a weird comment to escape from his intrusive thoughts
" right..." you didn't say anything further, rather you walked away as Childe cursed himself in his mind
After all the events that happened recently, Childe couldn't help but feel overwhelmed which meant he had to do one thing
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" and that's what I said" Childe slurred to Zhongli at the VIP bar late at night, his mind close to drifting away
" Childe I think you should get home." Zhongli actually cringed at the man's drunken actions
" you don't get it! That's the only excuse I had" Childe whined, slamming his head on the table back and forth
" well...everyone makes mistakes" Zhongli tried his attempts in distressing the man which were to no avail
" I'm losing my mind." Childe massaged his head, his endless rant only beginning
" I mean I never act like this. And it happened just recently. Do you think I have a disease..?" Childe placed his drink down looking at Zhongli for any answers he might have
" well I for one think you should go home" Zhongli drank his cup of tea while Childe covered his face to stop it from burning
" what am I feeling Zhongli..." Childe looked around as Zhongli placed his own beverage down
" to who...?" Zhongli tried to play innocent as he watched the man reveal his true emotions
" to [y/n]! Damnit" Childe almost yelled to the whole world, covering his face even more
" well what do you feel towards them" Zhongli helped the wasted man with mixed emotions
" well I feel...attracted but that's because they are different from the others... I don't feel attracted to their...beautiful eyes...or face" Childe didn't realise he was complimenting you as Zhongli smiled at the information he was getting
" do you think about them all the time?" Zhongli pieced everything together as Childe stared at his empty glass
" I guess...? I mean I want to be around them and I look forward to our shoots together" Childe truthfully confessed as Zhongli pieced everything together like a jigsaw puzzle
" well then I could only assume one thing" Zhongli, prepared himself, drinking his tea, then placing it down
" what..?" Childe was desperate for the answers
" you are falling for [y/n]...again"
T O B E C O N T I N U E D