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everybody's challenge turning into mine / and overcame adversity

[He knows he's going to get scolded by Prince Aether. He knows and he doesn't really care, that other knight really had it coming.

He'd had a little spat with one of the other knights in the keep, a little disagreement over dinner, at least that's what Childe would have called it. In reality, he'd started the fight, running his mouth and delighting at the visceral anger he'd caused the other knight. A few words were exchanged, a bone from a finished chicken wing was flung at the other, and that's all it took before he was showing off his martial prowess in front of the rest of the keep. The guy got one good blow in before he'd beaten him unconscious, having to be pulled off of him before he went too far. No alcohol needed for that mess of course, since he reveled in making scenes like that.

And he never regretted it, at least when it came to his reputation. Which, of course, wasn't great. He'd always had a chaotic side and people steered clear of him because of it. But those people really aren't the kind he'd hang out with anyhow. He had his own agenda, and if he's being honest, no one could keep up with him.

He's trying to get back to his own quarters now, a nasty cut right across his eyebrow where he'd gotten punched. He swears the other must of had a ring on or something, a knuckle shouldn't of made a cut that big. But it hurt, and he has to constantly wipe the blood away or else it would trickle down into his eye. He's a bit preoccupied with making sure he can see that he doesn't see Prince Aether round the corner and begin to walk towards him.

When he removes his hand from his face, there's blood all over it, and still some that bubbles up and pools in his eyebrow again.

That's when he spots the other. Drat, he's in for it now...]

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[Aether's eye narrow further and he rolls to lay on his side, before reaching out again and grabbing both of Childe's cheek. He pinches them just enough to voice his annoyance, but not enough so it would actually hurt.]

Ah, of course. I really don't get why you enjoy playing with fire so much... What if it gets you killed one day?

[Oh, he definitely would not like if Childe's ego brought his demise. He can't help being worried. The king is obviously suspecting them now and Aether would never forgive himself if his knight died because of this affair.

His hands move away, falling onto the bed lifelessly.]

...Not too mention that the marriage will complicate everything even more. I would really rather if you'd be more careful around my father.

[His eyes close with the pinches, still grinning through it. Though his grin fades to a soft smile, not interested in teasing Aether more about that. He can see the worry in his prince's face, and Childe knows that he's only scolding him because he's truly worried.]

Hey, don't worry. I won't get myself killed. If your father really took issue with me at the moment, he would have thrown me into the dungeons already. I know he suspects something, but I've always been very...transparent, you could say, about my feelings.

[It almost seems like the castle has always known, but short of any confirmation since Childe had never been able to be openly romantic with the prince before, no one could confirm if he truly looked at the prince that way or not.]

He probably thinks I'm trying to throw a wrench in this wedding, and that couldn't be farther from the truth. Everything will go smoothly, I promise.

[A small kiss is planted to the forehead of the prince, soft, loving and reassuring. His plans usually work out, don't they? Even if they don't always go as planned.]

[Childe always finds a way to comfort him and now it's no different. Aether listens to him, then nods slightly when his knight promises that things will be okay. The prince then shifts closer, arms wrapping around the other as he sinks into his warmth.]

...If you promise... then I will believe it.

[He presses a soft kiss to Childe's neck, then another closer to the ear. A careful sort of affection, that is meant to show that he understands. If his knight promises something, Aether knows he'll do whatever it takes to keep that promise. Knowing that is enough to alleviate the worry, even if he still whispers:]

But still... be careful, okay?

[He doesn't want to lose him.]

[As Aether presses kisses to his body, Childe wraps his own arms around him as he rolls onto his back, letting the prince lay on top of him to give him more access to the rest of his body. The knight's eyes close, enjoying the feel of his weight on top of him, and it allows him to relax. The tension that had built up throughout the day finally seems to dissipate, breathing out a sigh of content as he opens his eyes once more to meet the golden hues of the prince's own.]

I'll be as careful as I usually am, [he says with a smile,] it doesn't seem to have led me astray yet. Look, I'll even help with the wedding plans to make sure it's as gorgeous as it can possibly be. Perhaps then, your father won't be so suspicious of me.

[Childe runs his hand through the top of Aether's hair, letting the strands flow between his fingers, soft and smooth to the touch. He won't die, it's important he stays alive at all costs. And it matters a lot to him that the prince is comfortable too with everything, even if sometimes Childe has a tendency to make situations tense. But at the end of the day, he wants the prince to have faith in him.]

[When Childe changes position, Aether shifts a bit to make sure they're both comfortable, before resuming with tiny kisses. This time he trails a path down to the shoulder, moving the shirt of his knight ever so slightly to have better access to his skin. He can feel Childe's muscles relax under the affection and the prince smile softly to himself.

Then he moves again, to look his knight in the eye, gold meeting endless blue. Aether's hand rests on his lover's cheek, fingers carefully caressing the skin.]

I wonder if it'll make him more suspicious that you're plotting something... but then again, you looked genuinely excited about the wedding.

[He laughs weakly, then lets his head rest against Childe's shoulder.]

To me... I think it'll be a little awkward. After all, I'll have to... kiss Elise at the ceremony and we'll be sharing the room afterwards.

[There's so much he's just not sure how to handle and if he doesn't makes it convincing their future may be in danger.]

Hahaha...

[He can see how that would make it strange between Aether and Elise, since they will have to show some affection towards each other to make the illusion stay up. But that fact doesn't seem to bother the knight, if only helped by the trail of kisses that run and leave a fuzzy line of warmth against his skin down to his shoulder.]

Think of it this way. Actors in theater need to do that all the time, and that is what you are essentially doing, correct? Besides, the two of you are friends, it'll be an opportunity to spend time together in that capacity. You will be running this nation yourself one day, and what better way of doing it than with a good friend that you can trust?

[Childe cranes his neck upward to plant small kisses to Aether's own neck now, letting his lips glide across his skin between each one. Now, he'll work on getting Aether's mind off of the wedding, because tonight he wants him all to himself. He's sure it won't be hard to distract him from it, a smile parting his lips through each kiss.]

Besides, you'll still have me to return to when it's all said and done anyhow...

[He breathes that sentence, breath hot on the shell of the prince's ear, seductive tones laced in it.]

[Aether isn't sure if he's a good actor, but it seems he'll have to learn how to be one for the sake of everyone. The kisses dragged along his neck do a good job at distracting him, as he breathes a soft sigh against Childe. Then he shudders when his lover breathes in words into his ear, hot blush spreading on his face like wildfire and reaching the tips of his ears as well.]

Haha, and how am I supposed to argue with you? [He murmurs.

And the truth is: he can't. Because Childe is right and because he's just irresistible. The prince is all heads over heels in love.

Grateful for his presence, Aether returns more kisses to his knight's shoulder. His hands also start to wander, softly tracing the other's sides. This night belongs to them, there's no need to worry about the future.]

No matter what happens... I want you to know that I'm glad for this chance.

[If he is allowed to experience true love even for a moment of his live, then he doesn't have anything to regret.]

[Tiny moans bubble up out of his throat, Aether's touch allowing his mind to wander towards other things, but now given the time to indulge in such thoughts. His hands idly begin to untuck the shirt the prince has on, as he sighs with content at the kisses trailed down his shoulder.]

Then why don't we treat every chance we get as if it may be our only chance?

[It's true, that he's not sure what the future will bring, but Childe doesn't speak as if something bad will happen. But rather, he'd treat it every moment he has like this like it was air he needed to breathe, sustenance to keep him going, these intimate exchanges shared with the prince.

Everything else can melt away as far as he's concerned, as he continues with his ministrations.]

[He can feel those hands messing with his shirt and Aether breathes out a small puff of hot air right against his lover's skin. Then he nods. He wants to enjoy every moment to the fullest, as if tomorrow was never to come.

He pushes himself up, basically straddling the knight's lap and slowly he removes his own jacket, revealing the light shirt beneath that Childe tried to untack. It'll be much easier now. The official jacket is then tosses aside, carelessly, because it right now it's nothing more than a nuisance to the prince.

Aether takes his knight's hand as he lays back down on his lover. Gently, he starts pressing kisses all over that hand, then carefully brushing his lips against the calloused palm. Tonight, there will be no patch of skin on Childe that will be spared from affections.]

[There's a wicked grin on his face when Aether discards the jacket, know that now he has much more access to get him in the mood for the rest of the night. The free hand begins to finish the job of untucking and removing the shirt, but Aether certainly isn't making it easy for him.

His lips on his hand sends tiny shivers through him, leaving his skin tingling behind every kiss. It causes him to smile softly, his hand finding itself faulty as he continues to attempt getting rid of Aether's shirt. How criminally unfair is it that the prince already has this kind of effect on him, but Childe can come to peace with it quickly.

He's got to have some kind of defense against the knight's ever-wandering hands and barely restrained impulses.]

I need that hand, you know.

[He comments playfully, slowly pulling it away just to see if Aether lets go of it or not.]

[He isn't blind to those attempts, heart rate picking up as Childe's free hand wanders. As for the other one, the prince stubbornly keeps it in his grasp, but he'll make up for it. A grin brightens his face as he decides to help his knight. Carefully, he shrugs the shirt away from his shoulders, letting go of Childe's hand just for the moment that is necessary to discard that piece of clothing. A new rush of heat hits his face, as he lays top completely bare on his lover. It's almost... liberating.

A playful smile quickly overtakes his expression and the prince grabs both of his knight's hands, then pins them to the soft bed, fingers laced together.]

And what if I don't want to let go?

[His grip isn't strong. If Childe wanted to free himself it would be easy to do, but Aether makes sure to complicate it a bit. His lips brush more kisses to the other's neck, tender and lingering. The prince can't help but smile against the skin, his mouth moving up to the ear and he very carefully nibbles on the earlobe. He doesn't want it to hurt and he's doing his best to mimic what Childe has done to him before.]

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[Shirt, gone. Mission accomplished. Childe loves the feel of Aether against the soft fabric of his own tunic, warmth radiating through it. It distracts him enough that Aether easily pins him to the bed, finding his fingers intertwining with the prince's as he lays there, a cheeky grin on his face.]

Well then I-

[Aether's brush of his lips on his neck gets Childe to elicit a soft moan, feeling himself sink into the bed further as his whole body betrays him and relaxes, letting the prince have full control over him. His breath hitches in his throat as Aether reaches his earlobe, moving his head to the side to give the other better access to it.]

Now you're playing unfairly. How...ah...could I possibly fight back when you have me like this...

[But he makes no moves, no effort to remove himself from underneath Aether's sweet ministrations, sighing into the other's touch.]

[A small laugh bubbles inside of him, happy and proud at the same time. All the little moans and sounds drive him to do so much more, as he's excited to see what else he can do to please his knight. At this very moment all his worries are long forgotten and his thoughts are focused on Childe, the way he relaxes, the way he reacts. Aether's heart swells with love and affection.]

Hm, does that mean that I win again? [He mutters cheekily right into his lovers ear, then grins as he moves back down. His lips bestow more loving kisses along the sensitive neck, reaching the collarbone eventually. And here is where the problem arises - the tunic is blocking Aether from drowning his knight with affections.

Slowly, his hands move down, fingers carefully tracing along Childe's arms, then all the way lower until they reach his hips. Never stopping with kisses, he blindly finds the rim of the tunic and slowly pushes the fabric up. It's not exactly fair that only Aether is shirtless here so he's more than eager to even the ground and feel the other close, skin on skin.]

I never said I was done trying to fight...

[Childe chuckles quietly, soothing ripples of love washing through him as Aether pushes his tunic up towards his head. He'll make sure every kiss is reciprocated, lines of heat running down his neck where Aether's lips meet the skin. He keeps eliciting content sighs and moans from his knight, leaving him wanting more and more as the prince continues to shower him with affection.

Even though he feels nearly helpless underneath Aether, his body responding to him with every touch he makes, the knight begins to think of ways he can reverse the situation. He can't let the prince have all the fun, and Childe now with a hand free move to push himself further up the bed towards the headrest, dragging the prince with him.

He manages to sit up, and the tunic he has on is now taken off and discarded to the floor. He grins back at Aether, happy with this position now- and leans in to capture the knight in a deep, affectionate kiss, his lips sweeping over and over again across the other's. Fog builds up in his mind, as if the haze itself were Aether enveloping him, and he enjoys that feeling immensely.

He hopes that he can put the prince in a similar state of mind, so that the night may seem to last forever.]

[He can't help but grin slightly when Childe declares his will to fight back. Aether expected nothing less from him.

And yet the knight still lets the prince shower him with affection, responding with soft moans and content sounds, his body leaning into touches. Aether feels like he's in daze and there's so much more he wants to give his lover. There's still so many places left to caress and to kiss.

Once Childe's hands are free, the prince doesn't resist when he's dragged along towards the headrest. The tunic is then quickly gone and they're locked in a kiss, sweet, warm and deep. The prince melts into it, hands wrapping around the other, fingers brushing his now bare back.

When they part, Aether sighs, eyes closed, head pressing to his lover's shoulder. Waves of warmth rush through his entire body and he smiles. He feels so drunk... drunk on love, drunk on happiness. He tightens the embrace around the knight, then lets go and lays down on his back, head resting on the many soft pillows.

His eyes are slightly dazed when he reaches out to tug Childe into his arms, to make the knight lay on top of him now. The smile on his face is bright and loving.

And this is only the beginning. This moment, this night... is only the start of happiness that awaits them.]

[For the moment that Aether leans into his shoulder, he holds the prince in his arms, his hand coming to run through the other's hair. The strands easily slip through his fingers, Childe looking down lovingly at the prince. It doesn't seem as if they were of two different social standings here, the closeness of their relationship sweeping that away in this moment in time.

The knight willingly gets tugged downward onto the prince, laughing at the drunkenness in his eyes, so easy for him to see as he looks down upon him. Childe feels very much the same, having been able to taste Aether's love on his tongue, wanting more.

And he's all too willing to indulge, dipping down to kiss Aether again, greedy and needy as usual. He feels a great satisfaction knowing that the prince was his and no one else's, and that he could drink him in freely like this- may that never end.]

You know, [he says, mischievously as his hand starts to wander down the prince's side,] I'd like to pick up where we left off earlier, if you don't mind.

[He moans softly in the kiss, body arching upwards to feel the other as close as it's possible. The touch of bare skin against his own is electrifying. Just how could anyone ever possibly feel better than now?

But then Childe speaks again and Aether finds himself trembling at the thought alone.]

...I'm all yours. [He responds breathless, shifting to put his hands over Childe's cheeks and place a kiss to his forehead. It's like a silent vow of eternal love and devotion. Some would call those feelings naive, but Aether doesn't care.

In this very moment, his entire being wishes to be by Childe's side for as long as humanly possible and the thought that it could ever change is unfathomable to him.

He smiles softly, letting a shaky sigh, his eyes showing endless trust.]

Go on.

Haha, [he laughs softly as his eyes flash,] I'll make sure you don't regret your decision, Aether.

[Shifting, Childe takes advantage of his height, sitting up on his knees but still having enough room to lean forward to capture Aether in a deep, intoxicating kiss. His hands move down to the prince's belt, feeling how the fabric had raised beneath his ministrations, releasing it and breaking his kis to begin kissing down Aether's chest downwards, not stopping until he reaches his destination.

Childe aims to keep his promise, and delights in all the wonderful noises he procures from the prince, drinking in how he responds to him, ensuring that there will never be anyone or anything that could make him feel this way.

The knight finds himself lying on his back once more, having finished with the night's activities, at least he thought so. It's growing late, and he's viscerally aware of this- and if he's caught here, that won't look good. He kisses the side of Aether's head, sighing with content, but yet seeming a little sad at the same time.]

I hope all your wishes were fulfilled tonight. I know I couldn't of asked for better myself.

[He sits up, looking at the door, wishing it didn't exist.]

[Every kiss and touch causes heat to bloom in his body as he's slowly drowning in pleasure. He's never felt like this before, but there's only one person he would ever allow this close. There could never be anyone else. They continue on, with Aether trying his best to make sure his knight is satisfied and feels loved... If only this night could never end!

But then it's all over. The prince lays down, face flush red, eyes closed. He's tired, but happy and satisfied, ready to just sink into the warmth by his side and let sleep overtake him.

Childe presses a kiss to the side of his head, getting a soft, content sigh from the prince. But the moment his lover sits up, Aether's eyes open wide. At first he's confused, before looking to the door and back to his knight. Without thinking he reaches for Childe's hand.]

You're... not planning to leave, are you?

[There's a frown on his face and he knows, he knows all too well that Childe should not be seen here, but he doesn't want to let go of him. He wants to spend this night - entire night with him by his side. He wants to feel him close and wake up to his warmth. It's selfish, he knows. It's foolish, he's aware of that.

...And yet he still doesn't let go, eyes almost pleading.]

[Oh, now that isn't fair at all.

Childe turns to look at Aether when he graps his hand, surprise first donning on his features, then warmth and a soft laugh that he can't help but let out at the look on Aether's face. Isn't that the puppy dog look, he wonders if the prince learned it from him, since Childe has been known to weaponize that same look on the prince before. He must really be more careful than to let others learn his techniques, it seems, since it works like a charm on him.

Childe leans back in, cupping Aether's cheek in his hand, as he presses his forehead against his, eyes closing.]

It's not as if I'd like to. You know I'd stay here all night if I could.

[Pulling back, he tilts his head to the side questioningly.]

But if your father catches wind of this, I'm not sure what kind of position that will put me in.

[Aether closes his eyes and leans into the touch easily. He soaks into the closeness that Childe offers him, but when he opens his eyes again, there's a lot of sadness in his expression.]

I... I know.

[He knows all of that, but it's so difficult to let go. The prince catches his knight's hand again and presses it close to his heart.]

But I'll think of something. I won't let anyone find out about this.

[There have to be ways to do this, even if he'll have to resolve to many, many lies.]

[A long sigh is breathed out of his nose, as his hand is pressed to the prince's heart. He knows this is a bad idea, and that he should leave before he presses his luck farther than he already has. But he also can't tell him no, settling himself back up against the headboard, his arms reaching to pull Aether into his side.]

Just make sure you're making a promise you can keep, [he warns. It's not as if Aether doesn't know the possible consequences, but he's just reminding him, this is Childe's life that is in peril.]

I understand you've been starved of my touch for far too long, but I do think I must go. Or are you ordering me to stay?

[That mischievous glint shines in his eyes, wondering what the prince will say to that.]

[Once Childe settles back, Aether quickly presses himself close to his knight.]

Either I'll keep you alive or I'll die with you. There are no other options.

[Right now he's absolutely ready to risk his own life to be with his lover. The comment about being starved of the other's touch makes Aether blush, though. He didn't realize he was this desperate... But Childe is absolutely right. He needs him so badly at his side, especially now.

How selfish, how foolish. Yet, he still can't help it.]

That's exactly it. [He answers, a small pout on his face as notices the shine in Childe's eyes.] I'm your prince and I order you to stay.

Well then. I suppose I can't disobey my prince, now can I?

[If he wills it to be so, then that's what Childe will adhere to. His hand comes up to hold Aether's chin between his finger, staring into his eyes for a moment, a storm of chaos brewing in them even now in the dark of night.

The kiss he captures him in again is heady, mesmerizing, confident. Childe presses in, mouth opening to let his tongue dance with Aether's, a smile on his lips as he does so. The knight takes his time, letting his other hand sweep down around Aether's side, holding him tightly to him.

When he breaks, eyes heavily lidded as he gazes back at the prince.]

You didn't say how long I had to stay. I'll have to wear you out so I can sneak out undetected, haha.

[Ranks and social standings have no meaning now and the fact that Aether so eagerly uses his status as the prince is only to show how determined he is to keep Childe here with him. He doesn't get to say anything else, easily pulled into a kiss. His body presses closer, fingers tangling into the knight's ginger hair.

Aether can't get enough of kisses. Perhaps it's just the matter of them learning each other and gaining more experience, because each kiss feels so much better than the previous one. Aether sighs content, mind still in daze after they part.

The words hit him right into the heart though. Again, he finds himself frowning at the thought alone, but this time he's more willing to compromise.]

This moment would be perfect... if only I knew that I'd wake to see you by my side in the morning.

[He closes his eyes for a moment, giving in on that idea. Perhaps one day that dream will be able to come true, but it doesn't seem like it'll be anytime soon.]

If you can't stay here the whole night... at least nap with me for a few hours? And wake me up when you'll be leaving.

[He can already imagine how much his heart would sink if Childe sneaked out on him during the night.]

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