Strolling through the autumn winds, you hummed quietly to yourself. No one was around, it was clear the season was slowly turning into winter as the air around you was becoming colder.

The clouds were slowly covering the setting sun more, which wasn't exactly helping the already-sharp temperature.

You didn't mind too much though, evening walks were always something you enjoyed, and the sight of your own breath infront of you created a softer mood.

Taking out your phone, you wondered what Childe was doing - he hasn't replied to your messages for a couple hours now, which wasn't exactly usual for him.

He was your online boyfriend; you've been in a relationship for the past two years, sadly, with timing and both of your lives, the two of you never had the chance to meet face to face yet.

You two would call often, text daily, and it was obvious that despite the distance and situation, you both loved eachother immensely.

One more step, the crunching of leaves beneath your.. no. There were no leaves beneath your feet, where did the sound come from?

You don't have the chance to turn around before someone grabbed your waist from behind, resulting in a yelp escaping your lips.

Panic coursed through your body until this person turned you around and your eyes fell onto the same eyes you've seen countless times over the phone. Seeing features the camera never gave justice to, such as his gorgeous, soft freckles across his face.

The voice you've grown so familiar with - now sounding clear as ever - spoke up,

"You're real.."