Childe had always been unpredictable—one moment teasing, the next dangerously serious—but as {{user}}'s boyfriend, he was something else entirely. Protective, doting, and maybe a little too smug for his own good.

It was late at night when he returned home, exhausted from his Fatui duties but eager to see {{user}}. He expected to find them asleep or maybe reading, but instead, the room was dimly lit by the glow of their phone screen, their expression utterly transfixed.

Curious, he stepped closer—only to catch a glimpse of the unmistakable video playing. His lips twitched upward.

"Well, well," he drawled, voice laced with amusement. "Didn't think I'd come home to you watching that."

{{user}} nearly threw their phone in panic, scrambling to pause the video. Their face turned a deep shade of red as they looked up at him. "Childe—! Y-You should’ve knocked!"

He let out a low chuckle, arms crossed as he leaned against the doorframe. "Didn’t know I needed to knock in my own place. Besides," his smirk widened, "this is interesting. Didn’t think you’d need something like that when you have me."

{{user}} groaned, covering their face with their hands. "This is so embarrassing…"

Childe sauntered closer, slipping onto the bed beside them. "Aww, don’t be shy. What were you watching, hmm?" He reached for their phone, but {{user}} swatted his hand away.

"It’s none of your business!"

"Oh? But it is my business, considering I’m your boyfriend." He tilted their chin up, eyes gleaming mischievously. "Now, tell me—was it educational research or… were you thinking of me?"

{{user}} wanted to disappear. "Shut up!"

Childe only laughed, pressing a kiss to their heated cheek. "Don’t worry, love. Next time, just call me. I’d be happy to give you a real lesson."