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#ZhongChi #鍾タル fic idea where Childe get pregnant without knowing it. Cw: mpreg

Childe and Zhongli has done it many, many times already. It has always been a good time for both of them without nothing really happening afterwards. So Childe did not realise that he could

actually carry Zhongli’s baby.

Zhongli actually did not know either, until he realised that Childe’s scent changed a few days after they did it.

Ordinary people wouldn’t be able to tell but as a prime adeptus, Zhongli could.

And because of it, he became really protective of

his mate. Even more so than usual. He’d follow his lover wherever he went, making sure that he was safe.

Zhongli would make sure that Childe wouldn’t skip meals and overwork. He even went as far as to make the harbinger move to his place instead.

Initially, it was a very

nice surprise for Childe. He was never really take care of by anyone so it was a really nice change.

Zhongli would cook all his favorite foods, do the laundry, offer help in his work and make him get enough rest.

Childe liked it. It felt good to be able to rely on someone.

With the way they lived together, it seemed like they were already a married couple.

But of course having Zhongli pampering him like that has its own cons.

Whenever Childe is about to fight, the brunette would just decimate his opponents. And when the ginger actually manages

to get into a fight, Zhongli would end it half way when he deemed it unsafe.

“Zhongli!” Childe yelled, watching the treasure hoarders he was fighting disappear into the ground. “You need to stop doing that!”

“Baobei, what—?”

“Let me fight them!” Childe said angrily, “Archons!

I don’t know what’s gotten into you lately. You’ve been treating me like a fragile piece of glass that could break at anytime! I’m not a baby! I can fight for myself. I can protect myself! Stop fighting my fights for me!”

The frustration in his voice was thick. It had been a

long time since he had a proper fight and it was all because Zhongli kept interfering.

“Baobei, I—“

“Don’t Baobei me! I’m not a precious piece of jewelry that would break if I fall once. I am a Fatui Harbinger!” Childe hissed furiously.

Zhongli was taken aback by

Childe’s outburst. His head drooped a little as he looked away. He fell silent, a little afraid by his mate’s fury.

Childe saw the was his lover recoiled and his anger turned into guilt. Zhongli was just trying to help. It didn’t warrant such anger but Childe didn’t really know

what had gotten to himself either. He’s been rather emotional recently. “Zhongli, I… I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to get so mad. I was just a bit irritated. I like sparring and I just… I don’t know.” Childe cooled down a little and his expression softened.

“It’s okay, Ajax.”

Zhongli said as he gently pulled his lover into a hug. Childe didn’t resist and melted against him. “I just wanted to keep you safe. But I’ll try not to interfere next time.”

Childe nodded quietly, nuzzling against the crook of Zhongli’s neck.

At least they worked things out.

Apart from being extremely emotional, Childe was also extremely hungry. He’d still be hungry despite having his usual meals. And when he was full, he’d become hungry again in just a couple of hours.

It was strange.

It was even stranger than Zhongli seemed to know even

when he never said anything about it. He’d always order or cook larger portions and drop by his office every now and then to give him some snacks.

Childe noticed that he was gaining weight too, which worried him. Things didn’t seem right.

He initially didn’t want to bother

Zhongli about it but as things dragged on, Childe decided he might have to bring it up.

“Zhongli, I’m still hungry.” Childe said quietly, staring at his empty plate. He had practically scraped the plate clean.

“Oh, do you want some of mine?” Zhongli offered.

“No, I… it’s

weird. I don’t know why I keep getting hungry. I’m also getting heavier and I don’t understand why.”

“Baobei, you’re eating for two.” Zhongli replied gently, “naturally you’d need to eat more and get heavier.”

“For— For two?”

“Yes.”

“What does that even mean? Two? I’m one

person. It’s not like I’m pregnant—“

“You are.” Zhongli said, “you… you didn’t know?”

“I am?! How— What? Since when? I’m a guy, how’s it even possible?”

“It’s been quite a few weeks since our baby have been growing inside you. I don’t know how either, Ajax. You’re just

different. It might have been the abyss that changed you.”

“Archons what…” Childe murmured under his breath. It was a lot to take in. He had a baby that’s somehow growing inside him. It’s a life changing thing that was going on. How would it affect his work? His life?

Could he still be a harbinger with a child?

The worry was visible on Childe’s face and Zhongli realised that his mate might not want the baby. It was quite saddening but Zhongli knew he shouldn’t force it on the ginger.

“Baobei… It’s not too late if you don’t want a child.”

“I… I don’t know, let me think about it a bit on my own.” Childe replied as he stood up and walked out of the dining room.

Zhongli sat there alone, feeling rather guilty. Perhaps he should have brought it up at some point? He didn’t know that Childe didn’t know. He thought that

the ginger would have realised it on his own.

For a long time, Childe didn’t talk about it. He didn’t talk much in general. Zhongli gave him space, protecting him from afar.

In another couple of weeks, his baby bump started showing through his lean and slim frame.

Childe also got strangely attached to the baby. He initially wanted to get rid of it but the thought made him scared. He felt reluctant. Maybe he didn’t want to get rid of the baby at all.

“I’m keeping our baby.” Childe said one day while they were eating. There wasn’t any

build up to it. He just decided to say it so Zhongli knew.

“Really?”

“Yeah. I think I want the child.” Childe said, smiling slightly.

Zhongli beamed at him, “that’s great, Baobei! We can be a family.”

“We can?” Childe asked a little uncertainly. He wasn’t expecting that.

“Yes.” Zhongli nodded, “if you want to.”

“I want to.” Childe said quickly. A family. That’d be nice. “Also, he, or she, is showing.”

“There’s a he and a she.”

Childe gasped, “twins?”

“Yeah.”

Yet another shocking news but it was okay. He’ll love the both of them anyway.

“That’s great. Wow. Twins. We’re going to have twins. I thought it was just one.”

“So did I. But your scent changed a week ago. Apparently you were eating for three.”

Childe laughed softly. “No wonder I was getting heavy so quickly. You put two babies in me.”

“I didn’t realise, I’m sorry.” Zhongli apologied, wondering if he was about to get scolded again.

“It’s okay, I love them.”

“I love all of you.”

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