[ He notes the other deeper feelings, but does not press and does not push them. Instead, Zhongli welcomes Childe's other emotions - the love, the affection, and most importantly the acceptance.

Hands roam down the front of Childe's shirt, peeling away the layers of clothing as everything colors with a playful edge, something teasing. And something new and unsure since Zhongli has never attempted this playfulness that Childe so effortlessly draws out of him. ]

Ah, now I have confirmation that you do in fact enjoy such teasing.

I'm afraid I have no choice but to continue it.

[ And he presses a line of kisses up the length of Childe's jaw - only stopping when he has brushed the sensitive skin right below his ear. ]