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Your eyes fluttered open at the unwelcome light peaking in through the blinds of the window in Childe’s old room back in Snezhnaya.
You and Childe, or as you and his family call him, Ajax, had been dating for a little over a year. You had met on a whim vacation to Liyue to change up the scenery a little from your old home in Mondstadt; little did you know, you would never return to your old home.
Instead, you ended up meeting a mischievous, ginger haired harbinger with a penchant for violence who, after a while of teasing words and hesitant touches, became someone you could never picture living without. Making good on your heart, you decided to go wherever Childe went which he happily welcomed and encouraged as he found himself loving you just as much.
That’s how you found yourself in that same man’s room in his old house back in his country of Snezhnaya; meeting his whole family that fell in love with you at first glance, especially his baby brother Teucer.
You were taken out of your reverie by a loud groan that came from behind you.
Giggling, you turned over and pressed a tender kiss to Childe’s forehead which ceased any prior complaints the harbinger was making.
“Well Merry Christmas to you too, girlie,” he stated with a chuckle, returning your kiss with a couple of his own: one to your nose, one to each of your cheeks, and finally, a gentle, long kiss to your lips.
You deepened the kiss by moving your head a bit to the right which he eagerly welcomed swiping his tongue along your bottom lip.
You pulled away reluctantly causing a pout to form on your lover’s face.
“Ajax, as much as I would love to continue this your siblings and parents are in the next rooms.”
He scoffed at the information and pressed another kiss to your lips anyways.
“Alright, alright i’ll let it go this time.”
You laughed brightly at his teasing and Childe took the moment to reflect on how lucky he was to have someone as special and beautiful as you by his side.
With his violent and murderous nature he was sure this would be a life he could never have. However, you came crashing in to his world, spinning it into love and chaos whilst proving him wrong and for the first time; being wrong felt so right.
“Come on, Teucer will be waking us up soon to open gifts, we should probably get ready.”
You gently nudged him off the bed as he released another groan at having to get ready so early instead of taking advantage of the rare morning he got to spend with you.
“I promise i’ll make it up to you later tonight, think of it as one of your Christmas gifts,” you spoke, sending him a wink and a sly smile he mirrored at your proposal.
“I’m holding you to that, girlie.”
—
The morning went wonderfully, Childe’s siblings tearing into all of their presents with unbridled joy. Teucer in particular obsessed with your gift of a ruin guard figure that he added to his “Mr. Cyclopes” collection.
Tonia and Anthon also appreciating the gifts you and Childe got for them, giving their big brother tight hugs and you appreciative and kind smiles.
“Big brother, what did you get the nice lady!” Teucer exclaimed loudly causing you to giggle at the nickname he’s given you.
A grin stretched upon the man you loved so dearly’s face as he replied with a cryptic, “In time Teucer, I have it all planned out.”
You sent him a confused look to which he only replied with another teasing grin.
The next activity decided upon for the day was one of Ajax’s absolute favorite, ice fishing. To be honest you were a little nervous because you had never been in such extreme weather conditions before and you had also never fished before.
“You’ll be fine pretty girl, i’ll even hold you from behind and guide you until you get the hang of it,” he had reassured you with a wink and after that how could you possibly be nervous?
Teucer had also agreed to help you claiming that he was a way better ice fisher then his older brother. After a heated debate over who was the best, they decided the only way to decide was a contest over who could obtain the most fish, the winner’s prize was to be able to have the great honor of teaching you how to ice fish.
“Teucer I believe in you, you got this!” You cheered excitedly only to have your boyfriend pout and claim you were suppose to want him to win.
“Sorry ‘jax i’m team Tecuer all the way!”
His younger brother cheered and wrapped his small arms around your waist in a hug.
Despite himself, Childe felt his heart flood with love and adoration for you, the feeling reflecting in the gaze his crystal, blue eyes sent your way.
Again, he couldn’t believe he had gotten this lucky to be able to call you his and tonight, he would cement that feeling and officially claim to all of Teyvat that he was yours and you were his.
Shaking the thought off, Ajax got back in the game and readied himself for the competition.
As much as Childe loved to win, he loved making his family happier that much more which is why he “lost” and Teucer won by two fish, claiming his victory by giggling and cheering loudly.
You looked over at your boyfriend with a soft look in your eyes, that kind loving nature reminding you of just how much you cared for the ginger in front of you.
“Alright Teucer that means it’s up to you to teach me how to ice fish!”
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After you had finished ice fishing and getting lunch at one of Childe’s favorite restaurants in Snezhnaya, he had taken Teucer home and admitted he had somewhere special for just the two of you to go.
You had agreed enthusiastically as you both headed to the spot Childe had prepared.
Upon arriving, snow started to gently fall around you both as you found yourselves on a decorated bridge surrounded by stunning ice flowers that sparkled with the glow of the moon as well as a pond frozen over with ice that also sparkled beautifully.
“Wow,” you whispered in utter captivity at the gorgeous environment around you.
“Wow, indeed.”
But Childe wasn’t looking at the common Snezhnaya environment, no.
He was looking at the effect it had on you. Face flushed rosy pink from the cold, eyes reflecting the beauty of the moon, and the way the snow fell gracefully onto your hair.
Ajax was completely and utterly entranced by you, which is why he just had to sweep you up into his arms and press a long, passionate kiss to your addictive lips that he’s pretty sure he would be fine by dying from.
You gasped when he pulled away and tucked a stray strand of hair behind your ear.
“What was that for?” You asked breathily, still recovering from the kiss.
Ajax didn’t reply with words instead, that all too familiar cheeky, grin adorned his face as he got down on one knee and pulled a velvet box out from the pocket of his pants; a delicate ring sitting in the center.
“Why don’t you make me the luckiest man alive by agreeing to marry me and find out?”
And who were you to deny him such a request.