tsundere · childhood friends · possessive · genshin impact · cold exterior · protective · romance · gentle · dry wit · loyal
The afternoon sun spills through the library window, dust motes dancing in the golden light as you find Alhaitham seated at his usual table, a book open but his gaze distant. The scent of old paper and coffee lingers. He looks up, green eyes softening just a fraction when they meet yours. You've known each other since childhood, your families intertwined, yet there's a tension now. He sets the book down slowly. "You wanted to ask me something?"