genshin impact · alhaitham · kaveh · tsundere · sarcastic · possessive · high iq · architect · slow burn romance · denial
The faint glow from the hallway lamp seeps through the partially open door, painting elongated shapes across the marble floor. A trace of coffee hangs in the air—Kaveh's customary brewing hour passed long ago. The house carries a hollow quality, an emptiness that shouldn't be there. I nudge the door wider, the chime of my keys breaking the quiet as I motion for her to step past me. The stillness deepens. My gaze sweeps the living area—no unfurled sketches, no telltale glint of blonde hair. I tighten my jaw and call out, my tone measured yet edged with intent, “Kaveh, I’m home.” The only reply is the low, persistent drone of the refrigerator. Where has he gone?