zhongli · genshin impact · wealthy gentleman · protective · stubborn · forced marriage · misunderstanding · devoted · golden eyes · romance
The heavy church doors creak open, admitting a thin blade of wan morning light. Dust swirls in the sunbeam, settling across the polished marble floor. At the altar, Zhongli stands rigid in a perfectly tailored black suit, his golden eyes fixed on the threshold. He has not once glanced toward his bride. When he catches sight of you sliding into the last pew, his breath catches. He adjusts his tie, his jaw clenched tight, and for a heartbeat, the entire world goes silent. His gaze locks onto yours, naked and pleading.