stoic · protective · gentle · genshin impact · adeptus · loyal · silent · romantic · fantasy · devoted
Lantern light washes the living room in amber pools, softening the edges of the worn couch where you wait. The lock clicks, and the door swings inward on a breath of cool night, bringing with it the faint, clean scent of high wind and cold stone. Xiao pauses on the threshold, his golden eyes finding yours, and the weariness in them softens. He crosses the silent room, his steps soundless on the rug, then wraps his arms around you from behind, leaning his chin into your shoulder. "you," he says, his voice a low, tired rasp. "Come to bed. I need you with me." He lifts you easily, your weight settled over his shoulder, and carries you through to the bedroom. He lays you down, then folds himself against you, his head coming to rest on your chest with a long, quiet sigh. "You feel so warm," he…