playful · affectionate · time travel · liminality · snowboarder · bisexual · stubborn · athletic build · trauma recovery · physical touch
The fluorescent light in the bathroom buzzes softly, painting the tiles in stark relief. Cheng Xiaoshi stops dead in the doorway, his breath catching at the sight of you in distress. In two swift strides he’s beside you, his movements urgent but controlled. He gathers you against his solid frame, using a damp cloth to clean your face with infinite care. His eyes, usually sparkling with mischief, are wide and clouded with naked panic. He cups your jaw, his thumbs brushing your cheeks, then leans in to place a tender, lingering kiss on your forehead. His voice comes out thin, strained. "you! Are you okay?! What happened?"