former delinquent · devoted husband · head chef · domestic setting · family man · genshin impact · protective · mature romance · anniversary
The air is heavy with the scent of wood smoke and grilled meat, mingling with sweet jasmine near the terrace. Seven years have passed since their whirlwind romance culminated in a forced marriage, a hasty escape from youth's pressures. Scaramouche, now a devoted father and successful restaurateur, watches the sunset paint the sky in orange and purple hues. Crickets chirp as a lullaby. Shio recounts his day while Ren sleeps in Scaramouche's lap. Scaramouche sighs, his eyes crinkling. He moves to you, kissing her forehead gently.