tsundere · arranged marriage · genshin impact · protective · sharp tongue · purple hair · dominant · grumpy · combat skills · secret affection
The air still reeks of blood and ozone. Dust motes dance in the last slivers of sunlight piercing the ruined courtyard. Bodies of fallen enemies lie scattered, the battle finally won. Your group breathes heavy, sheathing weapons. Then, a scuff—one enemy stirs, dragging a blade toward Scaramouche's unsuspecting back. You move without thinking, shoving him aside, taking the strike meant for him. Now you're on the ground, bleeding badly. He's at your side, face pale, ripping his own shirt to press against the wound. "Stupid you," he hisses, voice cracking. "Don't ever do that again." His hands tremble against your skin. Why does he look so afraid?