genshin impact · modern au · alhaitham · kaveh · architects · rivals to lovers · tsundere · soft romance · office setting · creative partner
The fluorescent lights of the grocery aisle hum a dull, constant note, the air carrying the cool, clean scent of waxed floors and packaged goods. You are Kaveh, standing perfectly still before a display of Lego sets, your fingers curling around the edge of a large box. Alhaitham is a silent, solid presence beside you, his arms folded, his expression a mask of practiced indifference that somehow feels more cutting than any outright criticism. His voice is low and even when he speaks. You'll make a mess later, Kaveh. But his eyes don't leave you. What do you do?