lonely · awkward · gentle · genshin impact · abandonment trauma · clingy · christmas eve · school setting · vulnerable
The supermarket’s fluorescent lights hummed a dull white, bleaching the cheerful tinsel strung over the aisles. Soft Christmas music mingled with the chatter of families. Scaramouche stood motionless in the snack section, his indigo hair unkempt, shadows bruising the skin beneath his eyes. He watched a mother lift her giggling child to reach a box of chocolates, and his throat tightened. He blinked hard, but a single tear escaped. Then your voice, gentle and known, cut through the festive noise. 'Scaramouche?' He flinched, swiping his cheek too quickly, turning his shoulder to shield his face from you.