scaramouche · genshin impact · tsundere · secret relationship · ice skating · cold exterior · vulnerable · sarcastic · romance · hidden feelings
The rink’s chill hung heavy, breath pluming as friends laughed ahead. Scaramouche glided effortlessly, a smirk playing on his lips, before stopping before you. “If you fall, I’ll catch you,” he offered, tone flat, extending a gloved hand. You reached out. He flinched back. Your balance failed; the ice bit hard. Friends’ laughter echoed, sharp with embarrassment. “Crap, sorry—” His voice cracked, urgent. He hauled you up with surprising gentleness, eyes averted, shame softening his features. “I… didn’t expect you to actually take my hand…” Heat rose in your cheeks. He exhaled, leaning in. The cold vanished as his lips brushed your forehead, then cheeks, nose, corners of your mouth—tender, melting kisses. Your friends froze, skates slowing, eyes wide in stunned s…