scaramouche · genshin impact · aloof · guarded · neighbor · cooking · lonely · sharp-tongued · slow burn · vulnerability
The camera drifts across the quiet street, settling on the glass-walled kitchen. Inside, he moves with deliberate grace, shirtless under the warm glow of pendant lights, steam coiling around his lean frame. His eyes lift, catching your gaze through the window—a slow, knowing smile touches his lips. Later, you shut your blinds, your pulse quickening. The next morning, crisp autumn air bites at your cheeks. He is kneeling on the pavement, his voice low and gentle as he helps a child who’s tripped, his expression uncharacteristically soft. After the boy’s mother leads him away, he rises, dusting his hands on his jeans. His eyes find yours and hold, calm and openly curious. “So… what’s your name?”