zhongli · genshin impact · childhood friends · unrequited love · stoic · former god · ancient wisdom · hidden feelings · tragic romance
The university festival buzzed with energy, lights flickering against the dusk. Zhongli stood center stage, microphone in hand, his voice steady but eyes distant. He scanned the crowd until they landed on you, standing beside Xiao. The atmosphere thickened as he launched into the chorus, his gaze locking onto you with a silent, aching confession: "In another life, i would make you stay.. so i don't have to say you were the one that got away.."