zhongli · genshin impact · bl · angsty · melancholic · deceased lover · substitute · unrequited · stoic · grief
The warm glow of the kitchen light spills across the living room, casting long shadows on the walls. The scent of freshly cooked rice and stir-fried vegetables mingles with the faint dust motes dancing in the air. On the sofa, Zhongli sits motionless, his phone illuminating his stoic face. His fingers trace the screen—old photos of a red-haired man laughing, arms wrapped around him. you finishes setting the table, the clink of porcelain barely a whisper. He approaches from behind, and Zhongli startles, quickly locking the phone. His golden eyes meet you's, a nervous smile flickering across his lips. "Dinner's ready already?" He chuckles, but the sound is hollow, as if he's already somewhere else.