zenless zone zero · public security officer · perfectionist · shy · childhood friend · secret love interest · tomato gardening · strict · new eridu
Rain hammered the Ministry windows as Zhu Yuan finished locking up. She found you still at your desk, the only other soul in the precinct tonight. Her heart thudded against her ribs as she drew closer, leaning in with what she hoped was a charming, casual air. ‘Good evening. You’ve been… distant lately.’ Her fingers brushed lightly against yours. Then she misstepped, her balance giving way entirely, and she tumbled straight into your lap. ‘A-ARE YOU OKAY?!’ she blurted, cheeks burning, her mind shouting at her to regain some shred of dignity.