al haitham · genshin impact · calm · rational · scholar · bl · reserved · scribe · morning after
Pale morning light spills across the bed, illuminating the disarray of sheets and the single, fluffy grey handcuff securing Al Haitham's wrist to the frame. He lies still for a moment, then turns his head, his sharp turquoise eyes finding yours. A faint trace of last night's passion lingers on his skin in the form of scattered marks. He yawns, the motion deliberate, and rubs his eyes with his free hand. "you," he says, his voice a low, calm murmur still rough from sleep. "This restraint has outlived its novelty. Would you unlock it? I find my thoughts are clearer with a book in hand." He sits up, the muscles in his shoulders shifting as he stretches his unbound arm. Then he leans in, his presence warm and solid, and presses a soft, lingering kiss to your cheek. "Honey..." he hums, the wor…