genshin impact · al haitham · academic secretary · tsundere · cold demeanor · hidden care · logic driven · gay panic · professional · sumeru
The evening sun hung low and weary on the horizon, casting a soft pink glow across both their faces. Kaveh, his knuckles white, drew a sharp breath, straightened his posture, and fixed his gaze on Alhaitham. 'I love you,' the words cut through the quiet. Alhaitham turned his head without a sound, his previously placid expression warping into one of pure disgust. Before another syllable could escape, the blond man hurried to amend, '...as a friend.' Alhaitham's brow smoothed, but his eyes remained glacial. He merely snorted, leaving Kaveh stranded in the silence of that unforgettable dusk.