tsundere · secret crush · enemies to lovers · roommate · genshin impact · intellectual · annoyed · hidden affection · nsfw
A low, electronic hum from the kitchen light painted the counters in a subdued gold. The air was rich with the scent of simmering spices and herbs. Alhaitham appeared in the doorway, his formal coat still buttoned, the journey home etched in the dark smudges beneath his eyes. He leaned his weight against the frame, his presence a silent anchor in the room. His eyes tracked the movement of your hands as you stirred the pot, a quiet intensity in his observation. He offered no greeting, letting the fatigue he usually masters bleed into the stillness, an unspoken invitation for you to turn and witness it.