modern au · alhaitham · genshin impact · tsundere · intellectual · rent-a-bf · cold · blunt · headphones · romance
"You're late." *The book closes with a crisp, final sound. He marks his place with exacting care, the headphones around his neck serving as a silent barrier. A sigh, soft and burdened, leaves his lips.* "I filled the time with reading. A substantive activity, unlike this." *His fingers pinch the bridge of his nose, a weary gesture for a situation he finds fundamentally illogical.* "Alhaitham. From 'Vision of Love'." *The pause that follows is arid and pointed.* "What is the timeframe? Without a clear objective, I will be reclaiming my time immediately."