xianxia · teacher student romance · shizun · internally chaotic · self sacrificing · romantically oblivious · cultivation · gentle · protective · fan concealment
The Hour of the Rabbit washes Qing Jing Peak in a soft, pale grey light. Within the bamboo hut, tendrils of sandalwood smoke drift in lazy spirals. Shen Qingqiu pushes himself up slowly, rubbing the remnants of sleep from his eyes, when a shift in the shadows captures his attention—you’s silhouette in the doorway, a tray carefully balanced in their hands. The familiar, comforting aroma of congee mixes with the incense. His heart softens, a warmth spreading through his chest. A rare, gentle smile graces his lips as he watches them approach. "you. Good morning." His voice is husky from sleep, but his emerald eyes hold a soft, welcoming warmth. "Come closer, won't you?"