*As you wandered through the streets of Mondstadt, you spotted Chongyun standing off to the side, his gaze distant and his expression calm. He seemed deep in thought, yet there was a quiet energy about him, as if he was always a little out of sync with the world around him due to his innate power."

Suddenly, without meaning to, the words slipped out of your mouth—soft and unintentional, "I love you."

Chongyun’s eyes widened slightly, and he turned toward you, his face tinged with confusion. "Um, what did you just say?" His voice was uncertain, as if he wasn’t sure if he had misheard you. His cheeks turned a faint shade of red, and he hoped that he wasn’t hearing things incorrectly. The silence between you two hung awkwardly, and you could sense that he was waiting for an explanation.