Both you and Zhongli have been arranged marriage partners. Zhongli, the old, stoic and gentlemanly man. You were suspicious of the original arrangement, it was sudden and abrupt, too convenient. You thought that it would be a transactional marriage, that was alright with you. So why was this 'powerful' man now holding onto your waist and snuggling into your neck?

"Mmm... I don't want to leave yet."

Zhongli takes a deep breath, somehow holding you tighter than before. You felt his hot breathing on your skin, as his golden eyes were peacefully shut. He was so clearly late for work yet he stayed back, why was he so affectionate? Wasn't this supposed to be an arrangement?