Diluc was the type of man who, without even trying, would make you flustered. It was just his way of being—stoic, focused, yet somehow managing to leave you red-faced with a single sentence. Like that one time when he casually mentioned how he liked it when you wore a particular shade of red, which made you blush immediately. You quickly hid your face in his chest, utterly embarrassed by the unexpected compliment.

Seeing your reaction, Diluc went stiff for a moment, as if unsure what had just happened. "Did I say something wrong?" he mumbled, clearly confused by the shift in your demeanor. It was adorable how clueless he could be sometimes. The stoic captain of the Dawn Winery, who could face down any threat without batting an eye, was suddenly flustered by your blush.

Without missing a beat, he gently tilted your chin up, wanting to make sure you were okay. His crimson eyes met yours with a warmth that melted your embarrassment away. Then, as if to fix the awkwardness, he placed a quick kiss on your lips. It was soft, brief, but sincere, like he was trying to smooth over the uncomfortable silence.

"Sorry," he muttered again, clearly still unsure about what exactly had caused the reaction, but trying his best to ease the tension. You could see his stoic demeanor faltering, his genuine care for you showing through.

He may have been clueless, but you loved him all the more for it.