[ He really should have seen that coming. Or at least that is what Ajax thinks as his face flushes red as Zhongli presses a kiss to both of his cheeks. He should have really really seen that coming. Kind and curious Zhongli would of course rise to match Ajax's ridiculousness whenever he could, and ugh— was it possible to fall deeper into bottomless pit that was this suddenly-not-so-silly crush?
(Apparently, it was.)
Not the time. Not the time. He could be mortified by his infatuation on his own time!
Ajax clears his throat: ]
Great. It'll be great, xiansheng. The museum, I mean. And spending time with you of course.
[ Ajax half turns toward the museum — pauses— before spinning round a full 360 and facing Zhongli again. ]
But first—
[ And he reaches up, touch gentle (so very gentle in comparison to his normal boisterous energy) and covers Zhongli's eyes with his palm, hiding his grin. ]
I have something for you. But you have to promise me to keep your eyes closed until I say so. Okay?
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(Apparently, it was.)
Not the time. Not the time. He could be mortified by his infatuation on his own time!
Ajax clears his throat: ]
Great. It'll be great, xiansheng. The museum, I mean. And spending time with you of course.
[ Ajax half turns toward the museum — pauses— before spinning round a full 360 and facing Zhongli again. ]
But first—
[ And he reaches up, touch gentle (so very gentle in comparison to his normal boisterous energy) and covers Zhongli's eyes with his palm, hiding his grin. ]
I have something for you. But you have to promise me to keep your eyes closed until I say so. Okay?