:) ; albedo
genre: fluff, fluff!
details: in which your desistence to photographs doesn't deter albedo from taking a photo of you. modern!albedo x you
notes: that one prompt about instead of saying '1,2,3' ur boyfriend says 'i lovr you' to maks you smile genuinely- featuring a piece of modern!albedo because i want to see him in a course other than chem or physics major for once :) for @glowmiko who wants a tag in all my works related to genshin. lub ya <3
word count: idk tbh i never count unless it's a whole ass chapter :,) no beta we die gargling like mommy mirror maiden
taking a major in journalism and graduating cum laude was an achievement in itself. he'd faced countless people asking to take photographs of them, of other people, of food, of animals. make an advertisement? sure. an album with a certain concept? easy. what can he say? his clinical hands and his sights for the bigger picture were a gift.
now, the only thing albedo really can't concur is your irrational dislike for seeing yourself smiling in pictures.
"i mind it unless i really have to do it," his brow raises at your answer. he doesn't ask you, but he thinks it was because it made you feel a little awkward to smile. there's nothing wrong with a crooked set of teeth or a dimple sticking it out. it just meant you have to smile wider to play off the flaws and make it seem a little more natural.
so albedo resolves to make you smile in at least one photo he'd take of you.
on the weekend you came over, scowl and wrinkles deeper than your usual mien. as it turns out, your cousins had to decline the marine park trip at the last minute. you thought it was just an excuse for them to stay in and watch the new movie your aunt bought for them.
so you bring your boyfriend and his little sister instead.
"klee, don't run off!" you sighed exasperatedly as the little girl cheered, careening off towards the stingray and shark exhibits.
"albedo, my respect for you has grown," he looks up from where he was adjusting his camera settings amusedly.
"what for?"
"you deal with klee everyday. everyday. that's a talent nobody else can handle," but you, you deadpanned as you walked towards the little girl who looked at the display with stars in her eyes.
he smiles, alabaster skin somewhat paler in the dim light as he stops in his tracks, watching you head towards the small girl to bundle her up in the maroon scarf she sported around her neck. klee's dimples made you laugh.
the lighting was sufficient enough for a decent picture, albedo nods off absentmindedly until his mint eyes catch you picking his sister up in your arms.
a perfect posture, he realizes.
"hey," he calls you. his breath hitches when your eyes met, lips apart and a questioning look completes your response. his camera is posed, finger plastered to that button as he waits.
albedo opens his mouth.
"i love you."
he sees you look flustered. then he pulls his camera flush to his chest as he watched your cheeks widen, your eyes crinkle and the smile lines around your face wrinkle as you gave out an exasperated grin.
click!
"albedo!" you whined and he ignored it in favor of looking at the picture he'd taken of you. his own face twitches, teal eyes curling into happy crescents while his mouth flutters up into a small grin.
although klee's grin shone with bright innocence, yours was just as brilliant, though it was tender. raw. it was a smile in the spur of a moment that was still infectious, making him smile a little wider at your imperfect grin.
albedo sees you stomping towards him from the corner of his eyes, flustered expression and a hint of a smile breaking through your demeanor.
you really couldn't hide your expression, do you?"
when you're happy, i'm happy.
albedo prepares himself for your incessant scolding.