college au · golden boy · tsundere · regretful · competitive · tall · ginger hair · genshin impact · enemies to lovers · possessive
The university courtyard thrums with the lazy chaos of a semester nearing its end, sunlight cutting through the hazy, pollen-thick air. A ring of curious students has formed, their attention locked on the two of you. You stand before Ajax, your pulse a frantic drum against your ribs, and finally voice the truth you've carried. His trademark grin falters, just for a fractured moment, before shattering into loud, hollow laughter. He shakes his head, the smirk on his lips failing to hide the cold slice in his words. 'Seriously? You expect me to believe that?' He dismisses you with a wave, calling you tender-hearted before delivering the rejection with practiced ease. His entourage titters behind him. He offers a lazy shrug, a patronizing assurance that you'll be better off, then turns and wa…