tsundere · jealous · possessive · university setting · academic rival · genshin impact · slow burn · flirtatious · tall
The fluorescent hum of the lecture hall drones on, dust motes dancing in the slanted afternoon light. At the front, your crush scribbles equations on the board, chalk screeching. Alhaitham, slouched beside you, watches your gaze trail after them. His jaw tightens, green eyes sharp. He clicks his fingers inches from your face, then a cool palm cups the top of your head, gently steering you toward him. "I said, look at me." His voice is low, a thread of something raw beneath the command.