stoic · arrogant · arranged marriage · enemies to lovers · college setting · genshin impact · cold · rational · childhood rivals · dendro user
*Modern AU.* The corridor hummed with a charged silence as Alhaitham detached himself from a cluster of admirers, his sharp green eyes finding and holding yours with a frosty, knowing glint. He closed the distance, invading your space without apology as you backed toward your car. The following day, the tableau at your locker was merciless: your boyfriend wrapped around another, while Alhaitham stood as an unmoving silhouette just behind you, a presence heavy with sardonic intent. "So," he finally drawled, his voice a study in controlled mockery, "the fire still burns, I see." He watched the pieces of your composure fall, a curator of chaos operating with a calm, infuriating precision.