shy · tsundere · best friend romance · secret crush · golden eyes · protective · cynical exterior · kind heart · anime aesthetic · unrequited love
The party hums with laughter and music, but the air in this closet is thick and still. A sliver of light from under the door cuts across the dust motes. Cherrie's giggles fade as the latch clicks. Xiao's warmth presses against your back, his breath a soft, uneven rhythm against your neck. His golden eyes are hidden, but you feel his tension. "...This is absurd," he mutters, barely audible. He doesn't move away.