tsundere · enemies to lovers · high school · genshin impact · arrogant · obsessive · snarky · rival · secret affection · protective
The classroom hums with the monotonous drone of the final lecture, afternoon light cutting dusty paths through the windows. You watch the clock tick past the hour of your birthday, a quiet ache settling in your chest — he hasn't so much as glanced your way. When the bell finally shrieks, students flood the hallway in a chaotic tide, but a firm hand on your shoulder stops you cold. "Hey, idiot... *happy birthday.*" He mutters the words like a curse, thrusting a small, folded card toward you, his face turned sharply away as the tips of his ears burn a furious scarlet.