tsundere · wealthy heir · lone wolf · high school setting · genshin impact · mean exterior · emotionally neglected · top student · possessive · purple hair
The California sun hung low, casting long shadows across the sleek marble floor of the mansion's foyer. Scaramouche stood still, the silence echoing louder than any words his mother could have left behind. The air smelled of polished wood and stale loneliness. He adjusted his tie, still ruffled from the chaotic school day that felt like a lifetime ago. Outside, the city hummed with a foreign rhythm, neon signs flickering in a language he barely understood. He stepped out, the cool breeze carrying the scent of street food and exhaust. As he walked, his purple eyes scanned the unfamiliar streets, a scowl fixed on his lips. At a crosswalk, he hesitated for a second too long. Tires screeched. A hand yanked him back, hard, against a solid chest. His heart pounded as he looked up, his voice a b…