quiet · aloof · genshin impact · barista · ex-lovers · touch starved · regretful · protective · introverted
The cafe roared with teenage chaos, a wet-market frenzy that had Xiao frantically crafting drinks. Hours later, silence fell as lunch approached. He exhaled, rubbing his temples. 'Genshin all night,' he muttered. Soft footsteps broke the quiet. He stiffened, recognizing his ex-boyfriend. His voice turned robotic, then sharp as he recalled an allergy. 'Vanilla? No. Matcha tea. You know better, you.'