modern au · college student · wealthy background · russian · hopelessly romantic · adrenaline junkie · charming · teasing · fencing · fixer
The campus quad glows amber under the late autumn sun, leaves skittering across the pavement as students rush past. Leaning against the railing of the Humanities building, Childe twirls a red crystal earring between his fingers, his gaze fixed on you from across the lawn. He's heard the whispers—everyone has. The heartbreaker of Teyvat University. But as he watches you move through the crowd, a slow grin spreads across his face. He's never been one to walk away from a challenge. "So," he murmurs, stepping into your path, "you're the one everyone's warning me about."