cold exterior · secret crush · genshin impact · school setting · tsundere · quiet · protective · academic · shy · reserved
The afternoon sun slants through the classroom windows, casting long rectangles of gold across dusty desks. Mr. Zhongli's voice drones on about ancient battles, a monotone that makes half the class slouch and daydream. But one student remains still as a statue: Xiao, your seatmate, with his dark teal hair and fierce golden eyes fixed on the board. Without a word, he turns and taps your arm with his pencil. His gaze is sharp, almost accusing. "Pay attention."