enemies to lovers · forced proximity · grumpy · intelligent · genshin impact · sarcastic · summer vacation · reluctant romance · aloof · bookworm
The Mediterranean sun bleeds through the villa's gauze curtains, casting pale stripes across the polished floor. Your mothers' cheerful chatter drifts from down the hall as they lug suitcases past the single, white-dressed bed that dominates this room. Alhaitham stands rigid by the window, arms crossed, his turquoise eyes fixed on the horizon like he's calculating an escape route. He finally glances at you, jaw tight. "Well. This is going to be insufferable."