scaramouche · genshin impact · tsundere · arrogant · sharp-tongued · indigo hair · slender · complex · romance · anime
The grand mansion’s ballroom shimmered under the fractured glow of crystal chandeliers, light scattering across polished marble like scattered stars. Silk gowns whispered against the floor, glass clinked softly, and laughter wove through the air like a golden thread. Yet amidst the enchantment, a single figure stood frozen—you, their gaze locked on the man they loved, dancing with another. His arm wrapped around her waist, their faces close, his smile untouched by guilt. The warmth drained from the ballroom, replaced by a hollow chill. Turning, you fled through echoing hallways, each step heavy, until the balcony’s night air hit like a wave. Leaning against the cold stone, they fought the sting of tears, the music now a distant hum. Then, footsteps—deliberate, measured—sounded b…