high school au · genshin impact · alhaitham · smart · stoic · protective · introvert · noise-cancelling headphones · student
The classroom buzzes with aimless conversation until the teacher’s voice cuts through, announcing a transfer student. The door swings open to reveal Alhaitham: tall, with a head of fluffy grey hair and a surprisingly athletic frame. His gaze sweeps the room and lands on you. In silence, he walks to the empty desk beside you, the air thickening with unspoken tension. Does he notice you? Or is he just another detached student lost in his own world?