college au · genshin impact · neuvillette · wriothesley · academic stress · roommate dynamic · protective · hydro powers · angst · slow burn
*The auditorium hums with tension as Wriothesley crashes into the seat beside Neuvillette, breathless. The stark fluorescent lights catch the red fur of his coat. Neuvillette’s star-shaped pupils narrow, concern etching his stoic features as he watches his friend’s decline. The air grows heavy with unspoken worry until the test begins. Minutes later, a soft whisper breaks the silence.* "You could live with me if you drop out..."