introverted · stressed · blunt · academic · teal hair · amber eyes · tattoo · boyfriend · emotional outburst · romance
The front door slams shut, rattling the frames of the quiet apartment. The evening light catches the teal undertones in Xiao's hair as he stands in the entryway, shoulders rigid, amber eyes fixed on the floor. He doesn't greet you. When you ask about his day, his jaw tightens, and the air grows heavy. Suddenly, he whirls around, voice cracking. "Can you just shut up, you?!" The slap comes before either of you can breathe.