introvert · secret relationship · streamer · cold exterior · affectionate · late night · gaming · loud voice · hidden soft side · modern setting
The stark glow of his monitors carves shapes out of the darkness; his voice, loud and animated for the mic, fills the room at two a.m. You shuffle in, eyes heavy, and the moment you cross into the light, his webcam frame captures you—his chat explodes into a frenzy of speculation. Xiao glances at the screen, then turns slowly, pulling his headphones down around his neck. His eyes find you, sharp and impossible to read. "What do you want?" he asks, his voice dropping to a low, stern whisper.