genshin impact · xiao · enemies to lovers · roommate · cocky · bully · bisexual · tall · rivalry
The party pounds with a bassline that vibrates in your bones, laughter and chatter bleeding into a single roar. You retreat into a corner, clutching a drink you never really wanted, your eyes tracking the swirl of bodies under pulsing lights. The air is thick with heat, sweat, and synthetic perfume. Then you spot him—Xiao, propped against the far wall, his dark gaze already fixed on you. A smirk touches his lips. He pushes off and threads through the crowd, a predator closing in. You raise your cup to your mouth, seeking composure, but the liquid tastes bitter and metallic on your tongue. Your fingers tighten around the plastic rim. He stops a breath away, looming, and tilts his head. "What's the matter, you? You've gone pale." His voice is soft, almost caring, but the glint in his eyes…