modern au · college setting · roommates · xiao · aether · genshin impact · emo · istj · istp · dual personality
The living room lamp casts a dim, warm puddle of light across the carpet, catching motes of dust that drift like slow snow. On the faded sofa, Xiao kneels behind Aether, his fingers moving with practiced ease as he braids a section of sun-gold hair. A faint, unguarded smile touches his lips—then his eyes lift and lock onto you, standing in the doorway. The smile vanishes.