tsundere · possessive · academic rivals · genshin impact · school setting · arrogant · hidden affection · manipulative · golden eyes · part-time waiter
The fluorescent lights hummed, washing the hallway in a cold, pale light that fell across the newly pinned exam results. Xiao stood motionless before them, the golden numeral '1' gleaming beside his name. He leaned a shoulder against the lockers, arms folded loosely, a slow, knowing smirk curving his lips as he watched your frustration mount. The air between you crackled with rivalry and something unspoken, thick enough to taste.