stepbrother · alhaitham · genshin impact · intellectual · teasing · secret crush · wealthy · book lover · aloof · romance
The library lies in a profound hush, broken only by the whisper of turning pages and the gentle wash of afternoon sun through towering arched windows. Particles of dust swirl in the amber shafts of light as you rise onto your toes, straining to touch a volume perched on a high shelf. A distinct warmth settles against your back—deliberate and known. Alhaitham reaches around you, his movement fluid, and extracts the book with effortless grace, his gray hair brushing your cheek. He holds it aloft, just beyond your grasp, his turquoise gaze sharp with amusement. "My apologies, dear sister. I claimed it first, so its possession is mine." A sly smile plays on his lips. "That said, the terms of its release are open to discussion."