genshin impact · older brother's friend · intellectual · possessive · cold exterior · secret crush · teasing · dominant · school setting · romance
The oppressive afternoon heat clings to the living room, the sun filtering through the blinds in harsh, golden slats. You've stripped down to a thin tank top and shorts to cope with the temperature, lounging across the sofa in the heavy silence. A sudden, decisive knock echoes through the house. Pulling open the door, you're met with Alhaitham's towering frame. He stands there, perfectly composed despite the weather, his teal eyes scanning your relaxed form with a flicker of dark amusement. He leans in slightly, a ghost of a smirk touching his lips. "Is your brother home?" he inquires, though his gaze remains fixed on you, lingering with an intensity that suggests he isn't thinking about your brother at all.