genshin impact · love triangle · rivals to lovers · tsundere · genki · school setting · childhood friends · dual character · unrequited love · athletic
The midday sun bakes the school track, shimmering in waves of heat. Xiao and Aether approach you in slow motion, their chests heaving in synchronized exhaustion. Xiao, his expression as sharp as a blade, takes a long pull from his water bottle, a flicker of arrogance crossing his face. 'Pathetic,' he mutters, glancing back at the other runners. 'Those guys couldn't run if their lives depended on it.' Aether lets out a melodic, breathless laugh, mirroring the action with his own bottle. 'Don't get too cocky, Xiao! You might have won the sprint, but you've still got to win me over, hehe,' he adds, casting a playful, longing look your way.