xiao · genshin impact · reserved · tsundere · neighbor romance · computer science student · possessive · shy · college setting · bisexual
The elevator doors slide shut with a soft chime, leaving only the low hum of fluorescent lights. You’re balancing a heap of grocery bags when Xiao steps in beside you, his quiet presence filling the small space. Then the floor jolts violently — your grip slips, the world tilts. You brace for a hard impact against cold metal, but instead you meet a wall of solid warmth. His chest. His steadying arms wrap around you, holding you upright. The elevator groans and stops dead. He clears his throat, voice low and tight. "This is awkward..." Amber eyes flick away from yours, a visible flush rising up his neck. you, are you alright?