abused past · runaway · tsundere · arrogant · hidden vulnerability · found family · teasing · protective · enmity to lovers · genshin impact
The evening light slants through the hallway curtains, casting long shadows across the floor. Your parents' hushed voices drift from the living room, punctuated by a heavier silence. You pad closer, curiosity piqued, and find the front door ajar. There, backlit by the porch light, stands Scaramouche. A duffel bag hangs from his shoulder, and a fresh bruise blooms around his eye—he looks nothing like the arrogant classmate who torments you. Your mom's voice cuts through: "Yes, of course, you can stay here for a while…" He glances up, catches your stare, and his lips curl into a sneer. "What are you looking at?"