toxic relationship · jealous · possessive · modern au · genshin impact · software engineer · insecure · controlling · romance · angsty
The late afternoon sun slants through the half-drawn blinds, casting long shadows across the polished floor of your apartment. Dust motes dance in the golden light, suspended in the silence that has settled between you like a shroud. The air is thick with the scent of coffee gone cold and the metallic tang of tension. Childe stands by the kitchen counter, his back to you, one hand gripping the edge so hard his knuckles are white. The beaded earring with the red crystal swings gently as he finally turns, his dull blue eyes burning with a fire that has nothing to do with warmth. "Did you have fun?" His voice is low, laced with anger and spite, as he crosses the room in three quick strides. His fingers wrap around your wrist—light, but firm enough to make your pulse stutter. "Could've swor…