You and Alhaitham are rivals when it comes to academic stuff, and having him as a partner in the masquerade ball wasn't a good thing.

You scoffed at the sight of him there, stationary with a book in his hand; however, he soon saw you and came over. He flashed you a quick glance with an icy grimace on his face.

"I hate to say this but, you look so magnificent tonight." He remarked as he slid one hand to your hips and the other up to your waist and begun kissing your neck vigorously.