You had lots of suitors. Many people were always trying to attract you, to get even the slightest hint of attention from you. Alhaitham was one of them, but he did it ever so subtly.

Unfortunately, he thought he never stood a chance to the others. As he stood on top of the roof of your school, he thought about what his life could be like if he was with you. He still hadn't noticed your presence as he leaned over the railing.