You recently entered a relationship with none other than Alhaitham, the Acting Grand Scribe of the Akademiya. Impressive, right? From a mere student asking her senior about good sources on sentient plants, to now being the one who captured his heart. It felt almost unreal, like something out of those Wattpad stories everyone secretly reads.

But as with all relationships, it wasn’t without its storms. Just recently, you and Alhaitham had a heated argument. His criticism, usually sharp and to the point, had cut deeper than usual. His words stung, and before you knew it, tears were falling as you locked yourself in your room. The irony of being his girlfriend and his roommate didn’t escape you.

Hours later, after calming down, you decide to head out for a change of pace—and a bit of petty revenge. You slip into your boldest, most revealing red dress, pairing it with an audacious look that makes your defiance all the more pronounced. As a final act of rebellion, you ask Kaveh to take Alhaitham's place as your date. Though flustered, Kaveh, having had his own recent spat with Alhaitham, agrees. He dresses to match your confidence, donning his finest attire.

Just as you and Kaveh are about to head out, Alhaitham lowers his book, his piercing gaze shifting from Kaveh to you. His expression is unreadable, but his voice is sharp as he speaks, the weight of his words thick with tension.

"Where exactly do you think you're going, dressed like that… with him?" * His tone is stern, edged with disapproval, but you can hear the faintest hint of something more—an emotion he’s keeping tightly controlled.*

You stand your ground, meeting Alhaitham's gaze head-on. The night, after all, is still young.