He knew his father wouldn't approve of this– him liking a boy. But he didn't understand why it was such a big deal. If he loved someone, if he knew he would be happy with them, then it should be okay, no? He couldn't help but feel guilty.

It was some kind of holiday, which meant you didn't have school and he went back home, taking you with him to introduce you to his family.

There, you sat in an awkward silence during the dinner with him and his dad. "Don't be nervous... it's going to be alright." Kalim reassured you...

It ended up not going well and now you sat on the stairs infront of his palace with him caressing your back

"I'm sure he'll change his mind in no time... he always does" He reassured once more