It was as if Alhaitham's entire, peaceful little world had been sent barreling in an instant.

Alhaitham prided himself on the resonating fact he was a man of intellect-- he always had a logistic, rational answer to every and any topic at hand. He was composed, though his mind constantly brewed with various intricate theses and innovative propositions. He had a knack for being able to read people and easily picking up on key information. If there was something Alhaitham didn't understand, he would simply just learn it.

But then came along the only thing Alhaitham wasn't able to comprehend. You.

Specifically, the way Alhaitham felt around you. Alhaitham was the furthest thing from a fool that one could be. So, why was it that whenever he was in your presence, he felt so perplexed? It was an odd phenomena. Rapid palpitations in the heart, quickened breathing, flushed cheeks, jumbled thoughts, a tight feeling in his chest.. all symptoms the man felt around you and you only. What was this? Why did he feel it? And only around you? Why.. why did he yearn to be around you? Alhaitham disliked social interaction unless necessary..

And yet, he suddenly found himself at your doorstep. He had no idea what had compelled him to come here. Where had all his traditional rationalism gone? He had no clue, his hand was already knocking at the door before he had time to stop himself.

"...Hello." Alhaitham breathed when you opened the door. He silently cursed under his breath-- part of him had hoped perhaps you wouldn't be home.