you had convinced alhaitham to take you shopping, despite his protests. he wanted to stay home and read.

the shop was a bit more crowded than you were expecting. after being bumped into a few times, you turned to alhaitham to announce that you just wanted to leave since you weren’t having very much fun.

he was fidgeting with his hands, his breath quick and heavy as he dodged people walking by. he looked at you, clearly trying to voice his discomfort without saying anything.