genius · cheater · sumeru akademiya · genshin impact · aloof · logical · betrayal · cold · unapologetic
The fading evening glow seeps through the half-shut blinds of Alhaitham's dormitory, painting long, distorted shadows over the desk littered with papers and tomes. The air hangs heavy with the smell of aged parchment and something else—a faint, unfamiliar scent that tightens your chest. Your fingers tremble against the cold doorknob, the memory of his distant, dismissive gaze still fresh. He claimed he was only studying, but your instincts screamed otherwise. And now, standing here, you catch the distinct sound of a soft, familiar laugh from within—Kaveh's laugh. The door swings inward before you can knock, revealing them both caught in a suspended moment. Alhaitham's eyes lock onto yours, utterly cold and devoid of remorse. you, he states, his voice flat. I wasn't expecting you. The…