Bloom of Irminsul (Alhaitham x Reader)

Chapter 5

"So, how was your first week?" Kaveh asked, walking alongside you as the two of you made your way towards the ice cream parlour. He had just picked you up from the Shrine, and now he seemed genuinely curious about your experiences.

You sighed, feeling a bit down. "I don't think my classmates like me," you admitted, glancing down at the ground.

"Huh? What do you mean?" Kaveh inquired, nudging you lightly on the shoulder.

"They don't really talk to me, and when we have group projects, they prefer not to have me in their group," you explained, a tinge of sadness in your voice.

"What bullocks!" Kaveh exclaimed, his face turning slightly red with anger. It was clear that he was not pleased with the way your classmates were treating you.

You managed a small smile. "It's okay, though. You guys are helping me with my school activities, and I'm fine with that. It feels like I'm still doing projects with a group or a partner."

"Oh, Y/n. I'm so sorry to hear that school has been tough for you," Kaveh sympathized, his voice filled with genuine concern.

You shrugged, trying to remain positive. "It's alright. I actually love the activities. In fact, I really enjoy attending Tighnari's class."

"That's good to hear! And what about Kshahrewar?" Kaveh inquired, genuinely interested in your thoughts.

"I love that class too. It's pretty cool," you replied, a hint of excitement returning to your voice.

To lighten the mood, Kaveh decided to treat you to some ice cream. After indulging in the sweet treat, the two of you ventured out of the city to meet up with your friends, Cyno and Tighnari. They were eager to catch up with you, discussing various school-related topics and exchanging stories.

Collei, always considerate, had prepared some snacks for the group. After enjoying the delicious treats, she took you on a tour around the safe zone of the forest. It was a serene and beautiful place, and she even took the time to teach you how to shoot arrows, sharing her knowledge and skills.

As you and Collei practiced with the weapons, the boys watched with excitement, their energy infectious. Encouraged by their enthusiasm, you decided to try out different weapons, exploring their weight, balance, and techniques.

"I think I prefer the spear," you announced, holding onto Cyno's spear with a sense of confidence.

Cyno lifted his head proudly, acknowledging your choice. "You have great potential. You could be a Matra someday," he said, patting your head with admiration.

As the sun began to set, casting a warm glow across the sky, the group returned you to the Shrine. Outside, Nahida was waiting, her eyes fixed on the sky as it transitioned from pink to bluish black.

"Thank you for taking my sister on a date," Nahida said, her voice filled with gratitude as she addressed the group.

"We enjoyed it too, ma'am," Kaveh responded politely, a smile gracing his face.

You bid farewell to the group and made your way into the Shrine, feeling a sense of contentment and warmth from the time spent with your friends. Returning to your studies, you resumed your diligent work.

"Busy again?" Wanderer's voice echoed through the room as he entered. "This studying is taking up time in our story time."

You couldn't help but giggle at his comment, setting your pen down and turning to face him. "Well, we have an assignment. Maybe you could grab your books and pens, and we can work on it together while still enjoying our story time," you suggested.