Mr Not So Perfect - Haikaveh

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Kaveh, Cyno, and Tighnari sat in an empty classroom, their minds abuzz with mischief.

"So, what other things does Alhaitham do?" Kaveh inquired

"Well, I know he's quite the math geek. He's always participating in those tedious math competitions," Tighnari remarked.

"Boring stuff," Kaveh agreed, dismissing the notion of challenging Alhaitham academically.

Cyno interjected with a mischievous grin, "Why not skip the academics and go straight to pranks?"

Kaveh's eyes gleamed with excitement. "Now that's an idea! But what kind of pranks?"

"Simple ones, like snatching his precious books. You know he's always glued to them," Cyno suggested.

"That could work. He'd be lost without his precious books," Tighnari said.

"But we need more than just book theft. We need something that would traumatise him," Tighnari chimed in.

"How about fake love letters?" Tighnari proposed. "We could make him think he has a secret admirer."

Kaveh's face lit up with excitement. "That's genius! It'll drive him crazy trying to figure out who's behind it."

"Alright, so what's the plan?" Cyno asked, eager to contribute.

"Tighnari, you'll handle the book theft during class or in the committee room. You've got the same lessons, so it's perfect," Kaveh instructed.

"I'll do my best, but no promises," Tighnari replied

"And Cyno, you're on letter duty. Add in some of your jokes to spice things up," Kaveh said

"Of course! My jokes will make those letters unforgettable," Cyno boasted, relishing the opportunity to showcase his humour.

"Why would you get him started on that?" Tighnari rolled his eyes

"And with that, Phase 2: Book Thieves begins!" Kaveh declared, feeling a surge of excitement at annoying Alhaitham

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"Hey, Tighnari, have you seen my book? I left it on the desk before my meeting," Alhaitham asked, scanning the area for any sign of his missing tome.

He had just returned from a meeting with the maths department, only to find his book conspicuously absent from its usual spot.

"No, sorry, I left during the break too. Haven't seen it," Tighnari replied innocently, though a mischievous glint flickered in his eyes.

"Okay, if you do happen to come across it, please let me know," Alhaitham said, taking a seat and trying to suppress his growing frustration.

"Will do," Tighnari said with a smile, his gaze briefly flickering down to his own bag where Alhaitham's book lay hidden amidst his belongings.

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Alhaitham scoured his dorm room, classroom, and even the hallways in search of his missing books, but they remained elusive. He couldn't fathom why they were disappearing all of a sudden. Yet, a nagging suspicion lingered in the back of his mind, pointing accusingly at a certain blonde troublemaker.

As Alhaitham approached his locker, he mulled over the possibility that he was simply misplacing his books. Perhaps he was unfairly blaming Kaveh for something he didn't do. Yet, no matter how hard he tried to dismiss the thought, Kaveh's name kept resurfacing in his mind at the oddest moments. Alhaitham brushed it off as mere coincidence, hoping it was nothing more than a passing notion.

With a sigh, he opened his locker, only to be met with an unexpected sight-a letter. Instantly, Kaveh sprung to mind as the likely culprit behind this mysterious note. Had he resumed his campaign of pestering Alhaitham with those infuriating letters about the committee?

Curiosity getting the better of him, Alhaitham cautiously retrieved the letter and began to read. However, to his surprise, the writing style was different from Kaveh's usual informal tone. It was more formal and, to Alhaitham's bewilderment, had nothing to do with the committee at all

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Dear Alhaitham ♡,

I hope this letter finds you well. I couldn't help but notice your dedication to your studies and your quiet confidence. Your intellect and integrity set you apart, and I admire you more than words can express.

Though our paths may rarely cross, know that you occupy a special place in my thoughts. If you ever wish to discuss matters further, please know that I am always here, eager to lend an ear.

With warm regards,

Anonymous
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Alhaitham's brow furrowed as he folded the letter back into its envelope. The timing was peculiar, and he couldn't shake off the feeling of unease. Who could possibly be sending him a love letter now, of all times? It seemed out of place, and he couldn't help but wonder about the sender's intentions.

Days passed, and the letters continued to pile up on Alhaitham's desk and in his locker. Yet, there was still no sign of who was behind them.

Meanwhile, Kaveh and Cyno continued their letter-writing

"Alright, what's the plan for this one?" Cyno inquired.

"Hmm, let me think," Kaveh pondered for a moment.

Kaveh furrowed his brows, deep in thought about what to write next. Then, an idea struck him.

"You know what? I think I'll focus on Alhaitham's looks in this one," he declared.

Cyno raised an eyebrow. "Alhaitham's looks? Isn't that a bit... personal?"

Kaveh waved off Cyno's concern. "Nah, I'll keep it light. I'll talk about his unique grey hair with those strands of green almost like a hidden forest captured in each strand. And those emerald eyes that could pierce through your soul. Not to mention his strong toned, muscular body and that pretty face of his."

Cyno blinked, taken aback by Kaveh's sudden detailed description. "Uh, Kaveh, are you sure you're not, like, falling for Alhaitham or something?"

Kaveh scoffed a hint of defensiveness in his tone. "What? No way! I'm just... appreciating his aesthetic qualities, that's all."

Cyno chuckled, clearly amused by Kaveh's reaction. "Sure, sure, whatever you say. Just make sure it doesn't get too sappy or you might give yourself away."

Kaveh rolled his eyes, trying to brush off Cyno's teasing. "Yeah yeah, I'll keep it light. Now, let's finish this letter before the next class starts."

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