Mr Not So Perfect - Haikaveh

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"I can't believe you moved in with him," Tighnari sighed, shaking his head.

"I can't believe I moved in with him either!" Kaveh echoed the sentiment, sighing heavily. "Why did no one stop me?"

"Well, you didn't tell any of us?" Tighnari pointed out, raising an eyebrow.

Kaveh had finally told his friends about the whole moving-in-with-Alhaitham situation, but he purposely left out what happened between them the other day.

"Wait, so no more pranks?" Cyno chimed in, looking disappointed.

"He found out, so there's no point in that anymore," Kaveh explained a hint of resignation in his tone.

"It was just getting interesting," Cyno lamented, passing Tighnari his bottle.

"So should I give the books back?" Tighnari asked, taking a sip of Cyno's drink.

"I'll give them back. It's better if he doesn't know that you guys were involved," Kaveh explained before glancing down at the bottle that sat between the two boys. "When did you guys start sharing drinks?" he asked suspiciously.

"What do you mean? We've always shared drinks, we've known each other since we were kids," Tighnari said.

"No, no, Cyno said he hates sharing his drinks with others. I remember," Kaveh lifted a brow.

"I've known Tighnari for a long time now. I don't mind if it's him," Cyno tried to explain.

"Huh... I see. He's the only exception. Interesting," Kaveh said, a curious expression on his face.

"Can you stop being weird about it?" Tighnari replied, pushing the bottle back to Cyno.

"What? I just find it very odd. That's all," Kaveh said, putting his hands up at eye level.

As they continued their chat, a voice caught their attention. "Tighnari."

The boys looked over to see Collei standing by the door.

"Hey, Collei, what's up?" Tighnari asked, standing up.

"Alhaitham was looking for you," she said before a taller man walked up behind her.

"Oh, you found him," Alhaitham said as Collei turned to look at him.

"Yeah, I'll be going to the committee room now then," Collei said before giving a small wave to Tighnari and leaving.

"You needed me?" Tighnari asked.

"Yes, I did," Alhaitham said. "I needed to know where you kept the documents for the summer event, mostly the order form. I tried calling you but it wouldn't go through."

"Oh, sorry, I had it on silent. Why do you need the documents for the summer event?"

"The teacher wants the information from the summer event to make sure it was done properly before starting the winter event," Alhaitham explained.

"But we've done this before. Why do they want the documents? This is annoying, now I need to find it," Tighnari grumbled.

"I can go find it," Alhaitham offered.

"No, no, I think I might know where I placed it," Tighnari said, trying to recall.

"Hey, Alhaitham!" Kaveh disrupted, waving his hand.

"Kaveh," Alhaitham acknowledged.

"Well, that's a dull response. Be more cheerful to see me," Kaveh teased.

"Where are my books?" Alhaitham asked, getting straight to the point.

"About that... I will get them to you as soon as they are in my hands," Kaveh replied vaguely.

"What do you mean? Why don't you have them on you?" Alhaitham's patience wore thin.

"Well, I have them, but I also don't have them," Kaveh tried to explain.

"Kaveh..." Alhaitham's frustration grew evident.

"I will give them. I said not to worry!" Kaveh assured, attempting to ease the tension.

"I'm gonna go to the committee room to check the storage room," Tighnari announced, tired of hearing their back and forth.

"I also need to get going to my archery class," Cyno stood up.

"You guys are all leaving me. Then I'll go with you to the committee room," Kaveh decided, joining the movement.

"Let's just hope no one's in there," Alhaitham remarked.

The three, headed towards the committee room after saying goodbye to Cyno.

"We got lucky," Tighnari observed, seeing no one in the room.

"So why are you here?" Kaveh asked, following Alhaitham inside.

"I need to find the documents from the summer festival," Tighnari explained.

"The one with the fireworks? I'm surprised the school let you have them," Kaveh remarked.

"It was the most anticipated part of the event, so the teachers only accepted it for this year. We can't do it again though because it's a fire hazard," Alhaitham explained, starting to check the shelves.

"Do you need any help looking for it?" Kaveh offered.

"You can go into the storage and see if there's anything labelled 'summer,'" Tighnari suggested.

"Okay, is it this one?" Kaveh pointed at the door.

"Yes, I'll go with you because there are lots of cabinets to check," Alhaitham agreed.

As Kaveh entered the room, he tripped over the door stopper.

"What the hell! That's a tripping hazard," Kaveh groaned, kicking it and entering the storage.

"Kaveh! Don't let the door-" Tighnari's voice was muffled as the door shut.

"Did you close the door?" Alhaitham asked.

"The door stopper moved, and it shut by itself. What's the big fuss?" Kaveh tried to open the door, but it wouldn't budge.

"That's because the door locks automatically when shut," Alhaitham explained, annoyed.

"Well, does it not open?" Kaveh asked, feeling a bit uneasy in the dark.

"It will," Alhaitham assured, switching on the light before knocking on the door. "Hey Tighnari, can you hear me?"

"Yes, I can," Tighnari responded.

"You might have to go to Jacks for the keys. He was the last one with them," Alhaitham suggested.

"Do you know where he might be?" Tighnari asked.

"Maybe in basketball? I'm not sure. Try calling him," Alhaitham said.

"I don't have his number," Tighnari replied.

"Is my phone on the table?" Alhaitham inquired.

"Yes, it is."

"Call him through mine then."

Tighnari approached the table, picking up Alhaitha's phone. "Your phone won't turn on. It's completely dead."

"Then you'll probably have to go look for him," Alhaitham sighed.

"Okay, I'll be as quick as I can," Tighnari promised before heading off to find the boy with the keys.

"I'm sorry," Kaveh said, feeling a bit guilty.

Alhaitham was slightly taken aback

"What?" The blonde said

"Didn't expect you to apologize," Alhaitham remarked, surprised.

"Who do you take me for?!" Kaveh snapped defensively.

Alhaitham chuckled before sitting on the floor against the wall.

Kaveh also copied, sitting down, and they both waited in the dimly lit storage room for Tighnari's return.

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