Mr Not So Perfect - Haikaveh

12

"It's getting colder outside," Kaveh said, leaning against Alhaitham's desk and glancing out the window at the grey, overcast sky.

"It's already December. We have so much to get done," Tighnari sighed, rubbing his temples as he too, stared out of the window

"And don't forget, we also have exams," Cyno added, his tone grave as he shuffled through a stack of textbooks.

"Oh god, I hate winter," Kaveh groaned. "I have my art project due soon, and I haven't even started it." He threw his head back in frustration, making a dramatic gesture as if the weight of all his deadlines were physically pressing down on him.

"Kaveh, have you even joined a club yet?" Cyno asked, raising an eyebrow.

"Shit! I totally forgot about the clubs!" Kaveh shot up, realization dawning on him.

"What are we gonna do now?" Tighnari asked, looking pointedly at Alhaitham.

"Yes, what will we do now?" Cyno echoed, both of them now staring at Alhaitham with expectant eyes.

"What?" Alhaitham responded, looking confused.

"Are you going to let me in the committee? It's been so long, I think I've proven myself worthy. And before you say-" Kaveh started, but Alhaitham interrupted him.

"You can join."

Kaveh looked at Alhaitham in shock. "Did I hear that correctly?"

"Yes, Kaveh, you can join the disciplinary committee," Alhaitham sighed a hint of resignation in his voice.

"Are you being for real?" The blonde's eyes lit up with excitement.

Alhaitham nodded, then returned his focus to his book, as if the matter was settled.

"I knew I could do it!" Kaveh yelled, a bit too loud, attracting the attention of everyone around. "Sorry," he whispered, looking sheepishly at Alhaitham.

"You need to fill in the form though," Alhaitham said.

"What form?" Kaveh's smile faltered.

"It's not that long, just a few paragraphs about school and yourself," Alhaitham explained.

"It's terribly long, good luck," Tighnari interjected

"You've got to be kidding me," Kaveh groaned.

"Do you want to join or not?" Alhaitham asked

"Yes! I will do it," Kaveh stuttered, determined.

Alhaitham then pulled out a few stapled pieces of paper. "Then here is the form."

"Why do you have that just sitting in your bag?" Kaveh blinked at him, confused.

"For emergencies," Alhaitham replied.

"If this is your idea of an emergency, you're doomed if there's a real one," Cyno quipped.

"This is an emergency!" Kaveh said, snatching the paper from Alhaitham's hand.

Kaveh grabbed his pen and stared at the form, already overwhelmed by the thought of filling it out. "A few paragraphs, he says," Kaveh muttered to himself. "More like an essay."

Cyno leaned over, looking at the form. "You should start with your name," he said, a grin spreading across his face.

Kaveh rolled his eyes. "Very funny."

As Kaveh started writing, Tighnari and Cyno exchanged amused glances. "I never thought I'd see the day," Tighnari said. "Kaveh, the artist, joining the disciplinary committee."