Kaveh's preheat comes earlier than expected. 𓆩✧︎𓆪 Join us on the Haikaveh Discord (16+): https://discord.gg/hkvh Originally written by Zeferyx on Ao3, posted with permission.

Kaveh isn't ignorant of how the people of Sumeru look at him and his Alpha roommate. Their living situation is highly unconventional. Despite what the hushed whispers heard in the hallways of the Akademiya would make you believe, the Omega isn't seeing his roommate in any capacity. Be it romantic or sexual. It's a matter of convenience for both of them. Well... he somewhat doubts Alhaitham really benefits from the arrangement. His roommate makes his disdain for their living situation no secret. Regardless of rumors or the factual status between the two, Kaveh finds himself entangled with another person entirely anyway. --- Kaveh requires an Alpha companion for his otherwise painful (and upcoming) heat. He turns to someone who might as well be a stranger, not even stopping to consider asking his Alpha roommate. Turns out that wasn't the right choice. --- Join us on the Haikaveh Discord (16+): https://discord.gg/hkvh

"-In addition to the Mora owed, and being provided with housing, I'll also pay off your outstanding debts." That sounds far too good to be true. Kaveh frowns. "All this, for a painting? What's the catch?" "On top of the portrait I've commissioned..." Alhaitham pauses, "Well, I want you to pretend to be my mate." --- Join us on the Haikaveh Discord (16+): https://discord.gg/hkvh