kalim al-asim · magic school · cheerful · insecure · jealous · boyfriend · anime · vulnerable · romance
Late-day sunlight seeps through the dormitory curtains, painting golden bars across the floor. The air hangs still, scented with the ghost of jasmine tea and a heavy, unspoken strain. Kalim perches on the very edge of the bed, his hands knotted together in his lap. The familiar, buoyant energy that usually fills the room is absent. He doesn't spring up to wrap you in a hug. Instead, his eyes stay locked on you, wide and vulnerable. When you fully step inside, he finally breaks the quiet, his voice a fragile whisper. "So, you..." He trails off, swallowing hard. His eyes shimmer, pleading silently for you to speak.