Promise Me You'll Stay [ Kaveh x Alhaitham ]

Anniversary

Alhaitham's point of view:  

"When do I find out?" I asked, my voice dipping into a playful tone as I mimicked the smirk Kaveh wore so effortlessly. His mischievous grin seemed to brighten the entire room, and I found myself caught in the warmth of his expression, unable to look away. It was moments like these, where the world narrowed down to just the two of us, that I realized how deeply I cherished him.

Kaveh leaned closer, his eyes sparkling with excitement as he let the anticipation linger. My heart skipped a beat, wondering what he had in store for me. Then, with a light-hearted chuckle, he stood up, offering me his hand. "Hmm... maybe... now?" he teased, his voice low and enticing, as if he was inviting me into some grand adventure that only the two of us could share.

I couldn't help but smile back, my curiosity piqued. I took his hand, feeling the familiar warmth of his skin against mine, and let him pull me up. There was an electricity in the air, a sense of something significant about to unfold, and I was more than ready to follow wherever he led.

Kaveh led me through the hallways of our home with an almost childlike enthusiasm, the excitement practically radiating off him in waves. I followed without question, entranced by the way his eyes sparkled with anticipation. I could feel his energy, infectious and vibrant, pulling me along with a sense of urgency that made my heart race in time with his. It was rare to see him this animated, and I couldn't help but wonder what could possibly have him so excited.

We reached his office, and as soon as we stepped inside, Kaveh released my hand and walked over to his desk. He was practically vibrating with excitement as he rummaged through a pile of papers and blueprints. I watched him curiously, intrigued by what he was about to show me.

Finally, he pulled out a large sheet of paper, holding it up with a sense of reverence that immediately captured my attention. "I've been working on this for a while," he began, his voice soft yet brimming with emotion. "I wanted to surprise you on your birthday, but... I can't wait any longer."

He unfolded the blueprint, laying it out on the desk in front of me. My eyes scanned the intricate lines and detailed sketches, recognizing the layout of a house—a beautiful, sprawling design that immediately struck me as familiar. I looked up at Kaveh, the question in my eyes, and he smiled, his expression tender and filled with love.

"It's a house," he said, as if the words themselves carried a weight that was almost too much to bear. "Our house. I've been planning it for months, and I thought I'd tell you about it on your birthday. The idea was to have it ready by the time our anniversary nears... a place that's just ours."

For a moment, I was speechless, my mind struggling to process the enormity of what he was saying. He had been planning this for so long, working in secret to create something so deeply personal, so filled with love. The idea of having a place that was just ours, built with his own hands, was overwhelming in the best way possible.

Before I could respond, Mehrak buzzed to life beside us, its mechanical wings fluttering as it projected a hologram into the air. The image showed the progress of the construction—walls rising, rooms taking shape, every detail meticulously crafted. Kaveh's eyes widened in surprise, and a gasp of excitement escaped his lips as he realized what he was seeing.

"Oh, Mehrak! You're showing the progress!" Kaveh exclaimed, his voice a mix of shock and joy. He jumped up in excitement, his earlier composure completely abandoned as he hugged the little device, his face lighting up with pure, unfiltered happiness. "It's really happening! I can't believe it's actually happening!"

I watched him with a mix of awe and adoration, my heart swelling at the sight of his unbridled joy. He was so full of life, so vibrant and passionate, that it was impossible not to be swept up in his enthusiasm. Seeing him this happy, knowing that this was something he had poured his heart and soul into, made me realize just how much he meant to me. This wasn't just a blueprint; it was a manifestation of everything we had built together, a symbol of our future.