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Arabian Nights (Kalim Al-Asim x Reader)

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ᴛʜᴇ ʏᴏᴜɴɢ ʜᴇᴀᴅ ᴏғ ᴛʜᴇ ᴀʟ-ᴀsɪᴍ ғᴀᴍɪʟʏ ᴍᴇᴇᴛs [ʀᴇᴀᴅᴇʀ] - ᴀ ᴛʜɪᴇғ ᴏғ ʜɪs ғᴀᴍɪʟʏ ᴊᴇᴡᴇʟs. ʜᴏʟᴅ ᴏɴ ᴛɪɢʜᴛ ғᴏʀ ᴀ ᴍᴀɢɪᴄ ᴄᴀʀᴘᴇᴛ ʀɪᴅᴇ ᴀɴᴅ ᴀ ʙᴇᴀᴜᴛɪғᴜʟ ɴɪɢʜᴛ ᴏᴠᴇʀ sᴄᴀʟᴅɪɴɢ sᴀɴᴅs. ᴏɴᴇsʜᴏᴛ ɪs ʜᴇᴀᴠɪʟʏ ɪɴsᴘɪʀᴇᴅ ʙʏ ᴛʜᴇ ᴀʟʟᴀᴅɪɴ ғᴀɪʀʏ ᴛᴀʟᴇ.

ᴀᴅᴅɪᴛɪᴏɴᴀʟ ɪɴғᴏʀᴍᴀᴛɪᴏɴ: 1. ᴄᴀɴᴏɴɪᴄᴀʟʟʏ, ɴᴏᴡʜᴇʀᴇ ɪᴛ ɪs sᴛᴀᴛᴇᴅ ᴛʜᴀᴛ ᴋᴀʟɪᴍ ᴅɪᴅ ɴᴏᴛ sᴘᴇɴᴅ ʜɪs ᴄʜɪʟᴅʜᴏᴏᴅ ᴡɪᴛʜ ᴊᴀᴍɪʟ ᴀɴᴅ ʜɪs sɪʙʟɪɴɢs ʙᴜᴛ ᴀs ғᴀʀ ᴀs ɪ ᴋɴᴏᴡ, ɪᴛ ʜᴀs ᴀʟsᴏ ɴᴇᴠᴇʀ ʙᴇᴇɴ ᴅᴇɴɪᴇᴅ ᴀɴʏᴡʜᴇʀᴇ. 2. ɪᴛ ʜᴀs ɴᴇᴠᴇʀ ʙᴇᴇɴ ᴏғғɪᴄɪᴀʟʟʏ ᴄᴏɴғɪʀᴍᴇᴅ ᴛʜᴀᴛ ᴏɴʟʏ ʙᴏʏs ɢᴏ ᴛᴏ ᴛʜᴇ ɴʀᴀ ᴀɴᴅ ʀsᴀ (ᴀʟᴛʜᴏᴜɢʜ ғᴏʀ sᴏᴍᴇ ʀᴇᴀsᴏɴ ᴛʜɪs ᴡᴀs ʙᴇʟɪᴇᴠᴇᴅ ᴀᴛ ᴛʜᴇ ᴛɪᴍᴇ ɪ ᴡʀᴏᴛᴇ ᴛʜɪs ᴏɴᴇsʜᴏᴛ).

[Reader] looked around. The crescent moon provided enough light for her to see that her watch wasn't over yet. The guards patrolling the beautiful water garden passed by the pools and fountains, vigilantly scanning the area. They already knew her spell. She wasn't going to make the mistake she made when she first discovered she could do magic. When she swung something that looked like an expensive pen that fateful day, she had no idea what awaited her. Sparks of magic flew from the tip. She didn't know that what she stole was a magic pen. Over time, she slowly managed to master simple commands by watching others do it legally. She figured out everything by trial and error. But no one taught her how to become invisible. It was something that just came out on itself. She immediately tried it when trying to steal and it was a mistake. The salesman at the booth noticed her and she had to run away from the city guard. Since then she has realized a few things. This spell never lasted long. And once she used it in someone's presence, it never worked again. So now she was hiding on the roof of the Asim family residence, waiting to be able to leave it peacefully.

She opened the old and worn bag, examining the contents. Precious stones glittered in the dark night. Like the jeweled lamp. The girl smiled to herself. This will make her rich for several years. No more risking arrest. She stroked the largest of the rubies tenderly. Suddenly the stone fell from her hand. She reached out to catch it but it rolled across the roof and landed on the balcony just below her. She held her breath. The gem made a small sound as it fell onto the mosaic before sliding somewhere else. However, there was no indication that anyone was interested in it. She carefully poked her hea out, trying to look down. No voices came from the room. There were no lights on in it either. She bit her lip in thought. Maybe she should have left it where it was. On the other hand, it is better that no one knows that a theft has taken place for as long as possible. She took a deep breath and quickly climbed down to the balcony. She landed softly and moved towards the door. She cast a spell on herself. Caution never hurt anyone. She began nervously searching the woven rugs decorating the room. In the middle was a large golden bed with a huge red canopy. She looked under them. It was there that she found her lost item.

— Umm...Excuse me? — The voice scared her so much that she hit her head on the bed. She quickly crawled out from under it, wanting to escape where she came from. Unfortunately, a boy stood in her way.

By the looks of it, he could have been her age or slightly younger. His white hair fell slightly in front of his face, so he tied it with a headband. Red eyes stared at her expectantly. He was wearing ordinary clothes. The cream sweater fluttered slightly due to the night wind coming from the door to the balcony. The same one that, unfortunately for her, he had just closed. He must have been someone important. Gold bracelets and earrings, as well as small tattoos on her arms let her know about it.

What to say? Think of something! Her heart was beating like crazy. She couldn't run out into the corridor. She's already been through it once. The guard still hasn't changed. They will definitely notice her right away. She felt hot.

— Oh my! Sorry. I didn't want to scare you. — The boy walked up to her, grabbed her hand and touched her forehead where she had hit herself. — I guess you'll be fine.

Is he serious? [Reader] looked at him in disbelief.

— I returned to the room faster because someone apparently broke into the vault. The guards told me to stay here. What a bore! — He threw himself on the bed.

Oh no! That was the worst! She really should get out of here as soon as she could. Especially since she now knew who was in the room with her. There was only one person that age for whom everyone in the mansion would be on alert. After so many attacks, this was understandable. Many people were wanting to take his life. Kalim Al-Asim. The oldest heir to the vast fortune of a merchant family renowned throughout Scalding Sands. And although he had plenty of siblings, they were definitely younger than him. It had to be him.

— Will you play with me? — he asked, which completely threw her off her rhythm.

— Play... with you? — the girl made sure, not fully understanding the meaning of the strange request.

Apparently he hadn't realized yet that she was a thief. She couldn't risk rushing towards the balcony. Otherwise, he could have informed the adults immediately. She had to get her bearings.

— I saw your bag and thought you were a cleaning lady. All my previous cleaners agreed to play with me in exchange for gems. — Kalim hugged the stuffed parrot. — So what will it be?

She looked down and mentally cursed herself. In her rush, she forgot to zip up her bag. Maybe that saved her after all.

For some reason she felt a little sad. The boy in front of her had everything. Family, a roof over your head and warm food every day. And yet, despite this, he had no one to play with. So much so that he had to pay someone for it. Worse still, she was almost certain that the adult employees were taking advantage of his naivety to make money off of him.

She was about to reply that she didn't have time when suddenly something tickled her leg. She barely held back a scream as she spun around violently.

— You can't! Sit down! — Kalim stood up and waved his finger threateningly.

Meanwhile, [Reader] was shocked. She thought she would see a dog or another animal. But what she saw was an embroidered rug that flipped in the air and then rested politely at her feet. From time to time its fringes waved, trying to touch her again.

— Is that a flying carpet?

— Yes. — Kalim smiled.

A sudden thought appeared in her head. So brilliant that she almost fell in love with it. This could solve all her problems.

— How about we take a ride on it for fun? — She walked towards the balcony door.

— But... I should stay inside today... because it's dangerous. — Kalim looked torn.

She looked at him carefully. All his emotions were clearly visible. He certainly rarely questioned the rules. And if so, it's probably only unconsciously.

— Just for a moment. Nobody will notice us. — [Reader] sat down on the carpet.

The fringes waved eagerly.

— I wouldn't want you to get hurt if it's not safe — the boy confessed, scratching the back of his neck sheepishly.

[Reader] felt a blush rising to her cheeks. Was this supposed to be the great heir to the fortune? The rich and spoiled kid she just robbed? The idiot met her a few minutes ago and immediately trusted her. Moreover, he was worried about her instead of himself, even though she played the role of an ordinary employee. The bag weighed like a stone on her shoulder. She had no choice. She pushed away the uncomfortable thoughts. She had to get out of here. It was a priority.

— If you're so worried about me, come with me.

She knew immediately that she had nailed it. If he cared about others more than himself, he would follow her. She had met few such people in her entire life on the city streets but they did happen. They were usually the victims of theft.

The boy took a deep breath and opened the door. He sat down right in front of her.

— You should grab onto something — he said, grabbing the front fringes.

— I'll give it a try... — [Reader] didn't have time to finish the sentence.

The carpet moved so fast that it took her breath away. The air rush was amazing. Instinctively, she grabbed Kalim's waist. Otherwise she would definitely fall. She clung to his back, afraid to open her eyes. The soft sweater smelled of coconut. It was strange but quite pleasant.

— Hey, there's nothing to be afraid of! — The boy shouted over the wind. — The carpet won't let you fall off.

In response to his words, the fabric tickled her hand playfully. She swallowed and tentatively opened first one eye, then the other.

The view was beautiful. A crescent moon reigned over them. They left behind the Asim family residence. The city below glittered with hundreds of lights. From above she could see the familiar, bright buildings. The market was bustling with nightlife. The dancers were organizing a festival. Dressed in traditional costumes, they entertained tourists. The music of flutes and drums filled the air. And beyond the walls stretched a sand wasteland. She saw an oasis and palm trees a few miles away. A few caravans were crossing the last stretches of the road with their camels. They probably came to celebrate or sell rare goods.

— Could you take me home?! she asked. — I'm done with my shift!

It was an outright lie but she couldn't think of anything better.

— Of course! — her companion shouted back.

She showed him the direction. Home wasn't exactly the best description of where she lived. But she didn't know what else to tell him. A makeshift bedroom at the top of an abandoned building was the only thing she could afford. It almost never rained in this city. Luckily for her. Otherwise, she would often sleep among puddles because the roof was leaky. However, she had enough protection against the heat of hot days, which was more than nothing.

— Hold on tight!

Before she knew what was happening, the top became a bottom. The magical vehicle did a somersault. Her stomach lurched into her throat. On one hand it was exciting but on the other it was terrifying.

They landed on one of the neighboring roofs. [Reader] stepped off the carpet, feeling her legs go weak. Kalim quickly grabbed her around the waist, saving her from falling.

— This happens after the first flight. — He grinned.

— Listen, I… — the girl began, staring at her feet.

How was she supposed to tell him this? Make excuses? Or maybe it's better not to? She should shut up and just go away. Except he was so honest... And now that she knew him, she was consumed with guilt. Kindness just poured out of him. He didn't deserve what she did to him.

— I robbed you… — She held out her bag. — Sorry. We came here because I wanted to escape.

— I know — Kalim replied calmly. It was like they were having a chat about the weather. — Unfortunately, I have to take the lamp because Dad likes it very much but you can keep the rest.

The cheerful expression never left his face.

— What? — [Reader] was absolutely stunned.

— I figured you probably needed all this more than I did. — He smiled warmly and handed the valuables back to her. — Would you like to meet up for a carpet ride again?

— After all this, you still want... — Yes, that's what he was like. This shouldn't surprise her. — Yes, of course. I'll be waiting at the same time tomorrow.

— Cool. He hugged her goodbye, which gave her a strange, pleasant feeling. — I almost forgot. I haven't introduced myself but you probably already know who I am. — Kalim received an affirmative nod as he mounted the carpet. — I didn't ask for your name.

— [Reader].

— See you then, [Reader]. - With these words he disappeared into the darkness of the night.

***

— Hurry up, Jamil. You have to show me the campus! — Kalim exclaimed excitedly.

Happy as always. Even when there was nothing to be happy about.

— You should unpack first. — His friend sighed loudly.

The job will probably fall to him. As always. After all, that's what he was. Servant. Following Asim's family even when he desperately wanted to get away from them. Just when he finally thought he would have peace, his family's employers bribed the school so that their son could attend it. Not to mention the fact that he didn't fit here at all. And came two months after the semester started.

— Where are you in such a hurry? — Viper asked, reluctantly following the boy.

— I haven't seen [Reader] since she got into the Royal Sword Academy. She said she would wait for me in the courtyard!

Night Raven College rarely had visitors from a rival school. Usually only during sports games or music competitions. But that wasn't the strangest thing. Where could Kalim meet anyone new that Jamil didn't even know about? He knew everything about him.

— Why is this the first time I've heard of [Reader]? — he asked panicked, trying to catch up with Kalim.

He had to find out who it was. No one could spoil his plans.

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