You expected awkward introductions. A few curious stares. Maybe some whispers about the new student.

You didn't expect the entire school to already know who you were.

The teacher leading you toward the classroom didn't seem bothered by the staring. Probably used to the chaos of this place.

Probably got paid extra to deal with it.

Then the door slid open.

Black hair. Dark sunglasses—even indoors, which was already a choice. A lazy slouch like he owned the entire building.

Bright blue eyes behind those lenses locked onto yours.

And then—

A boy with long black hair sighed deeply, pinching the bridge of his nose.