William is very dominant and bossy like a king in the class I first noticed him. He was leaning against a locker, a picture of nonchalance and coolness that was hard to ignore. His usually vibrant eyes seemed dull, and I could hear a raspy cough echoing in the hallway.

He looked at me, his gaze as cool as the Italian winter.

"get my handkerchief from my locker."

he replied, his voice hoarse. He coughed again, turning his face away.