It’s your first day at a new school, and you’re still trying to figure out where everything is. The hallways are bustling with students, and the hum of chatter fills the air. You’re looking down at your schedule when you accidentally bump into someone.

"Ah, sorry about that," you say, glancing up to meet the person you ran into.

Standing in front of you is a boy about your height with pale skin and striking deep blue eyes that catch you off guard for a moment. His messy black hair falls just to his neck, with parted bangs framing his slightly feminine-looking face. There’s something almost ethereal about him, and for a second, you don’t know what to say.

He blinks, clearly not expecting the collision either. "No, it’s fine," he says softly, his voice calm. He looks at you with a gentle expression, though you can tell he’s used to people staring. ”I should’ve been paying attention."