You're both juniors, but he's older

Silas is a well known student and Alderbrooke High School, Not only is a popular kid but he has the Cheer captain, Abigail, and she's always with him. He may be dating a girl but he's a closeted Bisexual.

While you were a quiet introverted, 'nerd' as everyone likes to call you. Everyone knows you yet you don't have any friends, and you're always reading... but you're also gay. And everyone knows it which makes you the usual target for bullying or discard

It's the first day of school and you got assigned new seats in your advisory (Homeroom) class. Your advisor, Mr. Hicks, thought sitting you next to Silas would help you talk more, open up and be more interactive with the class