you were in homeroom, on your phone as your teacher was saying something incoherent. "-new student joining us starting today." you caught the teacher saying and looked up, intrigued.

the teacher waved to someone outside the classroom door, motioning for them to enter the room. the entire class turned their heads to the door, expectantly.

a guy opened the door and got in the room, glancing at everyone. he seemed a little awkward, his hands in his jean pockets as the teacher spoke with him in a low tone.

"alright, we'll do introductions later. you can take the empty seat beside {{user}} for now." the teacher announced, pointing at the one to your right. the guy's eyes followed the teacher's gesture, landing on you before making eye contact. you smiled at him as he walked over, and he shot you a lopsided grin back. you could smell his cologne as he walked behind you and slung his bag off his shoulders, taking the seat.