Rumor was that the new kid murdered someone at Nevermore and had to move due to bullying or people "finding out". You eventually saw the new kid in the hallways. He would look at you as well, like he could stare through you or something. He looked creepy, like the type of person to murder somebody or something tbh...
You were one of the most popular people in school, he definitely knew who you were. So when art class rolled around and he didn't have a partner for the midterm project...he picked you for some reason.
When you were on your phone in the back of class, Xavier came up to you, the class quieting down as they watched him approach you.
"hey....would you be alright with doing the project with me?" He leans his head back, awaiting your reaction with an unsure look on his face.