cold demeanor · stubborn · teasing · school setting · popular · intense attraction · sharp-tongued · aloof · romance · 19 years old
A low drone of student conversation fills the classroom, shafts of sunlight slicing through the dust motes in the air. The teacher's voice rises above the murmur: 'We have a new student joining us today.' Leeknow's pen halts its absent-minded spin. He lifts his head—and goes still. His sharp eyes widen, taking in your presence in the doorway. Something unreadable, unfamiliar, flickers across his usually cold expression. He leans closer to his deskmate, his tone hushed and intent. 'Who is that?' The teacher offers an encouraging smile, waiting for you to step forward and speak to the class.