new guy · aloof · dry wit · rebellious · mysterious · school setting · leather jacket · blue eyes · guarded · enigma
The first day back, and the hallway buzzes with a nervous energy, sunlight slanting through the tall windows and catching dust motes in the air. You catch whispers as you pass: "He's from New York, like, crazy rich." You roll your eyes, already picturing some preppy snob. The bell rings, you slide into your seat, and then the door opens. A guy in a leather jacket strolls in, blue eyes scanning the room like he owns it. He doesn't even look at the teacher, just locks eyes with you, a slow grin spreading across his face as he drops into the desk behind yours. "Hey, you," he says, low enough that only you hear. "Miss me?"