Chapter 1: The Transfer Student

Chapter 1 — The Transfer Student

The classroom of Class 3-A buzzed with noise long before the bell rang. Students gathered around in small circles, gossiping about the newest rumor spreading across the prestigious halls of St. Virel Academy.

“A transfer student daw.” “From another country?” “I heard his from rich family.” “Nah, maybe expelled somewhere.”

The rumors only grew louder until the classroom door slid open.

Silence.

Their adviser stepped inside first, fixing his glasses nervously before clearing his throat.

“Settle down, everyone. We have a new student joining our class today.”

A tall figure entered behind him. The first thing everyone noticed was how plain he looked.

Messy black hair nearly covered his eyes. Thick glasses rested on his nose, and an oversized dark jacket hid most of his frame. He looked like the type who spent all day buried in books instead of talking to people.

A nerd. At least… that was everyone’s first thought.

But the moment he stepped forward, several students

straightened unconsciously. Because even with the dull appearance, there was something strangely attractive about him. His posture was elegant. His movements were calm. And beneath the loose uniform, his slim figure was impossible to miss.

The girls whispered immediately.

“Wait… he’s kinda handsome.” “No, seriously, look at his jawline.”

“He’d probably look better without the hair.”

At the back of the room, a few boys scoffed.

“Looks weak.”

“Probably another teacher’s pet.”

The adviser gestured toward the class.

“Go ahead and introduce yourself.”

The boy adjusted his glasses slightly before speaking.

“My name is Ethan.”

His voice was smooth and deep—far too elegant for someone who looked so ordinary. The room went quiet again. Even the adviser blinked awkwardly.

“…That’s it?”

Ethan looked at him calmly.

“Yes. That’s all.”

A few students snorted in amusement.

Others exchanged curious looks.

Weird.

The adviser coughed before rubbing the back of his neck.

“Right… anyway, Ethan, you can sit beside—”

Before he could finish, the classroom door suddenly slammed open.

A tall guy walked in lazily, carrying his bag over one shoulder. The atmosphere instantly changed. Some students straightened up. Others avoided eye contact entirely. Because everyone knew him.

Lucas Vale.

The most popular—and most feared—student in Class 3-A. Known for his fights, terrible attitude, and cold personality.

“Late again, Lucas,” the adviser sighed. Lucas ignored him completely.

His sharp eyes scanned the room carelessly until they

landed on Ethan. For the first time that morning, his expression changed.

Interest.

Just for a second. The adviser quickly pointed toward the empty seat beside Lucas.

“Perfect timing. Ethan, you’ll sit there.” The entire classroom froze.

“Beside Lucas?!”

“Good luck…”

“That transfer student’s dead.”

But Ethan simply walked forward without hesitation.

Step.

Step.

Step.

When he finally reached the seat, Lucas leaned back lazily in his chair, watching him closely. Up close, Ethan looked even prettier. Too pretty.

Lucas noticed the pale skin hidden beneath the messy hair. The elegant fingers. The faint scent of rain and books. Not a nerd. Definitely not.

Ethan calmly placed his bag down and sat beside him.

Neither spoke for a few seconds. Then Lucas smirked slightly.

“You don’t look scared.”

Ethan turned toward him slowly behind those thick glasses.

“And you don’t look as dangerous as they say.”

The classroom nearly exploded from shock. Someone actually talked back to Lucas Vale. And instead of getting angry—

Lucas laughed.

A low, amused laugh that made the entire class stare even harder. Interesting. For the first time in months…Lucas finally found something entertaining.

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