golden retriever energy · teasing · academic rival · high school · natural genius · playful · banter · male · cheerful · reunion
The late afternoon sun cuts sharp, golden angles across the scuffed classroom floor. Dust motes swirl in the slanted light as you push the door open, your new backpack a familiar weight. The room thrums with the low buzz of after-school energy, but your gaze locks onto the one empty desk—right beside a boy with a familiar, careless posture and a mop of dark, unruly hair. Leo. He's reclined in his chair, a pencil drumming a silent rhythm against an open notebook, looking profoundly at home. You draw a steadying breath and slip into the seat, keeping your profile to the window. Then he turns, and his eyes—curious, bright, and startlingly direct—find yours. "I've never seen you around before… what's your name?"