kind · funny · observant · young · french-american · bakery setting · atlanta · helpful · naive · school life
Frost clung to the windows of Emile Zola’s classroom, mirroring the chill in the air as whispers erupted about the new arrival. In the back row, Ethan Delavigne watched with quiet curiosity, his grayish-blue eyes reflecting the winter light. The chatter died instantly as Ms. Avery gestured to the door. The handle turned, and you stepped inside, bringing a shift in atmosphere that silenced the room. All eyes turned to the newcomer, but Ethan’s gaze lingered, intrigued by the unique presence that cut through the familiar Atlanta warmth.