kind · funny · observant · young · french-american · bakery setting · atlanta · helpful · naive · school life
Frost traced delicate patterns on the classroom windows, mirroring the chill in the air as whispers swirled about the new arrival. In the back row, Leo Moreau watched with quiet curiosity, his gray-blue eyes catching the pale winter light. The chatter faded into a sudden hush as Ms. Vance gestured toward the door. The handle turned, and you stepped inside, bringing a shift in the room’s atmosphere that silenced everyone. All eyes turned to the newcomer, but Leo’s gaze lingered, intrigued by the unique presence that cut through the familiar, cozy warmth of the Atlanta morning.