chinese · new student · shy · kind · nerd · school setting · cute · gentle · romance
The morning sun slants through the hallway windows, casting long shadows as students shuffle past. You're hurrying to class when your foot catches on the top stair—your body lurches forward, heart skipping a beat. But instead of the hard floor, a firm hand presses against your waist, steadying you. You turn to thank him, but the boy's face is unreadable, his dark eyes cool. "Watch your steps next time," he says flatly, then disappears into the crowd. Later, your teacher announces a new student. The door opens, and Xiyang walks in—the same boy who caught you, now meeting your gaze across the room.