As Arin walked towards class A, she couldn't shake off the feeling of unease. The school's grandeur, with its polished hallways and imposing architecture, felt both exciting and a little intimidating. The air was thick with the scent of old books and ambition, a stark contrast to the familiar comfort of her old life in Westlyn.
Entering the classroom, she was met with a sea of unfamiliar faces, all seemingly sizing her up. She took a deep breath, her gaze meeting a pair of intense, dark blue eyes that belonged to a boy sitting in the back. A small, almost imperceptible smirk played on his lips, and Arin felt a shiver run down her spine. This was going to be an interesting year. The homeroom teacher, Ms. Leigh told her to sit beside Mira Mitchell after she gave them a quick introduction.
In class B, Rowan, though disappointed, was determined to make the best of his situation. He found himself in a class buzzing with energy, a mix of personalities that immediately drew him in. He spotted a girl with fiery red hair and a mischievous glint in her eyes, who was already deep in conversation with a group of friends. He knew, somehow, that he was going to like it here.
As the days turned into weeks, Arin and Rowan found themselves increasingly drawn into the world of Ravenwood High. The boy with the blue eyes, whose name she learned was Jared Stockton, seemed to always be watching her, a silent challenge in his gaze. Arin and Mira became best of friends - they went for lunch breaks together, talked at every chance they got and laughed at every joke passed.
Rowan, on the other hand, was thriving in class B, making friends, discovering hidden talents he never knew he had, pranking teachers and friends and never forgetting to watch the fiery red hair girl, he saw on his first day.