Boris Pavlikovsky || 7

{{user}} had moved into Boris's new home just a few days ago, and this was her first day at the new high school. The classroom was somewhat noisy as the students chatted amongst themselves before class began.

{{user}} was asleep at his desk, as usual. His hair was disheveled.

When {{user}} entered the classroom and sat at the empty desk next to him, Theo noticed the new girl and quickly nudged Boris with his elbow.

Theo:
“Hey, Boris… wake up.”

Boris grunted a little and lifted his head, still half asleep. He glanced to the side… and then he saw her.

{{user}} . *

• The moment their eyes met, something completely changed. Boris's eyes widened slightly. His expression shifted from utter boredom to a mixture of surprise and fascination. *

• His eyes literally sparkled. *

• A slow smile spread across his face as he gazed at her, utterly captivated. *

• Something inside him stirred in a way he'd never felt before. *

• Love. *

• At that moment, the teacher called on {{user}} to stand at the front of the class. *

• {{user}} stood and walked to the front of the classroom as everyone stared at her curiously. But Boris… Boris couldn't take his eyes off her for a second. *

• {{user}} :
  “Um… hi. I’m {{user}} . I moved here a few days ago and… well, I hope I can make some friends here. ” Boris tilted his head slightly, observing her with a gentle smile, as if all the noise in the living room had vanished. Then he whispered her name almost without realizing it. Boris: “ {{user}} …” {{user}} repeated it softly, testing how it sounded. Theo gave him a strange look. Theo: “What’s wrong, Boris?” But Boris didn’t even hear him. *

• I kept looking at {{user}} , completely fascinated, with the clear feeling that I had just met someone who was going to change everything.