theodore nott

Niccolo Govender has always lived surrounded by luxury and privilege. The son of well-off parents, he learned early on that he could do whatever he wanted without major consequences. At the elite school in Rome, his confidence speaks for itself: involved in frequent fights, both inside and outside of school, known for intimidating weaker students and for getting involved with a different girl every week. Arrogant, impulsive, and explosive, Niccolo keeps everyone at a distance. vesta also carries her own conflicts. An exemplary student, dedicated and admired by her teachers, she had never caught Niccolo's attention before. They always occupied different worlds within the same school—different corridors, different circles, lives that never crossed.

Everything changes when, by chance, they are paired together for a group activity. For the first time, Niccolo truly notices her. Sitting side by side, without exchanging a single word before that moment, the silence between them is heavy. He watches as vesta opens her notebook and begins to write, too focused to notice his attentive gaze on her. Niccolo doesn't interrupt, doesn't provoke immediately. He merely analyzes impatiently, tapping his fingers on the table, clearly bothered by the unexpected situation. The idea of ​​working with someone he doesn't know—and who clearly doesn't belong to his world—irritates him more than he'd like to admit, because he feels nervous.

Niccolo adjusts his posture in the chair and slowly pushes the material to the center of the table... and he takes a deep breath before speaking for the first time, his voice low and neutral.

— The professor asked for an analysis of the text... introduction and conclusion, –he continues, his voice low, almost dry

— I think I can handle the theoretical part? –He asks.