Author's Note: I know this trope has been done many times before, but I really wanted to write this. It's a YOI high school AU. FYI it's a public school in the USA. I also took the liberty of changing some of the characters' for the fic so they'd all be high schoolers. Everybody's ages will be made clear at one point hopefully by the end of this chapter. Thank you to That Sassy Ravenclaw for helping give me feedback and being awesome. Also, thanks to my friend, Nick for naming the fic. When I told him about this AU and that they don't skate, he said "The series is called Yuri on Ice, not Yuri on Textbooks."

Leo's POV:

Today is Monday, which is the best day of the week. There are so many opportunities for great things to happen. I'm currently in US History, which is a boring class. I'm trying (and failing) to pay attention. I'm doodling in the margins of my paper when the class gets interrupted by our teacher, Mr. Yakov getting a phone call.

"Leo. You're needed in the counselor's office." Mr. Yakov says. "Bell rings in 5 minutes. You should probably take your stuff with you." I nod and pack my things before leaving the room.

I knock and he says to come in. "What's up, Cel?" I ask our guidance counselor, Celestino.

I notice that there is another student in the room. He looks my age but I've never seen him before. Given how our school only has about 250 students in the high school, I notice something about everybody except him.

"Leo, this is Phichit." Celestino says as he gestures to him. Phichit waves and gives a friendly smile. "He's a foreign exchange student and he's in your grade. Do you think you could help them get around the school today?" I nod.

The bell rings and we head to the cafeteria for lunch.

Yuuri's POV:

The bell just rang, so I now have lunch. I'm new to my school so I don't know the place very well. I'm looking at a map that one of my classmates, Guang-Hong sketched for me to find the cafeteria when I accidentally walk into something, or should I say someone. "S-sorry." I blurt out.

I look up at the person I walked into. He is the prettiest boy I've ever seen. He has the most beautiful blue eyes and stunning platinum hair that goes down to about his stomach. "You look confused, are you lost?"

I nod. "I'm trying to find the cafeteria. This is my first day here."

"I can show you the way. I also have lunch." Before I know it, the mysterious guy and I reach the cafeteria and I see Guang-Hong with his friend, Leo, and another kid. "It was nice meeting you." The blond says before going to find his friend.

I walk over to my classmates and sit down. "I just saw the prettiest boy in existence. Who is he?"

"Describe him." Leo says.

I think about his features and smile "Blue eyes, long platinum blonde hair, tall, and stunning."

Guang-Hong and Leo answer at the same time "That's Victor Nikiforov. He's a senior."

Leo continues explaining "He's student council president, almost always the lead in the school musical, and head of the GSA. He's also really smart." Leo then quickly changes the topic by gesturing to the boy on his right "This is Phichit. He's in our grade and a foreign exchange student. He's from Thailand."

"Nice to meet you." Phichit says.

Guang-Hong, Leo, Phichit, and I spend the rest of lunch eating and getting to know each other.

Before I know it, the bell rings and it's time for our next classes. "Does anybody else have AP US History?" I ask.

"No, but Seung-Gil does." Leo says, gesturing to a kid of average height, black hair, and a bored expression. "Good luck. Mr. Yakov can be a strict teacher most of the time."

(3 hours later)

Phichit's POV:

Before I know it, my first day of school is over. It turns out that Leo's part of my host family, which is cool since he's so nice. "Do you have your bus pass?" Leo asks me. I nod and pull it out of my pocket. "Good. You'll need it to get to and from school every day." He informs me.

Leo, Guang-Hong, Yuuri, and I exit the building. "I think I see my ride. Good night, guys." Yuuri says before getting in a car to go home.

Apparently, Leo and Guang-Hong are next door neighbors.

(27 minutes later)

After a short while, Leo and Guang-Hong get up and I follow. At the corner, the bus stops, the door opens, and the three of us get off.

We keep walking and stop at Guang-Hong's door step. The two stop holding hands, so Guang-Hong can get his house key. "Good night dear, good night Phichit. Get home safe." He says before entering his house.

We walk about 7 feet to Leo's house. He unlocks the door and we enter. "Mom, we're home." He announces.

Suddenly, a short woman with brown hair and brown eyes enters the room. "You must be Phichit. Nice to meet you. I'm Leo's mom, Elena."

"Nice to meet you, ma'am." I say and shake her hand.

"Leo can show you the house." She says.

"I'll help you with your things and show you our room." Leo says. We both grab a bag and he guides me upstairs. "This is the Lion's cave." He says before opening the door to his room. His room has a bunkbed, 2 closets, a desk, a bookshelf, and a dresser."

"Wow. This is amazing." I state.

"That's not even the coolest part. Check this out." He says before walking to the easternmost wall of the room. He then moves aside a curtain to reveal a window. The other side of the window is covered by a bright pink curtain. Leo knocks on the window a few times. A moment later, the other curtain is opened and we see Guang-Hong. I wave to him.

Leo pulls out a notepad and writes "Hi, Ji."

Guang-Hong writes back. "Hi Leo. Hi Phichit." The o in Leo's name is a heart.

"Phichit, one important thing. Neither my parents, nor Guang-Hong's know that we're dating."

Guang-Hong then writes on his notepad "Mine don't even know that I'm gay."

I rip a piece of paper from my notebook and write "I won't tell a soul."

"Thanks J" Guang-Hong writes in response.

"We use notepads to communicate with each other." Leo explains. He then writes to Guang-Hong "Brb. Gotta show Phichit around."

"Ok. Have fun." Guang-Hong writes before closing his curtain. Leo closes the curtain on our side.

"So, first things first, do you want the top bunk or the bottom bunk?"

"May I have the top bunk?" I ask.

"Sure thing." Leo says. I then put my backpack on the top bunk.

(A few hours later)

"You boys should probably get ready for bed." Mrs. De la Iglesia says.

Leo and I then go upstairs. After brushing my teeth and hair, and changing into pajamas, I climb into bed.

"Good night, Leo." I say.

"Good night, Phichit." He responds before turning off the light. I'm so excited for the future.

Author's Note: Over 1,200 words. I really outdid myself. This is one of the longest first chapters I've had for a fic. I can't promise that all chapters will be this long. I hope you are interested in what happens. If you have any suggestions or anything kind to say, please leave a review. 3