Happy Birthday Kas!
Okay so it's another trope/cliche but those are good for growing readers!
New Student
:: (Pre Iambic Prose) (Human Andrew AU)
"Have you heard about that new kid we got today?" Danny blinked at the question, finally looking up from where he was scrambling to cram for next period's test, which was in a few minutes. Okay so really he shouldn't have played that video game last night but he had only meant to play for five more minutes. Not five more hours.
"A new kid? This late in the year?" That was unusual. It was spring, no one transferred in at spring, at least, not unless they had an academic death wish.
"Yeah, apparently he's some kind of genius, which is why the let him transfer," Sam continued, looking down to her watch. "Shit, if I'm late for gym again I'm dead, good luck on your test, Danny!" Danny absently waved his friend off as she turned and rushed the other way before going back to cramming, expression becoming panicked. They were having a test that covered five chapters, how the hell was he supposed to remember all of this?! It was like asking-
"Ow."
Groaning Danny blinked, realizing he was looking at the ceiling. Pulling himself up with a wince he saw that another student was across from him, rubbing his forehead in pain. Hearing the warning bell both of them jumped up, scrambling for their things. "Sorry sorry, I was sort of cramming so I didn't-"
"No, no, entirely my fault. I was reading and I suppose-" The student trailed off as he and Danny brushed hands on the book they both reached for, each looking at the other for a few moments of utter silence. "Um...hi."
"Ehe, h-hi," Danny grinned, praying to whatever was out there that he wasn't blushing. Gathering his scattered papers and books he picked the book up that looked to belong to the other, reading the title. "Oh! This is a good one! Have you read it before?" Standing up he saw the other do the same, purple jacket just barely hanging on his shoulders and glasses crooked.
"No, I only recently managed to purchase it this morning," the teen coughed, readjusting his hold on his own books and trying not to stare at Danny but utterly failing. "I don't believe we've met, which isn't such a surprise seeing as I only transferred in today."
"Oh, you must be that new kid! Andrew, right?" Seeing him nod Danny smiled, reaching his hand out and shaking the other's. "Nice to meet you, Andrew! I'm Danny." Deciding not to comment on how both of them lingered in the handshake a little too long he handed the book back to the other. "Where are you at in the book?"
"Sage attempted to destroy the Hunter herself," Andrew replied, still staring at Danny, who for once didn't seem to mind. Especially since he was staring just as much, although it was hardly his fault the kid looked so cute.
"Wow, you read fast," Danny grinned, not blushing as their hands brushed again over the book as it was handed over. "So, um, yeah, you're gonna love the next part, it's really great and stuff." Hearing the late bell Danny cursed viciously, Andrew looking amused. "Uh- S-Sorry. History test and if I fail this one I'm dead." Rushing off he gave a wave, "If you need someone to show you around then feel free to ask!"
Andrew watched as the teen disappeared around the corner. Slowly grinning he chuckled. In the beginning he had been against moving to a new town and school but now... Now he may end up enjoying himself more than he would have thought.
"Danny, hm...I look forward to our next meeting."
This couldn't have been more cliched if I tried.