William

The classroom buzzed with chatter until the homeroom teacher walked in.“Good morning, everyoneThe students reluctantly settled into their seats.We have a new transfer student joining us today.”The door slid openA tall boy stepped inside wearing the school uniform neatly pressed. His backpack rested on one shoulder, and despite dozens of curious eyes staring at him, his expression remained calm.“I’m Est. Nice to meet youWhispers immediately spread across the room“He’s handsome“He looks like such a nerd“I bet he’s the top studentAt the back of the classroom, William didn’teven bother looking up from his phoneOne of his friends nudged him“Dude, look. Fresh meatAnother smirked“Should we welcome him properly before he gets too comfortable?”William finally glanced toward the front of the room, a lazy grin forming on his face.“Sounds funThe teacher scanned the room“Est, there’s an empty seatHe pointed toward the back“You’ll be sitting next to WilliamThe entire class fell silentSomeone whispered, “Poor guyEst walked over without saying a word and placed his bag beside the deskWilliam leaned back in his chair“So you’re my new seatmat Est simply nodded.The teacher cleared his throat again.“There’s one more thingWilliam immediately frowned“Because William’s grades have been… disappointing A few students tried to hide their laughter.“…Est has agreed to be William’s private tutor after school.”William nearly dropped his phone.Seriously?”The teacher smiled.“SeriouslyThe bell rang a few minutes laterAs the students packed up, William’s group surrounded him.You’re seriously getting tutored by the new nerd?” one of them laughed.William shrugged with a cocky smile“If he thinks he can fix my grades, he’s wasting his time.”That afternoonKnock. KnockWilliam lazily walked to the front door.He opened it…You’re earlyEst stood outside with his backpack“We agreed on fourWilliam rolled his eyes and stepped asideCome inHe tossed his keys onto a table