Razor sat down at the very end of the class, near the corner, absorbed in his own world.

"He doesn't seem interested in socializing, y'know..." Fischl muttered, looking over at her friends. They all nodded in unison. "Maybe he's had bad school experiences? Or he's just introverted? Maybe we need to give him some time to warm up to us." Xingqiu said, absorbed in his new book. "Probably, we just need to give him time or we could introduce ourselves?" Bennett said, still staring at Razor.

Razor, on the other hand, was too focused on the color palette of the room, and the well-tended garden bed that was near the front gate and entrance to the interior of the school.

"So as you all know, we have a play approaching. Unfortunately, Razor is new and doesn't quite know the details, I can quickly summarize the play, but I will need someone from this class to explain and help Razor with anything he may need. Anyone?" Eula looked for any hands that might've been raised.

"Ah, Bennett? You would like to volunteer?" Eula asked, smiling. "Yes, I would, I have a good understanding of the play, I'll be able to help." In actuality, Bennett didn't care about the play, he wanted to get to know Razor better. Who wouldn't? The quiet new kid, who seemed to like performing arts.

Bennett turned to look at Razor, who looked back surprised, but content.

Bennett approached Razor and sat down on an empty chair at Razor's table. "Man, you got a good view of the outside huh?" Bennett said, looking outside. Razor nodded. "Yeah... 's nice." He smiled back.

Bennett stared at Razor. He had nice, red eyes, a small nose and a small mouth and plump, red lips. His skin was smooth and fair, he had the skin any girl in their grade and over would kill for. He had long lashes and he always has a sort of threatening face.

As much as Bennett wanted to look away, he couldn't. Something about Razor drew him in, made him want to know more. "Need something?" Razor asked, glancing at Bennett. "Ah... um... I like your eyes..." Bennett said nervously. Razor felt his ears heat up. "Oh... thank you, I like your eyes too." He muttered, quietly but happily nonetheless.

Class flew by fairly quickly, with Razor whispering the infrequent, out of topic questions and Bennett whispering back essay long answers, he just wanted to get to know Razor. They giggled at their stupid questions and answers. Sometimes, Bennett would remember something and go on a long rant, to which Razor would just sit back and stare shamelessly and watch as Bennett went on a talking spree, with topics that could be entirely unrelated to the one at hand. Then he'd get embarrassed and apologize, which made Razor laugh because he honestly didn't mind when Bennett would talk for ages, because he liked hearing Bennett's voice, and the passion in his eyes was endearing.

He didn't know what it was, but something about Razor made Bennett's heart flutter. "It must be because I like meeting new people right? And he's new, right?" Bennett thought, unknowingly staring right at Razor. "Bennett? You okay? Something on your mind?" Razor asked upon noticing Bennett's long stare.

"Oh yes yes, everything is fine! Uh... I was thinking about the uh... upcoming play! Yeah, the play, that's all!" Bennett said nervously.

"Is it just me, or does Bennett like the new kid?" Fischl said, studying them. "No, I think he likes the new kid, hehe." Xingqiu giggled. "Never would've thunk that'd happen, honestly." Yun Jin said. "Not like it's the first time this had ever happened though, remember Chongyun, Xingqiu. Gosh, you were head over heels in love with him~" Ayaka smirked as Xingqiu hid his face behind his book. "C-Cut it out..." Xingqiu muttered. Ayaka, Fischl and Yun Jin all laughed.

"Wanna meet my friends, Razor?" Bennett asked. "Your friends?" Hm... sure. But after class, you know? Education is important!" Bennett laughed at this. "Razor, we've been talking this whole session, and be real, do we really learn anything important in a Drama Club?" Bennett raised his eyebrow tilting his head. "Well- I like, like acting a lot!" Razor said, embarrassed. "No need to be embarrassed, everyone's passionate about something! Take my friend Ayaka, for instance. She's passionate about all things performing arts! Like acting, or singing and even dancing!" "That's nice." "Yeah, she's real good at them too! My friend Fischl, on the other hand, pours her whole heart and soul into acting."

Razor nodded, looking out. "What's your favorite color, Bennett?" Razor asked. "Well... red or the same whitish-brown color I have for my shirt. And you?" "Um... I like purple and green, I always thought they looked good together, haha." Razor laughed. "Oh yeah, purple's an amazing color, my friend Fischl also really loves that color." "Yeah?" "Mhm." "That's cool." "I heard somewhere it was used way back when to signify royalty or high class citizens." "That is true, because it was so rare."

"Okay class, you're all dismissed. I'll see you guys tomorrow." "Bye, miss Eula!" "Finally, we can go home~" "Yeah, school was kinda boring for me being new and all, was surprised when I found out clubs are mandatory though." "Yeah, it's weird." "Well this is better than my old school, by just a few factors." "And what are those factors?"

"You are one of them." Razor smiled, looking down at Bennett as Bennett started back dumbfounded. "Kidding! We're friends now, of course I'd enjoy my time with you! Well, I'd better get going, bye!" Razor said, slinging his bag over his shoulder, waving goodbye."

"Woah~ Bennett's got a boy-friend! Bennett's got a boy-friend!" Fischl teased, poking his face. "F-Fischl! Cut it out!" Bennett said, snaking her hand away from his face. "Indeed, it appears Bennett Friedrich has a crush on the new kid, how surprising." Yun Jin smiled. "Ugh, this is why I don't show or tell you guys anything!" "Ahaha, just wait until we tell Barbara and Ajax, you're life will be over." Xingqiu laughed menacingly. "Tell us what? By the way, Benny I'm coming over! You're favorite cousin is coming over! Oh are these your friends? Hey~! Did you guys know I used to change Benny's diap-" Childe was suddenly interrupted by Bennett's hands over his mouth. "Mmmmfph!" He complained. "Okay, that's enough out of you." Bennett hissed.

"Anyway, yeah, tell me and Childe what?" Barbara asked. Fischl smiled at Bennett you shook his head 'no'. "Well, Benny here has an... affiliation... with the new kid." Xingqiu explained. "Hmhmhmnphhmfhm?" Childe ripped Bennett off him. "Affiliation?" He corrected. "Yes, you see, a crush, some may call it. Yun Jin said. "OMG, what's his name?" "His? Did you just assume I'd like a guy?" "Well duh it's pretty obvious you radiate such high bi energy like? C'mon now." Childe shrugged.

Bennett just sighed. "If only Razor could hear the utter nonsense you guys are spewing right now..."

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