As both Dante and Ren stepped into the classroom that bustling morning, their eyes immediately began scanning the room for the one person they had heard so much about—the undeniably attractive Leo, known not only for his physical allure but also for his famously expressionless demeanor. The online gossip and various forums had painted a picture of Leo as a mysterious figure, a young man whose face remained devoid of emotion, no matter the circumstances. Intrigued and somewhat skeptical, the duo was eager to see if the rumors aligned with reality.
As their gaze shifted through the first several students, they soon found themselves captivated by a particularly striking young man positioned toward the back of the room. He had an almost ethereal quality about him, his good looks surpassing even those of Ren, who couldn't help but feel a twinge of jealousy.
"Is that him? Wow, he's genuinely more handsome than I am!" Ren exclaimed, his tone a mix of awe and disappointment. It was hard for him to reconcile the fact that someone could be so effortlessly attractive.
"Wait a minute! Isn't he a bit too cheerful to be Leo? I thought everyone said he was supposed to look completely devoid of feeling," Dante replied, furrowing his brow in confusion.
"Yeah, well, that could just be a rumor. Perhaps it's all been exaggerated," Ren suggested, though he still found the cheerful demeanor puzzling.
Their chatter was soon interrupted by Lily, another student from their class, who had been observing their bewilderment. "You guys are looking at the wrong person! Leo, the top-ranked student, is over there!" she exclaimed, her finger pointing excitedly in the direction of a different figure situated behind Kevin.
As their eyes followed her finger, Dante and Ren were left utterly speechless by what they saw next. The individual before them had long, cascading white hair and striking white eyes that lacked irises yet radiated an extraordinary beauty. His attractive features were strikingly handsome, yet they also carried a delicate quality that seemed almost feminine. His physique was a perfect blend of muscularity and grace, making him look like something out of a dream.
"Seriously, bro, are you absolutely sure he's a guy? I mean, come on, can you blame me for questioning it? I feel like I might be attracted to him!" Dante blurted out, his voice laced with both disbelief and admiration.
"Trust me, he's definitely a guy," Ren said, still enchanted by the mesmerizing sight before them.
"Hey, you two look utterly shocked, don't you?" Lily teased, unable to contain her amusement at their reaction.
"Of course! I mean, he's more beautiful than my fiancée!" Dante replied, pointing incredulously at Leo as if to emphasize his point.
"Come on, Dante, let's go talk to him," Ren urged, feeling a strange mix of urgency and excitement as they made their way towards the back of the classroom.
When they reached the striking figure, Ren took the initiative and asked, "You must be Kevin Dover, right?"
"Yes, exactly! And you are?" Kevin replied, his enthusiasm evident.
"I'm Ren Voss, nice to meet you. And this is—"
"Hey, I'm Dante Lionheart!" he interjected, eager to make his own introduction.
"Ah, nice to meet you both!" Kevin responded, beaming.
As Ren turned his attention back to Leo, he said, "And you must be Leo. It's a pleasure to finally meet you!"
"Indeed," Leo replied, his tone as flat and expressionless as everyone had claimed.
"Wait, huh?" Ren stammered, momentarily taken aback. Realizing he needed to re-engage Leo in conversation, he coughed lightly to draw his attention back. "Aren't you supposed to introduce yourself, or something?"
"Why? I already stated my name. If you didn't know, you could easily check the rankings," Leo answered, maintaining his emotionless demeanor.
"Ah, fair point, I suppose," Ren admitted, feeling a bit embarrassed. This only prompted Dante to burst into laughter.
"Ha! Ren, just look at your reaction! It's priceless!" Dante teased, doubling over in amusement.
Ren, slightly annoyed, shot Dante a warning kick in the stomach. "Shut up," he muttered, though Dante continued to laugh heartily, clearly enjoying the moment.
"Come on, these two are entertaining, aren't they, Leo?" Kevin chimed in, attempting to pull Leo into the lighthearted banter.
However, Leo remained silent, entirely unfazed.
"Oh, come on! I want to be friends with you!" Kevin insisted, his voice filled with cheerful enthusiasm.
'Friends, huh? Could that help me recover some of my long-buried emotions? I suppose it wouldn't be too bad,' Leo thought to himself, contemplating the prospect for just a moment. Then, with an unchanged expression, he replied, "Okay, let's be friends."
"Awesome!" Kevin exclaimed, his excitement palpable. This newfound camaraderie quickly captured the attention of everyone nearby.
"Hey, Leo! I want to be friends with you too!" Dante shouted, clearly eager to join the conversation.
"Me too!" Ren added, feeling the rising excitement.
"Me three," chimed in Lily.
"Me four!" the other four exclaimed, creating a chorus of enthusiasm.
In that moment, Leo felt a flicker of something he hadn't experienced in a long time. While the attention of his classmates was overwhelming, it wasn't entirely unpleasant. 'That was tiring,' he mused silently to himself, though almost unconsciously, a small smile crept onto his face. The transformation made him appear even more captivating, leading the rest of the class to question their own feelings about this striking young man, sparking whispers about whether they might be experiencing something close to admiration… or something deeper like the word that starts with G.