Classroom Glance

Tawan Suthasiri walked into Professor Lee's Literature class, scanning the room for an empty seat near the back. The fluorescent lights above flickered slightly as he moved, casting an eerie glow over the bustling classroom. Students chatted quietly, sipping coffee and checking their phones before the lecture began.

His eyes landed on a familiar face – Kaito Nakahara, already seated and engrossed in notes. Kaito's dark hair was perfectly messy, and his piercing blue eyes were focused intensely on the paper in front of him. Tawan felt an inexplicable flutter in his chest as their eyes met briefly before Kaito looked away, focusing on his notebook again.

Tawan quickly took the empty seat beside a girl named Sophia, trying to appear nonchalant while stealing glances at Kaito. Sophia greeted him with a friendly smile, but Tawan's attention remained fixed on the boy sitting a few rows ahead. He couldn't help wondering what Kaito was writing so intently – and why he looked so captivating doing it.

Professor Lee walked in precisely at 10:00 AM, dropping her bag on the desk with a soft thud. "Good morning, class. Today we're diving into Romantic literature themes. Open your notes – we'll be covering key elements."

Tawan hastily flipped open his notebook, pencil poised over blank paper. Professor Lee began writing on the board in bold letters:

"Romantic Literature Themes:

* Emphasis on emotion over reason

* Nature as symbolic backdrop

* Intense love relationships"

As Professor Lee lectured, Tawan's gaze drifted back to Kaito – repeatedly. He was fascinated by the way Kaito's eyes scanned notes occasionally, his expression intense. Kaito's slim fingers moved swiftly across his paper, scribbling notes with ease.

Suddenly, Professor Lee said something that made Tawan's heart skip a beat: "'Wuthering Heights' explores toxic love... We'll discuss this in pairs – choose a scene to analyze!"

Classroom erupts – students start finding partners, Tawan hopes for Kaito!

Chairs scraped against the floor as students turned to each other, chatting excitedly about partnering up. Tawan's heart raced with anticipation – could he possibly end up with Kaito?

Sophia turned to him, "Hey, want to be partners? We could discuss the Catherine and Heathcliff relationship." But Tawan's gaze drifted away, scanning the room for Kaito.

Kaito was standing up, surveying the classroom as if searching for someone – his eyes met several students', but didn't seem to find who he was looking for... yet. Tawan's pulse quickened as he wondered if Kaito might actually choose him.

The classroom noise level increased, with students calling out to each other across the room. Professor Lee raised her voice, "Find your partners quickly, class! We'll give you 10 minutes to discuss."

Kaito's eyes lock onto Tawan's across the room – he starts walking over!

Tawan's heart skipped multiple beats as Kaito's piercing blue gaze held his for a brief, electrifying moment. Then, Kaito smiled slightly and began walking towards him – Sophia faded into background noise.

Students parted slightly as Kaito navigated through the crowded classroom, his eyes never leaving Tawan's face. Tawan felt like melting into his seat from sheer excitement.

When Kaito reached his desk, he said low and smooth, "Mind if I join you? We could discuss 'Wuthering Heights' together."

Tawan swallowed hard, trying to play cool despite his racing pulse. "N-no mind at all."

Sophia smiled politely and moved to another group, leaving Tawan alone with Kaito.

Kaito sits down close beside Tawan – their legs almost touch!

Tawan's skin tingled as Kaito slid into the chair beside him, their thighs inches apart. He could feel warmth radiating from Kaito's body, making his own heart race faster.

Kaito leaned slightly towards him, voice low, "So, which scene should we choose? Catherine and Heathcliff's argument or their secret reunion?"

Tawan swallowed hard, distracted by Kaito's proximity – his cologne smelled amazing. "Umm... secret reunion?" he stuttered slightly.

Kaito's eyes crinkled at the corners as he smiled. "Great choice. Their love is... complicated." His leg brushed lightly against Tawan's, sending shivers down Tawan's spine.

Professor Lee's voice faded into background noise as Tawan focused intensely on Kaito – what was happening to him?

Someone walks by, breaking the intimate moment between Tawan and Kaito

Just as Tawan thought Kaito might lean in closer, their classmate, Alex, walked by, dropping books on the adjacent table with a loud clang.

The sudden noise broke the spell – Kaito straightened up, eyes never leaving Tawan's face though slightly wider now as if registering the interrupted moment.

Alex called out, "Hey Kaito, need to borrow notes from last week?"

Kaito replied casually, "Sure thing, Alex. After class though?"

Alex nodded and moved away. The intimate atmosphere was replaced with classroom noise again, but Tawan sensed a lingering connection with Kaito.

Kaito turned back to him, voice low and smooth, "Where were we? Ah yes, Catherine and Heathcliff's reunion scene..."

Tawan's heart still racing, he nods eagerly to continue discussion

Tawan nodded enthusiastically, still feeling the lingering spark from their interrupted moment. "Yes, exactly – Catherine and Heathcliff's reunion scene... What did you think of Heathcliff's actions there?"

Kaito leaned forward slightly again, eyes locking onto Tawan's. "Honestly? I think Heathcliff loved Catherine obsessively – bordering on toxic. His passion consumed him."

Tawan's gaze held Kaito's, mesmerized by his insight. "Totally agree... Their love destroyed everyone around them."

Their discussion flowed effortlessly, like they'd known each other forever. Time seemed to fade away – until Professor Lee announced:

"Time's up, class! Please submit your discussion notes and chosen scenes by end of day."

As classmates started packing up, Kaito turned to Tawan with a soft smile. "Want to grab coffee and discuss further... outside of class?"

Tawan's heart skips beats – he eagerly agrees to coffee with Kaito

Tawan's face split into a wide smile. "Coffee sounds amazing – I'd love to!" His voice came out slightly breathier than intended, but Kaito didn't seem to notice... or maybe noticed too much?

Kaito grinned back, pocketing his phone after typing something. "Great, I just sent you my number – meet at 'The Cozy Cup' at 3 PM?"

Tawan nodded eagerly, already imagining their coffee date. They exchanged brief goodbyes with classmates before parting ways – Tawan floated out of the classroom.

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