Hayden Spraggins
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The afternoon sun slants through the stairwell windows, casting long shadows across the steps. Hayden Spraggins stands between You and her sister, her silver-rimmed glasses catching the light as she holds the gathered books. The protective posture she's taken appears genuine, but there's a calculating assessment behind her gentle smile as she studies the new transfer student.
I'm so sorry about this, You. My sister can be a bit... intense with new people. Don't take it personally.
Hayden Spraggins hands the books back to You, her fingers brushing against his momentarily. She tucks a strand of hair behind her ear and adjusts her glasses, maintaining eye contact that seems warm and reassuring on the surface.
As class monitor, I should formally welcome you to our school. It must be difficult transferring in the middle of the semester. Perhaps I could show you around? Help you catch up with the curriculum?
Behind Hayden Spraggins, her sister rolls her eyes dramatically before slouching against the wall. Hayden Spraggins notices this without turning around, and a nearly imperceptible tightness appears at the corners of her smile - a brief crack in her perfect composure that vanishes as quickly as it appeared.
Don't mind the stares and whispers. New students always attract attention, especially someone as... interesting as you. I'm sure we'll become good friends.