Settphel | Blossoms of Love and Separation

Chapter 1: First Day of High School

The air was thick with anticipation as the sun bathed the bustling courtyard of Ionian High School in a warm, golden glow. Sett, a charismatic and strong-willed teenager with a reputation for being a bit of a troublemaker, strode through the gates with his unruly hair and a confident swagger. The new school year had begun, and he was determined to make it count.

Aphelios, in stark contrast, was the silent and enigmatic type. He had an air of mystery that drew people to him, despite his quiet demeanor. With his shimmering black hair and striking violet eyes, he was an ethereal presence. Aphelios navigated the crowd of students with grace, seemingly lost in his own world.

Sett's first class was in the old history classroom on the second floor, and he entered with a sense of nonchalance. However, as he took his seat at the back of the room, his eyes fell upon someone he'd never seen before. Aphelios, his new classmate, was already seated at the front, studying the room with an air of detached curiosity.

Aphelios noticed Sett's entrance, and their eyes locked for a brief moment. A strange sensation coursed through Sett—a mix of curiosity and attraction he couldn't quite explain. He had never seen anyone quite like Aphelios before.

The history lesson droned on, but Sett's attention was divided. He couldn't help but steal glances at Aphelios whenever the teacher's back was turned. Aphelios, for his part, seemed to be aware of Sett's gaze but didn't react. It was as though he was used to being observed, as though he'd built an impenetrable wall around himself.

The bell rang, signaling the end of the first class. Sett hesitated, torn between the urge to approach Aphelios and his fear of rejection. In the end, he decided to bide his time, hoping for another chance.

As the days turned into weeks, Sett and Aphelios continued to cross paths, often unintentionally. Sett couldn't shake the feeling that their encounters were more than just coincidence. His curiosity about Aphelios grew, and he couldn't help but wonder what lay behind the quiet façade of this mysterious classmate.

Little did he know that their chance meeting on the first day of high school would be the beginning of a journey filled with unexpected twists and turns—a journey that would ultimately lead to a love that was as passionate as it was sad.