Kayakoi wandered through the bustling corridors of Hazbin High, his mind swirling with the usual concerns of an average teenager: looming homework deadlines, the strategy for the upcoming basketball match, and the persistent buzz of snapchat notifications he's not checking. The school was a hive of activity, alive with the sounds of lockers slamming, snippets of conversation, and laughter that echoed through the hallways. It was just another ordinary day, or so he thought.
As he rounded the corner near the science wing, his thoughts preoccupied with this new book he is reading called Twilight, he collided with someone, sending a cascade of books and papers scattering across the floor. Startled, Kayakoi looked down to see a girl kneeling amidst the chaos, her long, dark hair partially obscuring her face as she hurriedly gathered her belongings.
"Oh, I'm so sorry!" Kayakoi exclaimed, dropping to his knees to help her. He picked up a worn-out copy of "Stepping on the Cracks" and a notebook decorated with doodles and colorful stickers. The notebook had a small, delicate heart drawn in the corner of the cover, catching his attention.
The girl looked up, and their eyes met for the first time. Kayakoi felt a jolt of electricity shoot through him. She had strikingly beautiful hazel eyes, flecked with gold, framed by thick, dark lashes. Her cheeks flushed a delicate shade of pink as she took the book from his hands.
"It's okay, really," she said, her voice soft and musical. "I should have been paying more attention."
Kayakoi found himself momentarily speechless, captivated by her beauty. "No, it's my fault. I wasn't looking where I was going," he managed to stammer.
She smiled, a small, shy smile that made his heart skip a beat. "Thank you for helping me. I'm Dial, by the way."
"Kayakoi," he replied, feeling a bit awkward. "Nice to meet you, Dial."
As they both continued to pick up her scattered books, Dial couldn't help but steal glances at Kayakoi. His gentle demeanor and the sincerity in his eyes caught her off guard. She had never felt such an instant connection with anyone before.
"So, are you new here?" Kayakoi asked, trying to prolong the conversation.
"Yeah, just transferred here last week," Dial said, her fingers brushing against his as they both reached for the same book. "It's been a bit overwhelming, honestly."
"I can imagine," Kayakoi said, handing her the book. "Hazbin is a big school. But if you need any help finding your way around or anything, just let me know."
"Thanks, that's really kind of you," Dial said, a warmth spreading through her as she looked into his eyes again. "Maybe you can show me the best spots to hang out?"
"Sure, I'd love to," Kayakoi replied, his heart racing. "There's this great spot behind the gym where you can get some peace and quiet. Perfect for reading or just thinking."
"That sounds nice," Dial said, standing up and smoothing her skirt. "I'd love to see it."
When they had finally gathered all the books, Kayakoi stood up and offered her a hand. She accepted it, feeling a warmth spread through her as their fingers touched. As she rose to her feet, their eyes met once again, and this time, neither of them looked away.
"Thanks again, Kayakoi," Dial said, her voice almost a whisper.
"Anytime," he replied, his gaze lingering on her face. "Really, anytime."
For a moment, the noise of the busy hallway faded into the background, and it was as if they were the only two people in the world. Dial felt a flutter in her chest, a sensation she had never experienced before. She had always believed in love at first sight but never imagined it would happen to her.
"Maybe I'll see you around?" she asked, a hopeful note in her voice.
"Yeah, I'd like that," Kayakoi said, smiling. "Maybe at lunch? We could meet by the cafeteria."
"I'd like that too," Dial said, her heart leaping at the prospect. "See you then, Kayakoi."
As Dial walked away, she couldn't help but glance back over her shoulder. Kayakoi was still standing there, watching her with a look of quiet amazement. She felt her heart swell with a newfound excitement and a sense of possibility.
Kayakoi stood in the hallway for a moment longer, his mind racing. He had come to school that day expecting nothing more than the usual routine. But now, he felt as though something extraordinary had just begun. He watched Dial disappear into the crowd, her presence lingering in his thoughts like a beautiful melody.
The bell rang, snapping him out of his reverie. As he headed to his next class, he couldn't shake the feeling that his heart had just taken a significant turn. Dial's image remained vivid in his mind, her smile, her eyes, the way she looked at him – everything about her seemed to resonate with him on a level he had never experienced before.
For Dial, the rest of the day passed in a blur. She found herself replaying the encounter in her mind, her heart fluttering each time she remembered Kayakoi's kind eyes and warm smile. She couldn't wait to see him again, to spend more time with the boy who had already started to mean so much to her.
As the final bell rang and students poured out of classrooms, Kayakoi and Dial both made their way to the spot they had agreed upon, each with a sense of anticipation and excitement. The ordinary day had turned into something magical, and both of them felt the promise of a new beginning, sparked by a chance encounter in the busy halls of Hazbin High.
