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So far Bennett’s day was peaceful… until just before his second class. Miss. Jean tapped him on the shoulder gently. “ Bennett, can I ask for a favour?” Bennett immediately nodded. Miss Jean hasn’t asked him for a favour since he accidentally set a fire in cooking class. Jean sighed, “ A new student is arriving in our home room today and I would like you to take care of him. Show him around, see how Mondstadt Academy does in high school.” she said with hope in her voice. Bennett smiled, “ I don’t see why I wouldn't, I would love to!” Jean smiled “ wonderful can you please go wait for him at the reception office?” She instructed. Bennett nodded and locked his locker before heading there now.
Jean went back to the break room to get her computer until she was met with Kaeya. “ So Jean , who did you choose?” he said casually still with creeping suspicion, Jean poured herself some coffee and took a long sip. “ I chose Bennett.” she said simply with a smile. Kaeya stared at her, “ you're joking right?” He said with disbelief. Jean shook her head, “ no I’m not joking. He would be a perfect friend for Razor.” she said as she packed her bag with a notebook, computer, etc. “ Kaeya sighed, “ you do realize how bad his luck is correct?” he said with sass now not holding back.
Jean sighed, “ well I believe in him. And if you have some issues ask Dilluc he was the one who suggested the boy.” Kaeya got even more annoyed, “ why would you ask for his input? It’s your homeroom.” Jean rolled her eyes “ he gave me a suggestion and I accepted it.” she said frustrated as she walked out the door. Kaeya sighed already knowing this plan was a disaster.
Bennett headed to the front where he was met with Noelle the schools secretary. She looked up, “ Good morning Bennett, how can I help you?” she said politely, taking her eyes off her computer to be face to face with him. Bennett smiled “ Oh I’m here for the new student! Razor I think his name was?” Noelle ohed, “ Yes he is in the hall bench right over there” she pointed to the window to show a student,around Bennett's height. Bennett thanked her before heading to the bench. As he approached he saw the bow closer. His hoodie was up over his grey, fluffy hair with the uniform dress shirt underneath the unzipped sweater with the first three buttons undone with the last one also undone. Bennett was glad Razor and Barbara haven’t met yet, he would have definitely gotten dresscoded by the president.
Bennett walked closer and saw the sharp yet stunning red eyes, his face although had some bruises and scars had no signs of any kinds of chemicals, no make up, or skin care. Completely natural. It took a few moments for Bennett to realize they were both staring at each other. Bennett cleared his throat. “Ahehe sorry for staring. My name is Bennett and our homeroom teacher also the p.e./ health teacher, miss. Jean had asked me to be your friend for the day and show you the ropes.” He said with a happy smile. Razor tilted his head, “ Bennett?” He said as if double checking. Bennet nodded “ yea Razor?” he said with patience. Razor stood up and held his hand. “ Razor is ready to go” Bennett smiled, “ alright well Bennett is also ready to go!” he said to match his speaking patterns.
They walked down the hall hand in hand. Multiple looked as they walked, a few snickered but most just waved to the new student. Although they were stopped by Barbara so that Razor could fix his shirt before class which Bennett helped him do in the bathroom since at times Razor really was hopeless with things like social standards in society. Soon they got to the homeroom and Jean introduced Razor to the class whilst the two boys still held hands at the front of the room. Soon the first bell rang and luckily they had the first class together. They both had history so they began walking to Mr. Dahlia's room. They walked in and were one of the last students there, only because Razor seemed to get very distracted and dragged Bennett along with him with a lot of strength for those thin arms he had. Soon class started and Mr. Dahlia started class with a senior, Rosaria read a prayer for barbatos. Once she finished she sat back down and Mr. Dahlia continued his lessons of how Mondstadt was originally founded.
Their next classes were different so they had to separate, it took a lot of convincing to make Razor let go. Bennett still walked Razor to his class. They both had class in the art hall. Bennett had music class and Razor had visual art. They parted ways and did their own classes. Bennett walked into the music room and grabbed his trumpet. Trumpet is the only instrument he is allowed to play after almost breaking each other instrument and somehow pissing off the music teacher, Mr. Venti. Who is also the most laid back teacher in the school. They started playing a classic Mondstadt tune until Venti stopped playing his lyre and closed his eyes. “Bennett you're sharp.” he said with a sigh. Bennett laughed awkwardly while the rest of the class glared at him.
Meanwhile in Razor’s class, Visual arts. Taught by Mr. Kaeya, he is a condescending and sassy art teacher which a lot of students find it hard to learn from. Razor sat in the back corner and sketched something out in his book. The teacher finally got to him. He sat down next to him, “ what are you drawing Razor?” he asked. Razor brought his sketchbook to his chest, “ Razor’s drawing is private.” he said protectively. Kaeya chuckled. “ alright I understand, continue as you were.” he stood up to help some other students.
Once the lunch bell rang Razor ran to go find Bennett. Once he found those green eyes he ran to him and buried his head in his chest with his arms around him. “ Razor hasn't seen you in years.” Razor said grumpily. Bennett laughs and hugs him back. “ It wasn't that long, silly! Come on let’s go get lunch” They once again held hands and went to have lunch. They sat down at a table near the back with some trays. Bennett raised the conversation casually, “ so how was your first two classes?” Razor nodded,
“ thank you Bennett”
“ What are you thanking me for?”
“ for being Razor’s first friend”