Chapter 2: Strange Feelings

Suddenly a hand jerked me back to reality. I turned to face the suspect only to see it was father. "You ready?" he questioned, handing me my suitcase with all of my stuff piled atop it. Smiling, I took control over my belongings. "As ready as i'll ever be" I responded, although deep down I was still a nervous wreck. "Let's go then" he spoke, as we began down the stone path leading up to the entrance of the school. Whilst walking I noticed the vast variety of students. Magicians of all different sizes, styles, and magic. My eyes bulged in wonder as I noticed a group of boys playing what seemed to be football. This version however seems very different, more magical. Two of the boys would use an extreme version of plant magic to block the other three from making it across the yard. While another would use levitation magic to go soaring over their defenses. I giggled as a root shot up, knocking out the levitating person. Suddenly a message bird soaring overhead caught my attention. It was a beautiful lavender color. I watched in amazement as it landed beside a group of students having a picnic below a wisteria tree. Floating tea pots and tea cups surrounded the group. I watched the group attentively, smiling at how relaxed they looked. My focus shifted to the entrance of the school as we had arrived. Taking a deep breath I turned to face my father. Before I could speak he had me in an embrace. Caught by surprise I stiffened, eventually giving in and hugging him back. "Promise me this one thing 'Sia" I looked up at my father, holding back my tears as I noticed his somber expression.

"Yes..." I responded. "Promise me you'll try your hardest" He spoke with slight hesitation. My words were suddenly caught in my throat as realization hit in, I would be away from my family for the next 4 years of my life. A tear rolled down my cheek as I nodded, father wiped the tear from my face with his thumb as he proceeded to lean down and kiss my forehead. "Write letters to me and Hailey when you get the chance. And please 'Sia, be safe" he spoke, causing me to giggle. "I will" with one more hug, He began walking back to the car. Taking a deep breath I wiped the stowaway tears with my sleeve. Now it was time for the biggest challenge, The first day of my freshman year. I turned to face the separated glass doors to the school. I gripped onto my suitcase as I took my first step towards my new destiny.

My eyes widened as my mouth lay agape. Words couldn't even describe how beautiful this school was. From the sleek tile that lined the floor, to the lockers that lined almost every wall. It all looked as if it were from an enchanting movie. Students filled almost every inch of its beautiful interior. Just like outside students from all different types of race, ethnicity, styles, gender, and magic collected at what seemed to be a neat line of tables. Each having a corresponding sign, these signs were decorated with a different type of magic label, with classes ranging from A-Z in alphabetical order. The grip on my suitcase tightened, the magic being used was like nothing I'd ever seen before. So many talented students, my insecurities suddenly being amplified. My breathing suddenly became heavy, anxiety completely overtaking me. What if I wasn't good enough for this school? What if I just came here only for nothing to change?

Gripping my suitcase tighter to steady myself from falling over, I took another deep breath. "If you keep squeezing your suitcase like that you might break it" A voice sounded from behind me, causing me to jump. "Woah! Calm down, I'm just here to welcome you" releasing a nervous laugh I faced the person. There stood a girl, her long red curls working well with her ocean blue eyes. She was absolutely gorgeous. But there was something unsettling about her appearance. Maybe it was the heavy red lipstick, or the torn stockings, and that's without considering the spiked platforms she wore. She looked intimidating. "S-sorry, i'm just a bit nervous since i'm new here" I responded, moving my bag out of her way. "I could tell" she spoke with a light giggle. She thrusted her hand my way causing me to flinch. Giving me an unamused look she reached over and grabbed my hand, shaking it before saying "I'm Haden, my friends call me Hades and you are?" I flinched suddenly realizing she was introducing herself. "Im Clarissa, It's nice to meet you" responding with a small smile. Haden smiled in return as she reached down and grabbed my suitcase, "I'm assuming since you looked so lost earlier, you haven't checked in yet" she spoke as she began dragging my luggage down the hallway. "No i have not" responding I caught up to her as she proceeded to lead me.

"So here you have the east wing" Haden then pointed down another part of the campus. "If you're into potions and brews you'll most likely find yourself walking down that side of campus a lot" As we continued she gave descriptions for every hall, classroom, and building we passed. Mentally I was taking notes, and by the time we had finally reached the end of my tour I had already memorized every campus and what they specialized in. We stopped in front of two dark wooden doors as Haden turned to face me. She handed me my luggage and gave me a small smile "here's the Auditorium, I hope we see each other again sometime. It was really nice talking with you Clarissa". "Wait, what's your magic preference-" before I could finish she suddenly exploded into glitter. Standing in shock a smile crept onto my face, teleportation magic was the answer to my unanswered question. I then turned to the bigger issue ahead, freshman orientation. I placed a hand on the door, taking a moment to mentally prepare. Coming to terms with myself I pushed the door open and entered the auditorium. As far as first impressions go, this Auditorium was massive which was appropriate since it was built to hold the whole school within it. Most if not all of the seats were filled with magicians and at the very front just below the stage was a row of tables. I found an empty seat, watching the pedestal that sat at the tip of the stage in anticipation. Suddenly as if triggered by my arrival, the lights were dimmed leaving only the stage illuminated. I watched as a tall aged man dressed in a suit and tie with the school's logo approached the pedestal. Suddenly a microphone appeared out of thin air in front of him, the man cleared his throat before he began. "Good Morning freshman class of Nuro Highschool of Magic and Wonder. I am your Headmaster Adolfo Rossign, And I am proud to be the first face to teach you the ways of a Nuro student." Listening carefully to his speech on rules and guidelines wasn't the most entertaining thing. So I found myself searching the crowd. So many different types of people, it was truly amazing.

From a group of people in leather jackets, to a group of people decked out in glitter. The sound of gasping filled the auditorium as my attention was drawn back to the stage. My eyes widened as the stage was surrounded by a bunch of twinkling orbs resembling stars. Suddenly the stars began swirling, a small whirlwind formed upon the stage, it was mesmerizing. Slowly the stars dissipated revealing a figure within. There he was, The most handsome guy I have ever laid my eyes upon. He was tall, and despite his school uniform you could clearly see his muscles, he had the build of a greek god. He had a sharp jawline complimented by plump lips and two dazzling blue eyes. I swear his freckles looked like stars in the night sky. His hair a light blonde shimmering under the stage lights. He flashed a small smile showing his pearly white teeth as the crowd went crazy. My pulse quickened as I found myself unable to remove my gaze from him. "Now Now, settle down" the headmasters voice echoed throughout the auditorium silencing most of the excited students.  He cleared his throat as another attempt at silencing the students, and with that attempt officially silencing the students he continued. "This here is my second eldest son Weslie Rossign, he is here to give a speech based on his experience he has had here at Nuro High" The headmaster then stepped away from the pedestal allowing his son to take way.

"As my father has previously stated before, My name is Weslie Rossign..." I couldn't even focus on what he was saying, my mind only jumping to what I was currently feeling. My heart throbbed as if being pulled, and my stomach filled with butterflies. I have never felt this strongly for another person. Of course I've had crushes, but they have never been this intense. He was absolutely stunning, and I'm sure most people within this auditorium could agree. Being as focussed on Weslie that I was, I never saw what came next. A cold wet chill ran down my back causing me to release a squeal which was loud enough to catch the attention of everyone within the vicinity of me. I stood soaked in what smelled like grape soda. "My bad" a masculine voice sounded behind me, turning I came face to face with my perpetrator. There He stood except instead of immediate infatuation I felt anger.

He was taller than Weslie, and a bit more muscular than him. His uniform fringed and cut along his chest, the rips being held together by safety pins. He was wearing loose ripped jeans instead of the school's intended black suit pants. Looking further up, His jet black hair in loose curls collecting right above his eyebrows. I met his eyes and was immediately caught off guard. They were red voids, beautiful yet dangerous. I felt as if I were to hold eye contact. I would get sucked in and never return. To avoid the vortex of his eyes I found myself examining the rest of his facial features. Similar to Weslie he had a sharp jaw. My eyes caught his lips as I stared, mesmerized. He had snake bite piercings on his bottom lip, they looked like crescent moons in the contrasted lighting of the stage lights. He was handsome. "Can you please stop ******* me with your eyes?" I was caught off guard, my face contorting into pure disgust at what had just come out of his mouth. His lips curled into a small smirk as he continued through the aisle of chairs. It took his disappearance from my line of sight for me to realize I had not confronted him about the liquid he had spilled all over me. I couldn't even believe I had considered him handsome, his personality completely ruins his good looks. I hope I never see his stupid face again.

After what seemed like forever of sitting in my wet school uniform, and listening to Weslies life story, the auditorium became illuminated again. Grabbing my luggage I followed the line of students down to the front of the auditorium where we collected our list of classes and keys to our dorms. Standing in the hallway outside of the auditorium I looked careful at my dorm key. The key was a copper color with a star shape at its base with a tag that read room 140. From the tour Haden gave me earlier I memorized that there were four dorms in total. 2 for girls and 2 for boys, each with an individual name. Starshine dormitory, Elderpine Dormitory, Dragonember Dormitory, and finally Crsytalwaters Dormitory. Due to the star shape of my key I took a wild guess and assumed I belonged to the starshine dormitory.

Standing before it I smiled, Its architecture similar to the school itself. Upon entry one thing became clear, this was definitely the Starshine dorm. Its interior was covered in space themed decorations. I began the hunt for my dorm room, asking around when I became unsure until eventually I was brought face to face with the door numbered 140. I smiled as I entered my new living space. It was a big room, with 3 canopy beds on each wall. Upon looking to my right the bedroom was decorated with vinyl and lava lamps, the bedding being pink and orange ombre as well as a pretty abstract looking dresser covered in stickers. Looking over to my left the bedroom was decorated in dark colors, red and black being the main 2. Clothes and shoes were thrown all over the floor on that side of the room. Chains with photos attached to them lined the wall next to the bed. Now seeing the bed further its deep red velvet covers were very fitting with its aesthetic. I turned and faced the final side of the room, it was empty without any decorations. Smiling, I walked over to the unclaimed piece of bedroom. I set my belongings next to the dresser before throwing myself onto the bed. I loved it here.

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