Episode 2: A Couple of Transfer Student

On the way to school, the tall trees swayed gently under a clear sky. The streets were alive with activity: people walking briskly, cars honking, and a few individuals running to catch the bus in time. In the midst of this busy morning, a sharp ringing sound pierced the air.

"Get out of the way! No brakes on this bike!" Sabrina yelled, frantically ringing her bicycle bell. She weaved through the crowd, her heart pounding as pedestrians hurriedly stepped aside. The urgency in her voice and the wild look in her eyes made it clear she was serious. Finally, she flew down the road, narrowly avoiding a few startled onlookers, and reached the school gate.

"Sabrina! Over here!" her friend SaSa called from the other side. Sabrina waved, starting to cross the path to join her, but suddenly, a sleek black car swerved in front of them, screeching to a halt.

"Watch out, Sabrina!" SaSa screamed.

Sabrina tried to brake, but it was too late. She tumbled off her bicycle, hitting the ground hard. The car sped into the school, its tires kicking up dust.

"Damn it!" Sabrina groaned, wincing as she sat up. SaSa rushed to her side, helping her up and inspecting the damage.

"Are you alright? Those idiots didn’t even stop!" SaSa fumed, her eyes flashing with anger.

"I'm okay. Let’s just go. We’re going to be late." Sabrina brushed off the dirt, her hand stinging from a scrape.

They walked in with their bicycles, parking them quickly. Sabrina winced again, noticing the blood on her hand. Despite the pain, she kept moving. Sabrina and SaSa had a complicated history, their friendship forged through a series of confrontations and reconciliations. SaSa had once mocked Sabrina and taken her belongings, prompting Sabrina to cut SaSa’s hair in retaliation, leaving SaSa devastated for weeks. However, Sabrina later stood up for SaSa when she was bullied after winning a tennis competition, solidifying their bond.

"Sabrina, do you have time this evening?" SaSa asked as they hurried towards the building.

"No, I have to join Aunt Rosy's event. I promised her already," Sabrina replied.

"Oh, right. I heard she's launching a runway fashion show." SaSa tried to keep the conversation light, but there was an undercurrent of disappointment in her voice.

They reached the school entrance when SaSa suddenly halted. "Oh my god! Today is Mrs. Flower's class. I'm doomed."

"Did you finish her assignment?" Sabrina asked, slightly amused.

"No, I have to go. Bye!" SaSa exclaimed, dashing off.

Sabrina and SaSa studied in different classes. SaSa sprinted away, while Sabrina’s class was nearby, so she walked calmly. As she passed the teacher’s office, she glanced through the window and saw her teacher speaking with a well-dressed couple and a young boy who looked nervous. Curiosity piqued, she continued to her class, wondering what the meeting was about.

Sabrina took her usual seat at the front desk by the window, pulled out her notebook, and got ready for class. The teacher entered with a cheerful greeting.

"Good morning, everyone! Did you finish your homework?"

A murmur of groans and nods filled the room.

"Alright, today we have a new transfer student joining us," the teacher announced.

Sabrina looked up, intrigued.

"What's your name again?" the teacher asked the boy standing at the front.

"Ren. My name is Ren Milkael."

"Welcome, Ren. Please take any available seat."

Ren walked down the aisle, his eyes scanning the room. As he passed Sabrina’s desk, he bumped into it, causing her pencil case to fall to the floor. He didn’t bother to apologize or pick it up, continuing to his seat without a second glance. Sabrina clenched her fists, feeling a mix of annoyance and disbelief.

Before she could react, another boy picked up her pencil case and handed it to her with a kind smile. "Here you go. Don’t mind him," he said.

"Thanks," Sabrina replied, slightly taken aback by his kindness.

"My name is Owen. I'm also new here."

"Oh," was all Sabrina managed to say, still processing the interaction.

"Hey, Owen, take your seat quickly. Everyone, open your textbooks to page 45," the teacher instructed, snapping Sabrina back to reality.

As the lesson began, Sabrina couldn’t help but steal a glance at Ren, wondering what his story was and why he seemed so aloof. The arrival of two new students promised that this school year would be anything but ordinary.

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