Are You Afraid of Dark…? the loser…?

Serene's alarm clock buzzed from her nightstand, but She didn't sleep whole night because of her assignment. She off her alarm clock with heavy sigh. she walks towards her dressing table and staring at her reflection with intense gaze.

serene

*sigh*... I should take care of myself I'm looking uglier than before why don't I look beautiful like my mom…*a drop of tear streak down to her cheek*

suddenly her mom from downstairs called her name.

Margaret

Serene~ breakfast is ready dear…come downstairs to eat...and fresh yourself you're going to be late for school...

serene

Yes...mom I'm coming...*sigh*

she took shower and freshen herself and changed in school uniform.

She walked downstairs to meet her parents and for her appetite.

serene

good morning mom~ and ...dad...

nikolay

Good morning, sit and eat your breakfast.

Margaret

good morning honey~…sleep well?

She stared at her mother for some minutes and with a small smile She nods.

serene

I'm going for my ballet class after school, so I'll be late…and I'll give my updates time to time…so don't worry about me

nikolay

but I remembered that you've day off today...haven't you?

serene

Y-yes...but our teacher said us to practice even if he's not around...so I'm going with Sofia for practice nothing else.

Margaret

Honey….don't scold her..it's good if she's practicing for her ballet and I know she'll be fine so...please~

nikolay

Ok…fine but don't forget to call me when you arrive…when you're done with your practice...is that clear?

serene

Yes...

The room fell silent and serene ate her breakfast and with greet she excuses her from her house and went towards bus stand.

serene

(my dad is scary sometime...but I know he cares for me that's why he's strict towards me.💭)

she's waiting for her bus patiently. Suddenly she felt a hand on her shoulder.

serene

*flinch* stay away...

sofia

Oh my god...you scared me...

serene

Sofia….maybe I should be the one who is saying that…by the way…good morning

sofia

oh…he he….good morning, and sorry for scaring you.

sofia

By the way….did you take permission for our extra ballet practice...*wiggling her brows in curiosity*..

serene

Yes…he agreed but asked me to call me every time I get chance.

sofia

your father is so strict but at least he agreed. Don't worry babe~

serene

*smile* thanks Sofia...

They both talked for few more minutes before the bus arrived.

serene

Here the bus came

sofia

oh…so early let's go then

they both went for school in bus while the way to school serene feel unease runs in her spine. She felt stare. That someone is intensely watching her. She looked around but get no one. She waves off that feeling of unease for her illusion.

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soon...you'll be mine...in my arms and by my side.*muttering in low voice*

the bus stop the school bus stop and the students going to their classes. serene and sofia is also on their way but suddenly serene felt a push. she stumbled abd sofia help her not to fell. she turned around.