Episode 3

Miss Hale informed me that my luggages were already sent to the room I'll be staying. Students here share rooms in the dorm but I can't remember who I'll be paired with. We just went to the principal office to get my schedule, and this is one big school. Unknowingly, school have started a month ago, but they didn't ask me for any reason as to why am I late, guess the connection of my old man as a Duke isn't for nothing. My body feels so heavy, maybe it's because I traveled so early in the morning and I haven't have a good night sleep. I should have seen this coming, I would have traveled here yesterday. Now I feel like crap, it's my first day but I already want to skip and sleep somewhere.

I admit this place doesn't look dangerous and is really beautiful. It's elegant and it looks peaceful, specially that big tree at the center of the garden. It's a good spot for sleeping haha. Given that the tree is eye catching, what caught my interest is the person sitting there reading a book. Her hair is silver and it somewhat familiar but I just couldn't remember. Maybe if I see her face I wou--

"--almina?...Miss Citlalmina?" Geez how embarrassing. I was so engrossed on what I was looking at that I forgot I'm not here for sightseeing. "It seems that you are quite enchanted by the beauty of our garden" she said while she let out a soft chuckle.

How can she say that, it's making me feel shy and embarrassed even more."You can tour around the campus on your free time. We should head to your homeroom, they've already started the class" Miss Hale is the definition of what you call elegance and beauty. Other than that she really is so nice that I feel so ashamed walking next to her. I feel like a dirt, kidding aside, I wish everyone is kind-hearted like her.

"Well, that aside, I heard that you are quite a talented and smart from the Duke"- Miss Hale, that old man boasting words that are close to impossible. Now, how do I live to that standard? "That's such a flattery Miss Hale... I don't think I fit that description" I said while looking at the ground wishing it to just swallow me right this instant.

"Haha you're humble for a daughter of the Duke" Well I'm only his daughter on paper, but I don't care, on paper or not, they are my precious family.

We stopped in front of a huge door and somehow I feel like my chest is about to burst open because behind that door is my professor and classmates to be and despite my usual pokerface, I am really nervous. "It'll be fine" Miss Hale assured me before she knocked and opened the door. I pulled my self together and followed her. She talked for a while with the man as I look around. This room is big, an elevated platform for tge the prof and chairs and desk like start descending from the top. It's amazing, since I haven't seen structures like this. I was still in awe of the surroundings when I heard a deep voice calling me telling me to introduce myself.

Must I really go through this? "My name's Citlalmina Gabrielli, 15" I simply said and lightly bowed. I knew that my introduction was short, but it's not like I've got anything to add anyway, I suck at this. But it doesn't seem to be a wrong move since there isn't any insulting remarks or violent reactions coming from the people here."Miss Gabrielli, was away when the school year started that's why she's late, be nice to her" the man spoke then he faced me,"I'm sure you still don't know who I am. I'll be your homeroom professor, I'm Professor Luke Damian. You have a lot of catching up to do Miss Gabrielli, but I know that isn't a problem for you" He said while smiling. "You see guys, Miss Gabrielli is quite talented, quick-witted and is exceptional in combat"

Wtf? Why is he saying that, as if he's boasting for knowing that. Daaaaaad! what the hell did you tell these guys, now students are looking at me with curiosity and others are looking as if I'm sort of candy targeting to own. Try me jerks, I'm a Gabrielli, I'll kick your asses if you do something just like what father said. Ok now I sound like a kid, I'll just ignore them for now, I want my peace intact.

I talked to Miss Hale for a while, she told me to make myself comfortable here and that if something is wrong, I can always tell them. For some reasons, I feel like I am being treated like a kid. This must be because of father, Geez that old man. Miss Hale just smiled at be before she walked to the door to leave and for a brief moment before the door completely closed I felt someones gaze coming from the door, as if it was just passing by. Nevermind, it must be my mind playing tricks on me 'cause I haven't have a good rest since yesterday.

"Miss Gabrielli, you may look for vacant seat and we'll be continuing the class" The professor told me, so I looked for a vacant seat far from the other students, I have no need for friends that might have an ulterior motive. Professor Damian then started his discussion once again but I was looking outside of the window. Looking at the training grounds where a group of students are training, I can even see my own brother holding a wooden sword, sparring with his blue haired partner which he defeated so he acted all high and mighty as if boasting to the lady near him but was ignored. *Chuckle* Nice try brother, but Iat least I can see that you're know better than the last time.

As my eyes were wandering, they suddenly stopped on a certain someone who is sitting on the bench. She clearly carry herself with dignity and elegance despite being a young warrior like everyone else here. But what made her different is that she... is like a silver version of a white rose; beautiful, pure and delicate. On the contrary of how I described her, I know for sure, despite how she looks her thorns shouldn't be looked down upon. I got lost in my thought as I watch her every action, well not until her blue like ocean eyes met mine, making my inside a mess and sending chills down on my spine. Our eyes met right? She saw me looking at her, how humiliating, what would she think of me now. I hope we'll never have to face each other.

Honestly, I was surprised but I acted as if it didn't matter and just payed attention to our professor. I did my best to focus on what he was saying but my mind can't stop thinking about some silver haired kid. I just saw her today but..

Just why?...

Why does she look so familiar?

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