CHAPTER III

CHAPTER III: TALKING ABOUT SCHOOL

Seleste is driving me crazy. She’s way too comfortable with me by her side! She’s touchy and clingy. While we’re walking to the guard house, she always clings to my arm then she will hug me. I admit that I enjoy her company but this is just too much. I deserve personal space!

“I’m going to give you a friendly advice. Don’t trust anyone, even me. Pedelton High School is not your typical school for rich students. Don’t approach other students except your classmates. If it’s me, it’s alright because I have power, no one will object,” she said then hugged me. I look at her with a straight face. She keeps on hugging me! Even if I distance myself, she will get closer to me.

“Ha ha ha, okay, copy that,” I said. She raises my bag and shakes it, “why is it so light like a feather?”

“The things that are inside are my pencil case and yellow pad paper,” I replied.

“Are you serious?! Why do you even have a bag?” asked Seleste.

“Formalities,” I shrugged my shoulder.

“Seriously, Lunox, do you take school as a joke?” She asked. I just smiled at her. For me, school is like a playground. I already knew the lessons so there’s no need to learn it again.

“What do you think?”

“I asked you first so don’t ask back the question!” She said. I placed my arm across her shoulder and said, “school is boring.”

She removed my arm from her shoulder and faced me, “good news, Lunox. You will not get bored here.” Then, she walked ahead.

I know, Sele. From the moment I stepped in, I already have a feeling that this school is not ordinary.

“What section are you? Let me guess, you are from Class B!” She said. I form my hands into a x sign, “wrong guess.”

She gives me a confused look. “You can’t be in Class C. Don’t tell me you’re a Class A student?! Uh oh, this is bad, super bad!” She exclaimed.

“Wrong again,” I said then smiled at her, “I’m a student from Black Section.”

She stops walking and faces me with her mouth wide open. “Why didn’t you say so?! Of course! With that personality, why didn’t I think about it?” She went near to me and pinched my cheeks.

“D-Don’t pinch my cheeks, Sele! This is abuse!” I said. She let me go and stepped backwards, “hihi, I can’t help to show my excitement because we’re classmates!”

“What you’re saying earlier, is that there’s a certain criterion for choosing a student’s section?” I asked.

“It’s something like that,” she replied. As I thought, my hunch is right once again. She snaps her fingers in front of my face. “You’re in deep thought, Lunox.”

“I’m just thinking,” I said.

“Don’t think too much! Let me introduce myself again. This time in a proper introduction. I’m Seleste Tatum, the class representative of Black Section. As the class rep., I hereby welcome you to Black Section, Lunox Radcliffe,” she said then bowed.

“Woah, cool introduction. I didn’t expect that you’re the class representative. I’m proud of you,” I said in a bored tone. I clapped my hands, pretending to be amaze.

“Thanks for the support. You sound so amaze,” she said in a sarcastic way.

“You are welcome. As friends, we should support each other.” From the start, I already guessed that she’s from Black Section. If students are afraid of mentioning Black Section, it means that the students of that section are extraordinary people. When I tested Seleste earlier, she avoided my attack. Common people can’t dodge my attack but she avoided it. That’s where I confirmed that she’s a student from Black Section.

“Oh, I remember now! You are the new student that will transfer to our class. Do you know that you are the talk of the classroom these past few days? Because we hardly have a new transferee in our section. Additionally, our section has a reputation to keep and sustain. We were informed that you’ll transfer today. It will cause trouble when the officers find out that you cut class, the officers are pretty strict when it comes to classroom rules so you should have a valid reason for your absence. Don’t worry, I will not tell them about what happened today because I’m your friend, I got your back,” she said then clung into my arm.

“I think it’s time to meet them,” I said and began to walk.

“Are you meeting them right now?” She asked. I nodded as an answer. “It’s already afternoon, it’s time. I can’t miss afternoon class or else I’ll be killed.”

“Condolence in advance, Lunox,” she said.

“What are you talking about? Show me the way!”

“Ugh, about that- “I cut her off, “let’s go!”

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I kicked the door, “hello, class- “There’s nobody inside the room and the lights are off too.

“I told you that it’s past four o’clock p.m., the class already ended but you’re not listening to me!” said Seleste. I was too excited after I knew that Seleste and I are classmates. I facepalmed and whispered, “damn. I’m truly out of luck today.” There’s no reason to stay in the school furthermore. I didn’t notice the time while spending time with Seleste. I enjoyed her company that I forgot about to attend the class.

“WHY are you frowning?” asked brother. I pouted, “don’t you see that I’m pissed off? Use your eyes, brother.”

We’re in the living room. Brother is watching movie. I'm really annoyed whenever I remember what happened earlier in school and then my brother will annoy me too, how great!

“What is taking you so long? The movie will come to an end before I can eat popcorn,” he shouted without batting an eye because he’s busy watching. He enjoys to see me in a frustrated state! Why is he my brother? Why can’t I have a sweet and kind brother? When I arrived home, he’s standing beside the door waiting for my arrival. Then, he scolded me that I made him wait for an hour. To compensate, I have to follow his orders or else he will cut off my allowance. This is unfair! He’s using his power as the eldest sibling. I will get revenge someday. I will not forget this day, brother!

“Here you go, sorry for the long wait,” I said and placed the bowl of popcorn on the table in front of him. I push his feet because it is placed on top of the table. “You’re disgusting, brother! How many times do I have to tell you that this table is not for your feet to lie down but it’s for the foods?!”

“Do you have your period? You’re hot-tempered today,” he said.

I ignore him and sit on the couch far away from him. I don’t want to sit beside him; he’ll make my temper boil! I have my own bowl of popcorn on my hands. I grab one popcorn and eat it, this taste! It’s crunchy and a little nutty tasting, I can taste the butter flavor of the popcorn. I knew it, popcorn is the best!

“What can you say about your new school?”

“To all of the question you can ask, why does it have to be about my day in school?” I threw one popcorn on his face but he opened his mouth and it shot right inside his mouth.

“Why are you so hot-tempered? Is it related to your school? It’s surprising to see you act this way. Did something happen?” He said while munching popcorn.

“Nothing unusual happened, other than cutting class?” I stand on guard when he stops eating. I need to think of a way to escape this situation. Brother hates it when I cut class. Here goes nothing, I close my eyes, “there’s one more thing, I made friends!”

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Eh? He didn’t hit me! I opened my eyes and it revealed his surprised expression.

“You made friends?” I breathe out. I’m relieved that he didn’t get mad.

“Yes, I made friends. Her name is Seleste, we got along very well although we just met today,” I said and smiled. Thinking aback, it has been a long time since I had friends.  Brother stands up and sits beside me. Then, he pats my head, “I’m proud of you, Lu.”

“However, she’s so weird! She doesn’t want to let me go. She’s like a freaking koala!” I told him.

“Don’t you like that? You didn’t only make friends but also you even have a pet, good for you.”

I glare at him, “good for me? It’s more like it’s another headache for me!”

Brother laughed. “But you like her, right? You will not befriend her if you don’t like her,” he said. I slam my face on the pillow, “of course, I like her…” I said shyly.

“In the end, you admit that you like her so why do you complain?” I grab the pillow that I am holding and hit him with it but he effortlessly dodges my attack and steals the pillow from me.

“I don’t like her and at the same time, I like her too! There’s a difference!” I get up and stomp my feet as I walk away and go to my room. I open the door of the room and enter in then I slam the door close. I jump onto my bed. Then, I find the cellphone next to me. While I check the phone, the notifications greet me.

Seleste Tatum sends you a friend request.

Confirm      Delete

How can she send me a friend request? My account is private so only friends of my friends can send me a friend request. I stalked her wall but we don’t have any mutual friends. I roll around as I think. There’s a possibility of hacking!

She’s my friend so it’s okay if I accept her friend request. We’re already friends in real life so it’s understandable if I confirm it. I press confirm, then another notification pops up. Afterwards, she sends me a message.

Seleste Tatum

Seleste: Hello~

Seen

Seleste: You’re not a celebrity, reply, Lu.

I sighed. I’m planning to ignore her but if she’s acting like this, I can’t simply ignore her! The more I don’t give her attention, the more frightening she can be.

Me: Who said you can call me Lu?

Me: What do you want? Don’t bother me, I’m a busy person.

Seleste: I am your friend so I want us to call each other in a nickname basis! By the way, you better attend class tomorrow. Your fun time is over, Lu.

Me: Thanks for the advice even though I don’t need it. Even if you don’t say, I’ll go tomorrow.

Seleste: Good to know~

Me: Bye.

I put down my phone. Then, I heard another notification. Knowing her, she still wants us to talk. I can already see in the future that she’ll be an annoying friend. I lied down on the bed and looked at the ceiling. I heaved a big sigh. It’s just the first day in Pedelton High School but it tires me already. In my observation, achieving the main purpose will not be easy. The guy I met in the canteen, Leo, or should I say President Leo. He’s my classmate and the president of Black Section. Then, his image pops in my mind.

You can’t get rid of your gaze once you look directly in his blue eyes, just like the color of his eyes, blue, is as cold as an ice so his every stare can make your body freeze. His long hair doesn’t diminish his manliness, instead it adds his enthusiasm. His presence is not to be ignored, like the color of his eyes, his presence makes a person’s hair stand on end, anyone will be pissed on their pants in his mere presence. If he is really the president of Black Section, I will agree because he deserves it. President Leo, the first person who caught my attention and I find interesting.

Besides Leo, the second comes to mind is Fergus. Where should I start with him? His first impression to me is not bad and also not good. Leo is a serious type of person while Fergus is an easy go-lucky type of person, they have different personalities but both of them are dangerous. When I talk to them, I can feel their inner demon presence within them. Their inner demons are resting, it’s waiting for the right time to wake up.

The color of Fergus' eyes is green. When our eyes landed, the first thing that came to my mind was nature not only because of his eye color but also his eyes were full of life. Like nature, his eyes speak of life, may it be a person, animals or trees, it is life in general. In short, he values lives. He has a warm and soothing presence that surrounds him. When I’m with him, I feel like I can do whatever I want, or so to say, I feel free. His hair is as black as charcoal and so soft like feathers that you want to touch and slide your hand through it. He even beat the hair of a maiden in softness, smoothness, and silken. Even if he is quiet and he tries to hide who he really is, he will not escape my ability to observe and see through oneself. I’m impress with the way he acts cold-hearted and ignorant even though he isn’t.

Last but not the least, Seleste, even if I do not want to talk about her, it is necessary because I should know all the people who arouse my interest. I thought at first, Seleste was an ignorant and stupid kind of person but when I get to know her more, my impression of her changed. The way she acts dumb is her front so that people will take her lightly and they will not feel threatened and afraid of her. I compare her to a snake, she’s very cunning that I have to be cautious all the time.

Seleste’s red eyes is as red as a blood. Her eyes remind me of a certain gem, in particular, ruby, the queen of stones. Her rubylike eyes can captivate anyone, man or woman. At first glance, its fiery eyes are like the blazing sun that glows and shines brightly, and there’s a hint of flame in her that’s burning inside. She has her own charm which cannot be compared to anyone. Let’s not talk about her physical appearance, as we all know that she’s a beauty already, what makes her prettier and more charming is her personality. This kind of person is what everyone likes. She’s friendly and easy to talk with. Everyone she interacts agrees and get along with her right away. No wonder that she’s the class representative of Black Section.

Leo, Fergus and Seleste, they aren’t simple students. In addition, Leo and Seleste are students from Black Section. I wonder if Fergus is also a student from the same section, there’s a high possibility that he’s also my classmate. Oho, things will get more interesting. Pedelton High School, I’m looking forward to what you can surprise me more. Definitely, this year will not be boring.

I shouldn’t be left out too. We, the three of us, has similar features. We’re different from the rest because we have our own monsters living and hiding inside our bodies. We think alike. Even though we don’t say, we can feel it. My instincts tell me that we’re the same. It totally surprised me that I’ll meet them in a place like this because it’s rare to find these types of people. Pedelton High School isn’t just a school, it’s something more. I’m thrilled by the thought of it. I smiled because I can’t hide the feelings of excitement and delight.

Then, I saw my reflection in the mirror. I stopped smiling and observed my face. Not only Seleste is a beauty, so am I. The difference is that we have our own uniqueness and charm. I try to smile again but it doesn’t fit my face, damn, my smile is so fake. Just like Seleste’s eyes, we have the same eye color but it’s not as red as her eyes. The color of my eyes is gradient red, in some cases it turns to color red especially when it’s dark, and sometimes it turns to color pink when it is exposed to light. People around me said that they can’t figure me out because of the stern look on my face. I have a long hair with one side braided, this is my usual look when I go to school. I don’t put that much effort in my appearance.

Suddenly, I heard a knock on the door. “Lu, time to eat!” shouted brother from the outside. Right in time when I’m about to feel hungry. Brother’s meals are the best in the world! Since mom and dad died, my older brother has been preparing and cooking the food for the two of us. I smiled bitterly thinking about the past.

“I’ll be right there in five minutes!” I replied.

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