C3 #####Chapter 3: New Classmates

~Tricia

"Tricia Are you sure you're not going to eat?" Miette asks while her mouth was stuffed. We were in the cafeteria, just as they had told me earlier. Or let’s just say that they dragged me here.

"No, I'm still full. Don't be bothered with my presence." I replied assuring them. Actually, I’m salivating while I watched them hog down all the food they ordered. But I couldn't eat with them because I couldn't remove my mask. That, I couldn’t do.

"Isn't it a little bit awkward? We're the only ones eating, and you're just there staring at us." Jaffy's muffled voice spoke while eating spaghetti. So, they're still uncomfortable in that situation, eh? They ate almost everything, and if this plate, spoon, fork, glass, and chuckie container were only edible, they might chuck it in as well. They ordered as if somebody is throwing a fiesta.

"Miette darling, I'm so full. I can't eat all of this, it'll ruin my figure, and now I have to burn all of these calories." Jaffy wails and pouted as he lowered the spoon, then artistically wiped his mouth with tissue.

"Me too, bestie. Axthon, my baby loves, might not date me anymore if ever he notices the change in my figure." Miette agreed after gulping down a 250ml chuckie. Axthon? Is that her boyfriend? Why would he stop dating her if she’ll gain her weight?

“Axhton? Is he your boyfriend?” I curiously ask. She just gave me a dreamy look.

“Hmmm. Not yet but he will be.” Her face flustered. I have this premonition that this Axthon guy is her dream guy and that he didn’t even know that this cute pigtailed girl doesn’t exist. Although, I hope I’m wrong.

“True, when the mountains start flying. Axthon will marry her.” Miette scoff at Jaffy words. Guess I’m right. Poor Miette.

My gaze falls down to the empty plates scattered on our table. The truth is, I’m confused, were they being well-fed in their houses, or they just happen to have a gorilla inside their stomachs? Given that, only the two of them ate the food that meant for a dozen people really astounds me.

"We just want to see you to eat." Jaffy stated truthfully or more likely defending themselves for the criticisms that I am about to blurt out.

"We're just curious to see what you look like without your mask." Miette elaborated.

I let out a sigh. Okay I see. So, this is what is all about. She's right though, how should I eat if I'm wearing a mask? Tsk! Can anyone tell me who coined the term "curiosity" so I can give them a head flick? I heard Jaffy groaned in defeat.

"You know what? You can tell us what kind of air should you be breathing so that I can buy you a tank of it, so you don't have to wear that bullshit?" He bleats and tosses the tissue at the table. I couldn't stop laughing at what he said. Because his face looks like he wants to swallow people in whole. Given that he'd only finished eating.

"Can I just look at your face for a second? Simply don't breathe when you take off your mask. Please, even for 5 seconds?" Miette begged, If I hadn't known any better, I would have thought she'd kneel in front of me.

I heave a sigh dejectedly. When I raise my hand as if I'm about to remove my mask, the two of them clap their hand in excitement.

But the soon replace with grumbles of annoyance, when I just adjusted my glasses because they had slid down a bit.

"I'm truly sorry, but I can't. I'm hoping you’ll both understand." I said, dropping the subject. I checked my wristwatch and saw that it was already 1:00 p.m. It's time to move on to the next subject.

"All right lunch time is over, let's get to our next class." I dismissively said, and then I started walking. They both followed sluggishly. They still couldn't get over with their disappointment. I feel bad for them, but now isn't the time for me to show my face. No, not yet.

§

The next day when I arrived in the classroom with my usual outfit. Miette and Jaffy immediately greeted me.

"TRICIAAAAAAAA!" Miette shouted when she approached me.

"GOOD MORNIIIIIIIING!" Jaffy seconded. They talk to each other with such loud voice as if the both of them where talking from separate mountains

"Ohayo." I said while bowing. They stop blabbering and look at me weirdly.

"What does that mean?" Miette is the first one to ask, her brow furrowed. Not understanding what I just said.

"True. What was that? You're not insulting us, right? Are we a little too rowdy for your liking?" Jaffy added.

"No, Of course not. In Japanese, ohayo means Good Morning." I quickly explain. In case they interpret it differently.

"Aah. I see." Jaffy and Miette nodded. As if they've finally figured out the math formulas and know how to solve it step by step. That's how their faces look like.

"Will you all step aside? You're blocking the door." Someone spokes bitchily from behind, causing us to turn around. Wait, this is the witch from yesterday, the one I really wanted to toss in the garbage can.

"Do you have a problem with it, bitch?" Jaffy crosses his arms. With no sign of backing down.

"Yeah right. You can enter through the other door. It's wide as your mouth. You are free to use it, no one is stopping you." Miette flipped her hair. I just noticed that she no longer wears pigtails.

Uh oh, I smell trouble.

"Hey guys. Let's take a seat. I'm already exhausted from standing." I butted in quickly, so there wouldn't be any more problems. I'm glad that they stood up for me, but I don't want them to get in trouble as well.

"Tsk. Weirdo." She muttered, before entering the room, the sassy witch rolled her eyes on me as she passes by. Jaffy tried to grab her hair but I stop and drag him to our respective chairs.

"I really want to crop her hair until she's bald, that ugly witch Cheska." Jaffy sighed and sat down.

"Yeah, she's just pretty with all that make-up on." Miette, who had also taken her seat.

"Hey it’s already eight thirty, Prof is still not here. Do you know why?" I asked the two because our class was supposed to start at seven, but it had been passed one and half hour and still no sign of our professor. They simply shrugged in response to my question,

The door swung open unexpectedly after five minutes.

"I apologize, class. I'm sorry for being late. I just finished sorting papers because some students had to change classes. They will be your new classmates, so please be nice to them." So, that explains it. That got me thinking. Is it okay to change classes in the middle of the semester? Shouldn't they have waited until the semester was over before shifting? Strange. Our professor walked up to the door and motioned for them to enter.

"Oh my Gosh!”

"Aaaaaaaaah"

My female classmates, including Miette and, of course, Jaffy, squealed. What the hell is going on? What's the matter with them? I bent down and covered my ears. Gosh! They’re worse than a hoard of banshees. I didn't even get to meet my new classmates.

"Oh my goodness! Tricia, my baby loves, he's here!" Miette squeal as she shook me. So, I raise my head and look at our new classmates. When I saw them, my eyes widened and my jaw literally dropped.

What are they doing here? Oh, shit! The three of them were the ones I saw in the black forest yesterday.

"EVERYONE BE QUIET!" When our professor shouted while banging his palm on his table, my classmates immediately fell silent. I still can't take my gaze away from them, especially the one who had locked his gaze on me. Maybe he remembered me. Base on my attire, I’m hundred percent sure that I stick out like a sore thumb. I immediately look down and suddenly found that my work books are more interesting than the people standing in front. Though I keep on throwing stolen glances on them.

"Introduce yourselves first, then find your seats." Prof. stated.

"Hello, ladies." He hadn't even finished when the girls began to scream once more. Our Professor had to reprimand them again before they quieted. The cute guy with a fading face bruises continued his self-introduction.

"My name is Raynel Kiezler Mondego 21, and I'm here to serve you." He said this while winking at the girls and overdoing a bow. The chinky eyed guy coughed. That drew their attention as they are about to scream. Seriously? Who exactly are these guys?

"Hey, what's up. Axhton Diego Emperial, 21." He shortly said.

"Axhton my loves." Miette shouted and dreamily sigh but he ignored her.

This girl is hopeless.

As usual the girls shriek again.

Then, all of a sudden, everyone fell silent as the guy with the almond-shaped eyes stood in the center. His dark aura spreads throughout the room. Nobody dared to move or even squeak.

"Seth." That was all he said. His voice was hard and cold, like steel. Seth? Is it just Seth? Is there nothing else? Seth what?

"Okay, then. You three are free to take your seats." Our professor chimed in. They shuffled to the back because it was where the vacant seats are available.

"What made the three of them to shift courses? Do they want to be teachers as well?" Miette turn on me. Is she really asking me that? Do I look like I know them? I just shrugged and turned my attention to my professor, who began talking.

~Someone’s Persona

"Boss, young master has arrived from Europe." One of my men informed me. Finally, the one that I have been waiting for too long has come.

"Let him in." I commanded and he immediately went.

The double door opened and he entered. He bowed before speaking.

"You call for me, Father." He said as he settled down in front of me.

“It’s time.” I told him. A smile creeps into his mouth as he taps his fingers on my table.

"It’s time for us to be reunited." I continue. His grin widens and cluck his tongue.

"Of course, I will, Father. I can’t wait to see her again." He obediently answered. It’s been a while since then. It’s time to pay her a little visit.

My thoughts went back to her. It is only a matter of time before we finally meet again. I wonder how she’s living her life after what happened ten years ago. Is she sleeping well? Eating? Laughing? Has she move on already? Did she forget about me? I laughed at the thought. No, that’s not possible.

I think she’s living her life the other way around.

She might change her name. Live a normal life and tried to move on with her life but I know she have never forgotten me. Every time she looks at the mirror, she’ll definitely remember me. I made sure of that. She might not have seen my face but she knows my voice and what I did and she’ll recognize me immediately once we meet again.

I have written my mark on her face.

~Axhton

I'm still bored as hell. Seth's decision to change course is nothing but a punishment. But this jerk next to me is quite entertained by view. It's raining hot chicks here in the Education Department. This is not a punishment to him, it’s a blessing.

"Shifting courses is also a blessing in disguise." Raynel said as he looked at the short skirts of our female classmates. Pervert! The scowl on my face deepened as I stare ahead blankly.

Boring. Boring. Boring. Boring. Boring. My mind chants repeatedly.

I almost jump in delight when I feel my phone vibrated, I took it out immediately from my pocket.