Chapter 17: Chaotic Starts With K
I REALLY CAN’T BELIEVE THIS. All attention went to Kaoru and . He called up to
as soon as Miss Valencia got out of the classroom. "Do you know the new kid, Ellie?" Andy asked. We still haven’t talked about anything because of this guy. How could he forget what he promised
before so quickly?!
An hour ago...
"Of course! I’ll do everything milady tells
to do."
That sounded weird, but I didn’t bother saying anything else as I looked at my skirt. I didn’t know I’d miss wearing this pink and black pleated skirt. I miss going to school with no worries, although I still hate studying. Nothing changed with the way to school. The busy streets and the people are all the sa.
Their lives keep on moving, just like mine. Even though things in my life drastically changed, that doesn’t an the world would stop and wait for
to adjust. When the driver parked the car, I told Kaoru not to go out for 5 minutes since it’ll create an issue if people discovered that we ca to school together. People love gossiping about , after all.
I took a deep breath when we arrived in the parking lot. "Promise , Kaoru. You will not act like you know , okay?" Kaoru saluted and smiled. "Don’t forget, okay?" I keep reminding him since he looks so carefree, and it’s like he’ll forget it in a minute.
Since I needed to go out before him, I didn’t stay any longer. It took
a lot of courage to walk toward the hallway. There aren’t many students around in the farthest parking lot. Why do I feel like it’s the first day of class, and my anxiety’s attacking
so hard? My heart’s thumping so loud that I can’t hear anything else. It’s the sa school, but it feels so different and as if I’m all alone.
"Isn’t that Noelle?"
I flinched upon hearing my na coming from sowhere. "I thought her family’s company went bankrupt? She’s still wearing that frivolous uniform, though?" Why do they call my uniform frivolous? It’s the sa as what they’re wearing, only different in color. "I think she still has that princess complex of hers. It’s amazing." Hearing that made
walk faster.
’See? I heard that before, but it didn’t affect , so why do I feel affected now?’ It used to have no effect when people whispered behind my back, but now I feel so hurt by those words I’m used to hearing. Why is that?
It used to feel so wonderful going to school and eting other students, but now it feels suffocating. The murmurs get louder the more I try to ignore them. How did I even manage to feel happy all the ti? With people always talking about
behind my back?
"Oh my god, Ellie!" Andy scread my na as soon as I opened the door, and he rushed to hug . He almost broke his round glasses because of how excited he was. "Where the hell did you disappear to?" He asked while hugging
tightly. I was stunned, but I felt Andy’s warm arms wrapping around , and it almost made
cry as I hugged him back.
"What’s with this dramatic scene first thing in the morning." I turned to my back and saw Ryzen. He glared at , but then that familiar bright smile ford on his face. "What took you so long? Andrei’s being ten tis annoying because you’re not here." He said as he pulled
away from Andy and helped
get to my seat without feeling awkward about the other students. Ryzen is also my childhood friend. That’s why we’re close.
"Do you want
to comfort you?" I shook my head, making Ryzen chuckle, and he left .
Andy rolled his eyes at what Ryzen said as he sat beside . "What’s with that guy? He’s acting like he didn’t use Ellie as a piggy bank before." He muttered, which I clearly heard but chose to ignore. "Anyway, since you’ve been gone, Ace started acting weird. She was the early bird, but now she’s often late. I don’t know what’s going on with her either." Andy said as he placed his chin on his palm.
"But are you really okay?"
"H-Huh?"
Andy stared at
with doubt in his eyes. "I don’t know if it’s because you’re not talking about Night, or is it because your parents are—"
"You don’t really know when to stop." Andy couldn’t continue what he was trying to say when Ace arrived and covered his mouth. I saw that familiar pixie haircut and brown hair that shone under the fluorescent light. A smile ford on my face. It’s really Candace, she’s standing in front of
with her usual unfriendly look. "Hey, you’re back." She smiled as she greeted , but it felt weird. Ace looks tired, dead tired. Her eyes bags are darker, and her round hazelnut eyes look like they lack sleep.
"Ace? Are you— doing fine?"
I didn’t know why I asked her, but I felt worried. Ace just smiled at , making
feel even weirder. "I should be the one asking you that." She sat in front of . "Are you okay?" Those words were simple, you can always hear people ask that, but it almost made
tear up. I swallowed it all up and let them see my brightest smile.
I don’t want to worry them.
"Things are getting better," I said; I an it. Suppose I’m still misunderstanding my parents’ situation. In that case, I probably can’t act like I’m okay... even though I’m still not sure they’re alive. A single letter can’t prove that, but I choose to believe in grandpa Kenta. He showed
pictures of my dad when he was younger, and he was indeed his adoptive son.
"I’m starting to get used to living in—"oops. I almost blurted that I’m currently living with Night.
"What?"
I shook my hands in front of . "I’m getting used to living in another place." Wait, what excuse should I say about the place I live in? "I currently live with my—"
"Good morning, class." Miss Valencia cut
off when she got inside the classroom, and I’m thankful for that. "Go back to your proper seats. I’ll be introducing a new student to this class." She said with a hint of annoyance in her tone. My classmates must feel weird because it’s already half the sester, yet soone still transferred to our class. ’It’s Kaoru.’
"Co inside."
Kaoru entered the room with a huge bright smile on his face. Kaoru waved his hand at
when our eyes t, causing everyone to look in my direction. ’What in the world is he doing? Did he already forget his promise to ?!’ "You can introduce yourself now." Miss Valencia said as she prepared her materials for the class.
Kaoru cleared his throat, but I couldn’t look at him anymore. "My na is Kaoru Takahashi; nice to et you." He said with too much enthusiasm. He chose a seat behind , which made
feel more awkward and nervous about this. I hope he didn’t forget what he talked about inside the car because he clearly waved his hand at .
The class started, and I couldn’t focus because I didn’t know any of the things Miss Valencia ntioned. "Miss Alcantara, go to the faculty room later after class." Miss Valencia said after she finished her lessons. Am I in trouble? Due to that, I beca even more distracted and couldn’t focus on the other classes. Lunch ca soon after.
That leads to the present.
"Let’s go eat, Ellie," Andy said, and I stood up from my seat, but I felt sothing holding my arm, stopping
from following Andy. "Do you know the new kid, Ellie?"
I looked behind and saw Kaoru holding my arm. "What are you doing?" I mouthed. Did he really forget about what he talked about?
"I need to be by milady’s side all the ti."
My eyes widened.
"Milady?"
I turned to Ace and Andy. "H-He’s just kidding. Y-You see—" What excuse should I use? "Oh! Kaoru’s the son of my father’s friend. Y-You know he used to live in Japan, right? Kaoru’s family learned about my situation and decided to help . That’s why I’m living with him and his family. Isn’t that right?" Kaoru tilted his head as if confused. Don’t tell
he doesn’t get what I’m trying to say?
"That’s right!"
I sighed out of relief after Kaoru said that. "Then why did you call Noelle’ milady’?" Ace asked. Shoot! It’s hard to fool Ace when she doubts sothing. Everyone looks at us weirdly as they hear our conversation loud and clear. It’s embarrassing!
"I-It’s because...." I looked at Kaoru, but I knew I couldn’t expect anything from this innocent, stupid-looking guy. He’s too much of a ss! "It’s a role play! Kaoru loves playing like a butler or sothing, and y-you know I am indeed a princess." Why does this feel so embarrassing? I did think of myself as a princess before, though! It’s shaful now!
Ace’s eyes landed back on Kaoru with an eyebrow raised. ’She does not believe it that easily.’ "That’s right, Ellie is my master," Kaoru said confidently again; he has too much passion. They won’t believe him if he says it like that.
I slapped my forehead. ’I’m already stressed out.’
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