Awakened

IX

I smiled at their gasps of surprise as I stood up and felt Zion's hand grip mine tightly as he pulled me into the Cafeteria.

"That's her mate?" I heard Amy whisper to Bea as I walked away.

"That's my bestfriend guys!" Star yelled in excitement before rushing up to me. I laughed, amused by her excitement.

"That was badass," said Joel, grinning at me.

Tom however, continued to watch me with caution.

"Lighten up Tom. I didn't kill them." I said, rolling my eyes at him.

"Yeah, lighten up Tom," Jeremy repeated, throwing his arm around him playfully.

He forced a smile without breaking his gaze from me.

"Let the boys get the food. Star let's find a table." I grabbed her arm, pulling her through the weaves of students before the boys could protest. The Cafeteria was packed, more than usual today. We finally found a table near the center, surrounded by the chatter of the students around us.

"Why is it so packed today?" I asked her in confusion.

"Today was the last day of skill assessments. Everyone is probably starving."

I frowned, thinking back to my own skill assessment.

"How has class been?" I asked, curiously.

"Boring as usual. We're learning to fight better in angel class though. I'd definitely beat your ass now."

"You wish," I said, scoffing.

"Next time, you guys are getting the food," Jeremy complained before bringing down a heavy platter of food before us.

"No way! You guys outnumber us," Star stated, motioning to the four of them vs. the two of us.

"Well, one of you has super strength so I think it's fair," Zion pointed out, looking at me.

"Did any of you guys take skill assessments?" I asked, remembering back to what Star told me.

Tom and Joel looked at one another before a smile erupted on each of their faces.

I raised my eye before looking to Jeremy for an explanation.

"They're both fourth years now," Star explained.

"Wow congrats. I'm proud of you two. I wish I was there to support you guys," I said sadly, smiling brightly at them both. A part of me couldn't help but feel a ting of jealousy. They were all attending class, honing their skills, and enjoying their time at the Academy while I was missing it all.

"Hey Saron?" asked Jeremy

"What?" I replied, downing a blood bag.

"How does it feel to be a first year?"

I smiled before chucking a bag of chips at his face with such force, the bag popped once it hit his face causing the chips to explode onto him.

"Hey! I was just kidding" Jeremy yelled in surprise, laughing as he dusted himself off.

"My girl doesn't play," Zion said, chuckling as he threw his arm over my shoulder proudly.

"I'm telling the Headmaster to move me up with you guys."

"Why stop at a second year? Everyone knows you're better than anyone here," Star asked.

"Speak for yourself," Tom said, flexing his muscles.

"I want to be with you and Jer. It's no fun alone."

Star smiled at my response as she shoved a wing into her mouth, sucking the meat off before pulling the bare bone out.