My Hermes System

Chapter 25: Differences

"It's… it's not like that!"

Gemma quickly waved her hands around as the other students were looking at her like she was some kind of pervert. She couldn't help but lower her face as she tried to hide it unless a classmate recognizes her and tells it to the whole class.

"C… come with me!", Gemma then hastily pulled Van by his sleeves to the side. Which garnered the attention of the students again.

"Is she confessing?"

"A sophomore confessing to a freshman!?"

"Ooohh"

Of course, the students once again misunderstood what was happening. So Gemma quickened her steps before any more bad rumors spread around. Van tried to get away from Gemma, but he couldn't even budge his hand, maybe due to the difference of level between the two. He was going to use his speed to get away, but he was afraid that it might rip off his uniform, and so, with a sigh, he just let himself get dragged away.

"This… this isn't really about your boots is it?", Van stuttered as Gemma finally stopped dragging her, "If so, I think… I could pay for it now if it is damaged"

"What?", Gemma raised her eyebrows, "No. I wish to talk about what happened to you when I saw you in the arena about a week ago!"

"...Why?"

"What do you mean why!?", Gemma waved her hands, "If someone did that to you, then you should report it to the school!"

Hearing Gemma's tone filled with concern, Van could not help but reveal a slight smile. Gemma reminded him of Andrea, that is if Andrea had red hair and had the strength of a minotaur. But like Andrea… Gemma won't be able to help him with his situation.

Reporting it to the school will only make things worse. There's also the fact that Gerald was Harvey's brother and that from the things he has heard so far, their family is one of the richest in the country.

And so, Van could only shake his head, "Thank you for your concern, miss Gemma", he breathed, "But… as you can see, I am fine now"

"Even so!", Gemma quickly waved her hand, "Justice won't be served if you keep quiet!"

"...Justice?", hearing the word 'justice', Van could not help but lightly chuckle, "Really, thank you for your concern. But I truly am fine now", Van then bowed as he started walking away.

"Where are you going!?"

"I am going to be late in class if I don't move soon", Van said as he slightly glanced back, "It was nice meeting you again, miss Gemma"

"Wait!", Gemma tried to chase Van, but she was unable to do so, "Wait! At least tell me your name and class so we can talk more about this later!"

"Woh! Did she get rejected!?"

"Why is she so clingy?"

"Ugh, so jealous"

Once again, the students started whispering to each other as soon as Gemma and Van were out in the open.

"W...what, no no!"

Van, hearing Gemma's determined tone, could not help but walk back to her. "My name is Nathan, from Mrs. Moriarty's class"

"I… I see", Gemma was flustered as Van looked her straight in the eye. Van then once again bid farewell to her as he disappeared into the distance.

"Ooh, he gave her another chance!"

"So good to be young!"

Before the rumors started again, Gemma quickly ran away and proceeded to her class. But then, after a few seconds, she could not help but stop as she realized something.