It's all a Facade

Chapter 9: Unexpected Feelings

The week passed by fast and study week has come. I gathered my things and went to my next class. As I took my seat, I could hear the conversation of the students around me. All of which were fixated on the approaching acquaintance party. Who throws an acquaintance party a few months before ending? I mean, it's February 11! I believe last semester ends on April 5 if I'm not mistaken.

"Bella, hey!!" I groaned as I heard a voice which is quite easy to remember. A lady with wavy brown hair and a petite figure walked towards me. "Have you decided on what to wear? If not, then let's go shopping!!" I already have so much to deal with. "I haven't. But, sadly I'm busy, so no." She pouted as I said so. "Come on!! It's not like you get to wear fancy clothes every day." Hah! As if I don't. "Reece, I want to study so if you could-.." She groaned loudly as she cut me off, making a few students stare at her. "Fiiiiine!! I get it. You don't have to be such a killjoy!" She then left and went back to her friends. Finally, some peace and quiet. Honestly, I don't even know why she clings to me when she gets the chance. Ever since we were grouped in a class game and won she started trying to befriend me. It's not like I hate her. I'm just annoyed because she's the kind of girl that screams 'I'm supposed to be friends with everyone, no one can hate me!' I sighed and focused on the textbook I have in front of me and read a few pages until I heard the professor come in.

"And with this, we ask the question 'Why do we coexist? Is it really important?' Most people your age tend to..." As the professor was explaining and saying this, I heard someone speak beside me. "We didn't ask to be born." I was taken aback as I just noticed I had a seatmate. He looked at me after saying that and stared. "What?" I looked at him annoyed as he began to lean on the table and rest his arms on the back of his cheek. He smiled and continued to stare for a long while. I sighed and looked at the whiteboard, reading what the professor was writing. "Is that really your true eye color?" I flinched. Calm down... I sighed and looked at him. "Yes, it is. Could you stop staring?" He chuckles and leans back on the chair. "It's a common color.. But somehow, it seems unique'' Did he see through my illusion?? But, that can't be! I know everyone who can see past my ability and they are family members who have the illusion ability! And there were only 3 people who have had this ever since the last decade. Me, my father and my grandfather! Wait... could he be an illegitimate child who was never registered in the family? Could he have inherited this ability without any of us knowing?! Several things came to mind.. I have to go back there and check.

"And that's all for today. Don't forget to review for your Assessment Test!" As the professor began to leave, I stood up and gathered my things. "Hey.." I looked down to see the person beside me looking at me while his cheek was on the table. "Do you want to be friends?" He just kept staring while waiting for my answer. I sighed. I went in front of the table and said, "Hey.. Hey.. Hello? Can you hear me?" Haa... I bent down so he could hear me better. "Look, I don-" WHAT THE- "Hmhm hehe." He made noises as if he was having fun. Wh-what in the world is happening?!?! I was so shocked at what he did next. So shocked to the point that I couldn't move. He placed his hand on my head, patted me a bunch of times, and rubbed my head. "H-hey! What are you..!" He just grinned. "It's fine if you don't want to... Ah sorry, your hair looked soft and fluffy and I couldn't help but touch it." I felt my face turn red and I stood up. "D-don't just touch other people's hair! Ugh..!" I quickly took my things and I went out.

What was that?! I'm now in a corridor and it seems that no one is around. I sighed deeply. I placed my hands on my face as I felt it cooling down. Why would my face turn red because of that situation?? I'm supposed to be used to them! Was it because it reminded me of..? WHAT AM I THINKING?? NO WAY! Well... ugh who am I kidding? What am I doing? How could I DARE feel that way with a person I barely know?! "You like someone else, JUST WHAT WERE YOU THINKING?!" I banged my hand against the wall. "Hey take it easy" I flinched. No way that voice...!