Dreams And Affections

Chapter 10: Is It Him?

Valerian Blanche's POV

It's 7:30 AM, Monday. And it's my first day in school here in Russia. An international school.

I also learned a few Russian words just in case, sigh I just hope things will go well, I'm actually a latecomer obviously, but the school was pretty chill and just accepted me anyway..

"Are you all set?" My Father asked coming from my opened door, I let out a deep breath after seeing that I have everything in my backpack, "Yup, I am." I answered him. "Alright, Let's go." He said with a smile and I just nodded and smiled back softly and followed him.

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The school wasn't that far, and the drive was short and chill, I was just facing the window the whole time, observing nature, houses and buildings.

"And... Here we are!" My Father exclaimed, looks like he is excited for me while I on the other hand being kinda nervous.

"Hey, you okay?" My Father asked, looks like he noticed that I am actually kinda nervous, I turned my head away from the window to face him and I nodded at him. "Val, If anything happens just call me and I'll be there for you immediately. Okay?" He said.

"Okay.." I said and then I opened the car door and went out. "Good luck!" My Father said and then I waved at him and watch his car driving away.

I slowly turned around to face my school building and I saw it is huge, I let out a deep breath until I start to enter the school building.

"Hey, I think that's her." I heard one of the students whispering, So I was right that they knew that I was coming, I looked down because I am so shy.

After walking a few more steps to my classroom I bumped into someone and I immediately looked up and I saw...

I saw..

The similar curly black-haired boy in my dreams.

"Oh, I.. I am so sorry I didn't mean to bump into you I wasn't looking on my way.." I said and I am so embarrassed God this is my first day here and I am kinda making a scene now.

I noticed that he was just looking at me in shock and sorta confused..

"Uh.. Are you alright?" I asked then he shooked his head and slide back the hair that is blocking his visions. "Yeah, I'm alright.. And I didn't mean to bump into you either I'm sorry." He said, and why are his cheeks slightly red?

I nodded and awkwardly smiled at him.

We are now just standing in front of each other and the silent air between us is so awkward, and why didn't I left saying goodbye? I'm still standing here and I don't know what to say..

"You're uh.. You're new here, right?" He asked calmly.

"Yeah, I am.. I'm actually from Australia. Then suddenly things change and my Father and I have to move here." I explained.

"Ah I see, It's actually crazy here because you know bullies are around and it's insane." He said then I slightly giggled then he gave me a soft smile.

He looks so familiar, He really reminds me of that boy from my dream.

Is it him?

Nah, it can't be.. Right?

"Well yeah, I guess we really can't escape bullying. Maybe it's a part of human nature." I said then he chuckled. That smile of his, it suits him..

"So uh.. What's your name?" He asked.

"It's Valerian.." I said then he looked at me being in shock again, does he know me? do we know each other? There's this same feeling in my gut with that same boy in my dreams, maybe it is him?

"Oh, Valerian. You have a cool name, reminds me of those Vampire Books that my mom gave me." He said with a soft smile forming on his face and I smiled back at him.

"Thank you, my Dad picked it for me... What about you? What's your name?" I asked.

"It's Bur-" He got cut off because the school bell started to ring. 

"Oh!! I have to go, maybe we can talk again later, See ya!" I said being in a rush.

"It's alright! maybe we can meet at the back of the school." He said.

"Sure, I'll meet you there." I said.

Then we both parted ways and went to our classrooms.

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"Good day students, so I knew that we have a new student. I know it's a little bit late for her to come here but let's make her feel welcome." Mr. Evans our Science teacher explained.

"Now let's give her a warm welcome." He said then he started to look at me and nodded from the back because I am sitting at the back of the classroom.

All of my classmates started to look at me too, and now my anxiety has risen from my grave. Jesus.

I hesitantly stood up, guess I have to introduce myself.

"Um.. I'm Valerian Blanche. 17.. I like to do paintings and uh.. music." I said while looking down, I don't have the confidence to look at everyone.

"Very well Ms. Blanche. Welcome to International High." Mr. Evans said then I took a seat and faced the window beside me.

Now I'm starting to think about that boy from the school hallway, he knew my name but I didn't. But I guess I'll be meeting him at the back of the school. He didn't say when so.. Maybe I'll just go there at lunch.

I heard him he said 'Bur..' something, I really don't know..

Burton..

Is it Burton? But I'm really not sure.. Dreams can't be real..

But his voice, it sounds the same as that night from the phone call, and from my dream when I saw the boy at the swings and the school lockers.

Hold on.. The school lockers.

I quickly looked away from the window and faced our classroom door that has a window on its side. I can see the hallway and the lockers.

It looks exactly the same as my last dream on the airplane.

Then.. I will meet him at the back of the school at lunch, maybe I can finally make friends and that's him.

Is it Burton?

Is It Him?