Baptism Of Fire

JUDAS KISS

I thought Astreia's disappearance will set everything in place, that everything in my life will go back to normal, but it turns that I'm wrong.

"Who do you think will win?"

"Amber is popular, so it's easy to say that she has the highest possibility of winning the position."

A smirk made its way on my lips while I listen to the gossips of the students behind me.

"But isn't it unfair?"

"What do you mean?"

"You know, winning the position base on popularity. I really think that Summer is a more suitable candidate for the Supreme Student Government presidency. She's more competent than Amber."

"I couldn't agree more! I mean, she has all the requisite skills for that position. I really want her to win."

"And in terms of popularity, she's also on par with Amber, so I guess she stands a chance."

The beam on my face immediately disappeared. I gritted my teeth. I look behind and shoot daggers at the two students who are talking behind my back. Their eyes widened when they noticed my glare.

"A-Amber," one of them uttered.

I arched a brow at them. "Are you that dumb? If you want to talk shit about me, make sure that I'm not hearing it. My name sounds so awful when it's coming from the mouths of pathetic bitches like you. Now get off of my face before I lose my temper and slap the both of you. Get out!" I exclaimed.

"S-Sorry," they both said before cowering in fear.

I just rolled my eyes and calmed myself. I shouldn't let the opinions of irrelevant people affect me. They are not on my league.

Someone nudged me. "What happened, Amber? I heard your voice even from afar."

I throw Ashley a glance. "Don't mind it, I just gave some morons a lesson," I answered with a sneer. "By the way, where's Airen?"

Right on cue, I saw Airen and the others walking towards us. Summer is also with them. She's also running for SSG president position along with me, as suggested by our class adviser.

No, I shouldn't feel resentful over her. She's one of my friends for Pete's sake! 

"The program hasn't started yet?" Airen asked and handed me a bottled water.

I accepted it. "Thanks. I don't know with them. I'm starting to get annoyed for real."

She chuckled. Someone climbed up on the stage after a few moments.

"Good afternoon, students of Ridley University." The noise coming from the crowned was silenced. Mr. Silvenia, with his authoritative and domineering aura, stands mightily in the center of the stage. "For the past decades, this school was able to maintain its coveted prestige and prominence. We are acknowledge as one of the greatest schools in the states. All thanks to the professors and staff who ensures quality education and providing a safe place for all of us."

"But let's also not forgot the contributions of our students, specially those members of the Supreme Student Government. This respected organization lays the groundwork for unity and cooperation among students by providing them a venue where they can improve their leadership abilities. They coordinate their functions with the School Principal, Teacher In-charge, and Head of student clubs and activities. They also train students to become better members of the society with the ideals and principles of participative democracy."

"That's why it's very significant to choose the leaders because they play a huge role and responsibility for the betterment of our school. In relevance to that, we are all gathered here for the announcement of our selected officers based from the votes of our students. May I call on Mrs. Cassidy to the stage for the proclamation?"