𝐒𝐄𝐋𝐅𝐈𝐒𝐇 | 𝐀. 𝐖𝐈𝐋𝐃𝐄𝐑 [𝟏]

➛⠀𝟬𝟭 | 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗞𝗜𝗗

As you strolled onto the grounds of Atlas Academy, you completely dismissed the looks of the students around you. You despised the attention. You noticed a blonde-haired girl snapping a selfie and a purple-haired girl passing out flyers as you looked around. You rolled your eyes and cranked up the volume on your phone when you overheard a group of girls gossiping too loudly.

"She's that adopted Minoru, right?" You heard Eiffel's loud whisper as you passed by her. "They're that desperate to replace Amy, huh?"

You clutched your eyes in anger while the music boomed in your ears. You couldn't care less if your ear started bleeding from how loud you're blasting the music right now. 'I knew transferring here was a mistake.'

A few months, almost a year, after Amy Minoru's death, you were adopted by the Minorus to their home after they found out what happened to you. You were forced to evacuate from your home nation with the rest of the population after it came crashing down, but you have no recollection of what actually happened. It only comes in your dreams, which makes you wonder if it is real or not.

Nico, Amy's younger sister, kept her distance from you. You could understand her because her parents' adoption of you seemed to be a replacement for Amy. You weren't enrolled at Atlas Academy; thus you didn't know any of Nico's former friends. Until now, that is.

Robert proposed that you be transferred to Atlas Academy so that both you and Nico might form a bond and grow closer, as you are sisters after all. Nico was months older than you, which meant she is responsible for something terrible that was going to happen to you.

You closed your eyes shut to avoid everyone around you and clutched the strap of your backpack while a lump formed on your throat. 'Get it together, (Y/n). You can do this.' Your thoughts were suddenly interrupted when you crashed into someone so hard you tumbled on the ground.

You dropped your backpack, and your headset was detached from your phone. You groaned in pain from the sudden impact and opened your eyes to see a tall, dark-skinned young man with his eyes wide open in shock. "Shit." He gasped before assisting you up. "I am so sorry."

"It's my fault. I should be the one saying sorry." You mumbled as you allowed him to help you up. You started collecting your things and avoided eye contact with the teenager you just foolishly bumped into. "Hey, you're that new kid..." You heard him tell.

"I'm Alex." You heard him introduce himself as you stood up and dusted your clothes off. You stared at him for a moment and noticed his smile didn't reach his eyes. 'He looks upset.' You gave him a small smile. "Nice to meet you, Alex." You gave him a small wave before walking away and connecting your headset once again to your phone.

Alex scratched the back of his head as he glanced at you. "I didn't even get your name." He whispered before shaking his head and walking away.

You turned to a corner and completely halted before you could even bump into another person. The young girl gasped in surprise. "Oh, didn't see you there." The girl chuckled nervously before wincing in pain and clutching her abdomen.

You tilted your head as you recognized who was talking to you. "Molly?"

Molly blinked twice before widening her eyes. "(Y/n)!" She immediately engulfed you in a warm hug, and you returned the gesture. "You're here!"

Molly Hernandez was your only best friend once you moved to Los Angeles because you shared some common interests and similarities in life. Molly understood what it was like to be adopted and orphaned. Despite being older than Molly, it doesn't stop you from being friends with her.

"Are you okay?" You asked worriedly as you cupped her cheeks firmly. "You look like you're in pain. I can get you something if you like—"

"No, no, it's fine," Molly reassured. "I think I can handle it. I have a tryout session later, so..."