The head boy

Part 27 - Philosophic purpose

I've talked with some students in the past who claimed that the Head boy's study is terrifying. They say the air is freezing cold, the atmosphere as gloomy as in a morgue and the Head boy himself is a real tyrant...Kinda true BUT there's something they don't see, something they don't notice, it's how everyday, walking through this door, you never really know what you're gonna find...

"Err...what is going on?" What else am I supposed to say, this is quite an unusual sight.

I'm a bit late and there they are, Lin, William and Tom, they seem to be waiting for me and err...they're not alone.

How to put it um...the Head boy's study is filled with flowers...

Bouquets of all kinds, all colours, they're everywhere, even on Lin's couch which seems to upset her quite a lot, William is smiling awkwardly and Tom is staring at me with a dark icy face.

"Apparently, someone sent you...all this," William grins, quickly glancing at Tom who seems to be fuming by now.

"I know it's for you Ida!" Lin fingers at me accusingly, "I brought a bouquet to your room yesterday already!" So it was her who put it on my bed? "This can't be a coincidence!"

Silently I walk further into the room and take a random bouquet but there's no card.

"I didn't ask anyone for flowers..." I'm starting to feel nervous, everybody here seems to be thinking that it's my fault and Tom looks like he's about to explode, if it's Sebastian again I'm gonna have to-

"Didn't you?" Tom interjects, sounding more frustrated than ever, "didn't you ask for flowers, Miss Abberline?"

"I didn't, I swear!"

"And how are we supposed to work in this newly decorated study?" Lin snaps.

"Sorry about that...but I must go to my first class," I suddenly feel two pairs of eyes glowering at me, Tom's and Lin's. William seems to be frozen, he doesn't dare to move or breathe.

Since no one says anything I just walk backward until I'm out of this room where everyone wants me dead. Did Sebastian do this?

***

A few hours later it's finally time for lunch and I couldn't be more happy because today has been tough, "What are you gonna do?" Kala asks before happily sipping her juice box, I just told her everything about this morning's incident...

"Sebastian needs to let go, I'm gonna have to talk to him, or maybe send him a letter, or a hundred letters! Seems like it's what he likes..." All these bouquets...it's really exaggerated.

"This dude is so toxic, he suddenly starts wanting you now that you're with Tom-"

"I already told you he doesn't really want me," It's all a game for Sebastian.

"Whatever, it's time to spread some BVE,"

"BVE?" Oh wait...no, don't say it!

"Big vagina energy!...Ew...sounds so weird," Kala realises how gross this sounds and I nod frantically, yes it does!!!

"Anyway, you're right-" I sigh.

"Really? We're rooting for BVE? I think it's not my best creation but if you like it then-"

"Focus! Kala. I'm talking about acting like a woman and telling Sebastian what I think and what I want,"

"That's my girl!"

"But for now I have a class, so see you later!" I peck the crown of her head quickly before walking away.

I'm a new Ida, one that notices, that tells others what she feels! I'm Ida 2.0 and- what is that?