Quinn & King

5 Itadakimasu (Bon Apetit)

As I had suspected, the next day, I was aching all over. My thighs were screaming at me with every movement but I ignored it and forced myself to walk as normally as I could to avoid raising suspicion or attention. As it was, people were still talking and staring at me in school. Gosh, why can't these people just get a life and mind their own business!

I made it to class just in time but I was very sleep deprived from all that rigorous training Uncle put me through. I slept in most classes and of course, got into trouble in some of them, especially since I didn't have my books or backpack with me. I had left it in the classroom yesterday and was too busy running from the DM to grab it.

Unfortunately, it wasn't in the classroom where I had left it, which wasn't surprising considering the reputation of this school. It wasn't a big deal if they took my wallet, I just wanted to know where my books and notes were. I needed those if I wanted to get into a decent university after high school. Also, I didn't want my teachers to accuse me of being a delinquent when I do in fact care about my studies.

In between lessons, I headed to the Lost & Found area to search for my backpack. To my dismay, it wasn't there as well. Urgh. I trudged back to class late and got scolded again. I would have to go look for it again later, if I even knew where to start.

I woke up midway through lunch, after a really good nap. I rubbed the sleep out of my eyes, my stomach growling in hunger. I got up to get lunch only to have two guys block my way out of the classroom.

"Well, well... Isn't it Porky's slut?" Said one of them.

The other guy chuckled. How was that even funny? And why are they trying to pick on me? Ugh, so rude! Who the heck are these jerks?

"I don't get what you see in him? Or what he sees in you for that matter," the guy said, eyeing me up and down.

I was definitely fully awake by then. I glared at them, crossing my arms across my chest. I took one step forward, in an effort to intimidate them, despite their tall stature. I was actually quite tall for a girl. I towered over quite a number of guys my age. One of the guys just so happened to be just my height.

"Move," I demanded, through gritted teeth.

All I wanted was to eat lunch and take a quick nap. I had no business with these guys at all!

He puffed out his chest, trying to tower over me. He tried. He leaned in, his face just in front of mine.

"Are you offended? Are you offended we didn't find you pretty?" He asked, his breath fanning my face.

Urgh. My gag reflex kicked in and I struggled so hard not to give in. I hadn't even eaten but I could definitely feel something threatening to come out. Did he even brush his teeth? Why was it so bad?

I stepped backwards, cupping my nose with my hand. "What on earth did you eat? Your breath is nasty..."

His face turned visibly red. He stepped forward, fist raised in front of him. "Why you-"

"Kanzaki Quinn, are you there?" a familiar voice said, making them freeze.

I took the opportunity to push them apart. Behind them, stood Miss Yang with a stern face. She looked so tiny compared to those two guys as well as me.

They didn't say anything and let me pass quietly. Miss Yang glanced over at them before asking me if they were my friends. I shook my head.

I had no idea why they decided to talk to me. Maybe they were bored and I just so happened to be in the way. But one thing is for sure, is that they were not in my class. Though, they did seem familiar.