The Kings Mentality.

Chapter Four: The Safe House Field Trip.

The bus came to a halt, and everyone was really excited to finally be at Rowden. Arlo looked at John - who was still asleep - and gently shook the ravenette.

"John. We need to get off." John slowly opened his eyes before looking at his surroundings. Arlo watched as John face turned a deep shade of red upon seeing Arlo's arm around his shoulder, and abruptly stood up before rushing out of the bus.

"He must've been real tired to fall asleep on You of all people." Seraphina teased.

Arlo stood up and grabbed his stuff. "I guess.." Arlo's expression turned somber as he remembered the dark circles under John's eyes.

Seraphina raised an eyebrow at Arlo's expression. "Did something happen?"

Arlo was about to speak, but he held his words. Telling Seraphina of all people what Blyke said probably wouldn't be the best move to make, since she might worry to much, or would possibly try to confront John about it.

"... Nothings wrong, Seraphina. You shouldn't worry." Is what Arlo settles on.

"Yeah, I'm not buying that. Did Blyke tell you something? I saw you two away from the rest of us. What did he tell you." Seraphina demanded.

"Nothing." Arlo quickly persisted as he got off the bus.

It looked like Seraphina wanted to argue further, but decided to stop it for now. "Fine. I'll just have to ask Blyke then."

"You're luck won't get any better. Blyke's horrible at lying, but he wouldn't tell you if it's personal." Arlo stated as a matter of fact. Seraphina simply glared at him before turning away.

Arlo wasn't worried. Blyke's a horrible liar, that is true. But he wouldn't tell Seraphina something so personal, especially since he doesn't even know 100% if John is actually suicidal. The only reason why Arlo was told that is because Blyke wanted him to help look after him so nothing happens.

Arlo squeezed his eyes shut. He couldn't think about this, not right now..

"Here we are, everyone! Rowden resort!" Remi announced as everyone smiled at the resort. "This is where we'll be spending the weekend!"

"Wow!" Evie shouted in excitement.

"It's nicer than in the photos." Blyke noted with a smile.

"Mhm." Isen agreed.

"Alright! What are we waiting for? Let's head on in!" Remi shouted.

"Yeah!" The other students shouted as they all walked into the resort with their luggage.

"So here's the plan for the rest of the day... First, we'll check ourselves in. Then we'll head downstairs and grab some dinner in the cafeteria. And since we got here pretty late... everyone's free to do whatever they want for the rest of the night! Let's meet up at 10 tomorrow morning!"

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Seraphina was sitting down in her bed, on her phone when she was interrupted by a certain blue haired girl.

"Seraphina." Elaine said. Seraphina looked up at the girl as she waited for her to speak. "I'm going to take a walk around the resort with some of the others. Do you wanna come?"

"Nah, I'll pass." Seraphina declined.

"Alright then, I'll see you later!" Elaine said as she walked out the door.

Just then, Seraphina heard her phone buzz. She looked at the messages.

Preparations have begun.

We'll be in touch.

Seraphina looked at the messages with a stiff look on her face. The image of John being stabbed in the neck with a syringe as his eyes widened in horror.