VALENTINA

CHAPTER TWO

Thought we were the same but now I can't explain how we got so far apart...
*Conor Maynard.

VALENTINA

"Alright everyone,start leaving the dorms,it's almost time for class"I hear Bree announce in our corridor. I'm done getting ready I'm just waiting for Mal to finish tying her hair.
"Alright,I am done"Mal says putting lip gloss on her lips.
We get our bags and head out .

"Girls,how are you,I'm sorry I couldn't make it for supper, between writing up your school calendar, writing a report and attending to Asher and Theo,I ended up having dinner in Headmaster Reynolds office,but I will see you at lunch"Bree says in one breath.
As usual her hair is tied up in a slick ponytail,her nude make up is point and her uniform pressed to perfection. Bree literally looks perfect.

"It's fine ,Bree see you at lunch"I reply and we bid our goodbyes.

We head off to the main campus.
I have to part ways with Mal because due to her Major she has most of her classes at the East wing,while I have mine on the West wing.
"See at lunch,"I say as I bid farewell to Mal.
I walk alone to class,and it feels weird because last year,I always had Bree and Mal with me  but now I'm on my own.
I arrive for my first class.
English literature.
The class is almost full but they are a few empty seats in the back.
I know most of the students in here but we don't talk much.
I take my seat and take out my favorite novel.
I'm about to start reading when the door opens and Asher walks in.
The class goes quiet,I'm guessing because thee Asher is in this class, meaning his Major is Combat and Weaponry like the rest of us in this class,this means I will share all my classes with him from now on.
I'm so lost in my thoughts that I don't realize Asher is standing in front me.

"Valentine is this seat taken?"he asks and then I realise he called me Valentine yesterday as well.
He used to call me Valentine when we were kids because according to him it sounded more classy,and because no one else called me that,but after we drifted I thought he would drop it.

"Valentine..."he says snapping his fingers in front of me.

"Oh uh no..."I say as my cheeks turn red from embarrassment.

Asher plops down in  his seat,and I'm suddenly very hyper aware of his presence .I mean this is the closest I've sat to him in three years.
I take a peak at Asher and he seams busy in his own world writing whatever his writing.

"Good morning class"Miss Isabelle says walking into class and snapping me out of my thoughts.
Murmers of good morning go around as miss Isabelle walks to her table.

"First things first, before we begin any lesson,I'm sure you all know about your final year assignment, but for those who don't know you have two papers,one paper is done individually and the other in groups..."she starts.
"For the individual paper this year,you have to write about a person,any person but it has to describe them in unique ways,is should accurately reflect the person in and out,this  will help you improve your observation skills,for the second paper you have to right an essay on the book, ENTANGLED with your partner, your essay should bring out the main points in the story your argument with certain characters and so much more,in both papers I will be judging presentation, observation and how well you bring out your characters role"

"And exactly how long do we have to do this paper"Cindy the red head asks.

"The whole academic year so I expect your papers to be top-notch"Miss Isabelle replies.

"Do we get to choose our own partners"another boy asks.

"Yes,I wanted to put you  in pairs myself but I don't want anyone coming to me to change partners in the middle of the school year"she says."Alright then, I'm going to give you the rest of the lesson to choose your partner and  collect your books from the library,for any questions I'll be in the library"miss Isabelle says and walks out.
The class immediately comes to life as everyone is finding partners. I know most people in this but I don't actually talk to them so finding a partner is going to be hard.
I look over at Asher and  he doesn't seem to be interested in the world around him,he's just mindlessly doodling in his notebook,but again he's doesn't need to put in effort I'm sure they are plenty of girls waiting ask him to be their partner while I'm stuck here looking for anyone desperate enough to be my partner.

"Hey Valentine,wanna be my partner..."Asher asks focusing his attention on me .Me? did he seriously just ask me.

"Me?"I ask stupidly.

"Unless there's another Valentine,yah you"he replies still focusing on me .If I say yes then I'm stuck with Asher for the rest of the school year, meaning I'll be forced to see him every day.

"I'll take your silence as a
no..."Asher says more like a question breaking my chain of thoughts.

"No,I mean yes,I mean I'll be partner"I say and I see Asher lips curve upwards.

"Great,we can start working on our paper next week,I have detention this whole week for the little incident I had with Theo"Asher says.

"Oh that's okay,I mean no need to rush we have the rest of the school year to finish,I'm sure that's more than enough time..."I start rumbling but Asher cuts me off.

"Valentine you're rumbling"Asher says laughing and my cheeks turn red from embarrassment.

"I'm sorry"I say sheepishly.

"Don't apologise,I think it's cute"he says standing up and if it's possible my cheeks turn more red.
"I'd love to stay and chat , Valentine but those books won't collect themselves,see you around"Asher says throwing me one of his perfect smiles before walking away.
I'm so lost in my thoughts till I realize what I just got myself into.
It's gonna be a long school year.

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A/N
Firstly the whole thing with the English papers is purely fiction ,I have no idea what I was writing but c'mon I think it makes sense 😂😂, anyway with that being said the novel for the paper is imaginary it's based on one of my unpublished books so yah.
With that being said,enjoy this fictional world I created called a story,I hope you enjoy reading this as much as I enjoy writing.
Hugs and kisses
Bye ♥️