VENGEANCE.

five

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The car ride was stressful. Luca, who had been attending the same school for a year or so, did not give me the right directions which made me all of us late.

As we reached, I wasted no time racing to the office to take my schedule.

"Hello, can I get my schedule? The name is Natalia," I politely requested.

"Last name?"

"Romano."

The receptionist looked up. "Romano? Don't tell me you are related to those devils."

"I am. Also, is it possible to request for a late slip?" I added.

"Of course, sweetie. Hold on," I hummed. She's sweet.

"Here you go. If you need anything, don't hesitate to ask me! Now shoo," she said with a smile.

"Thanks..."

I glanced down at her name tag, "Thanks, Mrs Smith."

I exited the office, looking at my schedule. Of course History had to be the first period. I started making my way there but since it was my first day, I was lost. Just great.

I slowly walked through the hallways, trying to find my class when I stumbled upon a figure leaning against the lockers. He looks familiar.

"Hey," I began to speak. "Do you happen to know where Mr Scott's class is?"

He slowly looked up from his phone, meeting my gaze. "Are you talking to me?" His voice is hot.

"I don't know..." I paused to look around. "Does it look like I'm talking to someone else?" I retorted, a hint of sarcasm in my voice.

"Since I'm feeling generous, let me show you the way," he smirked as he pushed himself off the lockers. "Follow me."

The audacity of men sometimes.

I trailed behind him as he navigated through the hallways until we stopped at a door. I was about to thank him until he opened the door and entered, leaving me no choice but to follow behind.

"Atlas, nice of you to finally join us on this fine morning," Mr Scott said, his tone dripping with sarcasm. Atlas?

"You're welcome, Mr Scott. You have a new student by the way," he said before walking away to the back, making my presence known to the entire class.

"Oh! Welcome. Introduce yourself to the class," Mr Scott prompted.

"Natalia."

"Natalia...?"

"Just Natalia," I replied.

He gestured to an empty seat at the back. "Alright then, have a seat beside Atlas."

"Back to class, today we'll be having a pop quiz!" Mr Scott announced happily while the entire class groaned.

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"You again?!" I exclaimed when I realised Atlas was in my class again.

He just stared at me. "I've been in this class longer than you, little girl."

"Who are you calling little, you baboon!"

"Atlas, Natalia! Keep your mouth shut unless you want detention!" Mrs Parker's voice boomed.

I rolled my eyes. Such a shame that my favourite subject, Geography, is being taught by a spiteful woman.

Poke. Poke. Poke.