LOOKISM - OVERPOWERD [DROPPED]

ch 12 : enroll in j high(4/4)

Lin entered Daniel's house quietly, using the spare key he had. As he stepped inside, he saw exactly what he expected—Daniel, but in his new, bigger body.

Daniel, still adjusting to his new form, looked up and was shocked to see Lin there. "Lin? What are you doing here?"

Lin raised an eyebrow, pretending to be surprised. "Daniel? Is that you? What happened?"

Daniel, still processing everything, tried to explain, "I... I don't know. I just woke up like this."

Lin nodded, playing along. "Well, this is unexpected, but it seems like you're handling it well."

Daniel looked at him, still trying to make sense of everything. "What do I do now?"

Lin smiled, keeping it simple. "We'll figure it out together."

Lin noticed the smaller body lying in the other room. Without hesitation, he walked over and gently shook it awake. As soon as the smaller Daniel's eyes fluttered open, the bigger body in the living room immediately fell unconscious.

Daniel, now back in his smaller form, looked up at Lin with confusion. "What just happened?"

Lin kept his expression calm. "It seems like whenever one of your bodies is awake, the other falls asleep. This is something you'll need to get used to."

Daniel nodded slowly, still trying to grasp the situation. "So, I have two bodies now..."

Lin simply nodded. "Yes, and we'll make sure to figure out how to use this to your advantage."

As the next day dawned, Lin and Daniel prepared to head to J High for their first day. Lin had recommended Daniel use his smaller body for school, despite the strength and appeal of his second body. Daniel agreed, understanding the practical reasons behind Lin's advice.

As they walked through the school grounds, Lin couldn't help but notice the stares they were getting. Some students looked at him with admiration, while others seemed jealous. Daniel, on the other hand, seemed a bit more nervous, still adjusting to the attention.

“Everyone’s staring at you, Lin,” Daniel whispered as they approached their classroom.

Lin shrugged, keeping his expression calm. “It’s nothing new. People always stare when they see something they don’t understand or wish they had.”

“Is that why you told me to use the smaller body?” Daniel asked, his voice uncertain.

“Partly,” Lin admitted. “It’s easier to blend in, and you won’t attract unnecessary attention. The smaller body also lets you learn and grow at a pace that won’t overwhelm you. The stronger body is a trump card; use it when you need to, but don’t rely on it for everything.”

Daniel nodded, appreciating the advice. “I see… I guess it makes sense.”

As they reached the door to their classroom, Lin paused and looked at Daniel. “Remember, we’re here to learn, but we’re also here to survive. Keep your head down, but don’t let anyone push you around.”

Daniel took a deep breath and nodded. “I’ll remember that.”

With that, Lin opened the door, and they stepped into the classroom.

As Daniel and Lin entered the classroom, the chatter among the students grew louder, everyone curious about the new arrivals. The teacher clapped her hands to get their attention.

"Quiet down, everyone. We have two new classmates joining us today," she announced. The room hushed as all eyes turned to the front.

Lin and Daniel stood side by side, facing the class. The teacher gestured for them to introduce themselves.

"Go ahead," she encouraged.

Lin stepped forward first, his posture relaxed but confident. "I'm Lin. Just transferred here. Looking forward to getting to know all of you."

His introduction was short and to the point, but the way he carried himself left an impression on the class. Some students exchanged glances, trying to size him up.

Then it was Daniel’s turn. He hesitated for a moment before stepping forward. "I’m Daniel Park. I also just transferred here. I hope we can all get along."

As soon as Daniel finished speaking, murmurs filled the room again. A few students seemed unimpressed, while others were more curious.

Among them, Zack Lee’s eyes narrowed as he recognized Daniel from their earlier encounter. Without waiting for permission, Zack stood up, glaring at Daniel.

“You again,” Zack said, his tone hostile. “What are you doing here?”

Daniel, taken aback by Zack’s aggressive stance, opened his mouth to respond, but before he could say anything, Lin stepped between them.

“That’s enough,” Lin said calmly, but with an edge to his voice that made Zack pause. “We’re here to study, not to pick fights.”

Zack looked at Lin, sizing him up, but something in Lin’s eyes made him think twice. With a scoff, Zack backed off, but not before muttering under his breath, “This isn’t over.”

Lin turned back to Daniel, giving him a reassuring nod before they both took their seats. The tension in the room eased, but a few students were still watching them closely, curious about what would happen next.

As lunch time rolled around, the cafeteria was buzzing with energy. Students gathered in groups, chatting and eating. Daniel and Lin were sitting together, quietly eating their lunch when Zack approached their table, his expression dark.

“Hey, Daniel,” Zack called out, his voice dripping with hostility.

Daniel looked up, his expression a mix of confusion and concern. Lin noticed Zack’s aggressive stance and immediately tensed up.

“Zack, I told you earlier,” Lin began, his tone firm. “We’re not here to fight. Just let it go.”

But Zack wasn’t listening. The earlier encounter had clearly gotten under his skin, and he was too angry to think straight. “You think you can just come in here and act like you own the place?” Zack spat, glaring at Daniel.

Lin stood up, placing himself between Zack and Daniel. “Back off, Zack. I’m warning you.”

But Zack’s anger only seemed to grow. Without a word, he swung a punch at Lin, aiming straight for his face.

Lin moved like lightning, easily dodging the punch with a quick sidestep. The ease with which Lin avoided the blow only made Zack angrier. He tried to throw another punch, but before he could even react, Lin grabbed his arm, twisting it slightly, and with a swift motion, landed a straight punch to Zack’s gut.

Zack’s eyes widened in shock as the wind was knocked out of him. He staggered backward, clutching his stomach and gasping for air. The cafeteria fell silent, everyone watching the scene unfold.

Lin didn’t say anything else. He just gave Zack a hard look before turning back to Daniel. “Let’s go,” he said calmly.

Daniel, still processing what had just happened, nodded and followed Lin out of the cafeteria. As they walked away, the murmurs and whispers among the other students began to pick up, but Lin didn’t seem to care.

Zack was left laying there, trying to catch his breath, his face red with both embarrassment and pain. The fight had been over before it even started, and it was clear to everyone that Lin was not someone to mess with.