Infinite Dimensions -The Discovery

CHAPTER 4: Confusion

Of all the subjects that I have had excellent marks on, Universal Studies is where I had an exceptional mark. My favorite professor, Professor James Muhg, even invites me to recite his lectures. I told him before that it would be unfair to other students so we just talk about possible theories along with other advanced students in Universal Studies wherever we want—in the playground, roof top or the court in free time. I never actually became friends with those other advanced students. They seem… scary. It’s like they look up to themselves like they’re royalty. But I never complained or told Professor Muhg about it. I seem to, at least occasionally, be humble around them.

My best friends made a new rule. They won’t cuddle or show other couple-ish acts when I’m around. They seem to understand how lonely I am and how, at the same time, stubborn and heartless. I have reflected that because of their sacrifices is one of the reasons why I love them. They always look for chances on how I would open my heart again. I don’t really care at the moment. At the moment, I care about cosmology, physics, astronomy and philosophy.

It was 4th period of the same day when I was proven wrong.

We were having an experiment about creating hydrogen with zinc and hydrochloric acid. We were applying chemistry in astronomy where it is possible where Planet U34A with zinc, oxygen and carbon was possible to have life. Anyway, we were called to look for lab partners. Honor students like me were called up to the front to choose those who were left (usually those who are left are those who doesn’t know a thing about the subject) and we were suppose to help them adjust. I had the habit of choosing the most pitiful-looking student and make him/her love the subject by showing how fascinating the subject is.

Something, out of the ordinary, made me pick the guy who doesn’t give a rat’s ass about passing. He’s playing with a glass funnel and spun it whereas it fell and immediately shattered on the tiled floor. A smile played on my lips. “I choose that guy, Professor Fermil” I said to our astronomy professor as I pointed at him.

Little did I know that choosing him would change everything.

“Oh, are you sure, my dear?” Professor Fermil, the sweet old woman, asked me cautiously as if worrying if I can handle him.

“Yes professor. I’ll slap some sense in him. You can count on me.” I answered Professor Fermil while I buttoned up my laboratory gown and walked towards the guy.

I don’t know what made me choose this obvious asshole. Maybe he reminded me of the guys who played me and I wanted to make him suffer in this subject. My habit of helping students love this subject was gone, right then and there. I want to start a new routine. This guy made me have a reason to.

“Hi, I’m Sylvia. I’m your lab partner”, I said cheerfully as I offer my hand for a friendly handshake to the stranger.

“Rey. Rey… Christian… Daniels”, he said as he kicked the broken pieces of glass funnel under the table before shaking my hand.

His grip was firm, manly and powerful. His eyes stared to mine in a serious matter as if he’s staring at my soul. My cheerful smile vanished and my eyes widened. My heart beat fastened its beat and I shivered by the feeling. I quivered as if an electric shock went through his hand and it was passed unto me. I regret choosing him.

“Um... um, you should clear that... that glass pieces. It’s hazardous, Rey” I stammered as I look away.

“Meh” he replied as he placed his elbows on the table, looking uninterested.

I clamored. What the hell is wrong with this guy? My feeling of attraction was broken. I disliked him instantly.

“Ok, Rey” stressing his name as he looked at me with my arms on my hips. “You’re new here and I think you just took this class to please somebody. But the laboratory is to be respected and also the other student’s safety. Your attitude is unacceptable and I will not tolerate it”