Extra-Ordinary

Chapter 5 The Prince of Eyes

            When I got to my room, I walked in and noticed that I would be sharing with three other people. The room looked small due to the four beds and the four vanities. The bathroom was to the right, near the door. The four beds were past the bathroom, against the right wall. Across from each bed was a vanity. Separating the beds were bars that were used to hang your clothes. On the far side of the room there was a big window. The two beds closest to the window were occupied. I took the bed closest to the bathroom wall and put my bag in the space between the wall and bed. I flung myself on the bed and started to look at the schedule.

It's crazy how you can sense someone staring at you. Nothing touches you and no one makes a sound, but you can feel them looking at you. I felt that, so I looked up and saw my two roommates skeptically looking at me. I understand why. I was the only one not wearing a dress, I carried in my own bag without servants, I only had one bag, and I was sprawled out on the bed whereas they were seated nicely at their vanities. As soon as I caught them looking at me, though, they were suddenly so interested in their schedules. The schedule was exactly what Queen Rosaline had told me.

Monday

1:00pm Arrival

2:30-2:45pm Introduction in the Courtyard

5:30-6:30pm Ball in the Ballroom

7:00-8:30pm Feast in the Dining Room

Tuesday

Breakfast Buffet 7:00-8:00am

9:00am-12:00pm Horseback Riding in the Stables/Trails

1:00-2:00pm Lunch Buffet

2:30-3:30pm Selection

3:30-5:00pm Departure or Move Rooms

It was 2:00 right now. I had half an hour before we were supposed to be in the courtyard. I looked at the map to find the courtyard. It was right behind those gigantic wooden doors that I saw in the lobby. My eyes lit up as I came across a fitness room. All you had to do was make a left in the courtyard, go down a small hall, turn right, and then turn left into the room. I decided to check that room out before I left on Tuesday.

The door opened and in came my third roommate. She was blonde, pale, average height, and had rosy cheeks. She looked around the room and at the other two girls. When her gaze fell upon me, she awkwardly gave a half smile. She dropped her bag between her bed and mine. Her two servants followed and put the rest of her things down. Once they had left, the silence and tension in the air was thick. Miss Rosy Cheeks felt like she needed to break the ice by talking.

"Hello, my name is Kaitlyn Digario. You can call me Katy or Kate if you like. I'm from Terae. What are your names? And where are you from? And are you as excited as I am?" She squealed.

When the other two brunette girls didn't respond, I kind of felt obligated too. At least she was nice enough to talk. Plus, she looked so hopeful when she glanced around the room waiting for someone to answer.

I sighed. "I'm Jenna and I'm from Aqae," I said, not mentioning how 'excited' I am to be here.

Even though I answered half-heartedly, she smiled like it meant the world. "That's so cool," she gushed. "How is Aqae?"

I shrugged. "Okay, I guess."

She deflated a little bit and nodded, beginning to unpack her things. I felt bad for her, but I just didn't share her enthusiasm about this whole trip. I was surprised my other two roommates didn't say anything or brag about themselves. I guess I could count myself lucky.