The Rose Among The Thorns || Reverse Harem (UNDER CONSTRUCTION)

Chapter Two: Center Of Attraction

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Chapter Two: Center Of Attraction

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I couldn't even remember half of what happened during the opening ceremony. My heart was still beating really hard from what happened earlier in the courtyard. Despite the fact that no one else saw what happened, I still felt so humiliated that I didn't even have the strength to look around my new classroom and interact with my new classmates. I just kept my gaze on my fumbling thumbs that I positioned on top of my coffee-brown desk.

"Alright! Another year of learning, how fun!" A slender woman in her mid-thirties, I assume, entered the classroom with great enthusiasm. She introduced herself as our teacher, while writing down her initials on the board for us to remember. "Now before we get down to business, let us welcome two of the newest members of the Skywest Academy family! First, we have Takahashi Ken... Takahashi Ken, kindly come to front of the class and tell us about yourself."

"Yes." The metal legs of a chair grate against the floor as a male student from my far left walked towards the front of the classroom. I didn't recognize who he was until he was standing next to Ms. Miyama. I kept my head straight and didn't dare to look anywhere else just in case I might get into more trouble. I guess it was in my nature to just dislike getting into trouble.

As I listened to Takahashi's introduction, I intently observed his features. He looked very familiar. Then it clicked. He was actually the guy who I took the entrance exam with! It was all thanks to him that I didn't feel too lonely as we took the entrance exam together. If I remember correctly, he's actually a really nice guy.

"Next, we have Shinohara Akira." My insides began to twist as I was being called in front. I felt my legs getting wobbly as I looked at Ms. Miyama who had one eyebrow raised.

"The rose among the thorns, huhh?" She remarked.

"What?" I turned around to face everybody in class for the very first time. That was when I realized that I was actually the only girl among all the guys who were in this classroom. It was as if a bowling ball was dropped from the sky to my stomach when a series of troubling events flashed before my eyes. "It's nice to meet you all, I'm Akira. Shinohara Akira."

"Okay, I hope you'll enjoy your stay here!" Then the teacher stepped a little closer. "Akira, are you comfortable with where you're seated?" She asked in a light tone where only the two of us could hear. I stared at the only empty seat located at the very first row, and thought about it for a moment.

"I really do hope you don't mind being the only female student in my class. I've heard word from the office about the situation, and there's not much that can be done now."

"Well, I won't complain since there's nothing I can do about it. But since I'm pretty special, I'd like to sit at the back." I joked, after pondering over the fact that I was the only girl in this class. Maybe sitting at the back would cost me less trouble. Besides, sitting in front would probably make me the center of attraction, and I really didn't find the idea appealing.

"Hmm, well if you say so... Kusakabe! Get up from your seat." The teacher said in a strict manner and a male student from the back row stood up with an irritated look. "Shinohara Akira will be sitting there from now on."

His irritated look slowly boiled up into anger. No wonder he also looked familiar. He was the bully I encountered earlier and when our eyes met for the second time, his expression changed once again. Kusakabe, or whoever he was, was now smirking.

"You've had a record of being the bad boy of this school." Ms. Miyama said matter-of-factly which had a hint of hopelessness. "I suppose it's best to put up here in front so that whoever's in charge can get an eye on you."

"Certainly." He picked up his things and walked slowly to where I sat earlier. I did the same and met him halfway avoiding eye-contact. Or any contact, to say the least. "After you, my sweet."

"Excuse me?" I gasped.

"We can't be doing this all day." The teacher interrupted, and I felt a bucket of embarrassment pour over me. This was all his doing! I gawked at Kusakabe with anger and all he did was snicker at me. He was the worst.

"I will get back at you." I mumbled under my breath as I was about to sit on my new place. Just when I did, the loudest and biggest fart erupted from under my bottom.

Oh. My. God.

Did that just come from me? Impossible! But it looked like it. Everyone was staring at me like some kind of abomination. The only person who didn't seem to look at me was Kusakabe. His back was bouncing up and down fast, and I knew he was holding back his ugly laugh. I reached for the bottom of my chair and felt around. There it was! Tiny speakers that emitted farting sounds at will. I swear I'm going to make him pay!

"Let's now get down to business!" Ms. Miyama announced as she read over her lesson plan.

Business indeed. I'm going to make every second I spend here in Skywest Academy count.

Starting right now.