Adventures After School: Recovery

Chapter 4: We Need To Talk

    As Chloé walked out of the classroom, Klara cleared her throat introduced herself as Class 2-C's advisor and science teacher. She then distributed some cellular devices to the students as she paced row after row.

"Alright, these are your tabs." She explained. "These electronic devices will function as your ID and report cards."
"Report cards?" Katrina asked, her hand raised.
"Well you see," the teacher began. "Your grades will be submitted to you two days after your exams. You will receive them via a message that says, 'You've got mail,' just so you know."

The whole class nodded.

Carla took a closer look at the device. She clicked on its home button, revealing the time. It was 8:11 AM. She then put her tab face down on her desk and looked at her teacher. Apparently, the woman in front said something about class introduction, also bringing up the fact that there were two new students in class.

"I would like for the new students to rise," said Klara. "Come here in front and introduce yourselves."

Just as Carla was about to stand up, Katrina beat her to her task and walked up front. She cleared her throat and flashed a nervous smile at Carla. The bespectacled girl was confused.

"Hi, I'm Katrina Harriet Vantas." Katrina introduced herself to the class with a cheerful smile. "I'm fourteen years old. And I'm a human."

She walked slowly back to her seat. Carla stood up and helped her. The brunette was relieved and thanked Carla. After that, the bespectacled girl walked up to the front and introduced herself.

Before she did, she glared at James.

You will not tell anyone what happened to me. I'll tell them in due time.

Klara stood beside the window, nervous at the thought of the girl introducing herself using her real name. She noticed that Frank was looking at Carla. She noticed James shivering in his seat after seeing his classmate's glare.

"Perhaps resurrecting her is a terrifying decision," the teacher thought. She knew that Carla wasn't able to do many things back with her first chance at life. She knew Carla wanted to study monsters. That's why Klara brought her back.

Carla exhaled.

"I am Carlisle Anne, but you may call me Carla." She introduced herself. "I came from Beaumont, and I'm fourteen."

She was aware that Jack and Warren already knew something about her. When Katrina was introducing herself, Carla thought to introduce herself vaguely to keep herself safe. She knew she had to tell James about it sooner or later. She walked back to her seat quietly.

As Carla sat down, Sucre rose from her seat and took her place in front. Afterwards, their other classmates followed; the last one being Chloé, who had just arrived from her trip to the guidance office.

"I'm Chloé Armada. I'm fourteen years old. Can I sit down now?"

Jack snickered. The rest of the class remained silent as the angry girl walked to an empty seat. Once she sat herself down, Klara handed her a tab and announced that she was about to start the class.

"Now then," Klara began. "It's the first semester. I'd like you all to know that we are having chemistry for the first quarter."

The whole class groaned.

"I'm just kidding." Klara smiled. "We're not actually going to have our lessons today. It'll be an introduction to your subject teachers."
"And it's also club day today! Registration is at the quadrangle of the covered court. If you're looking to start a club or an organization, go ahead to the quad."

The teacher glanced at the clock. It was 8:25. She glanced back at her students. They seem to be in their own world, as some of them seem to be conversing with each other and the others were doing nothing. It was almost time for her to leave, and soon she found herself distributing cups of stationery to the students.

"I think it's important for you to decorate your tabs." Klara said. "That way, you'll be able to figure out who owns which tab without having to press the button."

For five minutes, the students were drawing and pasting things on their tabs. When the bell rung, many of the students started putting their materials away and forming a line to pass them to their teacher. Klara happily took their boxes and bade adieu to their class.

After Klara left the classroom, Class 2-C went noisy. Students left their seats to sit with their friends and talk to them. Carla caught Frank's eye and nodded to him. He understood what she meant and they both stood up. They approached James, who sat two seats in front of Carla.

"Well you both look like you have something to discuss." James said.
"And we do." Carla replied. "We're taking you out for this."
"Just promise us one thing." Frank added.
"What's the promise?" James asked, though he felt like he knew the answer.
"After Carla and I tell you, shut the fuck up." Frank answered.

James rose from his seat and followed his friends to the rooftop.