MAGIAN ACADEMY : The Legendary Princess | UNDER REVISION

Chapter 5: Purple

Athena's POV

As I walk through the long, echoing hallways of the academy, the muted sound of my footsteps resonates off the stone walls.

My eyes scan the intricately carved doorways and arches, looking for any sign of the headmistress's office. The cool air is tinged with the faint scent of aged wood and parchment, a constant reminder of the academy's long history.

I feel stupid. 

No, I am really stupid.

Paano ba naman sinabi ko kay Kristine na kaya ko na mag-isa at umandar na naman ang sakit kong ‘I want to be alone’ mode at sinabi ko pa na girl’s scout ako dati kaya independent ako, naniwala naman si Kristine sakin.

Heto ako ngayon, nawawala sa laki ba naman ng academy na ‘to, isang oras na ata akong nag iikot.

Students passing by glance at me with a variety of expressions. 

Some seem curious, their eyes widening as they take in my presence. A few whisper to each other, their voices low but their intrigue palpable. Others look away quickly, as if trying to avoid any potential interaction, their nervousness almost tangible.

The stares from the passing students add to my discomfort, their curious glances fueling my embarrassment. I can almost hear their silent judgments, and it makes me feel even more incompetent.

"Look! may new student na naman "

"She's a chicks pre, lapitan mo na!" Duh! I'm not a sisiw tsk!

"She's beautiful, natalbugan na naman ganda ko!"

I’m still frustrated as I wander the unfamiliar hallways of the academy. I forgot I didn’t know my way around and now I’m regretting not asking Kristine for help.

My frustration grows with every wrong turn. I can’t believe I didn’t admit I was lost; it feels like a huge mistake. The curious looks from other students only add to my embarrassment.

I need to calm down and find a way to get back on track. Paano ako magtatanong sa mga students na nakatingin, eh lumalayo na agad sila papalapit palang ako.

Mukha ba akong dumi para layuan? Tsk.

Kalma, Athena. Kalma.

I stared at the floor as I walked when I accidentally bumped into a group of four  girls who looked at me with raised eyebrows. I felt a rush of embarrassment and tried to quickly regain my composure.

"Well, nandito pala ang new student. What brought you here, attention seeker?" sabi nung yellow ang buhok at mata sakin na tilay galit na nandito ako. Habang ang iba naman ay naka crossed-arms na nakatingin sakin.

Nagulat nalang ako ng maraming students ang pumapaligid sa amin para manood sa nangyayari.

And ang weird kasi lahat sila may kulay ang buhok at mata pero yung akin brown na mata at black na buhok lang.

"Well, siya lang naman ang dahilan kung bakit hindi pa nahanap ang prinsesa ng Celestial Kingdom!" Sigaw nung babaeng orange ang buhok at mata. I think she is the leader of this mean girls group. 

Nagtataka akong tumingin sa kanya. Anong ako ang dahilan? wala akong alam sa mga sinasabi niya kaya I choose to shut up nalang baka ano pa masabi ko at ikagalit nila. Aware akong may mga kapangyarihan ang mga tao dito kaya ‘di ko kaya na magsalita pa. Dito ko nakita na ibang iba ang mga tao na nandito dahil sa kulay ng mga mata at buhok nila.

Totoo nga ang sabi ni Kristine, huwag ako magugulat. Halos lahat nagbubulungan ang lahat sa last na sinabi ni leader ate girl ng Mean Girls group nila.