A person's personality doesn't truly show what they are inside, nor their looks can show their true powers, I found out after joining a certain group filled with mysteries and secrets.
Started on: Thursday, July 13th 2017
Ended on: Monday, December...
It's Sunday which means no school! I was chilling on my bed in my room with a bag of chips beside me, scrolling through my Instagram timeline. It's a thing that I'm always looking forward to, a feeling of relaxing in your cool room with the air cooler on, no burden on your back as you let time passes by. Well, there are some homeworks waiting, but they can wait until night.
A few days ago, Nara came to visit his old school. We did meet but not for a long time, I rejected his invitation to a cafe to hang out like what Professor Kenneth did. He didn't change at all, still good-looking and playful.
Oh, right, speaking of Professor Kenneth, he told his past to me, in detail. I was really shocked hearing it, feeling pity and sadness for him. I never thought that behind his jokes, there would be such painful tragedy. It was a big part of him that not everyone can see, breaking down and crying out all his emotions like someone who's waiting to be saved. Heck, I doubt ordinary people could expect him acting like that. He was practically dying inside. It pains me too.
It was afternoon when my phone rang while I was watching anime. I rolled my eyes because it was so frustrating! I hate being disturbed when watching anime.
I picked up the call after 'tch', somehow afraid that it's an important call.
"Hello?" The caller said, "Wait, no, that's not me AYO! It's Yao Jia. You're talking with the mighty Yao Jia! Congratulations."
Ah, it's him. I giggled hearing his greeting, "Hello, Yao. How are you?"
"Sheesh, why so formal, [Y/N]? What do you expect from a college life? It's so obvious," I could hear him sighing.
"Er, so you're okay?"
"Nope. NOT AT ALL. It's getting depressing, even though I'm majored in my talent. The professors here are shit to be honest, they're no fun! I'm also getting many art requests, adding to my 'things-to-do' list. Moreover, I've got a drama to watch and I'm reqlly curious about it, but I have no time to watch it because of college projects and crap. I'm even calling you while working on a painting right now."
"I... I see. Good luck with your life, it sounds burdensome," I replied monotonously and continued eating my chips.
"How was Nara's visit? That guy deadass visited after club activity, the school must be empty by then."
"Hm... Not really. I was still there the moment he came because of club meeting. He also met Sir Carrick, Rishqi, and Professor Kenneth. They went to a cafe to hang out."
"Ah, okay. Oh shit- THE PALLETE!" I heard a sound of something dropped on the floor and a thud, Yao dropped something and screamed.
"Ugh, really? Now? In front of my salad?" His tone changed to a 'I'm done with your shit tone' as he copied the trending meme. I just laughed at him as I can imagine his face.
"You dropped the pallete? Poor thing. You don't have a salad in front of you now, tough."
"It's a mess. I repeat, it's a goddamn mess. Fuck my life, I'm cleaning the mess. [Y/N], I'm gonna be right back. The pallete dropped and my toe almost stumbled against a table. This is my unlucky day, so bye for now!"
And he ended the call. What a clumsy senior.
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Carrick's Point of View
"He's kind of suspicious," I began to speak, looking at the two younger boys' curious expressions as they leaned closer to me, "I mean, he suddenly appeared that day, introducing himself as a new P.E. teacher, replacing Frederick. Kevin did tell us that there'll be a new teacher at school, but why didn't the Principal tell us first to confirm if it's true or not? He gave good first impressions to the students, yes, but it feels like an emotion of his is missing, however that may be. I don't know how to describe it, but he seems empty? Fake smile? That's too far from what I should say, but I think he's missing an emotion?"
"What are you even talking about?" Nara furrowed his eyebrows, leaning back to the chair, crossing his hands.
"Yeah, that doesn't even make sense to me," Rishqi nodded in agreement, "But if that's the eldest member says, we better give it a thought. Professor Nathaniel must've thought about this too, so we can discuss it with him."
"Right," I sighed out, "If he's at least online for 5 minutes in the group chat."
"Huh? Something is wrong with Professor Nathaniel?" Nara innocently asked.
"Dunno. He's less online lately, but he's still... talkative? He's still normal in real life," Risqhi answered for me.
"Frederick is literally dead in the groupchat."
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[BONUS SPOILER FOR THE NEXT CHAPTER]
The moment I received the call was during club activity. Terribly shocked, I almost dropped ny phone, my eyes widen as tears began to flow down my cheek.
"I-is she alive?"
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Sorry for the late update! :( this chapter is short too, but i hope you enjoy! I've been having writer's block and is shOOKETH by Beyond the Scene. Damn life.
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