Overwatch High 『Paris In The Rain』 ~ CyborgBunny (D.Va X Gengji) [ON HOLD]

*.:｡ ஐ Chapter Four - The Academy

As I eyed my surrounding after around 20 minutes of driving, silently one might add, I seemed to swallow unspoken words as I fought against the annoying and pathetic knot caught in my throat.

I can't believe this is actually happening.

Right before my eyes was the school which remained persistent throughout my dreams: Overwatch High; the title lining up in a thin bold font, at the front of the main entrance. The area seemed to be gifted with liveliness as hundreds of potential students walked around the campus. The campus was surrounded with beautiful scenery of maculate mountains and pristine waters.

Upon parking his car, Gabriel turned off the ignition and everyone exited the car swiftly. As I was, annoyingly, in the middle of the back row, I waited till the two brothers picked themselves up before I myself did.

I firmly grasp my handbag and readjust my coat, looking up to find a spot to lay my hand to accompany me when standing up. To my surprise, I see Genji smiling before me, lifting his hand in front of me. I lift my own in front of his and he gently enfolded my palm into his, lifting me up from my seat, as if I was the equivalent weight of a feather. I thanked him quietly, nodding in response, continued my Genji monitoring me to follow the rest of the group who seemed to already make their way to the entrance. Picking up my pace alongside Genji, we soon enough catch up to the rest.

As I enter the main hallway, I'm struck with awe as I observe my surroundings. It seemed the school was decorated to the highest standard, the decorations and furniture being to the finest quality.

I glance at Jack, seeing him eye his watch.

"We have about ten minutes to go before the interviews are being announced to the interviewing centres. We should grab a snack beforehand so we are to our best standard," Jack elaborates on his statement. I nod enthusiastically, however I notice Hanzo and Gabriel's gaze being followed to something, or someone, else.

"Heck no, forget about food. I'm gonna go to hit up some beautiful chicks over there," Gabriel smirks as he flicks his eyes, immediately approaching a pair of girls, one who seemed to be from around the area and another giving me Spanish or Mexican vibes. He is followed closely by Hanzo, who doesn't seem to say a word before he departs from us remaining three. I stare at them trying to hit them up, smiling cockily to myself.

How pathetic guys have gotten these years, it's hilarious.

I turn around to Genji and Jack, who seemed to be rolling their eyes at the others' actions, unsurprisingly.

"How pathetic some guys have become," Genji chuckled as me and Jack laughed along. Jack turns to us both, exchanging glances between me and Genji. "Well, I'm guessing we should head down to the café then. We will be able to hear the announcements since it is owned by the school," Jack proposes.

A school owning its own café? That's insane. I know I haven't been to such an upper class school before, but it's all still so surreal.

We both nod and follow Jack, who assumingly knows the way to the café. After less than a minute, he gently jerks his head to the left, indicating the cafeteria is that direction.

And so it was, a beautiful café which gave off a Korean vibe with many cultural decorations and furniture. Glass jars with flowers and hanging plants covered the space from head to toe, as I felt I was among the beautiful grasslands of my home country once more.

"This is so beautiful!" I say in an uplifting tone, my statement accompanied with calming lofi music. "It's absolutely gorgeous." Jack turns to me and smiles as I constantly twirl around to feel immersed into the café's atmosphere.

"I know you'd love it, I've heard many great things about it," Jack subconsciously says as he overlooks the blackboard with all the meals and dishes, "I've heard that their chai tea and traditional Korean biscuits are absolutely scrumptious!" Jack proposed as I turn to Genji to discover his opinion. He exchanged a 'why not?' expression as I turn to Jack, nodding lightly to indicate him to grab the meal.

"You guys can take a seat, I'll pay. It's my treat," Jack cutely smiles as Genji and I thank him gratefully. We make our way to our seats, a beautiful scenery of one of Paris' beautiful lakes being portrayed on full display right before my eyes. I watch as I'm immersed into the gorgeousness of nature's work as the beaming sun creates random patterns along the lakes almost smooth surface.

"You worries about the interviews?" Genji inquires, snapping me back to reality. My head darts back to him as I lay my hands firmly on the birch café table.

"A little bit.." I murmur admittedly as I look at him, his gaze full of sincerity and hope as he noticed my doubts regarding on getting in.

"You'll do fine Hana, from what I've seen you're an amazingly talented girl and I have no doubts you get in."

I rub my hair gently as my cheeks fluster a soft pink at his comment.

Genji is such a nice person, so is Jack in fact. I hope we all get in, I couldn't ask for anything better.

Once again, as I'm immersed in the thoughts carried by my head, Jack returns with a tray of our drinks and snacks. The smell streaming from the tray reminds me of my surroundings and I soon forget about my worries.

We all sit around the birch coffee table and munch on the delicious Korean cookies and sip on our perfectly hot chai tea, as we discussed regular matters, as if the sudden worries regarding our interviews have now disappeared to obscurity. As we were discussing our former schools and what not, our then uplifting conversation was interrupted by the speakers transmitting a message.

"Good day attendees and welcome to the Overwatch Academy. I am Ana Amari and I'm the counsellor of Overwatch High, locates here, in Paris."

Every individual's attention is now solely focused on the announcement, stern and focused expressions surrounding me.

"I am informing that interviews regarding admission to the Overwatch Academy will now commence. We would ask for full cooperation during this process and ask all attendees to listen attentively to hear their name. Due to the large portion of candidates, the interviews will be separated into 4 separate sessions."

I absentmindedly groan at the thought of possibly having to wait all day to get my interview done.

"The first interviewing session consists of only 40 students due to the morning hours. Please listen attentively in case your name is called. If it is, we would ask you to make your way to the open hall immediately."

I bow my head down and start fumbling through the phone. There are around 400 candidates from what I've heard; the chances that I'd be picked are significantly slim. I once again fall subconsciously into a half-dream state as the list of names is being read out, my attention once again in full swing only towards the end of the list.

"Clíona Murphy, Ronald Oxfam..."

A short pause remains before the last name is read out.

"...and Hana Song, please report to the open hall immediately."