My Scientific Love (PUBLISHED BOOK UNDER HOWLING WOLF'S)

MSL #1

CHAPTER 1 (Unbelievable)

"So, you're sure about this? You're really... going to move somewhere, Camael?" Janus asked repeatedly as I packed my things. Rolling my eyes, I faced him. He chuckled while handing me my glass of milk.

"Yes, I'll be studying abroad. It's more advanced there and I'm sure my dream will come true."

"Why wouldn't you just tell me where you're heading?"

"Because I know you'd follow me. I want to feel like a grown woman, not too dependent on you. You know my reasons, Janus." I weakly smiled at him, staring at my parents' picture. Suddenly, sadness washed over me for them. I hugged our picture as Janus quickly approached and hugged me tightly.

God knows how much I miss them, but I know I can't see them because they're gone.

"You'll achieve your dream, I swear. I'm already proud of you." He kissed my forehead. My life was a mess until this man in front of me became my dad and best friend. He'd been there since my first day in this city. I stared at him, giving him a teasing glare.

"Yeah, I promise not to hire any detectives. Good thing, huh?"

"Are you ready to go now?" He picked up my suitcase as I looked out at our house filled with happy memories of my parents. I closed my eyes, imagining their presence. Turning away, I got into Janus's car. I didn't realize I'd fallen asleep; the journey seemed short. At the airport, I turned to Janus one last time before saying goodbye. He laughed, but it only made me sadder.

"I'll miss you, you goofball. No one to pester me or make my milk."

"See you soon, Camael. Be good there, okay? If you have problems, you can count on me." I hugged him one last time.

"I think I'll miss this idiot already."

"Go on now, before I change my mind and follow you." I quickly grabbed my bags from him, forcing a smile.

Saying goodbye to someone who's become part of your life really sucks.

"It's time to face reality." I sighed, not looking back at Janus, fearing I'd cry and he'd stop me from leaving.

I walked into the plane. While looking at my passport, I didn't expect to bump into someone, quickly apologizing. I thought they'd yell at me, but they just stared and kept walking. I brushed it off. As the plane took off, I kept my eyes on the clouds, listening to music. It didn't take long for us to be in the air.

Exiting the plane, the cold wind hit my face. I quickly got into my reserved taxi, combing my hair during the ride. I paid the driver, sighed, and walked towards the ship reserved for students studying on the island.

"Yeah, right. Should I pretend to be an extrovert who can socialize anytime, or just stay low-key and be myself, an introvert with no friends at all?" My forehead creased as I saw other teenagers busy with their lives.

"Maybe the second option will do, Camael."

I kept myself busy reading the books I brought. I needed to read ahead; I felt the school ahead wouldn't be easy. Better not to embarrass myself. My classmates looked smart and well put together. I needed to step up. It was okay to stay up late reading books than using my phone all day, which contributed nothing to my life. I realized this back in high school.

We spent only a few hours at sea. As I grabbed my luggage, I tried smiling at my classmates, but they scowled back. Couldn't they smile? When the ship docked, I was amazed. I stopped in my tracks when I stepped on my shoe. The place I was going to study was so beautiful. I couldn't believe what I was seeing.