School of Magic

Chapter 2- The Project

I sat down on my seat and took out my drawing notebook. I opened it up to a detailed drawing of a cat-angel wearing some sort of armor. I continued to draw in it until I heard the teacher call out for our attention.

"Alright, students! Listen up! We're going to be doing a project in pairs." Kelsey looked over at me and smirked. The teacher spoke again. "And I will be picking groups."

She announced the groups. Kelsey was with Brittany, Linden was with Ivan, Gil was with Alexei, and Eliza was with a leaf mystic named Maya.

And I was with Mathias.

We got into our groups and I continued to draw while Mathias was picking up his stuff. I was putting some final touches on the wings as I heard a voice behind me say "Wow, you are a very skilled artist."

I kinda freaked out and flailed my limbs, only to realize it was just Mathias. I stop and blush in embarrassment as I set my art book off to the side and refocused myself. We exchanged information so we could meet up after school, just as the bell rang to let us out.

I was walking to my locker as I was suddenly shoved to the ground with a foot on my shoulder, keeping me from getting up. I shift my head to see Kelsey. "Well, well, well? Lookin here. The stupid defect whose trying to steal Mathias away from me. Don't think I didnt see the stupid art stunt. Brittany, go."

I felt a hand rummage in my bag and pull out my art book. Kelsey walked in front of me and started ripping out pages one by one. After about three or four pages, Linden and Ivan came running towards me. Brittany and Tiffany ran off as the two hugged me and Ivan stood up, looking a bit scary. "You try to hurt friend Sylvia, da?" He said, with the same childish tone, but much more sinister. Kelsey immediately dropped my book and ran off, as I reach forward with a shaky hand to collect my precious artwork. I start to cry and Linden placed a hand on my shoulder. "It's ok. We'll walk you home and hang out with you." Linden gave a warm smile and I nod,placing the book and loose pages into my bag.

I got home and opened the door. "MAMA! I'M HOME! AND I BROUGHT FRIENDS!" I yell as my mom came into the room. "Hello honey! How was you dayyyy-" She trailed off when she saw Linden and Ivan. "W-Who are you friends?" My mom said, sounding a little worried. "Mom, this is Linden and Ivan, some new friends from school!" I smiled and Linden walked in front of me. "It's a pleasure to meet you, Mrs. Harley!" My mom shook her hand but still seemed a little shocked.

I was talking with Ivan and Linden in my room when my mom came in. "Sylvia, dear, it's quite obvious that you know mystics exist, so I think it's about time I tell you the truth."

We all turn towards her, and I ask, "What do you mean?"