When he got into the class, all the girls gave him their cutest smiles. He was indeed attractive with ocean blue eyes, puffy lips, short blonde hair, and tall and thin body. And when he smiled, his attractiveness seemed to multiply.
By the time the teacher came in, everyone was settled in their selected seats. Mrs Parker's son sat at the last second bench by the window.
"Let us start by introducing ourselves, " said the teacher. "Okay. Let me start. My name is Jennifer Lawrence. I'm going to be your English teacher. Now let's start your introduction. "
Everyone introduced themselves turn-wise and it was Mrs Parker's son's turn. "Hello, everyone. Well, everyone in my previous school used to call me Roar. Roar Parker. That's because they say I'm like a tiger. Strong an-"
"Parker, "interrupted Mrs Lawrence. "I think it'll be much, much better if you could give us your real name, rather than your pet name. "
Parker shifted uncomfortably in his seat. He let out a sigh. All the uneasiness came back again. He wished he was invisible. He felt his heart go heavy. Reluctantly he let those two words slip out of his mouth, "Aurora Parker. "
It was almost a whisper. And as soon as he said his real name, a ripple of laughter flowed through the class. He closed his eyes and all the courage he had somehow gathered was cut loose. He felt that he might explode any minute.
A boy who sat behind him put his hand on Aurora's shoulder and said, "Aurora, huh? " He was laughing so hard he could barely speak.
"Shh... Class, settle down. Since it's the first day, we won't begin our lesson. " With these words Mrs Lawrence left.
Aurora remained silent throughout the school time. During recess some of the backbenchers teased him. "Who are you? "said someone in a dramatic tone.
"I'm Queen Aurora, " replied another in a girlish way. "If you want you can call me Roar." And they all roared into laughter.
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Christening
Short StoryA short story in which a boy is ashamed of his name but later feels unique and special about the same reason... Hope y'all will enjoy it...