Ember

Chapter 4

After they had finally they had finally calm down from their giggling fit, Leena took the time to look around her new dorm room. However room was putting it lightly, as it was more a luxury apartment room.

In the centre of the room, stood a large purple L shaped leather sofa. The carpet was a luxurious cream, although in Leena thought that was probably a bad idea considering two amateur artists were going to be living there.

The walls were blank aside from the flat screen TV that hung over the mantel. To the left of the room stood an exquisitely decorated kitchen, with granite topped counters, and mahogany presses. It was stacked with all the latest gadgets and silver ware one could possible ask for.

To the right of the room, two doors were located, one of which was spattered in an array of colours Leena presumed it belonged to Zaya leading her to believe that the other must of been hers.

As Leena walked through her door, she was shell shocked, if she thought the living area was amazing this was spectacular.

An extraordinary queen sized bed rested in the centre of the room, adorned with fluffy purple and silver pillow. The whole scheme of the room seemed to be done in her favourite colours. To the left of the bed stood a miniature fridge, stacked with an array of goodies and drinks.

It was here that Leena finally noticed the care package resting on the study table beside her bed. She quickly tore the rapping only to find all sorts of art supplies: charcoal, sketch pencils, pastels and canvases were among the many gifts she had been given.

"It's a tradition for all newbie's" Zaya spoke when she noticed Leena questionable stare. Leena nodded as she picked up the card that had been attached to the parcel.

"Dear Miss Day, we are pleased that you have decided to study at St. Agatha's school for the exceptionally talented. We hope that you accept these on our behalf to get you started".

"Omnia mutantur, nos et mutamur in illis"

Leena placed the card on her bed, after reciting the age old Latin phrase. She threw her bag on the floor. " You Hungry" Zaya asked, she was just about deign it until her stomach rumbled. "Come on" Zaya laughed. "I pretty sure were out of food here, although the cafeteria is still serving"

Leena quickly followed behind Zaya, her sleep long forgotten.

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As they walked towards the eating hall, loud chatter could be herd. The place itself was huge students lounged about at their different tables, the clicks clearly visible.

As Zaya and herself grabbed their trays, Leena noticed very quickly that her last public school slop, was definitely not going to be presented here. Many different types of food were displayed: lasagna's, sushi, authentic Indian style curry's and many more were just some of the things displaced. Leena quickly grabbed some tagliatelle and followed Zaya to a table were another girl set.

She clearly beautiful, with mocha coloured skin and full lips, her eyes were dark brown and her hair seemed to be dreaded.

"Leena this is Nala, Nala Leena"

Leena smiled as she sat down, while Nala just rolled her eyes and continued to chew on her lip ring.

"Dont mind her Leena, she just doesn't like people very much, you'll get used to her"

Leena wasn't sure whether Zaya was joking or not so she simply smiled, and shrugged her shoulders. As Zaya and Nala argued about whether or not, Van Gogh was really part of the post Impressionism movement, Leena felt eyes on her back.

She turned and saw what had to be the most stunning man she had ever seen. He was tall, over six foot and his body looked like something Michelangelo would of carved. His hair just went below ears. Subtle streak's of blonde ran through his light brown hair. However his eyes truely amazed her they were so dark they were almost black and they were staring right at her.

It was like she was hypnotized, she could not look away. Hours seemed to pass as they both just stared at one another.

It wasn't until the bell rung signaling the end of food service and Zaya poked her arm she finally looked away. As they were existing the cafeteria Leena looked back, but the handsome stranger with the midnight pool eyes was gone.