Flame Academy

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Hindi ako sinundo nila Jillian sa ospital at hindi ko alam kung bakit. Hindi naman ako nagtatampo pero nagtataka lang ako. Because when I was confined in the hospital twice, lagi nila akong sinusundo kapag idi-discharge na ako.

I just sighed and entered the dormitory building. Today is Sunday and I expected the whole building to be quiet and empty. Pero nagkamali ako.

The moment I stepped inside, I immediately saw many students scattered in the hallways. It was as if they knew I'll come back today.

Nagpanggap na lang ako na hindi ko sila nakita at hindi na lang pinansin ang mga tingin na binibigay nila. They surely know now what kind of flamer I am and I don't really know if it's a good thing or not.

Umakyat ako sa second floor at maging dito, may mga estudyante na para bang inaabangan talaga ako. Wala naman silang sinasabi at pasimple lang na tumitingin sa akin.

I walked straight towards our room but also stopped when I saw Galen standing in front of our door. He immediately looked at me when I stopped near at him.

Kaagad niya akong nginitian na alanganin ko pang sinuklian. Why is here anyway? As far as I know, a boy isn't allowed to come here.

"I'm glad you're okay now," he said and I only smiled. "Anyway, sasabihin ko na ang pakay ko dahil sobra na akong naiilang ngayon."

Mahina na lang akong natawa sa sinabi niya at medyo gumaan din ang pakiramdam ko. The girls are looking at the both of us and even I, is feeling uncomfortable about it.

"Sir Laxus sent me to tell you to go to his office this morning," he said. Para naman akong binuhusan ng malamig na tubig.

I cleared my throat. "R-right now?"

"I think so. Mukhang importante ang sasabihin niya sayo kaya mas magandang pumunta ka na doon ngayon," he said and I slowly nodded.

Looks like I'm going to face my death right now.

Sabay kaming lumabas ni Galen sa dormitory at naglakad papuntang Administrative Building. Thank God I took a bath in the hospital or else, I'll face Headmaster's wrath while looking like a rat.

Pumasok kami sa Administrative Building at kaagad din naman siyang humiwalay sa akin at sinabing may gagawin pa siya. I only thanked him and went on my way.

Galen and I are not really close but I can consider him as a friend. It also looks like he's Sir Laxus' favorite messenger.

I only smiled at the teachers and ascended the stairs going to the second floor. Great nervousness is overwhelming me and I cannot help but swallow hard the moment I stopped in front of the door of his office.

Huminga muna ako nang malalim bago kumatok. May narinig naman akong response mula sa loob pero dumaan pa siguro ang ilang segundo bago ko binuksan ang pinto at humakbang papasok.

I stopped on my tracks and can't help but to feel confused when I saw my friends inside. Jillian, Bea, Ace, and Neo are sitting on the sofas with Miss Lara. Sir Laxus is staring at me while sitting on a single-seater couch.

Mukhang alam ko na kung bakit hindi nila ako sinundo kanina.

"Have a seat, Kate," Miss Lara said and I felt slightly relieved when she smiled.

Tumango naman ako at umupo sa tabi ni Bea na nasa tabi lang ni Miss Lara. While the other three are sitting on the sofa in front of us.

"Kamusta ang pakiramdam mo?" tanong ni Sir Laxus habang may napakaseryosong ekspresyon sa mukha.

"O-okay na po," I said, hesitating. In the end, I just sighed and slightly bowed my head. "I'm sorry, sir."

Mahigpit ang hawak ko sa mga kamay kong nakapatong sa hita ko. I really feel sorry for breaking his orders but I don't regret what I did. If fate will ask for it again or that'll happen again, I'll still do the same.