Bad Paradox

CHAPTER 8 - Truth

Levi's POV

The 2 bastards are now fired from their positions, along with the line up of the Students Council, except for those justified students who admit for their comrade's false and still swear to serve the studentry.

This is now the 3rd day of school. After going back to the classroom yesterday, it was a clear view of quiet, and terrified yet curious people. The class continued with a strange atmosphere inside the class. Their stares makes more the situation oddly awkward.

The entrance ceremony for greeting the students is supposed to be today. Which makes the things stir up a little. Little did they know, the authorities who handle such have changed. Today isn't actually a greetings for a new school year. But it is an introduction in disguise. A complete camouflage to introduce the new line-up who now holds superiority.

The gymnasium is filled with students accordingly alligned by their grades and section. The stadium is huge, it can fit different types of sports to accumulate at the same time. The stage is also prepared. Students especially seniors are looking terrified... it is just the 3rd day but rumors according to the previous principal are horrendously. He makes a rule that favors his advantage.

"Good Morning, students." A particular teacher introduces himself as Mr. Waltz. I've  heard of him. He is not strict, a complete opposite for Ms. Valenzuela. He actually gets along with his students. He is buffed, perfect for him as he is a P.E teacher. They use the outside when they sometimes do a physical exercise or any lessons that needs some physical workouts. Yet with that actual reason, he is targeted by the previous principal. "I am here to initially start the program as our valued teachers prepare themselves for their speeches."

"This may sound so sudden but... there is actually a big surprise for you... no... for the school, entirely." He added. "May I call Ms. Rev to recite her greeting and speech."

Ms. Rev is welcomed by claps that seemingly, made her boost her confidence to let her speech. "Good Morning, students."

The speech continued for minutes. Mr. Waltz introduced the teachers one-by-one as they present their speeches. It got kinda boring, the sluggish claps is the proof of it. Finally, the turn for the principal. The vice-principal holds his position tightly and he does good deeds for the studentry, seems like he is always stopped by the previous principal, though.

The students made a disgusting face toward the principal, for their knowledge states the previous. But, halfway through, "Please, let us welcome, our principal... Ms. Valenzuela!"

She is not welcomed by claps, but shocked faces. Gossips started within the students. "SHUT UP!" The mic is so loud it could be heard around the gymnasium clearly. "I am now the current principal... it is decided when someone bought this school for a certain amount."

She looks at me although she avoided right away. Looking at her yesterday, she made a delay reaction when I said she would be the principal. The students remained in shock. I said to Ms. Valenzuela my conditions, including not mentioning my name especially about that 'someone' who bought this huge school.

The opening ceremony ends with ease. I met Ryan going in the same hallway with me. He insisted on coming with me, which I agreed to do so.

"Hey, so I've been thinking about something," He speaks while holding a console in his hand playing some action game. In his mouth is a lollipop he continue stir. His blonde hair stands out, yet it is not long. Or rather, his hair is short yet has a spiky structure. I replied with a Hmm for him to know that I am listening, "Why did you want me to go to that restroom?"

I let a heavy sigh before answering, "I do not also know," I said while facing straight, "But I feel like I must do it." That was actually a lie. I did it out of curiosity... and probably for forgiveness. That girl really changed my view. I am not this kind of person before. Seems like the words I threw hit me also hard.

"Eh?" He gave me that as if he is not satisfied with my answer. "One more thing." He added, as he remains to play.

"What is it?" We were near the door so I made him hurry. He keeps pausing and pausing for his sentence.

"The buyer," he paused for a second, "It was you, am I right?" He whispers so others could not hear.

He came back from the Ryan I knew. The expression when he pushed me. A crazy grin. I ignored him and opened the door to our room. I walked directly to my seat. "That's no good." He added and had the seat far from me. I do not see what is his behavior inside the room.

After teachers come one after another, Ms. Valenzuela bid farewell as the Mathematics teacher of our class. She will focus on her job being the principal. Ryoko is not here today, looks like she is hurt by the events yesterday. Ana looks happy today. I would say she is pretty bipolar.

Break finally came. As usual, canteen is my destination. Ryan followed me, being a creep.

"Why are you following me?" I stopped and said.

"I'm also going to the canteen." He bluffs.

He started talking while following me while maintaining a distance. "So? Your answer?"
I stopped with my tray in my hand heading toward the table.

"Yes." I gave him an honest answer to shrug him off me.

"I knew it!" He also got to the table and and started eating. His attitude is back to the bluffing Ryan. He acts naive and mediocre but that is only the tip of an iceberg in the of the ocean. I do not know him, yet.

We finished eating and since we have more time, we got ourselves sight-seeing the school's garden. Although many students occupy this area to take pictures and such. So it is also quite noisy in here.

"Come on! Take me a picture!" The flowers in here bloom perfectly. Their beauty never fail to mesmerize. After leeching over me for some time now, I took a picture of him, yet it is blurred. I do not take good pictures. I admit it myself. He laughed when he saw the picture. He laughs like a dolphin.

"Then it's my turn." I faced him while I do not refrain from walking straight. "Why did you wear such face after going back from the restroom?"

"Ah..." He thinked hard and finally started to talk. "Fortunately for me, there were no girls except for the bullied woman and the bullying women."

I carress my hair faking like I am confused, even when my predictions are correct, "There is a bastard bullying your precious duckling."

He mocked me with those words. Since yesterday, he starts to doubt me about my relation with Ryoko. I utter nothing but silence, though.

On our way to see other the bloom of flowers, a woman's voice interrupts our discussion.

"Look who we have here." I looked at her, and shifts my eye onto Ryan. He looks intimidated, yet he wears a wide smirk. They must've some connections.

"Speak of the devil." His smirk is becoming more and more wide. They exchanged crazy smiles with each other. What an odd greeting.

"Fancy meeting you here, slave." She said the word slave slowly and added stress for it to be expressed fully, her mock, that is. Although I do not know their past, but it is certainly a mock. It was Ana with her frivolous dogs, just talking a walk. Ana the bully and her slaves.

"Oh, what a wonderful weather, bitch."

They continue to exchange curses. I step aside not to get harmed by their sharp words. They were pointing out each other.

"What a beautiful weather. This isn't something you can see everyday, especially when you are hugged by the darkness, am I right, brother?"

"Don't call me that, I've never thought of you as a sister."

"Come on, I am your step-sister. Set aside the past, I was just having fun... torturing you a little!"