The Gifted

Chapter Two

LESLIE

I didn't get the chance to ask Mikee about the gifted class. We already went down to fall in line since it's our flag ceremony. 

Mikee and I separated our ways since Mikee is a boy and is tall. If I hadn't known that he is gay, I would like him. 

Don't get me wrong! I am not a slut. I just wanted to meet a man that will suit  me perfectly. 

As I was wondering my thoughts, I noticed someone I met before. It's that man! Those deep and cold eyes that caught me during my 1st day. I wanted to ask Mikee who he is but I cannot, Mikee's too far. 

I just looked at him thoroughly. He really is tall. He's quiet. I want to know him more. 

I looked at him for so long to the point that the ceremony was finished. Before we went back, I went to Mikee. 

"Mikee, do you know what section does that line belong to?" I pointed where the man stood. Mikee clings his arms to mine, typical gay friend.

"That line belongs to grade 11 students. Why?" I just shook my head but Mikee doesn't seem  convinced.

"You like someone there, right?" again, I shook my head. 

"Look at you, just your first day and you already like someone!" he exclaimed. I just shrug my shoulder and we both laugh. 

We walk towards our room while clinging our arms together. I am glad I met Mikee. We just met a while ago but he already seems so close to me. I am glad that I am an extrovert lol. 

When we got in our classroom, our homeroom adviser asked me to come in front to introduce myself. What's new? I take a deep breath.

"Hi, I'm Leslie. I'm just new here. Please, be good to me. I hope I'll get to know all of you!" I smiled brightly. Mikee clapped then everyone followed but I can see that they're not interested at all. But it's okay!

I went back to my seat next to Mikee and listened to the teacher. 

2 subjects passed. The bell rings. 

"Section 1 can go and eat" the teacher said. Section 1? 

Mikee grabbed my arms and went outside. 

There are only a few people inside here at the canteen. Familiar faces. We fell in line and ordered food. 

We sat down on Mikee's usual table. 

As I was eating my food, I saw that man! I almost choked and good thing Mikee gave me his drink. 

"Are you okay?" I just nodded. 

I couldn't help but notice that man. 

He's not alone, he's with his 2 friends. His 2 friends are talking but it seems like he's not interested. 

I shoved on to my food once again and saw him looking at me. I quickly close my mouth and smile at him. I guess Mikee saw that smile and looked behind him. 

"Do you know Leon?" Leon? I just shook my head. Mikee waved his hands so that I will be distracted. I really am distracted. The sound of a falling plate shocked me, as well as Mikee. 

I can see one of my classmates and another student. I guess that student fell his food, such a waste. I couldn't hear their conversation, until my other classmate went to that student. Again, I couldn't hear their conversation. 

"What's happening?" I didn't expect that my thoughts went loud.

"Honestly, that student doesn't belong to our class. He doesn't have his pin on" Mikee pointed my class pin near my chest. 

Before I went to this school, the principal and supervisor already asked me to wear this pin all the time. I asked them the reason why, they didn't tell me that time. This must be the reason. 

"Not to bring down our university, but this is the reason why I am not happy— the higher section you are, the better facilities and benefits you will get. For that student, as far as I can remember, he's not in section 1 that's why he doesn't have his pin on." I looked at that scene eagerly. I can also see the discipline body towards them. Uh oh!

"The lower section you are, the later you will get to eat, and that means, the lower section will not have the same amount and quality of foods that we got." I still looked at that student while listening to Mikee.

"This university doesn't treat their students equally. The lower you get, the lesser priority you will get."