Chapter 4: The Figure Waits In The Shadow

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Addeline Voynce
Student Council Room

"Well, well. It seems like our Addeline is trying to hide something from us."

I put my hands on my knees and look straight down.

I have no choice but to use it. I didn't want to have to do this.

"So Clarissa, why don't you-"

I start crying. Tears were running down my cheeks as I made an effort to pretend I've lost my breath from crying too much.

"Haha, wow! President Edward makes a new student cry on her second day. The Journalist club would definitely love this type of juicy story."

A boy with orange hair and blue eyes starts to chuckle.

"I didn't think I was that scary Owen!"

I could tell the president is panicking.

"It's okay Addeline! I know President Eddie is a meanie."

Clarissa hugs me tightly.

Wasn't she just trembling with fear before?

The emo-boy from behind sighs loudly again.

"Even if I didn't have these abilities, you can tell she is faking it."

There is an awkward silence.

"Look class is about to start, tell me what her ability level is Clarissa."

Clarissa remains silent.

"I don't want to tell you."

Huh? Why is she still helping me?

"The moment she looked me in the eye, all I could sense is sadness, she is even stiff from the fear of her powers that she gripped my hand so tight."

Uh, am I that bad at looking threatening?

Edward stood up from his desk and walks over to Clarissa.

What is he going to do? Do I need to protect her?

Suddenly Clarissa erupts in laughter as Edward tickles her.

What is wrong with this school council?

"Stop! It hurts! Ok fine! She's an 8.7 ability user!"

Crap!

"What the hell? You're lying-"

"She's not."

The emo-boy interrupts Owen.

I look down at my feet. I could already feel the unease aura that they were releasing.

"What a freak."

"You don't belong here."

"I'm sorry, but we can't be friends anymore."

Why should I care what these student council members think about me? I should be more worried about Valve and yet, I'm still trembling on the spot.

"No fucking way!"

Huh?

Caine Portman
School Rooftop

"So what happened Addeline?"

Addeline awkwardly rubs her arm.

"Well, I became a member of the student council team. Jealous?"

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