~Ahvia~
The cafeteria of Bellworth Academy was unwelcoming just like the rest of the school itself.
Ever since I stepped here I could feel the undercurrent tension. People were watching me like some kind of delicious midnight snack.
Their Sharp eyes watching every movement I made. It was less of a lunchroom and more of a warzone where people waited for a good opportunity to attack.
I gripped tightly the tray, pretending not to notice the way they whispered among themselves as I passed them. But this was so terrifying,I forced my hands not to shake as I passed tables.
It was the same damn thing in every school I have ever been to. What was so surprising about me? The only difference here? Here the whispers were mixed with sneers and calculating stares of murderers.
New girl, Wrong dorm!.
I know! No need to remind me.
I sighed, might as well as get this over with.
Scanning the tables,I quickly noted the unspoken ranking system. The biggest table near the center belonged to the strongest students who practically radiated the air of arrogance, their muscles flexing like they were in some kind of pissing contest.
Damien sat at the head as expected, his arms crossed not even bothering to engage in whatever conversation was happening around him.
His presence alone was enough to keep everyone in line. But I kept wondering about his eyes. Why were they almost Golden? Or does he wear eye contacts?
To the left,were second ranked students,not as powerful as the top ranked but still respected. They were the ones who followed the rules of the ranking system religiously.
Then there were the low ranked,the ones who didn't fit anywhere. The bottom rankers,the loners,the one who had either given up or was too scared to play the game.
And then,there was me!.
I wasn't stupid enough to sit with the strongest and I wasn't weak enough to join the outcasts but I had to pick a side fast.
I looked around frantically until I saw Iris near the edge of the room,her boots propped up on a chair eating fries like she had nothing better to do. She caught my eyes and nodded toward the empty seat next to her. In a top ranked table.
And I took it! I've got some guts for real! I might have a death wish.
"Brave move" She said, watching me slide into the chair. I barely had to register her words before a shadow loomed over our table. I nudged Iris to tell me who was he and she muttered.
"Ronan Gray, second ranked student and Damien's biggest rival. He's also a complete asshole".
I smirked,he was tall,built like a linebacker with Sharp calculating eyes that passed between me and Iris alternatively.
" Well, well. If it isn't Bellworth's newest stray," He mused his voice laced with amusement.
I didn't look up from my food," Stray? That's cute! Did you spend your time rehearsing that one in the mirror?".
Iris snorted trying to mask her laugh but Ronan's smirk didn't waver.
"You're sitting in the wrong place Monera" he said "See, there's an order to things here And you? You don't rank high enough to sit with us"
I chewed slowly, pretending to consider his words then I swallowed and met his gaze head on.
"Well,good thing I don't give a damn about your ranking system," I said flatly.
The table went silent,a few people even turned to watch whatever was going on here.
Ronan's smirk sharpened. "Oh! You're going to be so much fun,"
I barely had any time to react before he moved. One second,he was standing,the next second my tray was on the floor,my food scattered across the ground.
I didn't flinch,I wouldn't flinch because that was exactly what he wanted.
Instead,I exhaled slowly and pushed back my chair standing up until we were eye level. My pulse pounded in my ears, I might have a bad temper but I didn't know how dangerous anyone could be at this academy.
"You done?" I asked in a steady voice.
Ronan Chuckled, leaning in slightly " Not even close".
I clenched my fist,every muscle in my body kept screaming at me to swing my fist on his nose but I controlled myself. I don't even know what he's capable of.
I knew what would happen if I gave him that reaction. The ranking system here wasn't just about power, it was about control.
And the second I lose mine, I'll lose everything. Ronan was testing me seeing I'd fold but I wouldn't.
I took a step closer, refusing to break eye contact "I don't care how things work around here,I don't give a fuck about your stupid ranks or rules or whatever pathetic little power trip you're on. You want to fight? Fine , but don't waste my time with these dumb intimidation tactics!".
Silence!
For a second,I thought he might actually swing to my face but he slowly grinned.
"Oh,I really like you," he said, stepping back. "Welcome to Bellworth, Monera. You're gonna have a hell of time here". With that he walked away,his minions following close behind.
I exhaled sharply, letting a breath of relief, unclenching my fists.
"Not bad!" Iris said looking impressed "Most people piss themselves the first time Ronan pulls that shit".
I shrugged, bending down to pick my tray "He's just another guy who thinks he's King of the world, I'm not gonna give him the satisfaction of seeing me scared.
Iris chuckled "You might actually survive here".
Keyword, might!
I kept eating when I felt someone glaring at me,I turned around to see Damien glaring at me with everything he had. I was used to people glaring at me but his eyes? His eyes were intimidating.
Who the fuck had golden eyes? I bet he's wearing some cheap eye contacts. But when I kept thinking about him wearing eye contacts,a thought crept in my mind, and I gasped loudly putting my hand in my mouth.
Wait…. Is Damien gay?
The devil himself is GAY?!!
Iris called me "What's wrong? You looked like you saw a ghost?"
I scooted closer to her "Is Damien… um …is he gay?"
Iris blinked,once…twice… then bursted in a loud laughter. She kept laughing for a long time till tears kept streaming down her cheeks.
"What? I'm curious!" I defended myself.
"Omg! I don't even remember the last time I laughed this hard! Why would you think that?" Iris asked me while wiping the tears from her cheeks.
I shrugged. "Because of his eyes. Why would he wear eye contacts? That too of that color? Isn't that gay? Not like I'm against any gay people ,I'm just asking!".
Iris turned serious and bent down to whisper in my ears. The moment she finished,she stood with her tray and disappeared into the hallway.
But what she said left me shocked!
Earlier,I didn't pay attention to whatever she was saying about damien but now?
I couldn't believe it!
Supernatural?
No way!