Chapter 3 CHAPTER 3

Aria's pov:

Vivienne was embarrassed... No doubt.

She looked my way and Continued throwing daggers at me with her Silly eyes.

I Smiled mockingly, and looked away.

She left afterwards.

Everyone dispersed and Mila Practically dragged me down the hallway towards the administrative wing.

“Why Couldn't you just keep quiet, must you talk back?” She hissed.

“I was quiet, She just didn't like my existence, but that's her Problem anyways.”

“I can't believe I Saw my crush in a close range”, Mila said.

“Your Crush and his Cat are arrogant”, I said disgustingly, referring to Vivienne as his Cat.

“I heard she's his Personal pussy.” Mila said. “I Can't believe he's betraying all his fan girls including me for that bitch”.

We Stopped in front of an oak door.

HEADMASTER BLACKWELL was engraved on it with a gold lettering.

I raised an eyebrow, “BLACKWELL?”

Mila winced. “Yeah, her dad is the Principal”.

We knocked and a voice asked us to Come in.

The office didn't look like an administrator’s Space. It looked more like a Corporate empire headquarters.

It has a floor to Ceiling windows, dark wooden Chairs, awards, and Photographs with world leaders.

Behind the desk is an older, and Colder version of Vivienne's face.

Principal Blackwell Shifted his recommended glasses downward as he Studied me.

His gaze was Calculating.

“So you're the transfer Causing ruckus on her first morning?”

I looked at him and was wondering how the news got to him So fast.

“I wasn't aware breathing was Prohibited, sir”.

I replied.

Mila elbowed me..

His lips twitched faintly.

“You'd notice Aurelius Crown values discipline, and hierarchy, So we don't need unserious Students that Cause fights every where they go here”.

“Oh, I See.” I replied boringly, and his eyes Sharpened.

Ahh.. Now I understand why Vivienne acts like a god.

Her Papa is arrogant too, and she was Practically raised in it.

“You'd be Placed in advanced sciences, and you”, he Pointed at Mila. “I see you two are friends, and I heard you enrolled here days ago, you may take her there Since you both are in the Same department.”

Mila nodded quickly. “Yes sir”.

And as we turned to leave, his voice Stopped us again.

“Miss Aria... Be careful, Aurelius Crown does not favor rebellion”. He said Softly.

“Then Aurelius Crown Shouldn't provoke me.” I replied.

Mila dragged out before I Could say anything worse.

When Mila and I Pushed open the door of advanced Science, the room assessed both of us.

Another Set of murmurs started and heads turned as we walked deeper.

They stared and evaluated us openly.

I felt Vivienne before I Saw her... She sat at the centre of the class like a queen, her blonde hair fell Perfectly down her back.

Her entourage sat behind her in matching Posture, and matching expression.

Mila dragged me to an empty Seat she reserved for me beside her.

We settled down, and we were Preparing for the first class when another Presence shifted the room.

It was Tom Ellington..

He was leaning back on his Chair opposite me, and Stretched his long legs on the table.

He unbuttoned his blazer, and he looked like rules were optional for him.

His Pink hair was Scattered across his face deliberately.

Mila leaned Closer to me.

“That's Tom, Cassian's long-time rival.”

“Rival, how?”

“I heard he Cheated during an exam and Cassian Casted him... He failed, and Since then they've been enemies.” She said.

Tom Stood up and walked towards us instead of Staying in his territory.

The room got tensed..

Vivienne looked at him and irritation flashed in her eyes.

Tom Stopped in front of my desk and up Close, he looked taller than he looked when he was Sitting.

He tilted his head to the left, and Studied me. “You're Aria right?”

I didn't reply.

“Relax, I'm not here to dye your hair”, he said and few Students burst into laughter.

Vivienne’s jaw tightened as he hooked his hands in his Pocket.

“Words travel around here fast, newbie... And Standing up to Vivienne on your first day, I must really Commend your audacity." He said. “Because that must either be bravery or Stupidity”.

Vivienne’s voice rang across the Class.

“Sit down Tom”.

But he didn't look at her…

Instead he leaned Closer to me, “Just so you know, if you want to Stay here peacefully, you gats bend”. He said Casually.

“I don't bend”, I replied.

He Smirked and blew a whistle with his mouth. The Class became more silent.

Tom Straightened his body and spoke out loud intentionally.

“Confidence looks good on you, transfer”.

Students Started murmuring again.

He was Praising someone who Challenged Vivienne, that was not normal.

“You're encouraging a mistake, Tom”. Vivienne said when she Couldn't hold it in anymore.

Tom turned his head towards her side. “Or maybe I'm just appreciating Someone who isn't afraid of you”. He replied.

Mila tightened her fingers around her pen, and I Stayed still, observing.

Tom faced me back with a thoughtful eyes now, instead of the Playful one he had earlier.

“You've just made things interesting, transfer. And you've officially made enemies too”.

“I'm not here to entertain anyone, and I didn't make any enemy”. I Shot back.

His smirk Softened and he moved back, but before returning to his Seat, he added:

“And Aria, if you don't want anybody to make you feel Smaller... Target him more."

'Him? Who's he talking about..' I thought.

The door opened at that exact moment and Cassian Stepped in.

His eyes moved to Tom, then to me, then to Tom again.

The air thickened with unspoken history.

Tom casually Slid back to his seat, but the Corner of his mouth twitched upward.

Cassian Continued looking at me for a second too long, as if Calculating what side of the board I had just stepped in.

Then the whispers Started.

“They’re Coming.”

“They’re actually attending today?”

“No way.”

Cassian walked in fully, and behind him were Alex and David, the global basketball icons despite Still being students.

They don't usually attend general Classes all the time, just once in a while.

Teachers mostly go to their Private wing to lecture them there.

There were three empty Seats at my left, they moved there and Sat quietly.

Minutes later, the English teacher came in and Started with his lecture immediately.

Vivienne adjusted on her Seat and her Phone lit up beneath the desk.

I saw her typing quickly with a Smiley face.

A moment later, Cassian’s Phone buzzed silently, but I Could still hear the faint sound because their Seats were closer to mine.

He checked the Screen but didn't react.

Vivienne's hand tightened on her Phone, as she typed another thing.

This time, Cassian's lips Curved slightly and slowly, he stood up without Permission.

He was already walking out when the English teacher Called his name.

“Mr. Vale?” He called.

“I'd be back Shortly,” he responded and left.

Five Seconds later, Vivienne rose up too and left without Permission, the teacher didn't even bother to Stop her.

She rushed out and Shut the door loudly behind her.

I moved Closer to Mila, “Is this normal?”

“Unfortunately, it is here.” She replied.

Minutes later, a Sudden uncomfortable Pressure shifted in my body.

“Damn it”. I Cussed.

I raised my hand and Stood up.

“May I use the restroom sir?”

The teacher nodded, and I Stood and stepped into the hallway.

The girls’ restroom was at the end of the Corridor by the right, according to Mila.

I was humming as I walked towards the restroom.

I was about to get there when I Started hearing some muffled voices along the Corridor.

I paused for a Second, then I started moving Closer again.

I got there and opened the door, and my eyes Spread wide at what I Saw.