"Using your talent is not allowed in public, especially here Mr. Seo" I bit my lower lip as our principal walked back and forth in front of both Jarred and I.
"I can explain sir" I voiced out but only meeting our principal's scary glare.
Why isn't he hearing our side? He knows that Jarred have never caused problems here in school and is actually carrying the whole academic performance. If it weren't for me and him this school must've been so weak interms of acads.
"I want you, Mr. Jarred Seo to explain what happened" he said in authority.
"I saw them bullying Syrine" he murmured.
"But was that enough to freeze her arm?!" our principal shouted making my body stiff and my stomach drop.
"I'm not in control of my talent, in fact it showed itself the moment I blocked her arm from slapping Syrine" he said but in a more strick tone.
I looked at him as my lips pressed together, raising my arm to gently patt his back.
"Ahmm" I flinched when I felt his temperature as cold as ice.
Jarred is never used to this kind of situation, just like me his talents is greatly affected by his emotions. I continued patting his back until I felt his body slightly tremble.
I jolted up not minding the horrid gaze of the principal. Something is clearly off with Jarred and I'm not wasting any time just sitting around while my friends temperature drop.
I closed the door on my back as I pulled my phone on my pocket.
"Hello Mrs. Seo"
~*~
I sat on the side of the bed as Jarred was silently laying down facing away. I layered a lot of sheet over him just to make sure it can somehow make him feel a little warm.
"How are you feeling?" I asked as I gently hold his wrist "You're still ice cold" I said in a worried tone.
He moved to face the ceiling putting his hand on the back of his head "I actually feel great... emotionally"
I gave him a comforting smile "Told ya, I was right all along!" I giggled and so did he "Now snow white suits you better" he rolled his eyes and flicked my forehead.
He laughed then closed his eyes "I've been meaning to tell you something" he said "I-I think I somehow l—"
"MY BOY!" My body instantly stood up as his father's voice roared through the room. Now I freaking know how it feels to get caught off guard.
His parents entered the room together with mine?
I titled my head in confusion as I slowly made my way near them "Care to explain you two?" my mom said with her eyebrow raised up.
I looked at Jarred who's now busy talking to his parents, guess I have to back this stuff on my own "Mom, I it wa—"
"A girl tried to slap her and Jarred just came to help" Shio my brother muttered. He leaned on the door with his hands on his pocket. He did something didn't he?
"What did you do Shio?" I said with my arms crossed. I already know him enough to sense that something's bothering his conscience. His eyes widen with a hint of disbelief in his expression "What?! She thought she could just run off like that?" he hissed.
"Shio that wasn't nice, but still, thanks for backing your little sister kiddo" dad patted his Ash blonde hair to which made him grin.
"That's great!" I overheard Jarred's father mumble in joy. I think he just found out his son inhereted his talent. Good for them.
His father walked towards us with a big smile plastered on his face "Looks like my kid will also set foot in Paragon" he said as he shifted his eyes on me "Wow, your daughter really resembles you so much Sarina" he said mentioning my mom's name as he bounced his gaze from mom and me.
I left them out to talk pulling Shio with me "You get so flustered easily doll face" he teased and once again calling me with that silly nickname. Well, it's not all the time someone complimented me to look like my mom. Which is freaking awesome!
"You know I still get torned if that nickname is a compliment or not"
"Take it as both"
I sat on the chair next to Jarred's bed while Shio leaned on the wall.
I peeped at Jarred's face that was now all sunshine and rainbows "Hey Jarred?" he looked at me "What were you trying to say?" I asked.
His body went stiff making me jump up off the chair "I-is something wrong?" I asked in a worrying manner. I reached for his forehead but everytime my hand got closer he would avoid it.
"S-syrine I'm fine. Actually, I forgot what I was trying to say?" my forehead creased cause somehow that statement sounded more like a question. I stepped back and tilted my head to look at him only to be avoided by his eyes.
"Come on doll face, we should get going. We need to train you for next weeks entrance exam" I brushed Shio's words off and only looked at Jarred in confusion. Did I do something wrong?
I felt a sudden grab on my shoulder "I'll take it from here Jarred, you owe me one" he muttered keeping his grip tight on my poor shoulder.
"Uh-ah Bye Jarred! Mr. and Mrs. Seo, Mom and Dad!" I bid them goodbye before leaning on my brother's chest while walking.
Ha! By doing this he would definitely tell me what snow white owe from him.
"Not gonna work" darn.
~*~
"Listen, entering Paragon is not as easy as you thought, especially for that uncontrolled talent you have" Shio said.
"Meanie" I hissed as I commanded a pen cap to boop him in the head.
"Heck you! Argh! You better excel there doll face" His eyes blazed with his hand making fists in front of my face "Don't dare ruin my reputation. As you know your dear brother is one of the top notch students there" as I heard those words suddenly a heavy weight came crushing down my chest.
Right?! My family has been consistent with being known as the best of the best in that school. How can I top that? considering the fact that I can't handle my talent properly.
I looked at Shio that was now scanning a number of book from his backpack. Shio has a great and powerful talent, dad said he was already able to control it at a young age. I let out a defeated sigh, my excitement turned into being overwhelmed.
"Shio, what if I don't pass the entrance test?" I said as I turned to his direction "I'm not as powerful as you Shio" I looked down to my feet and let out a deep sigh.
Compared to anyone in this household I'm undeniably the weakest. It's true that I have the same talent with mom but, why is it that when I use mine it feels so different. Everyday I always indulge myself with videos where it showcases my mom's tricks in using her powers, but whenever I use the same stunt it would go horribly wrong.
I turned to my brother that was now looking at me with worried eyes. He's not good in making people feel better but I know inside he's trying hard to think on what to say or do.
I just wish everything goes well...
~*~
~Majestinnie~
~End of Chapter~