I packed my things slowly then pulled my bag to my shoulder, that was mentally draining.
I waited until some student made there way out before standing up and walking toward the white wooden door.
I raised my hand to fix my hair as my bag dangle over my shoulder, I fixed my untamed locks by redoing my pony tail but then a guy accidentally bumped into me making my hair fall off my grip.
"Oh, I'm sorry" I turned around and faced a boy who was rubbing his nape and smiling apologetically.
My forehead creased as my eyes meet his Ash gray orbs, I examined his features from his jet black hair down to his stricking Jaws. I didn't know I'd be seeing angels here.
He lifted an eyebrow which made me snap out. Oh god I think he noticed how intense I was staring at him. This is so embarrassing!
"Well" I looked away "Y-You're welcome" wait, what? What the heck did I saying? I felt my heart pound faster making me look down and bite my lower lip. Someone help me!
I heard a slight chuckle "Ahh, thank you?" he tilted his head to meet my eyes which made my blood rush to my cheeks. I'm burrnninngg.
Why am I burning?
I inhaled so deeply it caused my cheeks to puff "Help" I squealed making him look at me in a puzzeled manner "I'm burning, I don't know why I'm burning"
"Is your heart beating fast?" he asked and replied him with a vigorous nod.
"I think I know what's happening" he crossed his arms and shifted his weight back.
"Wh—"
"Syrine" I felt Jarred's hand in my wrist as he pulls me away from the guy that was now smirking at me.
I blinked several times before having enough self control to wave and mouth him goodbye.
That was awkward! Thank god Jarred saved my butt out of there.
I sticked myself to Jarred's arm transferring my weight to his shoulder. For some reason that encounter made me very tired.
"What do you wanna eat?" he asked while we turned to the left where the cafeteria was in.
"Anything sweet!" I pulled away from him and walked right in front. I felt a number of stares and decided to just brush it off. Is this their first time in seeing a cute girl with a handsome guy.
After picking our snack I ended up choosing one orange juice box and one chocolate fudge while Jarred bought a bottle of coke together with biscuits.
We settled ourselves on one of the giant windows along the corridor. The wind was so calming as it breezes through my face, finally my mind is off from that embarrassing encounter and this nerve wrecking test. All I feel is like the average afternoon where Jarred and I wander around the river side.
"Hold this" the guy next me mumbled as he hands me the unopened goods he bought.
"Turn around"
He yanked his long sleeves to his elbow and pulled one out of the three hair ties on his wrist.
"Someone might find it very weird if you always keep three hair ties on your wrist" I said as I took a bite off my chocolate fudge.
"Do you find it weird?" he spoke after a moment of silence.
I turned around when I felt him remove his hands from my head, I leaned and placed my hand to the back still holding the goodies "Nope, I find it very cute!"
He giggled and pinched my cheeks hard. I mean hard.
"What was that for?" I whimpered pouting my lips and caressing my cheek.
His blue eyes left mine as he faced the window he placed his elbow to the rim then rested his chin on his palm.
I can't help but to eye his flowing white hair and his smiley expression, seeing him like this always makes me feel elevated.
"Examinees please proceed to the training hall which is to the left wing of the building, the test is about to begin so please prepare yourselves"
The moment was cut off by the realization that we were here not to have fun but to fight for a place in Paragon.
"Let's go" once again I felt Jarred's tight but gentle grip on my wrist, his aura completely change and his monotone face is back.
Looking at him, he really looks like someone that will surely pass this test, his talent is incredible, it serves both offence and defence, he can use it as often as he wants because it doesn't rely on anything but his imagination. Yes, mine as well... But I still have control issues which is a big problem during fights. I might overdo or underdo things making high possibilities of killing my opponents or losing to my opponent.
"Room?" Jarred asked "4" he nodded to my reply and continued walking.
After a couple of minutes we eventually found room 4 "Good luck shorty" he gave me an worried smile as he patted my head "Don't worry Snow White, I'll do my best and you should too!" I exclaimed accidentally gaining attention from people near us.
I pulled his cold hands from both his sides and gently pressed it with mine "We promised each other we'll both go there together" I murmured "You're right, a promise is a promise" I smiled as we stare at each others eyes. For some reason, I know that that promise will help us tremendously.
I hopped and intertwined my arm around his neck "Good luck" I whispered as I stretched my toes to reach the ground.
I made my way to the room without looking back, why?, because dang that move was too embarrassing, his face might be looking all weirded out. God! Why the heck did I do that?!
I closed the door from my back and spotted a girl with brown hair running her finger over her locks.
My opponent.
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~Majestinnie~
~End of Chapter~