The new year arrived. The celebration of the new year in the Redfox family was twice greater and joyous than previous years. The reason was that the school had published its final exams results after the Christmas. Well it was extremely good luck that the both Redfox brothers gained the first position in their respective classes. It was the result of their hard work and the prize was that they would get a scholarship for the whole new semester.
The snow was beginning to melt and small buds were developing in the barren trees everywhere. Although it was beginning of the spring, it was still cold. Cecil was naturally happy along with his mom and his brother. He spent both his Christmas and the new year with his family of three. Because of their scholarships, Bella had a low burden on her shoulder regarding their budget. He had also called both Katherine and Samaira to ask about their results and they both had passed. Cecil wanted to know about Noah's too but he was not in contact with Noah. He just hoped Noah passed too. He wanted to spend this semester with his friends and Noah.
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The new class immediately started. They were officially in grade seven now. As soon as Cecil entered inside his new class, he saw Noah sitting on the second bench waving his hands at him.
"Cecil, my dear. How are you?"
Cecil's eyes brightened up and walked towards Noah.
"Fine. What about you?"
"I'm fine too. Come sit here with me. I reserved this place for you." Noah said patting the space beside him.
"I want to sit in the corner." Cecil said pouting.
Noah said, "Fine, fine. I'll sit in the middle and Aaron is going to sit at side." Then he turned towards Aaron and said, "You understand, right."
"Yeah. It doesn't matter to me where I sit."
Cecil looked around to search Katherine and Samaira but they both hadn't arrived yet. He was feeling a little bit guilty because previous year they all had sat together until the seat was arranged. But still Cecil wanted to sit with Noah. He knew how selfish he had become when it came to the matters regarding Noah. Was it only him or everyone becomes selfish when they fall in love?
Cecil didn't want to think about it anymore and sat in the corner. They all started to talk about their holidays. Soon Katherine and Samaira also arrived. They were both shocked when they saw Cecil sitting with Noah but soon Katherine winked at Cecil and sat on the third bench with Samaira.
The bell rang and Mr Albert entered inside the class. He was a science teacher and homeroom teacher of grade seven. While Ms Jennifer was lively and cheerful one, Mr Albert was pretty laid back. But he was very strict. He didn't like noise. Buring his classes there was always pin-drop silence. The assignments should be always done and must be submitted on time. Class assignments should be completed in class.
"Good morning everyone."
"Good morning, teacher." Everyone said together.
"I am your homeroom teacher for this year. Be disciplined. Sit wherever you like but you aren't allowed to make noise. Don't complain about anything unless it's serious matters. I don't like chatterbox and complain box. Well, let's get along with each other."
All of the students were silent even after Mr Albert finished his speech. None even dared to speak. They all just nodded their heads. Mr Albert stared at everyone for a while. Everyone was stiff and didn't even dared to breathe loudly. After staring for a while, Mr Albert looked at Cecil.
"Cecil Redfox, you are first in the class and you have good academic results with good impression towards everyone. So, you're class representative for this year too. I don't want to hear any connections. Meanwhile Aerial, you'll be the vice-representative."
Both Cecil and Aerial didn't dare to object and said, "Yes sir."
Cecil could just cry inwardly. Why was it always like this? He was tired, alright. But still he couldn't say it loudly. As a good and honoured student, he must follow his teacher plus he refused to admit that he was afraid of Mr Albert.
The school today ended early. Noah was in a hurry so he immediately left. Soon he met with Katherine and Samaira. Cain had already left with his friends too.
"Yo Cecil. You get to sit with Noah this year too. Aren't you too happy?" Katherine teased Cecil.
Cecil embarrassingly rubbed his hair and said, "Of course I'm happy and it was Noah who had reserved spot for me. I couldn't reject him. Sorry guys."
Samaira hugged Cecil and said, "It's okay, we understand. If someone was in your place, they would do same too. Right, Katherine?"
Katherine laughed and replied, "Yes."
Cecil was surprised. Samaira was previously not talking with him nicely but now she was like what she previously used to be. Cecil's mood immediately lightened up and said, "Thanks."
They all smiled and hugged together.
"We three are best friends after all. We will support you." Katherine said.
After that Katherine left for her home. Cecil and Samaira also walked back home together after a long time.