5 pm....
The ball room was swarming with students who were dancing and laughing. There were tables full to the brim with different kinds of food, drinks and desserts. Clover was the guest of honor yet she was nowhere to be seen.
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Clover was still in her room even when she could hear the party downstairs. She had worn a light blue dress with oink fading towards the ends. Her hair, usually in a ponytail, was now down and curled. She applied a very light layer of makeup and tasted her lips with a raspberry based chopstick. She made herself a flowery broach and attached it to her hair. Overall, she was ready but she couldn't move out of the room.
It must have been a while because someone knocked at her door. She went to open it only to reveal her dad dressed in a tuxedo with his hair well styled and pulled back. Her dad was very handsome when he dressed up and Clover wondered why he never dated anyone. "Munchkin, you look absolutely stunning".Clover couldn't help but blush at the compliment, she muttered a small thanks and returned the compliment to her dad who did a 360 turn to show off.
" Come, everyone is waiting for you downstairs " Adam took her daughter's hand and tucked it under his arm as he led her towards the ball. As they approached the ballroom, clover could feel her heart spike up and her palms sweat. She didn't like being the center of attention yet she was the main attraction tonight. The giant doors opened and immediately everyone turned to see who entered.
Right then and there she felt herself freeze, looking around, she searched for the only person who didn't mind hanging out with her. She felt herself relax a little when she spotted Hunk. He was at a corner dressed in a blue dress shirt with black slacks. His hair was brushed in the sides and his stubble was trimmed. Clover made a straight line towards him and smiled when he bowed Mockingly at her. "Wanna dance" He asked after Clover was back to normal, and she nodded. Clover and her best friend danced the night away and she finally had the fun she deserved, after all who knew when she was going to have another night like this.
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Two days later....
A black SUV was parked at the entrance of the academy and was waiting for the chosen one, Clover. Truth be told, she didn't want to go, but this might be the only way to prove herself useful if she wanted to do it. She, in contrast to the others misunderstanding, could defend herself. She learned battle magic like every other students and passed every exams with flying colors, but somehow they still portrayed her as the fragile, helpless flower.
She spent the last two nights with her father because she couldn't digest the idea they were to be appart. " It's gonna be okay Clo, we will be in constant contact, plus you'll be in good hands there" Her dad reassured her but she still felt really sad to leave the only place she ever had memories in. When the time finally arrived, she dragged her luggages towards the gates eyes on the vehicle that would take her away.
"Clover! " A voice she so recognized called after her, Agatha. "Clover honey, wait" She was running towards her with a package in her hands. She stopped and caught her breath and thrust the package into her hands. Clover tilted her head in curiosity but opened it to reveal a phone. "But I already have a phone" She signed, but Agatha shook her head.
"It's a device that will allow you to communicate easier to others, not many people know sign language and I didn't want you to feel left out. Clover felt warm in the heart and hugged her tightly. Agatha chuckled and patted her back. " I'm gonna miss you kiddo, I'll take care of your plants in your room " Then she wiped a stray tear near her eye and walked back towards the academy.
Clover was close to crying, again, but her tears fell nonetheless because near the gates was Hunk standing his hands deep in his pockets. She slowly approached him and he immediately crushed her in a bear hug. She didn't hesitate to hug him back, and when she looked in his eyes she could see he too was affected by their separation. She got to her tippy toes and planted a kiss on his cheek the whispered "thanks for being and amazing friend Hunk" Hunk couldn't hide his surprise and a faint smile graced his lips before turning into a full on grin.
With that Clover got inside the car and departed from the place she called her home, she only hoped that the new place would be a good place for her.