Brrring
The last schoolbell of the day rang signaling that end of the very long school day. At least for some students it was.
The blaring noise from the bell along with the hustling of the students in the class awoke the only sleeping student from her sleep. She lazily got up from her desk and stretched her numb limbs before proceeding to rub her eyes in an attempt to fully wake up from her sleep. The teachers loud voice rang throughout the room as she made a last attempt to remind the students of their responsibilities for the night.
"Everyone, don't forget to complete your packet. If you have not done so already, please get started on the essay project that was assigned last week. It will be collected on Wednesday! Don't forget! Enjoy your day everyone!"
One after another, the students left the room in a rush. Some rushed while others paired up and started chatting away. Once the last of the students left, the teacher glanced up from her desk and looked at Mei who was the only student who was still packing sitting on her desk.
The female teacher, Mrs. Yan, looked at Mei and sighed in her heart. This student of hers was so talented and gifted and yet she lazed around like no tomorrow every single day! Oh what has life come to!
Remembering how hard she had to persuade her to just do some of her homework packets and join the olympiad team, Mrs. Yan felt a tug on her nerves. With a not so gentle tone, she raised her voice to attract Mei's attention.
"Mei!"
Mei, who was thinking about if she should take another nap looked up to Mrs. Yan who had called out her name. With confusion in her eyes she stared at Mrs. Yan without saying a word. It was as though her words were very precious.
Mrs. Yan only shook her head internally. Walking up to Mei, Mrs. Yan was ready to give another long lecture of motivation. "Mei, I noticed that you've been sleeping a little too much these days. How about joining the Olympiad and helping out with the Nationals next month? I even made some accommodations for you, Mei..."
Mei suddenly rose from her seat. With a sudden burst of energy she hurriedly pulled on her backpack and held Mrs. Yan's hands. Her gaze landed on Mrs. Yan's confused eyes as she said with the most sincere tone she could muster. "Mrs. Yan. I'm so sorry. I have to go. I totally forgot that my mother wanted me home before 5 today!"
As soon as her words left her mouth she tapped on Mrs. Yan's hands twice as a sign of reassurance and comfort before dashing out the door. By the time Mrs. Yan realized what was happening the last trace of Mei was gone.
Mrs. Yan stared at the door and suddenly felt like a fool. She was a fool. A very idiotic fool.
How did she end up falling for Mei's tricks again?!
For the millionth time this week, a loud scream rang through the fourth floor building of Marlboro High School for the Elites. As for the specific contents well, it was but the name of the culprit who had managed to fool her once again.
"Mei Acantha Caskcrag!!!!"
The windows of the classroom was still open and most of the students were gathered outside the school waiting for their chauffeurs and buses. Mrs. Yan's loud voice reverberated throughout the entire school.
The students all heard the scream and couldn't help but joke around.
"She's at it again."
"How does she manage to make her scream every single day?"
Some students just laughed off while the others commented on Mei.
"I heard Mrs. Yan wants her to join the Olympiad next month."
"You serious? There's no way she can make it for the Olympiad!"
"Yeah. She doesn't even do her classwork. You expect her to be on the Olympics level? heh dream on honey boy. She may be pretty and badass but she ain't that smart. Otherwise why would she sleep all day long in class?!"
The so called honey boy blushed profusely before retorting. "Don't say that. She may be lazy but she is smart you know. Don't you remember what happens every time a teacher randomly calls on her to answer a question?"
"You mean she answers them all correclty? F*ck that rumour was true?!"
"She's so sexy and lazy at the same time man. You think you can handle her?" A boy said as he smirked at his group of friends especially eyeing another boy seemed to have a crush on Mei.
At this time hushed voices were heard among the group of people in front of the building as they rushed to clear a path down the center. A lazy figure exuding a calm but cold and evil vibe walked passed. Her backpack was being held over one of her shoulders as both of her hands were inside her windbreaker. A white stick was seen in her mouth along side the slight bulging of one of her cheeks.
She coldly glanced at the kids who seemed to have been talking about her before deciding to ignore them like always. Taking out one of her fair hands to adjust the lollipop in and out of her mouth into the other side of her cheeks, Mei continued on with her steps.
As she left the gap in the middle of the students closed off as they gathered back together and huddled close despite all their differences. "F*ck she's so pretty..."
"Sh*t it honey boy. Did you even see how she glared at us?"
One of the students couldn't help but gaze at her straight back as she walked passed. The coldness that was coming from her was beyond control. He felt a shiver going down his back and couldn't help but rub his arms. A few others also trembled visibly before they all found ways to distract themselves with their activities.
Mei on the other kept on walking straight down across the street and straight down the next few blocks at a very leisurely pace as though nothing could ever bother her. Her gaze never left the path in front of her.