Chapter 9 - Chapter 9

Minutes passed by, hours passed by. The wind rustled the trees behind the window. The constant murmuring of Chris was giving her a headache. She closed her eyes trying to calm down. She liked it here.....

But a memory pushed her back to it. No, life is too cruel. Death is the only way.

"Eren, are you listening?" It was 33rd time Layla spaced out. Each time, she would excuse herself with Home sickness.

"Sorry..... It's just the sun. It's too hot." Layla commented. She screamed to herself, 'where the hell are these stupid teammates?'

A knock interrupted them, "May I come in?"

The voice was chirpy. A girl's voice.

"Come on in"

The ajar door revealed a girl who was around 14. Her blonde wavy hair and perfect blue eyes made her look like a princess out of a novel. Layla stared at her.

"What are you doing here?" Chris voice was laced with frustration. His frown in place of his smile. "I am a team member. I have joined the training" She bowed.

Layla looked at Chris disbelieving. "Ah.!" and he went on. "Eren, aren't you hot here? Hey bring us some drinks!" He ordered her.

Layla's blood boiled. But she gritted her teeth and smiled. "Sir Chris. When do our training start?". Her voice came out more of a scoff.

"OH my Eren. Are you angry that a girl is on our team? Don't worry. She won't be bother. Just a background" Chris explained.

Layla swallowed. "Sir Chris, I asked a question"

"OH right. First year, we don't have any training, rather you will study. Learn about laws and procedures!"

Layla rolled her eyes, 'another year of school'

"Your name?" Layla sked her. Her blue eyes glossed at her question. "I am honored, sir..." she looked at Layla.

"Eren. You?"

"C-chloe, sir Eren. I am honored!" She bowed 90 degrees.

Layla smiled. It is nice to have a girl around.

"Eren,why are you talking to that thing?"

"Sir Chris. I think it's important to know your teammates for us to know each other. Perhaps..... Miss Chloe might have a talent we don't have" It was a courageous remark. If they knew she was a female Undercover, she would be ridiculed and beaten for that comment.

His green eyes traced her black ones. It traveled to chloe's eyes and down her outfit. Chloe flinched at those stare.

"fine. Take a seat. We still have to wait for our team members" Chris gripped his hair. The sun complimented his blonde hair. Despite being in war and his age, he appeared stunning.

Chloe took a seat next to Layla. "Sir Eren thank you for taking my side". She blushed. Layla chuckled. "don't tell me you fell in love with me. That would be out of nature"

Chloe turned away, her ears red from embarrassment. "How can't I..."

Layla understood. In a world where girls are treated as shits, acting this way any man can win her over.

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Two more guys came in, fifteen minutes later. Kay and Kyle is their names.

Identical twins. Their hair dyed red and their demeaning golden eyes. Definitely prince like.

It was a rule in the university that it is punishable to force them to say where they are from. So, the twins sat after telling their names, not even sparing a glance at any of them, not even shining Chris.

Layla stared at those red heads. It was shining ruby. One of them looked back at her. Layla turned away.

'gosh, how scary and intense'

Layla turned and saw Chloe already staring at her. "umm miss Chloe, what seems to be the problem?"

"Sir Eren. I am sorry to comment this but you look handsome" Chloe stared in awe.

Layla chuckled, 'if only she knew'

"if I were you, I wouldnt do that." Layla patted her head. Chloe stilled on her touch.

Sir Eren. I shall sacrifice my life for you!" Chloe stood up and thumped her chest.

"is that so? I am honored for a lady to recognise me" Layla said. Flirting was a character of her past she wished to forget.

"Cant you guys be quiet?" The one who stared back at her said.

"Sorry sir Kyle? But it's my own business, not yours. So I would advise you to know your place" Layla leaned her hands on the table and smirked.

Kyle smirked back. "It's Kay, not Kyle. And it is my business." Kay got up and rounded the table.

He stood in front of Layla. He was tall and his posture was dominating but Layla kept her demeanor.

"Well then Kay. How is it your business I recognise a lady?" Layla scoffed.

Kay smirked and leaned toward her ear.

"Sir Eren. I shall be glad to know you naked."