From my deep slumber, I was suddenly awaken when I hear a boisterous noise. My sleeping spirit was shaken as I saw my classmates clapping their hand in unison along with the teacher while dreadfully glaring at me. As for me, I subconsciously clapped my hands as well- syncing the crowd. Even though I am not aware of what they are doing or why are they clapping but I still keep on following them as I shout "Good job, very good. You did well woohoo" proudly then whistle.
The crowd halted and seconds later laughter started to roar. I stare at them blankly. I saw most of my classmates laugh their lungs out while some are just simply chuckles. But what catches my attention most is that my teacher is not only glaring at me but also turning her face red. So I immediately raise my hand and stood up confidently.
"Teacher, why is your face so red? Is it a part of demonstration on how to become a dinosaur?"
With that the whole classroom become a bustling market. Without keeping their manners down, they even slap their desks while laughing so hard.
What's going on? Why is everybody laughing? Is something wrong with them? Did I say something funny?
Then I think again.. Oh shit...Just then I realized that something really is wrong with my words. How stupid of me. Then I look at my teacher once again.
"Oh I'm sorry teacher, my bad. I thought it is part of your lesson. Though, I'm mistaken. How can a human be a dinosaur when in fact it's said that humans are from homosapiens"
With that, I keep on blabbing how human was formed until some of my classmates shouted.
"Human language please"
"Ah, what do we expect from our top 1"
"Even if it's English, i barely understand what Rijie is saying. How capable his brain is to accumulate such information"
"That's what our class representative is. He won't be called 'the brain and strength' for nothing"
That's right. Indeed, I am the class representative. In every upcoming school activities- my name is always present- Li Rijie, that's me. From quiz bee or any academic tasks , I keep on ranking first. Maybe that's why I received so many recognitions, scholarships and fame but it was also the cause of my injury.
One time, in my 3rd year, I joined a high jump competition. Every year, our school held a friend match with other school athletes and as commemoration of our school foundation.
Lucky? Maybe not.
Not everyone is blessed to be included in a game even if they file a request because in this school, even if you have the strength if you lack brain and backings you are going to be considered as a regular student. But for me, even without backdoor, the school head still needed me as I brought prestige and reputation in this institute.
My name has been printed in the ground with my blood and sweat.
Okay let's go back..
So as one of the athletes, I always prepare to do light exercise before competing. It is always advisable to do exercise as not to shocked your body and muscles.
And ofcourse let's not make this story too long and simply say I won. It's true. It's always been like that and I'm proud of it.
To say it is not easy to be an athlete. You have to maintain your body light and composed. No bad habit. ABSOLUTELY NO BAD HABIT. Specially in my case that I also need to maintain my grades at the same time.
And so, when it's time to receive the awards, I confidently step my foot into the stage with my head's up and high. But, right after I claim my fruit and ready to met my sponsors- the accident happened. One of the student from another school whom won the second place extended his feet that causes me to unbalanced myself and tripped. My knees hit the edge of the stage. Luckily, I didn't hit my head or the story might end up here.
*In loving memory of Li Rijie*
Cause of death: Head injury cause by stupidity
I was immediately sent to the hospital, suffering from bone fractures. I wasn't able to attend my classes for a month because the doctor advice me not to do even a light exercise that might trigger my injury back. He also said that even if it will heal completely they're still some complications that may occur. Like when it is expose to cold, it'll hurt.
And about the student who cause my injury- well, I don't know. I don't know him so why would I care? specially that he cause me trouble. But I heard from the rumors that he was kicked out. But I didn't believe them. You know rumors, the more it spread the more it changes. I only believe in what I see not what I hear.
So now you know...
Back to reality...
As my classmates keep on laughing, the teacher finally speak up.
"SHUT UP.. ALL OF YOU.. Do you want your points to be deducted?"
The class immediately become silent. While I remain standing.
"So, since our top 1 says that I am demonstrating a way to become a dinosaur, then why don't you come here and explain to them about what you learn from my discussion"
"But teacher, I said I was mistaken"
"Yeah right, mistaken. But can this class even know what mistake is when it comes right from your mouth?"
"But..."
"No buts.. Come here, Mr. Li"
Without a choice, I walk in the front and stood beside the teacher. Lowering my head with a gloomy face.
"Now, tell the whole class about what you learn today. And make sure to satisfy me or else, even if you have the biggest points, I won't tolerate you for being disrespectful towards me"
"I'm sorry teacher"
The teacher only ignore me as she said
"Carry on"
And so, I raised head and clap once. I smile brightly at them while sending waves of warning though their eyes saying:
"Before I start, I would like to say that in behalf of me being your source of answers in every exams, quizzes and assignments, I hope my dear classmates won't tell about what happened today or you could wave goodbye to your beloved grades. AGREED?"
And they all nodded.
Yes, you read it right. I threatened my classmates. Well, what can they do? To maintain their so called high grades just to feed up their parents expectations, they need to follow me or rather know my abilities. Every students infront of me have their own personal backgrounds. From the son of a huge company to the daughter of mayor and models. This students are well informed about what will happen if they didn't exceed from their beings. They cannot bully me. They cannot annoy me. Though, it's fine to be teased at times but with limitations. Ofcourse, I have a root line and they shall not pass.
Well, I forgot to inform you, that this school I am attending is not just any ordinary school but one of the most prestigious institution in Country Neha.
And to be honest, even if I am the top in this school, I am the poorest of all. Even the cicadas here are more beautiful than I am. But still they respect me and so I am to them. They share things that I don't have and I am happy that despite my status they still accept me.
Brats and bastards have their own way to shower you with lavish gift just to be under your wings.
"Now, let's begin"