In the center of the crowd was Kyril Channing. It seems he is more popular than I expected. How do they even know one another? They must've all been to the same Middle School. I continued eating, thinking it to be no big deal, when Vera started complaining.
"Ugh, he always thinks he's such a bigshot. Don't worry, I believe in you!" I thought you guys got along well. Also, what do you believe in me? Sigh. Never mind, I'll understand later, let me finish eating first. I smiled at Vera's comment and committed to eating.
We were about to finish eating when I sensed a group sitting next to us. So, close! Now what?
It turned out to be Kyril and a few of his buddies. I looked around and realized it was a full house today. There were no vacant seats aside from the one around Vera and me. It was inevitable to sit next to each other. I signaled to Vera not to cause a fuss and to quickly finish eating.
I began to overhear Kyril's group's conversation. We were so close, so it was kind of hard not to.
"Who does she think she is?! Thinking she could snatch Kyril's position." Person A started speaking. Huh? Are they talking about-
"I know, right?! This Amelia girl doesn't have any merit to her name whatsoever. I'd never even heard of her name before this. She doesn't hold a candle to Kyril!" Person B firmly added on.
Excuse me, but I'm right here. Also, before you start mocking me, know I didn't have a say in this. Of course, I ranted it all in my head. I don't need to interfere in such a minor thing. When Vera was about to blow her fuse, Kyril finally said something.
"Hey, calm down. I'm sure Amelia Knight has some qualities to her. After all, she got chosen by the school to represent our first-year class." I inwardly nodded, and Vera huffed at his timely interference. Right when we were getting up, Kyril continued.
"Plus, the person in question is right next to us." Kyril smilingly made eye contact with me. I was frozen still. Which sane person will say that in a moment like this?
A bubble of silence seemed to have formed around this little area. It wasn't until what seemed like forever when Person A and B simultaneously turned around and saw me. I saw their ghastly pale faces in great detail. This atmosphere was getting too much, so I tried to lessen the tension by saying something.
"Um, hello-,"
"Uh, we-," Person A and B said simultaneously. This doesn't seem to be the right way to go about it.
Before the situation worsened even further, Vera heroically interjected.
"You guys should reflect on what you just said! Don't come looking for Amelia before you can give a proper apology. Also, Kyril, we'll have a good talk after school."
Before I could properly grasp the group's expressions, Vera took me away.