It was lunch period and Amelia was dreading sitting at the Big Five's table, as much as she was delighted with the invitation, she was torn about going or not, it was what everyone else dreaming about to seat with the Elite group.
Should she join them or not?
Amelia bit her lip, contemplating if she was doing right. She didn't know what game Elijah is playing and it drives her crazy knowing that he has an upper hand over her.
However, if she missed this, she will never get a chance like this. An opportunity like this comes once in a blue moon to the people like her.
So Amelia decided to bite the bullet and carry on. She pushed the doors and she was greeted by the loud chatter of people from different classes.
Amelia walked past the wannabes hearing a new juicy gossip.
"I heard that Alessandro is back again."
"Really? do tell. I was wondering when his suspension will be lifted." They both giggled and Amelia has the urge to roll her eyes.
The Big Five's table was located in the center of the mezzanine.
She wondered if Rae was like this when her time in the academy. is she one of those people who are eager to please the Elites? Amelia wondered.
The thought of her brings back old memories of their times in the orphanage. Amelia felt sad when she saw the sudden drastic change in her best friend. She becomes distant and all she talks about is the Elites.
How ironic, Amelia thought. Not a week ago, she was nobody then now she was about to seat in the academy's most prestigious clique.
The moment Elijah and Claire walked into the cafeteria, all the chatters died down as hundreds of eyes followed their move. Elijah is as dashing as ever, behind him was the academy's Queen, Claire. Together, they walked to their table where Sebastian, and Constantine waited.
Amelia stood in the corner, her eyes trained on them, the Academy's Elite group, the top of the food chain. With the amount of power they held over the academy, it disgusted her to know how they abused it without a care for others.
However, what they didn't know is that their peaceful days are almost done.
It didn't take long before Elijah noticed her standing on the corner and with a wicked smirk on his face, he stood up in his seat abandoning Claire.
Amelia gulped, and thought that "This is happening," the people went silent anxious and excited for the new drama to unfold.
Their eager eyes drank every move as Elijah sauntered to the new girl. Before Amelia could open her mouth, the door burst open, and Alessandro walked in.
His eyes locked on Amelia and then Elijah. His nose flared and he strides toward a clueless Amelia.
He grabbed Amelia's wrist and whisk her away from the prying eyes.
"Hey, what are you doing!" Amelia glanced at Elijah who has a dark look on his face. While Claire was glaring daggers at her. She glanced back at Alessandro who has a serious look on his face.
When they are out of earshot, Amelia pried his hands away in annoyance. This was her chance to get close to the Elites and he just took it away from her!
"What the hell was that!" Amelia huffed in irritation.
He ignored her and look outside.
"Look, I don't know what your beef with Elijah is but please don't drag me with your drama, I have my own matters to-''
"Are you done?" he cut her off.
"You're such an asshole." She retorted with venom in her voice.
"So I've been told." He smirked and lit his cigarette, Amelia scrunched her nose in disgust.
"You know what? Whatever." She turned on her heels and walked away.
"You're playing with fire, Elijah almost got you there."
Amelia paused on her steps but didn't look back.
"With just one touch, Sebastian can make you do all the things into his biddings."
she rolled her eyes and muttered, "I can take care of myself very well, thank you very much."
He scoffed. "Yeah, I can see that." sarcasm oozes in his voice.
Amelia turned and glared at him.
"Why do you care? It's not like we're close or something! Last time I checked, you threatened to kill me, you're no better than them." she spat with a clear distaste in her voice.
Before Alessandro can reply she huffed and stormed off.
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She was now walking in her last class when she saw the flock of students lingering in the hallway, she was still pissed from her confrontation with Alessandro.
Her heart rattled in her chest, the last time she saw this was when someone else is being punished in her place. She shuddered remembering the look on Betty's face, the way the students laughed and ridiculed her.
She felt powerless because she cannot do anything but watch.
She wondered if Rae had suffered this kind of treatment. Her blood boil at the thought.
Claire was with her minions since Betty's banishment, the seat is open for her new friend/servant.
What Amelia saw, only fueled her hatred towards her.
For the innocents and the victims of The Big Five, today she will uphold their justice.
And tonight, Claire Bonavich will go down.
She turned sharply missing her literature class and went to her dorm.
She plugged her laptop and cracked her fingers. A mischievous smile adorned her face.
"Okay bitch, time to taste your own medicine."
She sang and pressed the enter button.
"The academy is going to have their field day when they see this." she giggled and taps her chin while waiting for the files to load on the website.
Inside were candid photos of Claire with different men, her naked body plastered on the screen.
When Amelia discovered Claire's secret, she wasn't surprised, Claire struggled to keep her legs closed since day one.
She claimed that she was in love with Elijah, but the number of men tumbling on her bed was countless.
What a hypocrite, she muttered.
She couldn't fathom why people still followed her, if only they knew the skeletons hiding in their closets, they will be surprised.
Soon, these pictures and videos will be all over the academy, notifications soon will flood every student's phone and they will witness what kind of person she is.
"Oh, I can't wait."
This was just the beginning of their nightmare.
The following morning, the news of Claire's extracurricular activities reached the ears of the headmaster.
The Big Five walked down the hallway, as students began to murmur about the videos. Claire felt a prick on her skin from the hundreds of eyes looking at her.
She hasn't checked her notifications yet. She wondered why would the headmaster summoned her. There is a nagging feeling inside her that something wasn't right.
Sebastian looks glum, while Constantine was in deep thought. They both exchange worried glances when they stop in front of the Head Masters office. Whereas Elijah has a dark look on his face.
Her phone buzzed in her hand, Claire tap her screen and saw the notifications flood on her screen. She gasped as the color drained on her face.
Her hands start to shake startling the other members of the Elite. Elijah was silent observing her body language, judging by the color of her face something is up. He opens his phone and taps the screen, his thoughts were confirmed. Someone is sabotaging their group.
It was a first. Because, for over the years, no one has dared to cross the Elite, and this?
This is new.
He was thrilled because finally, there is someone who has the guts to stand them.
He can't wait and break this person. Going against the Elites is a serious crime.
Whoever this is, they messed with the wrong people. Elijah swore that he will use every source he can get to find this person, and when he gets his hands on them, they will understand why they were called The Big Five for a reason.
"No one messes with the Big Five and leaves unscathed."
He smirked.