100th Chapter. I've actually made it this far. Well, I've still got a lot planned, so don't expect the story to end soon.
(Amina Moria POV)
'Wow, he's grown so strong. If I fought him now, would I win? Probably not.'
Over the holidays, I had seen Julius training for hours. I would probably lose even with my advantages, my {Hawk Eyes} and my pseudo-evolution.
I had to stop slacking, especially since he had subconsciously held back. That fighting style he just used. He never used it against me.
It's probably because this is a style meant to kill, not good for a spar. I needed to be strong enough to overcome that.
I could feel my face turn red and my heart flutter after thinking about his beautiful movements.
Violet, who saw me, snickered and gave me a knowing look. I wanted to deny it, but then I would be blatantly lying.
I didn't know what to do about these feelings. I knew I had started to develop these feelings over the summer break, though maybe I have always had these feelings.
A romantic interest towards Julius. I told my past self about this, I would call myself crazy.
Some part of me wanted to keep our relationship the same, but my heart was inclined to further this interest in him.
I didn't know why I liked him. With his silver hair and his piercing gold eyes, he was just so gosh damn handsome.
He was extremely strong, talented, smart and elegant. I didn't know what factors attracted me to him. Maybe it was all of them.
I'm surprised more girls haven't confessed to him already. Though it was better for me.
And his showing now just cemented my feelings for him.
But, I just couldn't confess to him. There were a multitude of reasons why I couldn't.
What if rejected me? What if he likes someone else? What if this ruins our friendship?
These were some of the questions plaguing my mind. Also, there was the issue of him living an entire life prior to this, effectively making him twice my age.
The logical part of my brain forbids me from confessing to him because of this reason.
"Amina, come to my room today, I want to speak to you."
Violet whispered in my ears as she passed by me. And she also gave me a cheeky laugh.
I resigned myself to be interrogated today. I could just not go, though she would continuously pester me.
She was also the best person to help me get my feelings sorted.
***
After school in Violet's dorm room.
*Knock Knock Knock*
*Click*
Violet led me into her room. It was very pretty with various band posters being hung up in her room.
She had some makeup lying around and some very heavy books on her desk with one being open.
I peeked at her books and saw she was studying advanced mathematics.
"If wasn't for the books on your table, I would've thought of you as one of the vain girls who only care about their appearance."
I commented as I flipped through some of her magazines.
"Yeah, these are all just hobbies. I still have to keep up my reputation as the smartest in the mage course."
Violet replied back nonchalantly.
"Oh yeah, I forgot about that. I still cannot believe you're number 1. What is your ranking when you include the non-mage course."
"It's pretty bad. I sit around above average."
"Well, it makes sense. That's their only strength. If they couldn't beat you, then there would be no point. But you are still a nerd for scoring so high."
I taunted Violet.
"It's not like you don't score well. If I recall correctly, you're ranked pretty high."
She retorted back.
"How do you keep everything up? You have so much to do?"
I questioned Violet.
"You're a part of the student council, you hang out with your friends a lot, number 1 in studies, part of class 1A and you have a boyfriend."
"Good time management."
Violet spoke as if was completely obvious and something that anyone could do.
"Really?"
I looked at her suspiciously.
"Well school ends at 3:30 and I sometimes have student council meetings, so I have to deal with them after school. If I don't, I usually spent time with my friends or James during that time."
"That usually means I get back at 6 o'clock. From there till dinner, I study which is about one and a half hours. Then I have dinner, which is usually given by one of my attendees."
"After, that I have about 2hrs to myself, then afterwards train till 1 in the morning at the public courts, so I don't have to deal with people. James sometimes also trains with me."
'"Then, I take a shower and go to sleep. I wake up at 6:30, study for another hour to an hour and a half, then go to school."
Violet detailed her entire schedule.
"Wow, that's hectic. Sleep must be a commodity for you."
"Well, that's just the general timetable. Some days I have other things going on. Such as my elective, fashion club. And some days I'm free, like today. Though I do barely get any sleep. Not that we mage need much of it."
"True. Though I still enjoy it."
I nodded my head as I agreed with her.
"Anyways Amina, that's beside the point."
Violet jumped onto her bed and patted a spot next to her, indicating for me to sit.
"Okay, let's talk about what you are really here for. Do you like Julius?"
"No....maybe?"
"Wow, not beating around the bush Amina? Very direct."
"Was it that obvious?"
"Yeah, it was, since last year."
I felt like I got personally attacked when Violet made that last comment.
"So, can you give me advice on what to do?"
I asked meekly.
"Why should I give you advice? Haven't you known him for nearly a decade?"
Violet quickly responded.
"Yeah, I have. But you have also known him for just as long, with your previous life and all that."
"Yeah, but it's been so long. He's changed."
"What was he like in his previous life anyway."
That question suddenly popped up in my mind. They told me at the noble's gathering, that they have been reincarnated but I knew nothing else.
Violet had a thoughtful look on his face as she composed an answer.
"He's the same but different. Back then he was also anti-social, though that came from his meek attitude and unwillingness to talk to people. People used to stay away from him because of that."
"But now people stay away because of his intimidating aura. He even scares me a bit."
Violet admitted her feelings.
"Really?"
Though I had never felt anything like that.
"Maybe because you have been around him for so long. His unfathomable aura makes it so he seem so distant and unapproachable. It was almost like your {Ruler's Haki}."
Violet continued on.
"It's not impossible. Everyone processes some sort of low-energy mana that can leave an impression on someone. Though the low energy mana of those pale in comparison to real A ranks."
I gave my take. We continued our back and forth until I asked an important question.
"Has Julius ever had a crush on anyone? I don't believe he has in this life, but his previous one I'm not sure."
"Yes, he has."