"Buzzzzzzzzzzzz...." The alarm went off. Everywhere became chaotic. Everyone ran towards their class
"Incoming Roche" the voice of the year's chief rang. Everybody knew better than to be caught by Roche outside their class by this time of the day.
They were supposed to be in their classes raising topics amongst themselves. It was time for class discussion. But Roche the owner of the popular Roche corporation had gone out for some work, they took the opportunity to go on recreation as the day was almost over.
Everyone Began to settle in their classes hurriedly. Alfred sat on his seat. He looked out through the window and saw a girl struggling to stand up. She had sprained her ankle. "If she gets caught she's gonna be in a lot of trouble" Alfred thought. He skillfully jumped out from the window and rushed towards the girl. Everyone had already settled in their classes leaving only the two of them outside. Few people peeped from their classes.
Alfred picked her up in his arms "class?" He asked avoiding eye contact
"Section 6b" she replied. Alfred nods and hurried towards section 6. He arrived at section 6b and dropped her and turned to leave, he saw Roche entering section 6. He ran back to the class, a student was already standing in front of the class. Knowing fully well that Roche knew this wasn't his class he jumped and hid in the ceiling through the vent.
"Your leg" the class echoed. He hid his leg properly and the class laughed.
"What is so funny?" There was a deafening silence as the owner of the voice surfaced. "I asked what was funny?" Roche asked walking into the class. She was dressed in a simple joggers and sneakers. Her althletic figure complemented the cloth she wore.
"Emma asked a funny question" a student replied pointing at the student standing in front of the class. Roche surveyed the class.
"Who is hiding in this class?" Roche asked Emma
"Eren. No mam" she replied nervously. Miss Roche is a woman of steal with a kind heart but she never jokes with their classes. She doesn't tolerate skipping classes, bullying, loitering.
"Hmm. You all know the consequences of skipping classes"
"Yes mam" the class replied.
"Good" she replied with a smile. She looked at them and walked away. Alfred sighs and gently climbed down. He came to the front of the class and faced them
"Thanks a lot" he said smiling and the class smiled back. "seriously, don't sprain your ankle again" the class laughed "I understand the full consequence". There was an earie silence. Alfred held his breath as he understood what that meant. He made a puppy face the class tried hard to suppress their laughter. He slowly turned with an appologetic face.
"There's no getting away. Name your partner" Roche said. Alfred waved his head negetively. "Fine then, I guess you already know your punishment"
"Sweet miss.."
"Don't" Roche said and left
"She spelt trouble". He thought.
"last chance Alfred, your accomplice" Roche said not looking back. She knew Alfred well enough to know he was here for someone or with someone
"Mam, it's just me. The class wasn't interesting so I had to find something to do" Alfred replied with his head bent when he looked up she was already gone. He looked through the window to confirm if she had left. Once he saw her exiting the section he sighed and sat down on the tiled floor the class laughed. He didn't pay attention to them he was busy calculating his punishment. Giving orientation to the new members, briefing them on the do's and don'ts of the academy, full history of the academy and a tour. Then mopping the sections (the building used for class discussions and gym classes) for a whole week. Gez...
"Alfred.. I've been talking to you" Emma called out. He just looked at her with an appologetic face "it's alright. If you need any help we'll be here" Alfred nodded and left. He knew better than to seek for help during his punishment. That will only make things worse.
"He's so cute"
"I wish I was the one he carried" excited and jealous chatter. Julian's close friends Emma, Peter and Rita cramped around her
"What happened?"
"Are you guys dating"
"Since when?" They bombarded her with questions
"One at a time. I'm not dating him and I don't even want to date him. I sprained my ankle and he helped me out that's all" Julian replied. They kept asking more questions but she remained silent
"It's a good thing he's not dating you" Peter said and they looked at him quizzically. "What?" He asked. "He has everything it takes to get a girls attention boys weren't exempted, he's athletic, skilled, talented and way too popular".
"What's your point?" Rita asked
"He's probably a player" Peter replied
"Tell me mister, how many girls have you seen around him" Rita quizzed
Peter "-- "
"Good. None. If you had maybe suggested a gay as he hasn't been with any girl that would have been better" she turned to Julian "you're the only girl I've seen him tend to apart from miss Roche. Maybe he will finally have a girl around" she winked
"Rita" Emma called
"I'm not ready for that"
"Hey, why don't you prove to is that you are capable of dating. I meant you're beautiful and desired by almost every guy you come across but you never bulge" Rita said
"Hmm"
"All am saying is, why are you so afraid of dating." Rita said
"Commitment precisely" Emma quipped.
"I'm not" Julian snapped.
"Prove it." Emma said. Julian was rendered speechless.
"I know this is girl talk but they're right. Once in a while you need to have fun" Peter suggested.
"Why don't you dare someone even if it's just for a week or two. You can break up with him whenever you want"
"Just prove us wrong that's all."
"I can but I don't want to"
"I dare you"