Part 1- Luna's POV
Getting an opportunity to learn is not easy, I have known this fact since the day I first started learning magic...Unlike others, I started late due to personal reasons.
I decided to work harder than everyone and become the best mage despite the setbacks...but the world is not fair.
It caters to those with a family name, others are considered an exception from receiving the grace of knowledge.
Ethan Augustine was an example of that unfairness. A person who lacks talent and doesn't work hard enough has everything that I desire. I haven't been too close to him since the first time we met...However, He would often come and talk on his own like we are friends.
One of my mentors had taught me to never believe in a high-ranking noble. They always have a hidden motive behind their action and that will only hinder my progress. They warned me that I will be ridiculed by others despite my talent, just because I don't have a last name.
I was wary of Ethan...was he trying to ridicule me?..Or he had some other motive?
"...They serve the best food in the canteen and I have never seen you there, would you like to eat with me and Davis?" He asked today again after Professor forger's class.
Behind was his friend who looked at me with coldness visible on his face... Davis Taron, another high-ranking noble student.
"No, I don't eat from that canteen. It's expensive." I replied, this time instead of rejecting him without a reason. I told him why I didn't want to go and eat with them.
"Then we will eat what you eat...Is there another canteen on the campus?" He asked.
"Please eat with your friend. I like to eat alone." I replied coldly and grabbed my books to walk away from them.
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There are two canteens in the academy, one where the food is served according to the standards of nobles and the other one where you can get something to eat for a cheaper price.
I wasn't a food enthusiast so I didn't have any reason to waste my precious allowance on eating something delicious. Instead of that, it would be better to buy resources that will help me achieve my goal.
After reaching the canteen, I ordered two sandwiches and one cup of hot cocoa...I usually only eat sandwiches but decided to try something good for once.
I was enjoying my food alone but suddenly a group of three girls sat at my table...
Since there were not many places to sit there, it was normal for people to share the tables but they were all students I don't usually see here.
" Hey, you!" One of the Girls spoke.
I tried to ignore them as much as possible realising what they intend to do...
"I see why the shame of the Augustine family has a crush on her...she is a no-name just like he is going to be one soon."
Since I still had the choice to walk away, I got up from my seat.
" Hey, Where are you going? We are not done talking to you?" One of them slammed her hands on the table and shouted.
" What do you want?" I asked, trying to act calm.
"...Right on point, Let me introduce myself first." The girl with red hair, who appeared to be the leader of the group spoke.
" My name is Lena Merkel, I am here to ask for a favour." She spoke and then added, "Tell Ethan Augustine that Lena Merkel is interested in him and would like to talk personally...please deliver this message, Luna."
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Part 2- Davis' Pov
The Class ended and once again I saw Dave heading towards that particular girl. Seeing how he was so interested in her made me feel uncomfortable in many ways.
As his friend, I had known his taste in the opposite gender...and that girl was not someone that matched his preference.
Did he change overnight? Is it because of an unknown reason that he is forced to talk with her...
I tried to find the truth directly from him but he never gave a reply.
"You will eat with us, for real?" Ethan exclaimed.
He looked happy for some reason...
But I was surprised, what changed her mind? She never saw Ethan as a friend then obviously she had an anterior motive.
"Davis, Let's go." He called out to me.
I looked at the girl who had her usual calm and annoyed expression on her face, but I was quick to discern nervousness as well.
Whatever it is, I need to find out whether or not this girl should be allowed to be near my friend...
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We came to the canteen and ordered our food, I made sure that Ethan was the last one to receive the food.
I and that girl reached the table first to wait for Ethan.
"...Why did you agree to his request today?" I asked the girl.
"Because your friend kept on asking me." She answered and I snickered at her response.
"I advise you to stay away from him, girls like you only look for monetary benefits in guys like us."
Just as I said that her face turned full of anger and Ethan arrived with his food...
"What happened?" He asked.
"Nothing..." I answered as I glared at the girl.
"Ethan Augustine...I have something to say to you." The girl spoke in an aggravated tone of voice.
"Can we please finish our food first?" Ethan spoke.
For some reason, the food tasted awful today. This girl is a bad deal, what kind of woman's presence sours the mood like that?
Yet...My idiot friend enjoyed eating today and even behaved himself by not eating too much in front of her. It was as if he was being conscious of wrongly offending her.
" Yes, It is a private matter, we should talk after this while heading out for alchemy class."
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After I finished my breakfast and Ethan finished his full-course meal. I asked him to come with me for a private talk.
" You, why are you chasing a girl like her? You can do much better...There's a girl I know who is interested in you. Do you want me to introduce you to her?" I offered, no way in hell I am going to allow my friend to date someone so rude.
"Why do you think I have that kind of interest in her?"
"I f*cking knew it...someone is forcing you right...There is no way that you would be interested in a bi*ch like her." I spoke with a smug face but the reaction and reply I received were unexpected.
" Watch what you say, Davis...I won't tolerate those kinds of words against her,"
My Best friend was for the first time genuinely angry with me. He was so angry that he was grabbing onto my uniform's collar and it looked like he would punch me.
Why?
Because of that...no-name commoner girl?
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Part 3, Ethan's POV
The entire day has been weird for me as Luna finally decided to eat with us...I was going to give up after today because asking, again and again, might not be good for both of us.
When we were done eating, I argued with Davis over Luna...I will have to talk with him later about this. Davis was a friend that I didn't want to lose again, in this life I had to make sure that we remain friends who watch over each other.
Luna and I slowly walked through the botanical corridor... She hadn't spoken a word since we had left the canteen and I wasn't in the mood to say anything.
I was in a daze thinking about how to make up with Davis...
" I think that there is no one watching us...we can talk now." She spoke.
" Yes, what do you want to talk about?" I asked.
" May I ask why are you following me around? What is so interesting about me?"
I knew it, she was bothered because of my constant approach.., I wanted to stop myself but since I didn't know what else to do to become friends with her, I always approached her like that.
" I just want to be friends with you...since you appear to be talented and hardworking." I answered honestly and then added some lies into my response, "I am doing what every noble does, making connections with someone who will have a higher standing in the future."
I had never approached her to get something in the future. I wanted to help her before she starts attracting ill intentions from others...I wanted to help her deal with those problems and for that, I need to be close to her so she can ask me for help without any hesitation.
"Are you sure that you don't have feelings for me?" She asked.
"Yes, I have no such interest in you."
" Then let's date."