They all went to sit on their respective seats in class, although the class was still a bit rowdy as the teacher hadn't come yet, for the first period they were having biology. Lucia and Jennie took their seats in the middle row and middle column of the classroom.
Lucia held Tristan's backpack tight because she felt like throwing it into a sewer. Even if it was the latest designer which cost up to 1700 dollars, she didn't want to ruin it. She didn't dare.
She started to remember the whole thing and soon her mood changed but Jennie had noticed her sudden change of mood and tried to comfort her by telling her jokes, which was actually doing the trick.
"By the way are we gonna ignore the fact that a really cute guy is now in our school other than Tristan?" Jennie said almost to the point of squealing.
"Well no we can't ignore it...he seems nice and his features are completely opposite to Tristan's except he has dark hair...but that's just highlight right?"
"well his blue eyes are amazing too".
".. it's unfortunate that all I can do is stare and admire from a safe distance...cuz I'm sure once he finds out my status here in this school, he's not going to want to talk to me again ".
"Hey...who said you aren't pretty Lucia?... you're gorgeous okay?...you look down on yourself too much...and I'm sure I caught him smile at you for a second there"
Lucia turned immediately as she was shocked "ME??...no...no it probably isn't me".
"But it was you... I'm almost certain of it"
Lucia laughed nervously "Almost".
Just then Tristan walked in. He wore a moody look on his face , without saying anything even to his friend Jon who was part of the J3, he went to his seat and his expression didn't change at all.
(J3 is the group of the most annoying and notorious boys in the school, Joseph, Jonathan and Jayson. A.k.a Joe, Jon and Jay. Tristan wasn't so notorious, all he had was bad anger issues and was also really quiet. But he was like the school god and all the students just did whatever he'd ask including J3)
"Whoa... dude.. what's with the look brah..?" Jon asked, Tristan ignored him, at least that wasn't unusual. "Hey ...tell me brah..you okay?" Jon asked again, having no idea he was asking for a good beating.
"Just leave me alone," Tristan replied arrogantly.
"Dude c'mon..tell me what's going on... I'm your pal...I know you're always like this but you've gotta start talking about your problems with someone...but don't worry I've got your back "
"I said leave me alone" Tristan said sternly.
"Hey now.. don't be like that bruh...I mean look at me... it's me...". Jon was interrupted as Tristan suddenly grabbed him by the neck with one hand, jammed and pressed him hard against the wall. Jon could only struggle and gasp for breath. All the students were suddenly scared at the sight. If care wasn't taken any moment from then, Jon would be lifeless.
Jon continued to struggle for release but could only do that much as Tristan's grip was extremely strong and tight. The boys who were there noticed he wasn't about to let go of Jon soon and they went to stop him. They kept trying to stop Tristan by pulling him away from Jon, but after sometime Tristan let go of Jon and turned to face one of the guys who were holding him and started to throw punches at him.
The other kids who were there were really frightened, some saw it entertaining and started to record. Some guys didn't give up and still tried to stop Him, as they tried to pull him off, he quickly caught the hand of one the boys and was about to deliver him a straight punch to his face when immediately Lucia screamed "TRISTAN STOP!".
And surprisingly he did. Jon, who fell to the ground, was still trying to grasp as much air as he could and the other guy had sustained terrible bruises on his face.
Tristan was confused, he didn't know what had just happened but he was forced to obey Lucia's order...but why?...things were starting to get strange all of a sudden.
He turned to Lucia and glared at her with scary looking eyes and walked out, back to the restroom. Lucia, who didn't understand what the glare was for, turned to Jennie "Do u think it'll be a good idea to put his backpack on his seat right now?"
"umm...No"
"Yeah I thought so"
Tristan was washing his face when the new boy walked him and went to the faucet close to him and washed his face too. He finished before Tristan, brought out a towel and began to wipe his face, Tristan was still washing his.
"How long are you going to keep washing your face Deman?" The boy asked his gaze still fixed on the mirror.
Tristan slowly turned up to look at him. He sighed loudly "What exactly are you doing here Elman?".
"It's about the same reason the same reason you're here..as human, I've come to guide the girl Lucia...you thought you could make her commit suicide, you pushed and followed her in her mind to poison it...you wanna win her soul right?...Well I'm here to stop that"
"Look you better stay out of my way..."
"... I'm an angel...you know I won't stay out of your way...you know that".
"you bastard "
"we do not use such foul languages back where I come from...so you're welcome"
Tristan was quiet, he only glared at Elman the more.
"Oh and umm...you should turn off the faucet... you're wasting water " Elman said but was ignored and still glared at. "Fine...I can see you're in a bad mood I'll turn it off myself " Elman said and turned off the running faucet, then turned to leave "Oh and before I forget...my human name's Angelo" Elman said as he smirked and waved bye to Tristan whose expression and gaze never changed. Tristan was boiling with anger.
Tristan walked into the class while the teacher was already in, "Good morning ma'am " He said nonchalantly without looking at her. The teacher, Mrs Christine, was aware of Tristan's behavior but chose to say nothing. Tristan quietly went to his seat.
As class went on, Elman (who will be referred to as Angelo), came in. As soon as he did, the class was filled with murmuring, caused by mostly girls. Jennie was also excited "wow, the two hottest guys in school are both in our class....this is exciting". She whispered to Lucia who said nothing but stare at him
"Wow...a new student" Mrs Christine who was also a bit lost herself managed to say
"Do you mind introducing yourself to the class...that would be nice'.
"umm...okay sure...Hi everyone my name is Angelo Delaguez....and umm...and I will be joining you today ".
Before Mrs Christine could tell the class to welcome him, they were already giving him a round of applause. Which didn't seem like it was going to end soon.
"Okay okay... that's enough " Mrs Christine yelled and they all stopped "Go take a seat and pay attention...no talking"
Angelo smiled "Yes ma'am ''. As He went on he and Tristan caught each other's eyes again but he only smiled it off and went to Lucia while pointing to an empty seat right behind her " is this seat taken?".
"Umm...no...no it isn't" she replied, shaking her head.
As class went on, Angelo kept receiving stares, hi's and waves especially of course, from girls. He quietly waved back at them.
Jennie turned back and did the talking "hi...Angelo... I'm Jennie and..this here is my friend Lucia".
"Hi...nice to meet you".
" So..umm..I have a few questions to ask you...hope you don't mind?".
"No not at all"
"Are you from here...I mean...this country? cuz..umm...you seem way too different from the rest of us"
"Well...umm.." He had to think of something fast...should I say I'm a half cast or... should I just say... I'm a full American..."well...I...." He still had no idea .
"You know it's okay if you don't want to talk about it... it's..."
"Actually I'm half Spanish and half American...my Dad is Spanish...my mom is American...but I grew up here " He quickly said.
"wow...is that why you're so handsome?" Jennie said almost in a drooling manner. Lucia tugged her in the arm "What is it... I'm just speaking my mind" Jennie said.
"Well...my handsome... It's a gift " Angelo said.
"that's cool...so...can you speak Spanish?"
"Just a little...you know the basics"
"oh..yeah..."
"do you..?" Jennie was about to ask when she got interrupted.
"Jennie Walker...Stand up and Answer the question?" That was Mrs Christine.
Jennie, who was frozen at the mention of her name, slowly turned back. "Hmm"
"I said stand up and help us answer the question".
"oh..umm..." she looked around confused and turned to Lucia.
"No...look at me" Mrs Christine said sternly and Jennie had no idea what to do, she hadn't even heard the question.
"umm...what...what was the... question?".
Lucia could only giggle softly.
"So you weren't listening...come stand in front the class...maybe you'll pay more attention "
"Mrs Christine..."
"Now!".
Jennie gave a soft sigh and went to stand where she was told. Lucia kept giggling softly.
Angelo thought of how he would talk to Lucia, or how he would protect her from Tristan through the 365 days he had. It was just a year, he believed he could do it as far as he knew. Luckily the school uniform was long sleeved . White long sleeved button up shirts, with blue Jackets and pants for boys, Skirts for girls and black shoes, With long white socks for girls.
*********RECESS**********
Lucia didn't leave the class, she was scared of someone bathing her with caramel from behind or any form of bully that would have been planned. Jennie had gone to help her get some snacks from the shop. Angelo was still in the class with her as she studied.
Angelo decided that he would say hi to her. He went and sat in the seat close to her. "Hey Lucia...what are you doing?".
"oh..umm... I'm just studying...and... waiting for Jennie to..get back".
"Oh...What are you studying?".
"... Maths... it's...stupid though "
Angelo gave a short Laugh. " Why'd you say so?"
"Cuz I've been trying....to solve this question in particular but it's just not turning out right."
"Which question is that?".
"Oh...umm.... number 47".
Angelo leaned closer as he took a look at the question, it had to do with surds .
"Oh that's easy... here's how you solve it". And quickly, he had finished it, she had been trying to solve it for more than 20 minutes even before recess started and here he was, under 10 seconds he had solved it.
"wow...that was quick...thanks" She smiled softly. Just then Tristan came to the window and called her name.
She sighed "Yes" she replied almost inaudibly.
" I need you to go get me some snacks from the snack shop Asap"
She stood up hesitantly and went to him and took the 50 dollar bill he handed to her. "What do you want?".
"Get me a peppy Cola, Two raspberry jam doughnuts, a pretzel and a hamburger ".
"wow...are you really gonna eat all that?" Lucia said, picking her words one by one.
Tristan ignored her and went back to wherever he came from. Lucia looked at Angelo "I'll..be..back" She said as she took slow steps out of the class.
Angelo could feel how scared she was and could read her mind. "Can I come with you?... I'd like to get something too".
"oh...sure," she said somewhat relieved.
As they got out of class, Other kids who were probably too shy to talk to Angelo could only watch as they saw Angelo and Lucia walk together. Lucia began to have second thoughts about this, she hated attention but always got it in the worst ways.
Getting closer to the shop, Jennie spotted them together and was shocked, partly angry and part of her wanting to laugh. She was angry and shocked because Lucia didn't come out with her on recess but she came out because of a new guy. She decided to wait for them to get back.
For some reason no one called her names, maybe it was because she was with Angelo. They got to the shop and Lucia bought what she was asked to. "What are you getting?" She asked Angelo "oh..I just want a bottle of water"
"That's it...water .... nothing more satisfying and tasty"
"Water is just fine I'm not hungry"
He said as he got his water and they started to head back to class. They met Jennie on the way. "Hey guys... Lucia...why are you out?"
"Oh...Tristan..." she said pronouncing the name with annoyance "...Told me to get some stuff for him...and you know I can't say no"
"oh...okay then...let's go eat I'm starving"
When they got to class, it was almost filled up again. Lucia looked around for Tristan but didn't see him anywhere, she decided to hold it till he got back from wherever he went. Until then, she decided to eat.
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Recess was over but the teacher hadn't come yet. Tristan came in and went to his seat without bothering to ask for his stuff, as soon as Lucia saw him she went to him and gave him. He looked through everything and asked "What about the change?"
"What do you mean?...it should be there...I put it there "
"Well... it's not"
She went to her seat and checked around for a change of 44 dollars but she couldn't find it anywhere. "Oh my God" She whispered to herself and turned to him "Umm...I can't find..."
She was interrupted by Tristan "You want it?...I know you tried to steal it but...you don't worry you can keep it...I don't need it".
He didn't say it out loud but it was loud enough for people to hear. Some kids started to laugh at her and call her names.
"Thief" She heard but didn't turn to look at who said it, instead she folded her knuckles and went angrily to her bag and brought out a 50 dollar bill and dropped it on Tristan's table right in front of him.
"you should've just let me finish talking..." she glared into his eyes harder than she had ever done "here's your change...YOU can keep it...cuz I don't need it too". She went back to her seat and acted like nothing happened but turned to face Jennie.
Angelo laughed softly and silently trying to hold it in.
No one could say anything as they were all shocked at Lucia's boldness. And what shocked them more was that Tristan wasn't doing anything about it.