On the way to school, I couldn't help but ponder how my life was about to change forever.
I would have to get accustomed to new people which I'm really not good at. What would we talk about? I'm always home either
painting, drawing or designing in my studio, gardening or doing my weird,quirky stuff. Would anyone even want to be friends with someone like me? I'd just have to wait and see how things would work out.
As I arrived at the Academy's gate, looking out the car window, mouth slightly open and eyes bulging, I was awestruck; Lucas, my chauffeur, parked the car and came over to open the car door.
Getting out of the car, I couldn't help but marvel at the sight before me. This school is huge; it's land mass far beyond the eyes could see, buildings so tall they seemed to touch the clouds, adorned with intricate design like magical runes, glowing runes, gilded filigree and others I've never seen before, different cube stacked designs, handcrafted statues that appeared divine but mysterious.
Subtly glancing around I could see luxury cars parking to drop off students and different-looking people, ranging from creatures with long curled horns on both side of their head, a pointy upward curved claw on
their bull-like feet, having a muscular build and red skin tone with human and bull features; to a human looking girl with gems all over her body like an armor of some kind, her face white as snow with golden pupils; An angelic figure with soft features, huge white feathered wings, having not a spec of dust or dirt on it, adorned in a white garments with fine pieces of the material dangling on every side of the cloth all flowing seamlessly to bring the cloth together and a strip of slik covering the eyes.
All from different kingdom, realm, planet and more, hurried to get to their destinations.
Mesmerized, I took a step forward, and didn't notice the person coming from my side.
Colliding, and about falling; in an attempt to steady myself, I held onto the nearest thing
I felt but something grasped me around my waist simultaneously.
It felt so soft I thought I was being delusional... It's there, but... not? Just like what I was holding onto.
Hmm... Wait! What! I'm supposed to be falling, but why am I floating instead?.
With eyes still closed, I pondered all possibilities of what could be happening, but couldn't think of anything other than - "I messed up"
Slowly opening my eyes, I flinched due
to the sunlight shining so bright into my eyes, raising my hands to shield my eyes while squinting.
I was met with one of the weirdest eye colour I've ever seen. Oh boy! I've seen weird.
Her hair blond it almost looked white, complimented her beautiful blue-green
eyes with strikes of grey in them, and gold round the edge of the iris, her eyes glass-like, gave off the illusion of the colour in them changing depending on one's viewing angle,
her jaws so pointed they looked almost chiselled, perfect high cheekbones, a slender nose, heart-shaped cherry plump lips, well-defined eyebrows, and beautiful long lashes.
"Hey! Are you all right? Watch where you're
going" -she said.
Her confident tone and witty inflection immediately put phelia at ease from the tension she felt when they collided; "yes, I'm alright" - I said.
" You're cute" -she said chuckling lightly.
"But you need to be more careful. Not everyone is so nice; you could have gotten punched in the face, even with that cute face of yours".
Immediately I heard I could have gotten hurt, I came back to my senses, regaining balance.
"I'm so sorry; I didn't mean to...".
"Now being able to see a full view, she looks about 6'0", a lot taller I am, with pale, almost jade-like skin; not a single spot could be
found on her. She had the perfect hourglass shape, all assets in moderate
proportion, and an eye-catching smile".
"Hahaha!" - She laughed lightly.
" You don't have to apologize; I was also at fault. I wasn't concentrating, so no need to
stress".
"I'm Yeona... What's your name?".
"Oh, me... Ahhh... I'm Phelia."
"Never heard it around here; you're a fresher here?".
"Yeah! How'd you know?".
"Kind of guessed, and you smell different. Sniff...sniff ...I've never smelled anything like it before" -she said moving closer to my face.
I couldn't help but blush moving backwards a little, having someone so beautiful come so close to me was a bit startling.
"Sniff sniff... What are you?".
"Huh? I don't get you. What do you...?".
"Yeona!" We both looked at the same time towards our right.
"Let's go; we're going to be late" - He shouted
"Bye, newbie. See you around".
As she ran towards her friend, I assume, I could see clouds of different colours moving around her like they had a mind of their own. Was that what saved me from falling? Hmm.
"Lady Phelia, would you like me to help you with your bags?" - Lucas said.
"No, thank you. I'll take it from here. You don't need to stress yourself, Lucas, I'm not a child anymore " - I said with a playful eyeroll.
"Okay, my lady. Good luck on your first day at
school".
"Thanks" - I said.
I stood there waving him goodbye as he drove into the distance.
I walked straight towards the school, still in awe, but with more care, so as not to bump into anyone else.
Just by the entrance, I could see a man in a butler-style escort attire waiting by the gate.
He walked up to me and asked: "Are you Miss Weldher Phelia?".
"Yes"- I answered."
"Please, this way, Miss. You can leave your bags; it will be brought to your room".
I was guided around the school and shown where different building were located and their use before getting to the reception for the girls living area, were I was given my schedule, room number, a key and other important things.
"If you have any problems do feel free to come to me for assistance" said the reception lady whom I later found out goes by the name Chicago O'neil by her name tag - a tall dark skinned, slim-thick woman who seems to be in her late 20's with long blond
braids, dark brown eyes and had a sharp look to her. I nodded sliently to everything she said trying my best to avoid eye contact.
She really does have a sassy, strict vibe to her.
I was then led by the Escort towards the direction of my room, and on the way I couldn't help but think about how strict Miss O'neil is, I really do hope, I'd have no problems while staying here, so I don't end up on her black book... "dher...Miss Welder"
snapping out of my reverie. I heard the Escort say "we're here miss"; he then bowed and proceeded to leave.
Now all alone in front of the beautifully hand-crafted wooden door, I took a deep breath, brought out my keys and moved forward to
unlock the door but to my surprise, it opened itself, I moved slowly toward the room,
but stilled couldn't help thinking "what's the use of this key".
_GASP_(°□°).
Is...this...real?.