I slowly got inside the dorm. I dipped my hands in my little bag for the alcohol, albeit, tasting water.
I got it out, twisted the top, and took a big swig of it. Usually, I dont take this much.
"Elly, come out"
"Dont go out calling me by name mister! You want a spanking?!"
Ever since she was hexed, carrying her around under surveillance was piece of cake. Though we had been together for a long time, every time I look at her, a wave of emotion hits me. It reminds me why I still live, and revives a deep rooted feeling for her, deep within my being. But I refuse to admit it. I wont give her an edge.
"Hey, you should be thanking me. You're the one to complain if I leave you in for very long. Anyway, I need you study this for me. Its for a friend."
"These designs.....they're good, but its very exaggerated. Your 'friend', are they human?" she asked, still gazing at the paper I handed her.
"Uh-huh. I know its hard to believe."
I looked behind my shoulders to make sure no one was there. Even though the dorms were spacious, there had been cases of disturbances, especially when it came to the female dorm. Recently there was an outbreak of female cadets sneaking into the male dorm. The keyword being female.
"What's that on your ear? An ornament? Ma would be rolling in her grave. To think that a child she raised would turn out like this. A shame indeed."
I turned almost instantaneously, and grabbed her tiny, fairy body in my palm. It was my way of punishing her.
"You little...!!"
Then my anger soothed. I let her go. Maybe the 'water' was really getting in my head.
"You dare touch me! Dont ask for my help anymore!"
With that, she was gone. I didn't do anything. To be more correct, I didn't need to. She's an understanding person and she'll snap out of it. It wasn't her first time throwing a tantrum and disappearing. And like always, she started it.
I fell flat on my back. I could swear the beds in Yulo were forced, Those things are hard as stone.
I exhaled.
"I wish I would spend more time with her".
"Who?" a sweet sounding voice replied. I could tell it was a female.
I assumed it was Alana.
"I was thinking of you. Thinking of your touch. Now, blush your way out of here. I'm trying to sleep." I tucked in.
"Hmm. Cute. I see why my cousin sticks around you"
My neck snapped in the direction of the voice. It was Miss Antoinette. She sat on my bed, so that all I could see was her back. I immediately sat up. I reeked of alcohol. I was in bed while the rest of my mates were attending practice. All things led to one conclusion--I'm screwed.
"Uh, if you told me you were coming I could've prepared som-"
She pushed me down, shortening my statement. Igniting my anger.
"Save it. I dont need to be pampered by trash like you. I couldn't stand the stench of those two, so I came to you, an accomplice. Let the boy know, Sir Ollie will not be taking part of the trial of strength. He is a senior in the fourth year, and has better things to do. Let him enjoy the peace while it lasts. He will not get it easy next time".
I just laid there. There was something different about her. Her eyes were not of someone she considered me a human. If her eyes could speak, it would be calling me 'trash' over and over again.
I laughed.
Her face went pale with disgust and anger.
"Its funny. Now the big guy's not here, you're all big and mighty. Even now you're still terrified of him. I mean, after the show they put on a few days ago, it makes sense you're scared."
She grabbed my throat.
"Watch your mouth! I, Antionette, afraid of some lowlife?!"
I chuckled.
"Dont make me laugh, again. I can sense about thirty guys around this vicinity. Looks like you did your homework on us. Let me make it clear to you, I'm not an inch weaker than them. 30? You'll need way more than that. And when I'm done dealing with your goons, you're next".
Her grip loosened.
"Board or not, if you mess with me again, you can enjoy the 'stench' of the infirmary. That's my word"
She let go. My plan worked. She trotted to the door.
"You threatened a board member. If it were not for school rules, I would end you here. Ant, you'll ever only deserve to see my back."
With that, she slammed the door. I breathed down.
It was a bluff, a distraction from the fact that a cadet is skipping practice, drunken with alcohol. In truth, I was not ready for 30 guys. Strong as Muna and Kyle? Yeah, right. I know all too well that I might never catch up to those monsters. Lets be realistic. They blocked the sun with their attacks. Professors scrambled to protect 'themselves' from 'damage'. They day I catch up to them, we'll be fighting gods on the edge of existence.
Then, there's that girl.
"Oh one above, why do create such dangerous women?" I sighed aloud.
"Who's dangerous?" I heard.
Nice one. What a way to ruin my day. Can a man not enjoy his sleep? Anyway, there was no way I was falling for that again. I thought to myself "There's nothing stopping me from ignoring this person. Let this person be death itself, it will have to get me off these sheets. Or it will carry me to the afterlife on this mattress. Dealer's choice".
"Wake up" I heard a voice, before I felt a palm on my face. I shrugged.
I was sure it was Alana. I was sure, but not wanting to find out. Whoever it is, they'll leave very soon.
That's what I thought.
I felt a hand run over my stomach. Only one person knows this as my weakness, as of now. Alana James. I immediately got up.
"Finally, you're up. We have an assignment, not like you knuckleheads even care about education. Nevertheless, I'll use you." she said turned away.
My spirits were not in a level to accommodate this kind of thing.
I thought "what if she just using me? She helped me once, but will she do it again if she has nothing to gain? Isn't she like her cousin?".
I hit my head, trying to get those thoughts out of my head. But they wouldn't go away.
She walked back and sat on the bed next to me. I opened up.
"Y'know, I dont really have good memories of girls in my space today. I know you heard what happened today. Why go to this extent to annoy me today? I'm really not in the mood for your jokes toda-"
She placed her finger on my lip, as if to hush me. It didn't contain any intimidating or bloated egoism like Antoinette, but rather, like a mother's touch.
"I know what you're thinking--What if she just using me? She helped me once, but will she do it again if she has nothing to gain? I'm not like my cousin. All through my life, I've been in her shadow. Even her little whims were celebrated more than all my achievements. I came to Yulo to run away. I thought here, my abilities wouldn't be overshadowed. But my expertise only came to my detriment. Now every one calls me 'teacher's dog"
I saw a tear leave her eye.
"I have no rivals, but I have no companions. I have no equals, and I have no comrades. In this big world, I am alone. I dont need your pity, I, just need company. Plus, your the only one I can test on."
She closely held my hands.
"So, please dont ignore me, okay?"
I let out my breath. She got me. I've softened up.
"I swear, these women"