Ashton thought of what next to do. Principal Cobb's. He could get some help from him.
He knocked at the door of Principal Cobbs' Office.
Principal Cobbs:" Get in "
Ashton:" Hey Principal Cobbs "
Principal Cobbs:" Miles , what's up. Don't tell me you're gonna mail me to the wall because I said you can have worthy opponents to challenge you for the position of School King."
Ashton:" I guess... Principal Cobbs is wrong."
Principal Cobbs:" That's great", he let out a sigh of relief before he continued," What can I help you with?"
Ashton:" I just want to see the names of everyone in my class."
Principal Cobbs:" Hmm...Here you go."
Ashton took charge over the computer on the principal's table. He went through the class list and their profiles.
He screached through till he reached the strange girl's profile.
She was Ryanne Essel.
He took note of her home address.
He was thanked Principal Cobbs and left the office with a smile of achievement.
He was going to wait for the right opportunity to approach her.
Next day....
Hillside Residence
Ashton had prepared for school way too early than usual.
After all, Zen noticed Ryanne because he came early to school. He could also use this approach to get an easy route to his target. He could have the chance to speak to her without the notice of his mates and other students.
Just as he got down from his room, he met his workaholic dad heading for work with his men holding his stuffs. Mr. Miles was surprised on seeing Ashton's early departure to school.
He couldn't help but ask
Mr. Miles:" Son, where to?"
Ashton:" School."
Mr. Miles:" School? Really? This early?"
Ashton:" Yeeah... I've got something important to take care of."
Mr. Miles:" What's that important?"
Ashton:" Well... Catch you later."
He pat the shoulder and hurriedly ran off.
Mr. Miles was in awe. "What just happened?", he asked in disbelief.
.....
Kings' and Queens' High School
Ashton quickly stepped out of his car, racing to class. Luckily, he happened to have arrived few minutes before she did.
" Too early", he groaned,"Let's wait outside for her."
He was on his way out when someone bumped into his firm chest.
What the person held fell of the hand.
Obviously, he bent to pick it up.
Just when he lifted up his head his eyes met with a pair of emotionless eyes.
He stood up straight. That right time was here. Staring right into his face.
All words were lost after watching her emotionless demeanor.
" Erm... Erm...", he could only say.
She stretched her hand.
" She wants a handshake", he thought.
He smiled and stretched his hand to shake her but she threw his hand aside.
" The book", she said with a cold aura causing shiver to run down her spine
She stretched her hand again and slowly, he placed it in her hand somehow frightened.
The book was titled ' I'm Strong'.
Just when she started moving he called her, " Ryanne Essel."
She stopped in her tracks.
He knew her name.
She turned around," How did you know me?"
Ashton:" Well, you're my mate. Why shouldn't I?"
He lied. "She doesn't need to know", he thought to himself.
Ryanne let out a cold laugh, Don't dare do that again." It sounded more of a warning, then she walked away.
Ashton was left with a blank expression on his face. No one dared to ever do that to him.
Why should someone and it was no other than a girl!
.....
First lesson....
Lessons were beginning for Class E today.
They were in senior year and they had to work hard for their College Entrance Examinations.
Principal Cobbs had already notified to them even though they didn't accept it in good date.
Language Arts was their first lesson for the day. Their Language Arts teacher wasiss Julia House. She taught Spanish, and made the class so entertainable.
Today she was up to something new.
Miss House:" Hello everyone. Good to be your Language Arts teacher once again. Now you guys are in senior year so I'm not gonna put to much play into your studies like previously."
She waited for her words to sink into their minds, then she smiled," Ok, listen up. In pairs I want you to do this work for me."
She brought out sheets of papers and shared it among them. "Now get in pairs", she ordered.
Alex, Ashton and Ray were seated together.
She gave a playful frown at them before saying, " Ray, kindly sit with the young chica there."
Ray went pale at once.
He won't dare to receive another glare from her once more.
Noticing Ray's reluctance, Miss Julia perstered
Miss House:"Erm... I... -"
Ashton:" Miss House, it will be an honor to do that for my buddy."
He gave Miss House a wink and packed his stuffs to sit with Ryanne.