School

They all manage to get to their locks. Some kids were annoyed because their lockers had been moved so Bella's locker was surrounded by the others. It was a mess getting around but Bella already expected this, the guys seemed uncomfortable.

"I don't think I'll ever get used to this Bella, " Prompto muttered and grabbed what they both needed still carrying her stuff.

"If you are to stay my guard you better. Also let me carry myself, that will draw more attention, " Bella held out her hands. He still refused to hand the things to her. "What are you not gonna let me write my own notes now too?"

"If you don't want to write your notes, you don't have to just ask, " Prompto was joking around but it made Bella blush.

"Let's get to class, " Bella walked in front of Prompto this time. People were starting to make a path but someone was blocking it. They wouldn't move. "I am sorry but we'd like to get to class."

"I wanna know your friends. Popular kids always have to know the other ones. I don't really care about you, " the girl was eyeing the guys and that made Bella really mad.

"Look, they don't care about whoever you are so just move. I really want to get to class to know the teacher and they follow me. Wanna know them? You have to respect me, " Bella glared at the girl and then shoved passed. The guys followed without saying anything even as the girl tried to stop them.

She was in their class though. Prompto was sitting right next to Bella like planned and the other three were spread out throughout the class. The girl was unfortunately sitting right of Bella. "So since I have to sit near to you, what's your name? " Bella was trying to be civil. First impressions are important but sometimes things just don't work.

"It's Madelyn, what's his name?" Madelyn wasn't even looking at Bella, she was looking at Prompto. Not like it mattered though, he was handing Bella her things.

"Ask him yourself. Anyways you'll figure it out once the teacher walks in, " Bella made a clicking noise which showed her announce at the question. She turned away from Madelyn and smiled at Prompto. "Thank you for carrying my things. You are always so sweet to me."

"You're welcome Bella. Anything else you might need? " Prompto smiled back. He was just going to ignore Madelyn, which made things easily.

"Nope not right now, " Bella smiled and she could see Madelyn's expression. Bella was enjoying annoying her because it was so easy with her.

"Hey so uh what's your name?" Madelyn finally decided to ask. "And your friends names too."

"I'm Prompto. I don't wanna point out my friends right now so you can just ask them. They'll tell you, " Prompto smiled quickly before looking back as Bella. They were having a random conversation just so Madelyn would stop talking to them.

The teacher had walked in and introduced them all. Everyone muttered the hello back after they were introduced and Bella could see some girls whispering about the guys. She wasn't typically the jealous type but it was annoying her. Class went by fast and there were some notes. Bella didn't get them all but Prompto did and he'd promised to show her later. Then he started collecting her things for her.

"You know you don't have to carry everything Prompto, " Bella again was trying to get him to let her carry her things. It was a bit of a struggle to do so.

"Oh come on Bella. I am just being a good friend, " Prompto winked and then looked at Madelyn.

"She said she can carry it though so why not let her? You can carry my things though, I'd be more appreciative, " Madelyn smiled and started to hand her stuff over.

"Oh no. I am just making sure Bella is comfortable. I am not gonna be with her and let her carry her things. That just isn't thoughtful of me, " Prompto began to walk and so Bella quickly followed. At first she was behind him then he slowed and walked next to her. "Good performance. I thought we were going to try and make friends."

"She's part of the magic world. If she doesn't know who she is talking to she is going to have a problem, " Bella smiled and waved at some of the guys to be friendly. "We are trying to make friends but not with bullies. I will not allow that."

"Yeah I understand. You don't have to wave at everyone by the way. Just a smile works. I know you aren't used to that, " Prompto was right. He was just smiling and all the girls seemed to be happy so that's what she did too and it worked.

"It's just so different. This isn't a very high end academy like I'm used to, " Bella moved closer to Prompto and the other guys were soon to be behind them. "Yeah I've been here before but it wasn't like this before. "

"Maybe now they are more boy or girl crazy then before. It does happen, " Ignis jumped in on the conversation.

" Sorry it took so long to catch up. Those girls didn't stop talking, " Notics sighed and looked around. "When will things be normal?"

"From what I can tell it could take a few weeks at this point. Sorry guys I didn't think it would be this crazy, " Bella frowned a little and continued to look at everyone with a small smile.

"Well that's gonna get annoying, " Notics groaned and Gladio hit his arm.

"Don't complain. You should actually be used to all this like Bella but your father guarded you too much, " Gladio wasn't wrong about Notics upbringing. He has hardly left the castle grounds let alone go to the Royal parties.

The next few classes all went the same. Girls whisper when the guys were introduced and the guys whisper when Bella is introduced. She was doing well, being a normal teen but the boys were a little too guarded and proper for school. It was noticed at lunch. Instead of eating like a regular person does they were eating somewhat proper. Also their food was high end but Bella honestly didn't expect anything less from Jackson. He was always overdoing with her meals.

"I was hoping it wouldn't be so much or impressive. I could have just had a snack after school, which there probably will be, " Bella sighed as she looked at the food. Jackson was so sweet but she's told him he doesn't have to overdo it for her. While she was used to the treatment she felt like a burden.

"He means well Bella just let him. He is a great chief and is willing to burden himself to make sure it is perfect for you, " Notics gave a small chuckle as he ate. "I have never seen someone upset with perfection."

"Yes well I wasn't raised like others. I'm still getting used to be treated like a princess by Master Leo. I didn't have a grand life before I met him like everyone wants to think, " Bella shook her head and ate some of her food. It was too much for just lunch but it was delicious.

"I didn't realize you were Master Leo's adoptive daughter Bella. You must get special treatment from teachers," a girl that was sitting with them spoke up. When they had sat down a group of girls and guys came and sat down too. There was more meanings behind everything they said.

"Yes he adopted me a couple years ago. My parents died in a fire when I was seven. Bless Master Leo for taking me on when I was thirteen years old. The orphanage wasn't a pleasant place," Bella stood up. She never enjoyed being the center of attention. She was born into it and given no choice. Even her parents didn't get the attention she did. Everyone always expecting her to at some point get so mad she wipes out a lot of people.

"I'll come with you Bella," Ignis got up. She knew he hated crowds and attention just as much as her. He was always in the shadow of the others but never said anything. Here it wasn't the same. "Too many people for me too don't worry."

Ignis had said that once they were a little bit away from the table. "I wasn't expecting you to be the one to get up. I didn't think you liked me personally," Bella gave him a smile and he shook his head.

"No one could hate you Bella. You act like a cruel person but in reality you are the sweetest person. Always worrying about someone else and putting yourself last. You are truly selfless, " Ignis smiled back and gave her a little bump on the arm. "Honestly if you are yourself I think you would rule perfectly. An act can make you seen as the ruthless tyrant of the fire kingdom."

"Yes I know. I just don't want people to see my weakness. I am too soft, as my parents would like to say, " Bella and Ignis had sat down in the hall away from the cafeteria and crowds. "Honestly if there was no curse I would have to fight for my crown."

"If your parents did not pick you without a curse it would have been a mistake, " Ignis sighed and ran his hand through his hair. "King Arawn was definitely a mistake to pick."

"Yes well that will change once we are back in our normal timeline. I will see he is taken from his throne and has no power in your guys court."

"Thank you. That means a lot because it means I can protect better."

"Yes it would and it would give you a new freedom. Notics will be amazing too. Exactly what the people of his rule need. I know he thinks otherwise but I do not believe in people easy."

"Yes I have seen that though you do trust rather easy, " Ignis gave a small smile. "Why did you trust us easy?"

"That is a story for another time. Let's get through this day and maybe I will tell you at some point, " Bella stood up and the bell had rung. It was time to head to the last few classes and then go home. It was a quiet finish to the day, not as many guys surrounded her and it was enjoyable. A few minutes of normal.