A successful day? (8)

I woke up and drowsily sat up, then I searched my room hurriedly. I sighed in relief when no one jumped out at me or threatened me with their magic.

"Okay today, I'm going to get through the whole school day. I can't make a habit of skipping!"

Unfortunately on my way to class I was confronted by a red-haired boy. "Julius? What do you want?"

He frowned "you, what was your name on Earth?"

Aaah, a trick question. If I told him that it was Ellie he would find out, but if I told him I couldn't tell him he would be suspicious.

There's only one option then. I fell to the ground.

Julius poked me as I lay on the ground "did you just faint?"

this brat, have you no compassion?! I didn't teach you to act this way!

He sighed and I heard his footsteps walking away.

A few people came up to me and asked if I was okay. I kept my eyes closed for a few more seconds. Then sprung up from the floor "ah, I'm fine. There's no need to worry."

I pushed through the crowd of people that had formed a circle around the spectacle. I really have to get to class.

I managed to get to class on time. And I managed to make it through the first half of the day, but now... it was lunch time.

Lucina had made me promise to eat with her today, that should be terrifying.

I walked sullenly to the lunch room and sat down at an empty table when I didn't see Lucina. After a moment of waiting Lucina wasn't the one who sat down across from me, the person who did was Julius. Rats, I guess temporary solutions really are temporary.

"Are you hiding something?" He stared right into my eyes.

What should I do?

His hands shook "or am I just projecting, do I miss her that much. That I would be willing to look for her in some random girl."

Julius's eyes glazed over "Ellie...I can't keep going without you."

He buried his head in his arms and stopped moving. Is he...sleeping?

He continued to mutter in his sleep, I don't think I can keep it a secret from him. I don't have the heart for it and I don't think it will take him long to figure it out anyway.

I patted him on the head and he stopped muttering, I hope he sleeps easily at least.

I looked up and Lucina was staring at me with a blank expression. "You..just what exactly is happening here?"

"Ummm, lunch?" I responded with the only thing I could think of.

She looked toward me icily "do I look like I'm joking?"

"Hehe, no..."

I stood up and grabbed Lucina's hands "Lucina you want to use me for something right?"

Lucina blinked in surprise "what..."

"So if I was to disappear, you would save me right?"

"'And why would I do that?"

Ahh, why is everyone so difficult? "If I go missing and then you save me, I'll tell you everything"

She smiled "sure, I'll save you."

Before I could be relieved she started talking again "if I do save you, you have to become my servant."

"What? Your servant?!"

"It's not a bad deal you know, tons of commoners would kill to be my servant."

"How about your servant for a month? That's more than enough."

Lucina pouted "if you're going to act like that then I see no reason to help you."

"Fine! Be that way. I'll get someone else's help."

She looked at me with contempt in her eyes. "Like who?"

" I don't know, Cyrus, Liam, maybe even Ashel."

"Then why even bother asking me?"

"Sorry to bother you then..."

she had a point, it was dumb to ask Lucina for help.

I let go of her hands and sat back down. Julius was still sleeping, Luciana glanced at him and I saw an odd emotion flash through her eyes. Was it...fear?

"Lucina, are you going to sit down?"

She paused "I..."

As she was thinking about what to say, I saw Jamie walking towards us.

"Luci! Why are you eating with the commoner again?"

"Ah, brother. I was just talking with her, lets eat in the garden." Lucina and her brother walked away together.

Are you kidding me? She was the one who came into my room, threatened me, and ordered me to eat lunch with her. Aahh! I want to kill her....

I watched Julius sleep while I ate, his gentle breathing was calming. I probably didn't need to worry about him doing something scary...right?

Lunch was almost over and he was still sleeping, should I wake him up? But he looked so peaceful, hmmm. Maybe I'll should just leave him here.

My afternoon classes were just as passive aggressive as my other classes, the teachers were not pleased by my actions. Understandable considering how I had caused a fire and then skipped their classes. I wonder if they'll kick me out soon...

When the school day finally ended I stayed in my seat and stared out the window. Students were loitering around and talking in groups outside the window. I wonder what their lives are like? This is apparently an otome game, do they feel compelled to act in certain ways because they were written that way? Just how real is this world? I should think about something else, this isn't productive.

I continued to stare out the window as the people slowly dispersed, the area soon was completely empty. Then Julius walked by, he was eyeing up his surroundings. Like he was looking for something...

He turned his head and made eye-contact with me, uh-oh

Should I run? Hmmm, definitely. I rushed out of the room and into the hallway. Then I stood there for a moment...what now?

I could run somewhere, but that sounded tiring, so instead I hid in the nearest closet.

I counted to 200 then slowly opened the door, Julius was gone. Taking a deep breath of relief I stepped out of the closet and ignored the weird looks I was getting from people.

With an absent mind I made my way to the library, I didn't really want to ask the teachers any questions. I don't think I could withstand their passive aggressive looks if they got any worse. The best option would be to research on my own.

Suddenly I heard a voice in my head 'go to sleep'

Hmmmm? What was that?! Could my mind have a mind of it's own?

Pain started to echo through my head, I grasped at it and leaned against the wall. Aaaaaah IT HURTS, MAKE IT STOP!

The ringing pain in my head continued for several minutes, And I had to breathe deeply to stay conscious. Finally the pain stopped and I could think again.

Alright what the hell was that??! A migraine? Or maybe... a curse???!

I'm sure it was nothing...hopefully. Aaah I really don't want to think about what that was.

What was I doing? Oh yeah the library-but, buuuut I kind of want to go to my room and slack off now.

Weeeeell, it can't hurt to delay for just one day. Guess I'll go to my room then...

I opened the door to my room and happily collapsed onto my bed. Today really was a good day. I got to spend time with Julius, without him realizing who I was and escaped without any trouble. Not to mention that Lucina blew me off at lunch, talk about a blessing.

I wonder if I should tell Julius or wait for him to figure it out. It would be so fun to talk to him like the old days, but I might need to take some precautions regarding his personality issues.

I hate complicated things, if only I could go with the flow; but alas I don't have the willpower to take the nonsense people say without at least a mediocre comeback. Though, if I'm being honest it's usually a horrible comeback.

My stomach started to growl a few hours later, I think I have the strength to get some food now. The dining hall was filled with people, but Lucina and Julius didn't seem to be here. I got in the line for food and tried to decide what would make a yummy dinner. A firm hand landed on my shoulder, and an ominous feeling surfaced in my stomach.

I slowly turned around and a frowning blond-haired boy greeted me. It was Jamie, Lucina's brother. He glared stonily at me and his fingers dug into my shoulder.

"Hiii, Jamie what are you up to?"

Jamie's frown deepened "that is none of your business"

I tried to laugh, but it sounded more like I was saying the word 'ha'.

I lifted his hand from my shoulder "um, did you need something?"

Jamie was silent for a second before he opened his mouth again "what is your connection to my sister, and why was prince Julius sitting with you at lunch today?"

I scratched my cheek nervously "well...that's. Hmmm your sister is threatening me and Julius is..."

How to explain... I guess I could just not. I grabbed a tray and started to walk away "talk to you later Jamie"

Jamie moved in front me, I moved to the side and he blocked me again. I considered moving to the side again, but I could guess how that would end. I sighed loudly "do you have any other questions?"

"I know you are an idiot, but did you really think that answer would satisfy me?"

An idiot?!!! I'll kill him! "....Jamie do you plan on apologizing for what you just said." My smile twitched as I tried to restrain my emotions

He haughtily crossed his arm "and why would I do that?"

Stay calm, stay calm, he's nothing but a brat. A BRAT I WANNA BEAT UP. In an actual fight I would probably lose though...

But I guess there's only one way to find out, NO I need to calm down.

I glared at him angrily, "IDIOT!? THEN DON'T TALK TO ME...*ahem*"

Jamie looked surprised at my outburst "there's no need to yell commoner."

I'm going to eXpLoDE, "Jamie if you don't shut up I will cut off my ears."

"Your ears? You do realize that would be harming yourself right?"

"YES JAMIE, I understand what I said." I tightened my grip on the tray and glanced toward the door. It was about 20 ft away, I wonder if I could make a run for it.

"Just explain to me what you and my sister have talked about." Jamie's tone seemed to grow more annoying with every word.

I stared at Lucina's brother in disgust, what an awful human being. Absolutely terrible, this interaction is ruining my day.

While I was considering if the effort it would take to run away would be more annoying than staying a familiar voice sounded from behind me "what's going on here?"