Catching Fireflies Part 1

Chapter 12

The sound of bells echoed throughout the Academy sign as the end of the day class. I immediately put away my belongings and got up.

This was my first day of school being Hailey Perelman in Adelaide Academy. Being a third-year college student isn't that hard for me, back then because I'm taking Liberal Arts. But now, I need to take Fashion Design because that is what Hailey course. I just have to say being Hailey is kind of annoying.

»In a distant place, behind the gigantic mountains of Dalmia. A boy named Agusto lives with his father whose only livelihood is farming.«

“Oh my god! Hailey, I was so worried about you when I heard the news that you had an accident. God! I was very nervous, how's your feeling dear?” I turned to the woman who almost shouted what she said.

Her curly hair is only up to her shoulders. Her makeup is thick, and many accessories are attached to her body. She is Diamond Lim, Hailey's best friend but to be honest, she was about to hold a party last time when she found out that the owner of this body got into an accident.

Sometimes, I feel sorry for Hailey because she doesn't have any real friends. But if I think deeply. Even I don't have.

Now I think that somehow Hailey and I still have something in common.

“But dear am, what's with your outfit today?” She seems to hate the way I look now. I'm only wearing jeans and a blouse because this is just the sensible dress I got in Hailey's closet. Well, I understand her a little bit because I will also be surprised if I see Hailey dress up like this. But the thing is, I am not her. So I will decide what I like to wear.

I just stared at Diamond. I don't want to answer stupid questions coming from a dumb person.

“Okay! Girl, there is something wrong with you?” She gulped and stepped back.

“Are you finish? I have some urgent work to do so, can I excuse myself already?” I asked it as if I was narrating and did not need her answer.

However, when I diverted my gaze from her because she was disgusted, my eyes turned to the front door. There when I saw the grim reaper named Saint standing like some gods masterpiece there. He was not in Albus' body this time, and he was wearing the pandora hat that makes him invisible to human eyes.

I sighed when the thought that maybe he was here to fetch me. I was about to leave when someone grabs my wrist.

Ugh, Diamond again.

“What is your problem?” She asked furiously. But despite that, I remain emotionless then throw her a damn question back.

“What is your problem?”

“Answer me, Hailey!”

Diamond sudden snapped makes my eyebrow arc. She looked pitiful now. I tried my best not to roll my eyes.

How pathetic.

“Get lost,” I said while sighed. I was fascinated by Diamond's face. When I came out of the room, I heard her scream, but I did not look at her anymore.

Damn, I hate a hypocrite.

'Why did you do that?'

I looked at the man I was following now as he asked that. There when I remember what happened the other day. I slightly swallowed, but I composed myself so that it would not be noticeable.

'Do what?'

'Make that pretty lady cry?'

That's when I stopped walking.

Like seriously?

'Pretty lady? Are you serious? You call that bitch pretty? If she's pretty, therefore, there is nothing pretty in the world at all. She's ugly, don't you aware? Damn! You have no taste.'

My ears tingled when I heard his loud chuckle. We are in the hallway now, and even if I want to strike or punch this Grim Reaper, I can't do it because I will look stupid. So, instead of having a problem, I just chose to follow him until we got to an abandoned room.

He entered there and then I follow. But to my surprised when he opened it, the road welcome us.

Damn! Is that teleportation?

I was in a state of shock when he sat in a waiting shed. While trying to calm, I just sat down too. That was when Saint removed his hat that made him visible to human eyes. And it was the cause why people around us turn gaze to him. I couldn't blame them whether I admit it or not. I know the grim reaper with me is handsome.

I just shook my head and looked around. However, my forehead suddenly furrowed when I saw that we were not the only ones here. I also see grim reapers on every corner of the highway. But this grim reaper next to me is the only one that shares to the world his presence.

»One day Agusto was told by his father to stop hunting fireflies every night that Agusto used to do. His father also noticed that his son always went out at night, no matter how dangerous the night was.«

I frowned when I turned to him. “What is happening?”

Without looking, he took something inside his cloak. It was a small black envelope.

“Picking Death Souls.” When he said that, my body hair immediately stood up. At the same time, there was a sudden accident that occurred in front of me. I immediately turned around.

There is when I saw how the truck collided with a bus carrying many students inside. I almost shuddered at what had happened.

That was when the Grim Reaper beside me formally stood up.

“Let's go. We should start.” Then he put on his hat back. I was left unsure of what to do and just stared at the unexpected event.

What the hell just happen?