Chapter 4

Chapter 4

Dawn -

We were all given a closet in a large storage building.

While in the temporary dormitories we were encouraged to leave most of our belongings in our closet.

Yes, the staff could access them, but they were otherwise secure.

Headmistress explained that many of us would start to build a toy collection, if we hadn't already.

So we would all have a closet outside of our room for anything we wanted to be able to lock away.

Cameran, Lucelia, and I all picked ours together.

At dinner I made sure to go to the buffet, but found myself even more indecisive.

Lucelia: ‘You ok? You look lost.’

Before I could answer, the headmistress cleared her throat, taking me entirely by surprise.

She put a plate on my tray.

‘Ma'am?’

Headmistress: ‘I've seen that look before. Chicken, vegetables with cheese sauce, and lightly dressed Italian noodles.’

‘Thank you Ma'am.’

She just nodded.

Headmistress: ‘I have some business to attend to after dinner, but are you free at eight? That should give you time to get settled in your room, I would like you to meet me in my office.’

I felt a bit of panic.

‘I'm, um, yes Ma'am. I'll be there.’

Headmistress: ‘Very good. Bring something to take notes with, it doesn't matter if it is paper and pencil or electronic.’

‘Yes Ma'am.’

She nodded and started to leave.

Headmistress: ‘Enjoy your dinner ladies.’

I just walked to the table confused.

Cameran: ‘Did I just see the headmistress put food on your tray?’

‘She made me a plate.’

She gave me a strange look.

‘I don't know what to even think.’

Lucelia sat down and gave me the same look.

Lucelia: ‘I was going to offer some assistance while you adjusted to everything, but it looks like someone is already looking out for you.’

‘What do you mean?’

Lucelia: ‘Nothing heavy, but just offer a little assistance staying on top of things. It wouldn't be anything official, I am Cameran's like she is Mine and we're not in a place where we would be willing to share. Just things like me reminding you about food or little things like that. Like I said, it seems like someone is already looking out for you.’

‘I don't understand why. Honest.’

Cameran: ‘Don't stress about it. I heard one of the older girls talking during the tour earlier though.’

‘About what?’

Cameran: ‘Headmistress doesn't have personal relationships anymore even though being a Dominant is such a huge part of who she is. She was apparently hurt so badly, years ago, she swore it off, but that was also her motivation to start the academy. She has a passion for helping others learn so that's what she puts her energy into. Despite not taking anyone on as Hers, she's been known to have, I don't know what to call them, pets almost? Like nothing heavy, just looking out for a student more than others, private tutoring, and things like that. It was never a big scandal or anything, just noticeable.’

‘I just met her today though. She may be known to take people under her wing, but I would imagine she spoke to them more than five minutes first. I'm willing to bet she just wants to make sure I'm going to see the counselor more than most people because of my situation. Honestly a little help would be really nice if the offer is still available.’

Lucelia: ‘Let's see how your meeting goes tonight, my assistance may not even be needed. For the time being though, you should eat that plate the headmistress put the effort into making for you.’

‘You're right, thank you.’