Lucas Latina

"Hey, new student, see you soon " . These words sounded welcoming , but not the person from whom I have received them. Again and again his words kept reverberating in my mind all day long with his askance gaze .Arina's laugh was mean, if she had understood that I was going placing my leg under the axe, wasn't it a good idea to throw hints on or stop me? However, ignoring her act was the only option I was left with, as I'm really unknown about the place and its systems. And especially him.

She gets a grip on herself ,and in a little while, not too late..but her expression turns as solicitous as it can be. Reading her was getting harder and harder. Placing her hand on my forearm, she breaks her silence, which I was waiting for.

" Let's get into the cafeteria, because making you aware of how things are working here will need time." Arina said and I followed her lead.

And she introduced Lucas Latina and his personality, while grabbing the chair.

" I know things will be messy, but just listen to the facts!..this place is run by them ." Arina suggests and comes to the point.

" You are now scaring me now. Just explain the long story short! " I answer with the tone showing the eagerness to know what crime I have committed.

"Yeah,...don't worry!. Because what you should've not done ,you have aced it beforehand. " throwing her sarcastic tone out.

I hold my silence as with displeased looks.

"Okay ,okay. Sorry don't pass that look, please. Now get all your attention straight to my words."

"Okay. Start with the mean boy. I mean, Dorothy's brother. " I agree with it.

" Lucas Latina, eighteen year old teenager; fast and smart . The whole school obey him; as if he is the leader of the state, no one scolds him nor stops him. Reason ; he is counted among the most popular people in school. I never saw him smiling, so the smile on his face is like once in a blue moon. Special qualities, Arrogant ,rude and high temper and no one in the school administration obliged him ,because he is a top student and the face of the institute . Top in sports, academics and in ragging, a rude and Arrogant look you will always find in his face, not too friendly or have many friends but .....their group is so popular in the school. They are known as 'THE LEADS' and people,..which includes him, Dorothy, Adrian; competitor of Lucas and best friend of him."

" The one who hopped out for help? If I'm not wrong.."

" Right. He is his best friend and along with his cousin Kia ; she is the kind heart one.

Ellen ; the artist .

Erica ; the silent one and Adrian's cousin Ed, who is a flirt. And Katty ;she is the beauty queen and crush of every guy here. People do..think that there is something between Lucas and her ,but at the end of the day; it's an assumption, I hope they are not together . In short, they are the ruling gang and especially known for bullying. You are new to this place, as you said; however dear ..you should have done little research on this school. The place is not only famous for these rich kids, and their rich fashion sense of everyone,but also for ragging.

Nevertheless, I can read that you can tolerate it, because the last student who messed with Lucas was so humiliated, that leaving the place and apologizing to them was the only option left for him. Got to go. Meet you in the classroom. Bye." Arina ends her paragraph of information and leaves toward the door out of the cafeteria.

( sighs) "And now, I have insulted the bully of the school, may God bless me and keep him at arm's length away. Haha,ha,haha…oh God!( My laugh turns into exclaiming regret.) They all looked so good and beautiful, their entry was a very definition of savage and swag, and the smell of arrogance was revolving all around their surroundings. How could I not read the room? Of Course, good at study ,good at sports, ties with the school management, good personality, beautiful girls and good looking boy ; this much is good enough to carry an attitude of arrogance. " With letting out my words I place my head with a bang on the table, covering my head down.

Inner, there was a soul laughing at me , Mrs. Latina sent her son to save me from bullies but does she know?,.... that his son is the biggest player here! . How can she tell a bully to save me from bullies? How can he save me from himself? But now I'm in hot water with him,so I will choose swimming better than sinking in it.

I put my head up with a firm decision and found a hot coffee placed in front of me. Which bemused me? Yes.

" Excuse me! I didn't order anything." I inform the cafe person with a loud voice.

" You can have it . You need it,..and someone paid for that ." He returns the answer. And I take a sip while thinking about who did pity on my condition. I accept it as a welcome gift, after hesitating.

The bell rings . And with a smile I entered the classroom.Arina was the one who showed me the seat, and I caught their eyes, as they all were sitting in the corner row like prince and princess.

"And here comes our class teacher," Arina quoted.

And a handsome man with rectangular frame glass with a bright face enters by wishing us ,

"Good morning class, I'm Mr. Steven Samson, your new teacher for biology and history. And also your homeroom teacher. I hope we can have a good time."

Why does everyone have a model kind of personality? Even though the teacher is so good looking!. The first question which arises in my mind. It was my first time to experience 'these kinds' of people all together.

And here the ' these kind' of people means commendable personalities, not only mentioning the looks but also the attractiveness in their Aura. Before,I can get back from my unusual sight,..my ears recognize some obscure things.

I hear a harmonious sigh of girls In the classroom, as Mr... Samson took off his spectacles. Maybe his magic worked here,it won't be hard for him to predict his Casanova image.

------- " Good morning, sir." ------

Everyone greets him.

" As I'm new to this school, I'm sure there are many new students too ...isn't it? Let's make a good introduction to each other and as you all were with me..I hope you will be the same with them too. I will call up all the new students to make a small introduction. There are six students! Let's start! " words coming from Mr... Samson were truly coated with enthusiasm, and fervently, promising a positive outcome to all his actions, and I; foolishly got into his positive world.

After two students pass, he calls upon my name, and with a confident smile carrying, I walk down some steps and stand in front of everyone. Quiet nervous, but happy.

I speak up," Good morning everyone, I'm Ana Rai, I recently shifted here .I wish that I'll be able to fit in and make new friends".

" Maybe it will be a good idea, that you learn to behave. Cursing people around, makes you look like a primitive. Or maybe you are one of them.( throws a piece of chalk on Ana, which hits her forehead)

Learn how to behave, before trying to fit in! " Lucas comments in a rude manner and the class laughs, as if it was the best joke they ever heard ,how annoying!! And how humiliating!

"Lucas! Maintain the discipline of the class!" Mr.Samson yells in a bold voice to Lucas after witnessing the mischief.

Everyone was looking at me ,and they started booing in split seconds, which was embarrassing enough to leave the place. Leaving some faces who were not in my support but also not with the crowd.

" On the first day , I didn't want to lose my image at all, they were laughing and if today..., I don't shut them up; then I'll become a joke for everyone, to whom they will come and laugh at it according to their will.

Dear Lucas, you should have also done your homework on me." I speak in my mind to encourage myself ,as standing and facing them was the best way of backing myself-audacity.

When their laughter was countless hitting me, it made me laugh harder.

"If you try to bully me with all your tricks, you should've done your homework on me." Lastly, conveying the message to my mind. And I laughed back at them.

Lucas comments with a smirk and the laugh of each and every classmate touches the roof, which goes slowly down as my laughter uproariously touches the roof. The room slowly becomes silent as all the eyes are bemused by the show they were witnessing.

My laugh made an alley with my embarrassing moment and their work to look down at myself.

I take a deep breath, after stopping laughing and with a smile, I reply,

" Before teaching me how to behave, there are many things to change in you too! But you know what I will do?. Nothing! Cause I don't have enough time to teach you that ; that's why I would like to mind my own business, and I'll advise you to do the same.

A small piece of information about me to all the students here , as I'm new in this school. I'm like a mirror; whatever you will show me I'll reflect the same.... so I'll be happy to accept any kind of face you want to show me, however please don't complain after I reflect on your actions towards you . Thank you. '' and the room becomes as quieter as you can feel the echo of a hair pin drop.

And after listening to my answer Mr. Samson clears his throat with a deep sigh and shares some words to put down the room's tension,

" So!, after having soo...friendly introductions, I think we should start the class."

My heart was racing, but it was also at ease, that I'm not going to be the one who will be afraid of them, not in front of them, who lose their power of attitude in short fearless answers . People sitting around me were looking at me as if I'm a wonder, and their group's eyes followed me until I took my seat,leaving Lucas's sight, it was straight on the board.

" So that's for today! The class ends here, make sure to go through the points I gave. But, before leaving I would like to make it clear,.....thar I won't tolerate any kind of mischief nor prank or jokes which can harass any student in any way. Lucas Latina…" Mr... Samson quotes his words with clear intentions to manage and maintain the discipline of the classroom and calls Lucas.

" Yes Sir!."

" After the break, come to the art room ."

" Sir ,can I know the reason. " In a boorish tone Lucas demanded an answer.

" Cause, after witnessing your opinionated nature,I have decided that you will provide your assistance to me. In the History project. And remember one more thing!...this is the last time..I'm giving you a reason. For next time, remember that I'm not obligated to present a reason to you." Mr... Samson leaves out and I rush behind him as the air in the classroom was suffocating.

I leave the class and head on the way to the cafeteria. Noticing Arina behind my back trying to catch up with my steps, she is amused by my actions as her expressions express.

" You just Rocked their like ....your confidence and your savage reply just shocked the class.....like omg! I think you can be the next leader of the bullied and suffering students, be my bestie, please!" Arina showed her excitement and joy for me . And while walking towards the cafeteria and even, while grabbing the seat In the cafe....i noted that everyone's eyes were looking at me and whispers were going around, wherever I am keeping my sights.

"WHY is everyone looking at me with weird eyes..?"I ask Arina in a low voice.

"What you have done is spread like a forest fire in the whole school!.....people are not looking at you in a bad weird way but they are looking at you in a good weird way,,ok ,so don't feel....weird ." Arina answers in a lovely tone and we start having our lunch.

A loud roar arises as THE LEADS group enters the cafe , I don't wish to create any scene again nor I want, and after observing people's reaction ; I thought it's better to leave this fake attitude of being rebellious here, and not to draw a proper end of anything. And why to play with fire without any profit?, it will be a waste of time. So I stand and move myself out from his sight but.... as I move ,"Hey! Mirror. stop !Where are you leaving? '' Lucas caught me passing by the crowd, and called with a weird name. I'm sure he is calling me , as I denote myself as a mirror inside the classroom.

However, he was trying to act cool by playing with the dialogs I said inside.

I act as if I didn't listen to it and try to avoid him. I ignored him at first, but the second time his voice became louder,

" Hey mirror! ".

I held my step as the girls and boys present in the cafeteria were staring at me, with the whispers again. With a sigh, I turned around and caught Lucas on the cafe's chair with crossed legs upon the table. The beautiful face before and Dorothy were absent from the crowd and he was with some girls and some guys.

"Yes , Lucas. Are you calling me? How can I help? What happened? '' In a straight tone, I spilled out words without showing how annoyed I was.

"In the morning, we didn't get time to introduce each other, and my mom has given your responsibility to me.....( I moved towards the table) so now you will have to listen to whatever I say to you. And you will address me as 'Sir' as I am your guide here. understand ?" in a rude confident tone with legs across upon the table Lucas says in his commanding tone.

"Why? Do you teach anything? I'll address you whatever I want, to you ,...and if you will help me surely I'll listen to you ,...ok. We can be good friends. " and a smile with a soft look I replied. However, I don't think that he was with my suggestion and it's well seen in his peers' faces .

He smiles sarcastically and says,'' OK, so you need to see a good show.( Stands dramatically)Yep, you need to know that a newbie can't come all of a sudden and stand in front of me. Complete the history project in be half of me ,cause ...I don't fucking care to give you an explanation...,yep? . What an audacity, calling me friend? !"

I replied with a warm smile ," really? thanks!....."

Ending his cruel words and waiting to see disappointment in my face turns his plan down. Poor he ;as he doesn't know the person he is commanding, is well aware of all the plays and tricks of bullies, and what they put forth. I was nervous but there is an arrogance inside everyone, which turns bad things into exciting plays. He stands to witness a fear and numb look on my face but his play turns down, as I replied with a warm smile.