Pestering

Maga

Once my class was over, I told a quick goodbye to Royce and speed-walked out of the class. Hopefully, I get to meet June or Celine before Ashton catches up with me. Please God, don't let him get to me, I prayed, but I think my prayers weren't answered promptly because just then, I felt a hand snake over my waist and pull me towards him. Causing unnecessary twinkles on my skin, where his hand is placed.

When I looked up, I was met with steel grey eyes that were looking down at me, and Ashton’s magic reflected on me. ”What is your problem, Ashton?” I asked him in a monotone.

”Well, I want to speak to you for a moment, and then I will let you be.” He said.

”Okay, fine, speak, but I have other places to go to, so you better hurry up.” I said, poking his chest with my finger.

”And please get your hands off me.” I cautioned him and tried to break free from his stronghold, but he wouldn't even stir an inch after a few more seconds of struggling, I gazed up at him. And I was planning on wiping off that stupid smirk from his face, which made me irked even more than I am right now.

”If I leave you, would you promise to listen to what I am going to tell you now? Because I know that the moment I leave you, you might just run away again.” Ashton said. Is he a part-time psychic? How the hell did he know that I would bolt out?

”Fine, I promise. Now would you leave me?” I said, sighing because I know that I can't win an argument with the oh so great, Ashton Marco. And he reluctantly let go of me, and I quickly took two huge steps away from him.

”I don't bite you know?” he said.

”It is always better to be safe than sorry. So, anyway, can you start talking? I have to get to my class.” I said, tapping my foot on the floor impatiently.

”Okay, since I am new here, I don't know my way around, so I want you to help me with that.” he asked me, and I stared at him with a befuddled look.

”I am not a tour guide, Ashton, but I think there are many desperate girls out there who would love to show you around. ” I said. Did he think I am that jobless?

”You are the only one I know here, apart from Heath. ” Ashton argued.

”I am sorry, Ashton, but I can't.” I said and left that place as soon as I can. By the time I came into my next class, which is Advanced Alchemy, I was ten minutes late, and Miss. Steward has already started teaching. When I tried to soundlessly slip into class, I knocked my leg on the bench. Why can't you do a simple thing as slipping into a place unnoticed, Sarina?

”Miss. Quinn, would you like to enlighten me on why you are late to my class on the very first day of school?” Miss. Steward's flinty voice asked me.

”Uh, I had some hygienic issues to take care of Miss. Steward, ” I said with an anemic voice. Urg, what is wrong with you, Sarina? Hygienic issues? Seriously! Can't you even come up with a better excuse?

”I am letting your tardiness slip this once Miss. Quinn but don't expect the same always.” She said and I frantically nodded her way before going over and taking a seat between June and Celine. Both of them were trying not to laugh at my excuse.

”Okay, so in advanced Alchemy, we will be learning about all the different spells there are which can be wielded by any enchantadors...” the teacher continued while I furiously took notes. I know that this class is not important to me since I am a Neutral and the Headmistress asked if I want to switch for something else, but I declined because I still had that tiny bit of reliance in me that I might get my powers.

”Psst!” I heard Celine call me. When I turned around to look, she passed a paper my way. Once I caught it, I opened it to read.

Why were you late?

I scribbled back an answer to that.

Stupid Ashton blocked my way.

What happened?

And I started to write down everything that happened. I think most of my class was spent passing notes, and by the time the bell rang, Celine and June were laughing so hard. ”Yeah, laugh all you want. I am the victim here for god sake.” I said with a dramatic voice.

”We know that you are the victim, but I just can't stop laughing at your childish attitude.” June said.

”Whatever, but I am starving so why don't we go and eat.” I asked and all three of us made our way to the dining area. After that, the rest of the day went on smoothly. And by the end of the day, I was enervated and with tons of assignments to be submitted by the end of this week. The moment Celine opens the door to our room I scurried in and jumped onto my bed. Sighing in relief when the soft mattress came in contact with my aching back.

”Scar, Royce asked whether are we coming to the library tonight for the group study?” June said while rampaging her closet for clothes. I thought about it for a while.

”Sure, let's meet him at seven after dinner.” I replied and June shook her head.

”I will let Royce know about it later.” She said before going inside the bathroom and shutting the door behind her.

”Scar?” Celine called me from her bed.

”Yes?” I asked her.

”You know that Royce has a crush on you, right?” Celine asked me with a glint in her eyes.

”I know Cee, but I don't want to date him now and break his heart later or vise versa. You know very well that when we turn nineteen, we will meet our soulmates, right?” I asked her.

”I know that Scar, but maybe Royce might be your soulmate too, you never know.” she encouraged, and when I was about to give her a reply, we heard a knock on the door.

”I will get it.” I said and got up from my bed to answer the door. When I opened it, Royce was standing there dressed in a casual black tee shirt and black skinny jeans.

”Hey, what a surprise. What brings you here to my room today?” I asked him in a flirty voice.

”Well, I came here to ask for your phone, I can't remember where I kept mine. Can I use your phone to call?” he asked me and I nodded my head and took my phone out from my pocket and gave it to him. He took it and keyed in his number and called, and after a few seconds, I heard it ring somewhere close by.

”Oh, it was with me all this while. Anyway, that is my number, don't hesitate to contact me if you need anything.” he said and I blushed when he winked at me before leaving, and I was standing there stupefied. When I saw his figure disappear in the corner, Celine joined me in the doorway.

”So looks like the feelings are mutual.” Celine mocked me.

”Shut up, Cee, but I still can't believe he pulled such a stunt on me.” I said while I walked back inside and sat on my bed. While Celine closed the door and joined me on my bed. Just then June came out of the bathroom.

”So what did I miss?” she asked us.

”Oh a lot of things, just a few minutes ago lover boy came to talk...” Celine was interrupted by the knock on the door.

”I think Royce can't find his heart anyway, Scar go and help him find his poor heart.” Celine teased while June was laughing at Celine’s comment. I glared at both of them before going to open the door.

”I am 100 percent sure it isn't Royce. ” I said. And I opened the door. I never expected him to come back to see me again.