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DYLAN

" I 'm hungry " I groaned, holding my stomach with a hand as the other slammed on the table. Everyone present looked at me .

It is lunchtime and we are in the school's cafeteria. Earlier after the popularity scene,Alton decided to sit in class with his sister. I do wonder if he has enough time to spare. Does he not get affected by constantly being in another class?. English was the first subject, making the class a joint one. Dyllis sat to my left,him to my right and Olivia to his right. He begged to leave after breakfast .

After which Olivia and I headed to the next class. Personally, I think she likes me. I don't know what she finds attractive though . I consider myself ugly. She's always shy when we talk and likes following me everywhere... almost everywhere..Aren't they signs exhibited when someone digs you?.

" Get yourself food " Dyllis hissed.

A bit harsh on the tone but she's always been that way. I'd be less likely to retaliate. I'm introverted, she's an ambivert. We cool.

" You don't find your statement harsh?" Olivia asked, sympathizing with me. She's always supportive. " Nevermind her crabbiness. Somebody's shitty 'cause her man ain't in view" Liv comforted.

" I'll be back " I said, rising from the bench.

I put in my earpiece and began the walk to the vendors to go and order food. I bumped into a figure. Me and my cursed sight. The figure stared at me a while,then helped adjust my glasses.

" Sorry " he apologized.

" Well. Ain't it the nerdy first year? " someone asked. Now, that hurt.

" Teachers pet got signed up to receive an award for the best student in maths and English " another person spoke.

" Shut it. Leave him be " the one I bumped into defended me.

He is Brandon Roosevelt, the heir to ACHIEVERS . A 5th year architecture student. He's got white hair and almond eyes plus a good physique. The two who back him up are his minions, James and Philip. Brandon is the smartest amongst the three and he's very rare to sight.

" Are you okay?" he questioned . I nodded. He helped me up, giving me a once over.

I felt uncomfortable. Who wouldn't when they were being scanned by Invisible Moon . It's a title Brandon possesses for being very rare to come across. The white hair adds up to it .

" Doesn't he appear quite attractive and young ?" James asked.

" I do. He's cute. Maybe we can toy with pretty boy over there " Philip added.

The fuck?. Brandon slightly tilted my chin and licked his lips. Eeew. Now, that's creepy . I feel like freshly baked pie. Just why the hell was he staring so intently?.

" I know you not but you're hell appetizing" he smiled brushing his thumb on my lips.

Oh please, somebody drag Me to hell. In matter of seconds, I was behind another firm figure. Alton. This is a reason I'm close to him. He's always there whenever I'm in need. Like the Ying and Yang, I attract trouble whilst Dyllis does the opposite. I'm not even allowed to be ugly in peace.

" I get why he li _ "

" Stop it " Alton ordered , cutting Brandon. Brandon's smiled creepily . His smile could give the joker a run for his money.

" I'm the one you want. Leave him alone " Alton said.

" I see what's going on here " Brandon began, grinning . " You __ " .

" Please " Alton begged.

" Succumb to me and he'll be okay " Brandon added . Silence.

He walked over, circling us. I swear the silence is thick enough to cut ice. He made an attempt to touch me but Alton caught his arm midway .

" Either you, or I get you through him" Brandon smirked, patting Alton on the back. He left,his minions following behind. Whatever the hell they were talking about I didn't get why my name was mentioned.

Alton turned, facing me. I winced. That was when he let go off my wrist. It was then I realized he'd held my wrist when he dragged me away from Invisible Moon. My skin is sensitive. And it just turned red. He took said wrist, studying it like a new found organism under a microscope.

I felt tingly inside as he traced the bright red spot. He led me to the shelter behind the cafeteria. What were we doing there?. He embraced me. Isn't that what we call affection?. I winced, making him look at me in worry.

" Did I hurt you?" . I shook my head, placing a finger on my forehead.

" His fucking brick of a body gave me a bump " I pouted. He squeezed my cheeks.

" Let's go ", he pulled me by my better arm back into the cafeteria.

Upon reaching out table,we met the gazes of our siblings and Greene. Ezzard's arms were folded. I looked around the room. Sure enough, the table had the undivided attention of all. Alton let go my hand as we sat opposite the three. They had already ordered their meal.

" Too damn dumb to get yourself an order?. Do I have to do everything for you?" Dyllis asked, sipping a smoothie.

I pushed my glasses up my nose, pouting my lips in defense.

" Aren't you cute?" Liv commented.

I flushed. It's a trait I have . One which tends to be annoying. Alton tugged the sleeve of my shirt, making me face him. Ever so gently, he tied my hair from the front, raising up my fringe. Did I say my hair is long and messy?. His drew his face close enough to study the bump which had turned bright red.

" What happened?" Olivia asked.

The question had both of us whipping out heads in their direction. The girls had curiosity written over their expression. Ezzard's gaze sent shivers down my spine. I looked away from him.

" Just bumped into a wall " he lied. The girls were calm. Ezzard twitched .

" How does he happen to be blind even with the extra aid?' my sister asked.

" Hey...That's not fair ...ow " I winced before I could complete the sentence. Alton had pressed the bump. He apologized .

" Any sub after break?" he asked me. I shook my head. He smiled, turning his attention to his sister.

" I'll be late. Go home with Gemini " he ordered. She nodded in approval. Gemini Trevor is the Dean of my faculty. Quite beautiful, if I must say.

" I'll be taking your brother " he addressed Dyllis. She gave a nod. Ezzard's face creased. He was not happy. But what did I care?.

And before I realized what was happening, Alton grabbed my backpack and we were heading to his cycle. He helped me with the helmet and within minutes we were at the school ' Sickbay '. The building is actually a hospital which houses five floors, located at the heart of the faculty of medicine. The place was named ' sickbay' by the students. Most females just fake sick and appear at the place, just get paired up with males in training. So to say,most students appear there when they're love sick.

The automated doors slid open as we entered. The receptionist stood , ogling at Alton. He spoke a few words and soon enough we were in a room with a doctor flashing a light at me. Alton is over exaggerating all this just for a bump. No offense to him being caring and all but it's not an internal bleeding. I watched him from a distance, speak a few words with the Doctor who left. Did he bribe the doc?. He directed me to a bed which I sat on. With a sigh from one look at me,he walked over to the aid box which was on a table at the other end of the room. He returned with a frown . Gently ,he touched the bump.

" I'm okay. Stop treating me like a kid " I glared at him.

" I need to apply some gel and cover the bump after which you'll take some pills " he said. It was a final decision. The tone was enough to make any form of protest die with my thoughts .

I sat in a position where my legs were parted. He took advantage , standing between my legs so he could work efficiently on the swelling. I winced and grabbed him by the waist as he tapped on it with a cotton. He stopped, stared and smiled. Did I forget to mention I can't handle physical pain as well as my sister does . This sums up to why I try my best to avoid a clinic. The last I did was a few months ago.

I was learning to ride a bicycle. I fell and had a cut which needed stitching. I have trypanophobia , hemophobia and lots of other phobias. I passed out on sight of blood. I was revived at home. Things got better until a doc was invited to treat the wound. Dyllis had to gag me during the operation. And by the time the doc was done,my nail marks were imprinted on her wrist because I squeezed it throughout the entire process.

" There there " Alton said as he removed my hand from his wrist. " Better?" he asked. I nodded. " You'll take a pill now. You'll feel drowsy" .

I frowned. I hate pills. But I do love syrups. I have a sweet tooth. I shook my head at the mention of pills. He cupped my cheeks.

" Icecream and an outing. It's the only offer I'll give. Take it or leave it" he stated. I had already swallowed the pills at the mention of icecream.

" Easy peasy . Rest. I'll be back before you miss me " he smiled. He kissed the swell.

Hold up,what?. This was way too brotherly.

" Don't be alarmed" he noticed the look on my face " I do same for my sis. It makes her feel better. I hoped it would do the same with you " he caressed my cheeks.

" I'm better " I responded. He kissed my hair,smiled and walked out the door. I fell back on the bed, relieved. Slowly,I drifted off to sleep.