5) Disastrous Session & Chance encounter

The 5 princesses and the prince were at the other side of the Class talking to each other as a huge crowd gathered with them.

Pretty much i was the only one who wasn't in the group, everyone else was conversing with the future rulers of the Kingdom.

Except for me and Stella, Th3 commoner Girl.

After I'm done here, I'd like to do some practice... I even bought he Kit bag with me.

We are allowed to practice in the open grounds outside for free.

I have the 4 bats i bought and a dozen Leather balls.

With the other equipment like Pads, Helmet, Guard, Gloves, I even have wicket Keeping gloves because well i wanna be a wicketkeeper batsman.

anyway, I have all the equipment ready.

They have machines so i wouldn't mind using them.

...

"Good morning everyone, Class is about to begin so sit down in your places."

a Purple haired women entered the class as she told everyone to sit down in their seats.

"Now!"

She shouted as she banged on the table once 2hich startled everyone.

"Your manners are still lacking."

She said as she glared at everyone.

She was the Class Incharge.

Mrs. Canarie Stellington.

She was beautiful from top to bottom, Her long silky hair, Her round beautiful eyes, Her perfectly shaped Face.

Her, Beautiful body.

Albet, her personality gave off a very cold Vibe.

Well, she's a teacher so that's a given.

"Ooh, Look who's finally graced us with their presence. Mr Julius Grimm, to what do we owe the pleasure."

"..."

"You have nothing to say."

Who the heck would listen to me if i told them the entire reason why this bastard bunked classes for 1 whole year was because he realised that every last princess he liked was infatuated towards the Imperial Prince.

He didn't know until he turned 17 that They all liked Kevin. He was oblivious to that fact.

He thought he could make ammends and than make them like him.

But, the moment kevin joined the Academy 1 year ago. It became apparent to him that they Liked him. Very much.

"Well whatever... there are no particular seating arangements. You can really sit wherever you want. With your friends or anyone you are familiar with. It doesn't matter."

"No... I'm fine, Thank You Miss."

"Well, if you feel like it you can sity with the Prince and princesses. Aren't they your firends?"

What the hell am i a 7 year old?

"No... Friends? Haha... I guess you could say, we were acquaintances at best."

"I See, Well... than let's get back to classes."

I'm pretty sure i onow why she's behaving like this.

The dude 1 year ago was different from the dude now.

The thing is, he was a cheerful guy untik the day The Imperial princess told Him a year ago that she feels irritated everytime i come close to her.

And that she actually liked The Imperial Prince and didn't want to be bothered anymore.

The teacher has only ever seen Julius being a stupid teen.

She's probably never seen him look like this.

...

So, classes ended... It was 1:30 and i headed to the training grounds.

It was a huge ground or Grounds.

That Inhabited various games. It was afterall the number 1 Academy in the world.

Both academically and Physically.

I took out my eguipment from the bag, Turned on the Bowling machine.

Put the 12 balls inside and than took my stance.

Imagined a score in my head and a fieldset.

Suddenly the scenery changed.

A bustling Sound of the crowd cheering.

the sounds of the footsteps moving while the field is being set.

The scorecard that read a certain number.

12 balls were left and i had to score 24 runs.

I calculated the runs per ball.

which amounted to around 2 runs a ball.

And so, the first over came in.

a wild hoic, swing and a miss.

24 off 11 balls.

This time i waited for the ball to pitch so i could pierce the gap on the off side.

There was a deep extra cover, Cover, and long off.

No fielder at deep cover.

I had to hit it over the cover fielder and it was a guarenteed 4.

But, the ball came at the pads and i had to hit it the other side.

I already had a shot in mind but but because of the length i could only take a single.

23 off 10.

Long on and long off came inside, Deep extra cover came in, Deep Mid wicket came in.

Instead, third man, Deep backward point, fine leg and deep backward Fine leg took position.

Meaning, It'd be a short ball.

So, i went inside the pitch, As close to the Stumps and possible.

But than...

A double bluff. A Length ball, and i couldn't adjust in time and it became a good length ball.

Yhe speed was good and my bat swing was late.

I was caught in the crease and my off stump was knocked over.

Fuck...

My first session ended in a disaster.

...

I went back home quite dejected.

I was currently pretty shit at the sport not being able to chase down something so small.

As i was Walking out, i saw someone beating up a women in an ally near the Pitch.

"Hey, what the hell is going on here?"

"Ooh, Mr Julius. We... Were just having fun, Wanna join?"

"Fuck off."

"What?"

"If You don't... She'll Kill you. Klara."

"Yes Master."

Klara showed up with 2 Knifes and seeing that everybody ran away, but.

"Heyy!! If you ever touch another person or beat them up, I'll see the end of you."

They all ran away in fear.

"Are you fine?"

I asked the women who was beat up pretty badly.

What the heck are you asking... ofcourse she ain't fine, she got beat up prerty badly by those bastards.

"Klara, Take her to the hospital."

"No... Don't worry, I'm fine really."

She said with a smile on her face.

I couldn't really see her well becaise her bangs were covering her face

"If they ever cause any more problems tell me."

"Ook, Thanks mister."

"What's your name? it looks like we are the same age, You even have the first year uniform on. What class are you in? Do you want me to report them to the authorities?"

"No... It's fine. I'm fine, they wouldn't do anything anyway... So what's the point. Anyway, My name is... Stella... Stella Ashley. What's your name mister?"