Hey people, it's a new story I am going to try to not abandon Fighting with Fear. I hope you like it. ENJOY!
A/N: This is set before a little before Exile.
Grear's P.O.V.
I stare at Foxfire Academy, clutching my messenger bag tighter against my chest. Kids hurry around me, some jostling me in their haste. One kid had the decency to at least apologize. He had periwinkle eyes and strawberry-blonde hair. I force my feet to start walking after him, not matching the other prodigies' pace. I enter the pyramid shape school, glancing around for the only brown-eyed elf. I spot her with a tall boy with dark hair, another boy with blonde hair, and a brunette girl. I also discover Strawberry Head heading there too.
"Get out of my way, New Girl," a girl with unruly brown hair sneered.
She looked me up and down, her face twisting in disgust. I glare at her and her minions, and she stalks away. I slip through the gathering crowd of elves, gradually drawing closer to Sophie Foster. She has no idea that the 'New Girl' is her Protector. The thought made me smile. I am close enough to Sophie and her friends to hear their conversation.
"Hey guys," Strawberry Head said.
"Hey Dex," Sophie replied.
Dex. That was Strawberry Head's name. I use the shadows to cover me and I slide closer. But someone stuck their foot out, making me trip. I stumble and the shadows fall away, revealing me falling.
"Oomf," I grunt as I slam into the ground.
"Hey, you okay?" I hear Sophie ask.
I scramble to my feet, flushing.
"Y-yes," I whisper, avoiding their gaze.
"You sure? I mean, it's like you kissed the ground," the blonde boy said.
I nodded, my dark hair covering my face. I push it back behind my ears.
"Hey are you new?" the brunette asked.
I nod again, glancing up. They all seem to be staring at me and I push back the temptation of drawing back into the shadows. Suddenly a women's face appears on the wall. She smiles at us, her perfect white teeth gleaming and caramel-colored hair twisted up in a knot on top of her head.
"Good morning prodigies! Before I start with announcements, let me introduce a new student. Let's give a Foxfire welcome to Grear Corrigan!" Everyone slowly starts clapping, staring at me.
I shrink into my uniform. I can feel my face going red. I don't listen to Dame Alina's (who I found out about thanks to Sophie) announcements, instead staring at the ground. I startle when the rest of the elves start moving again.
"So your name's Grear?" Sophie asked me.
I give a simple yes and look down at my schedule. But I glance up again when Sophie starts introducing everyone.
"This is Keefe," -she points to the the blonde boy with icy blue eyes-"Dex, Fitz, and Biana. And I'm Sophie."
Biana was the brunette, and Fitz the other. They must be brother and sister, judging from their similar looks. I smile and offer a small wave.
"What class do you have first?" Biana asked me.
I give my schedule another look.
"I have The Universe with Sir Astin," I answer.
"Oooh, I like him. He's a good mentor," Sophie said, smiling.
I nod for what seems like the tenth time.
"I better get going," I say, "See ya guys later."
I walk down the hallway, hoping I'm going the right way. Fortunately, I am, because no one corrects my direction. I find my room but stop in front of it. I'm not really disappointed about ditching Sir Astin. I mean, who has time for learning when you need to protect someone? I cover myself with the shadows from the hallway, silently gliding back down the hallway. Time to find and trail Sophie.
A/N: Hey, sorry this is short. But whatever. I hoped you liked my new story. See ya till my next chapter!