When the three entered the class, everyone turned to look at them like they were juveniles who just got out of the cell. Emma was starting to panic. She hated being the center of attraction.

Her eyes wandered in the room and her heart almost stopped beating when she saw someone glaring at her. "God, no," she mumbled. It was the brunette cheerleader she bumped into this morning and the one she had a show with back in the cafeteria.

Where's her pawns? She thought as her eyes swept new faces. She found them nowhere. Good, at least that's a giveaway.

"Keep it cool, Emma," Ruby said feeling her new friend tensed up. "Yeah, it's okay Em," Belle reassured, giving her a sincere smile. Emma breathed in before walking to an empty desk. Belle sat beside her while Ruby sat on the next table. There were a few who got in after them, just in time before the second bell rang, which signals the start of the period.

"Now, now. Let's start."

"I would like to introduce myself." The old and tiny Chem teacher said when suddenly three boys came in laughing and panting, making a grand entrace.

"Sorry, we're late." One of the guy said with thick british accent.

"Since you three were late, why don't you give us a little introduction?"

The boys smiled. "Pleasure," he spoke.

"Hello! I, is Robin Locksley, the team captain of Football Team, the Merry Men," the guy with the british accent said. He then turned to wink at the head cheerleader. The girls in the room squealed. Emma didn't quite understand why the girls squealed and giggled because she don't find him the least bit of attractive.

"Aye, good morning mi ladies. My name is Jones... Killian Jones." The guy flashed a killer smile making the girls squealed even louder. He kind of look like he's wearing thick eyeliners but he sure was good looking.

Then there was the last guy.

"Hi everyone!" He introduced with so much energy.

"I'm Neal Cassidy!" People started to turn their backs and Ruby bit her lip to keep her from laughing.

"Hey! No squealing or something?!" He shouts at everyone goofily. "Ouch!" He said, placing his hand over his chest acting hurt. Everyone chuckled making Emma smile too.

"Okay, go find your seats. Now, where were we dearies? Ah, alright. Let me introduce myself this time. My name is Mr. Gold. I don't want anyone asking for my first name. Just Mr. Gold. Do I make myself clear?"

Everyone nodded nervously.

"I will be your Chemistry teacher for the school year. I will tell you, I am very strict when it comes to attendance." He said as he walked into the aisle making everyone sit up straight. "So this will be the first and last time I will accept tardiness in class. If anyone of you don't like my rules, you can leave and never come back." Then someone from the front row grabbed his bag and stumbled. He got to his knees and ran out of the room.

"Just like that one scared rat. Anybody else?"

Belle likes this guy? Oh god, what's gotten into her head? He gives me the creeps, Emma thought.

"Okay so, since Miss Mills was the Champion in the Science Quiz bee last year, I'm giving her the chance to pick her partner." Mr. Gold said and asked someone to go in front. Emma got a bit surprised when the cheerleader brunette started standing up.

Her? I mean, oh my god. She's the cheerleading captain and maybe a bit of a bitch and okay, she's beautiful-that's given. But wait... she's... smart? I didn't see that coming!Emma creased her eyebrows as she thought.

"I volunteer as tribute!" Robin said raising three fingers and folding his thumb and pinky finger together. Regina smirked.

"Me! Choose me, Regina!" A nerd girl from the back cried out.

So, her name is Regina? Hmm, nice name... Huh, what am I saying? She is not nice! Emma screamed in her mind, feeling conflicted.

"No! Pick me! Pick me!" Another one shouted from somewhere in the middle? Maybe in the back? Emma didn't know because everyone started volunteering.

There was a chaos in the room until Mr. Gold motioned his hand to silence the class. "I see everyone wants to be paired up with Miss Mills. I think it will be necessary and just to give everyone an equal chance by letting her draw who she'll be partners with."

Everyone booed his suggestion. The probability of being drawn will be one out of thirty-five, which is very small.

"Will that be fine, Miss Mills?"

She smiled. "Yeah, sure." Regina really looked proud. Everyone wanted to have her as their partner. It also kind of made her feel bad, thinking her classmates only wanted to be paired with her because she's smart.

"Any violent reaction from the body?" Regina's eyes moved from left to right.
All they heard were crickets until Ruby raised her hand. "Yes, Miss Lucas?"

"I don't want to be her partner," Ruby spat out in disgust.

"Don't worry wolf girl, the feeling is mutual," Regina snapped back, rolling her eyes Ruby smirked, seeing her enemy pissed. They despised each other ever since.

"Okay anyone else? None? Let's get this down dearies!" Their teacher announced.

"Now, Miss Mills if you may." Mr. Gold handed the bowl and she put her hand in.

"And the lucky one is... Drum rolls please!" Some clasped the hands together, others crossed their fingers and everyone held their breaths, hoping their name would be called.

"I think it's your lucky day..." He paused briefly before announcing. "Miss Swan!" The blonde almost choked. She stiffened as heads turned around to glare at her.

"No way!" Regina objected strongly. Emma gulped.

"Sorry dearie, no backing out." They knew that Mr. Gold was a terror teacher and once he is decided, no one can reverse his decision.

"But!" Both girls tried to complain.

"No buts, Miss Mills. I asked you awhile ago if it's okay with you and you said yes. Same goes to you Miss Swan. You didn't object when I asked for other violent reactions."

Out of 35 students, why does it have to be me?!Emma screamed in her head.

"Now, let me assign your partners..."

He gave the rest of the assignments and once everyone was called he said, "Please sit with your new partners. I do hope you would harness a good relationship because you will help one another until the end of the year." Everyone whined.

Regina glared at the blonde as she walked towards her. "Move it bookworm!" She tells Belle but before Belle left, she shot Regina a death glare. Regina dumped her bag on the desk making Emma flinch a little. The brunette sighed loudly as she sat.

"Uhmm hello. My name is Emma..." She introduced herself to her new seat mate who was obviously unhappy with the new arrangement. The brunette did not respond or even look at her so she looked away. "Okay," Emma muttered under her breath. She just wanted to be civil with her, besides they'll be partners for the rest of the school year.

"Since everyone is settled down, I have a surprise!" Mr. Gold smirked. "I'll be giving you a pop quiz on how far you know in Science."

Everyone wailed in disapproval. "Worry not as this will not be recorded. Shall we?" Their teacher smiled sheepishly.

Regina finished it in two minutes and was the first one to pass her paper. She was sure as hell she aced that pop quiz. Her teacher smirked as he reached for her paper.

As soon as everyone was done, their Chemistry teacher checked the papers.

He went rounds handing the students their papers.

"Miss Mills, very good." Regina smiled proudly. "You were close enough but... not enough as your seat mate. I'm sure you'll do better than that next time," he says while handing the brunette her paper. Regina rolled her eyes bitterly at her seat mate as the blonde swallowed and pushed her eyeglasses up.

"I'd say I'm impressed, Miss Swan. You got a perfect score."

"What the hell? I missed number 7!" The brunette shrieked out softly.

"Not the keenest, aren't you?" Mr. Gold said. Regina rolled her eyes once more. How did he hear it? He has the ears of a witch,Regina thought.

"Mr. Locksley, seems like you learned nothing of last year," he said as he handed the paper to Robin which he crumpled right away.

"Mr. Jones."

"Mr. Cassidy, good job."

And so on and so forth.

"Since this is your first day with me, I'll give you the rest of the period."

With that, Regina quickly made her way to her other group of friends. Emma let out the breath she didn't notice she was holding all this time. Regina made her nervous and conscious and maybe picked a little of her interest.

Ruby and Belle quickly jumped beside Emma. "Good luck Emma," Ruby said making Emma sigh. "Regina's not that bad. Kathryn is really the bitchy one," Belle said. "Who?"

Belle rolled her eyes. "Kathryn Nolan. The one who threw the juice box at you."

Oh, that girl.

Soon, the room was filled with endless chattering and laughter.

"I'm hungry,"Ruby wailed. "But we just ate!" Emma said, surprised by the sudden outburst of her friend. "Yeah, well I'm hungry again! I have a big stomach!" Belle shook her head and grabbed her bag. "Good thing my mom packed me something."

Ruby anticipated with so much hunger in her eyes. When Belle pulled out a sandwich, Ruby practically lunged at the food like a hungry wolf. She grabbed the food from Belle and popped it in her mouth.

"Oh! PB&J! Gosh, I love your mom!" Ruby exclaimed. Emma thought, maybe this is why they call her wolf girl?

"Don't finish everything. Give Emma a piece!" Ruby shoved the sandwich to Emma's mouth which she gladly took a bite. "Mmm, that's pretty yummy!" The blonde said, making Belle smile.

After a short while, the bell rang to signify the end of the period.

"Class dismissed."

Ruby quickly stood up and turned to Emma and winked. "Adios, mi amiga." The blonde realized she'll not be with her friends in her last class. She face palmed herself, knowing she would have to bear with the subject she dreaded the most... French.