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Previously:
Flora and Helia paid a visit to Ms Faragonda's office and Flora found out that Helia is actually the grandson of Prof Saladin, Headmaster of Red Fountain. Helia gets a little worried as Flora seems disturbed after knowing so. What's going to happen from here? This is obviously frustrating because Flora now doesn't see Helia as Helia but someone whom is superior to her and someone whom she doesn't deserve to know. Read on to find out more!
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Flowering Love
Chapter 3: Getting To Know You (II)
Down the hallways, Helia and Flora kept the awkward silence. This is so weird, Helia thought, perhaps I should initiate a conversation. With that, Helia asked in an attempt to break the silence, "Where are you off to now, Flora?"
Flora was jerked back again to reality when she heard Helia's voice. She smiled saying, "I do have something to do actually but I was thinking of getting a drink first. You?"
Helia was relieved that things were beginning to lighten up. "I'm free for the whole of today actually," Helia replied and laughed, "Great! At least I'm not the only one feeling thirsty now. Are we heading to the cafeteria?"
Flora nodded and smiled again.
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In the cafeteria...
Flora and Helia bought drinks and sat down at a table for two. They began to talk and soon they were talking as though they've known each other for quite some time.
"Hey Flora, may I see that book of yours?" Helia asked. Flora showed it to him. Helia grasp the thick binding of the scrapbook and flipped the pages and was shocked to notice the extensive research done on a great variety of magical plants, some even he never heard of.
"Wow! You did all these on your own? This is very good!" Helia complimented. Flora giggled, "Yes, it took me a few years to compile it but I'm still working on it. Thanks, Helia." Flora took a sip at her juice and added, "So what do you like to do?"
Helia thought for a while and answered, "Haha! I don't like fighting. Like what Brandon said, I'm a pacifist." Flora blinked. "You don't like fighting? But you're in Red Fountain... and doesn't Prof Saladin have certain expectations on you?" Flora asked curiously. "Of course I do have certain expectations to perform. Well, being a pacifist doesn't mean I'm not good at fighting, you know." Helia gave a boyish smirk and winked.
Flora couldn't help but turned a shade of pink in response to Helia's natural charm. "If you'd like to know, I really do like sitting outdoors where I'm close to nature and pen down poems!" Helia continued. Flora let out a small laugh that was tinged with a surprised tone and said, "Are you serious? You must be really special then! I can't imagine Sky, Brandon, Tim and especially Riven writing even a sentence like 'roses are red'!"
The two were laughing about the thought and Helia managed to speak. "Does that mean that sentimental guys like me are hard to find?" He asked cheekily. "I guess so! I should feel honored then! Please promise to show me your poems the next time we meet again!" Flora answered. "Sure! You'd be impressed!" Helia said confidently. "Really? I was thinking more towards laughing at them!" Flora said and they both laughed.
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Meanwhile...
Cherie was known to be arrogant and coy despite her having pleasant features. She paced into the cafeteria and sat down at a table with a bunch of other fairies that were like her. "Hi, Cherie!" the fairies greeted. "Oh! Hello there ladies! What have we here?" Cherie said. "Hey, look! Flora is sitting with some Red Fountain guy over there!" one pointed out. "What? That nerd? I bet I can go over there and steal his attention," Cherie said confidently. (Perhaps you should, Cherie! Look! It's Helia, Prof. Saladin's grandson! Heard he's very capable in both fighting and in the aesthetic!" said another. "And he's got the looks! What an all-rounder!"
Cherie's eyes shone mischievously. She strutted over to where Helia and Flora were seated. "Hi! You must be Helia of Red Fountain! I'm Cherie! It's such a pleasure to see you!" Cherie said in her sweetest tone ever. Helia was a little taken aback by the sudden intrusion. "Hi Cherie, pleasure to meet you too," Helia replied politely. "Hey, why don't we go elsewhere to get to know each other?" Cherie said and coarsely sat on the table.
"Sorry Miss, I'm actually in a middle of a conversation with Flora," Helia said. Flora felt a bit awkward. "Helia, it's okay with me if you've got other plans actually," Flora said, knowing full well what was going on. Flora knows Cherie is very attractive and she assumed Helia would like to know her and so she should not come in between them. "You are talking to Flora? Helia, why are you talking to the school's nerd?" Cherie's rude tongue slipped. Flora was shocked and at the same time felt insulted and dared not lift up her head. "Miss, I don't know you and I definitely don't want to know you! You just insulted Flora and I'm not pleased at all. Whatever you are trying to pull at is totally useless on me." Helia said firmly, stared angrily into Cherie's eyes which made her shiver and took Flora's hand.
"Flora, let's get out of here."
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To be continued...
Author's Note:
I apologise for the late update! I've been busy and I tried my best to update as soon as I can! This chapter is not long but it's better than nothing, right? I want to take this chance to THANK ALL OF YOU who had reviewed! I must say that I feel very encouraged and glad that you all enjoyed the story so far. Do continue to send your reviews and suggestions! I will read them and may consider though I cannot guarantee anything. Thanks once again! Stick around to find out what will happen next.