Chapter 2
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"Guah!"
From the strong impact, I fell like a falling paper to the cold floor while the girl who gave me a nice slap, quickly shut the door close.
…Ahh
Still lying flat to the floor I stared the ceiling for a while thinking on how in the world did I caught up in this mess.
"Geezz… It's stings"
I groaned as I touched the sharp pain of my left cheek that has gone red.
Recalling back from before I was supposedly be taking a bath inside my new dorm but for some unknown reason there was a girl who was already inside naked. Much worst she was the social Queen everyone adores so much.
But why?...why is she here did I get lost but the address and my things are here which mean this is the right place.
I then pulled my mind together while scratching my head, as I search a logical explanation about this sudden situation.
I wonder why she's here?
As I wanted to know directly from her she was now busy taking her bath.
Hmm…
Apparently, I am just right in front of the bathroom, which I can actually hear the splashes of watery sound coming from the inside. Then I somehow remember the scene. It was the scene for only a second but certainly I was mesmerized by her figure the snow-white skin of her small body and her straight silver long hair which there where strands laid to her shoulders, remembering all of that made me real red
No-no what am I thinking…
I immediately shake my head to lose those impure thoughts and eventually walked back to the living room to the kitchen. Since I cannot take a bath first the second option would be cooking it was a good thing some of the box from my belongings contain ingredients and so I started preparing for dinner.
After a few minutes, I heard a creek and thud sound like a door was open and close.
I knew then that the young lady had already finished her warm bath, on the other hand I had also finished cooking the food but honestly I was still nervous on how to make contact with her due to the incident earlier.
"…Ok let's do this"
I then took a deep breath before walking towards the living room that I quickly saw the girl who was wearing normal casual clothes while sitting at the side of the huge sofa.
"Umm…excuse me"
As I called out, the girl shortly noticed me that she slowly turned her to face me.
"Th-the dinner is ready... are you fine with burger steak?"
The girl did not reply but she responded with a nod.
"Ok then I'll just prepare the table"
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Not long after eating dinner, the scene was left with an awkward mood between us until we finish none of us did made a single word
I wonder... is she still angry at me?
"…"
"…"
It's really hard to tell…
The girl had not changed any expression at all; all she can show is, was a stoic poker face with no trace of emotion that it was difficult to find what's on her mind.
But still this silent mood was starting to kill me, which I cannot tolerate it any longer. Anyway, I really need to talk to her regarding this important matter but first he needed to apologize.
"I-I'm sorry!"
I cried out while sincerely lowering my head and as I waits for any respond like scold or forgiveness none of it was heard.
"…"
I then raised my head to peek at the girl across the table who was now simple sipping the warm tea.
"I'm really sorry, I didn't know there was actually someone there especially a girl"
I repeated myself as the girl eventually settled her teacup over the table and then gently looked at me afterwards she slowly opened her rosy lips.
"It's ok…"
"…?"
I was quite dumbstruck from the soft low pitch voice that came from her lips even if she was just whispering her voice was surprisingly sweet and gentle.
"You're not angry at me?"
The girl shook her head gently and replies.
"It was also my fault for being careless…"
"I-I see…umm, are you perhaps my dormmate?"
"…"
The girl then slightly nodded.
I see...but why is a girl and a boy like me have to live together in the same roof. It's common sense that it is forbidden in dorm yet his advisor surely had known of this, so why?
As the girl noticed how troubled I am that she quickly she told me a hint.
"Sir Siegh—…Otou-sama"
"Dad? What about him?"
"The letter…"
"Ah right! I totally forgot about it."
From all the unexpected events that were happening to me, that I totally forgot about his letter.
I then quickly took the letter from my pocket and gradually started reading it.
To my dear son Elsword
Sorry for not mentioning this earlier such thoughts that I accidentally lost it in my mind, As I said before I got remarried and in addition you'll be having a new sister. She now attends the same school with you and to such circumstances; you will be living together as brother and sister. Take good care of her and protect her as she now part of our family.
Sincerely Yours: Dad
P.S: Lucky You!(with a wink smiley)
Dumbfounded, I was utterly lost in words.
Upon being silent for a while, a pop vein on my temple appeared that I roughly grappled the letter in my hands tightly and slowly I torn it apart at the middle.
"AHH! THAT STUPID OLD MAN!"
With that I snapped my anger out and shouted furiously.
"When I get my hands on him I'll—"
Then I realized that I wasn't alone that a girl was just nearby that I quickly halted my curse words back. As I calm myself slowly, I then glanced back towards the girl who was sitting sipping her tea once again.
"Have you known of this?"
"Yes…"
The girl replied with a nod and after she finish drinking her tea she then slowly stood up from her chair.
"I will now excuse myself to sleep..."
After that, she gradually walks towards the stairs to where her room is at the 2nd floor while my room was at the 1st floor.
Nonetheless, before she could ascend to the stairs and leave, I then thought of greeting her.
"Good night…I'll see you tomorrow then"
"…"
As I said that, I quickly turned back to clean the dining table but then I pause as I heard a soft sweet voice coming from behind.
"…Wait"
"Y-yes?"
I immediately turned around facing her once again.
"It's not 'you'…"
"Huh?"
"Call me by my name… Eve"
She said in a stoic face but I realize it was slight different from before.
"Ok then Eve…good night"
"Good Night...El"
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After cleaning and taking a bath, I finally drop myself to the bed burying my face to the soft pillow.
"C-cute…" I mumbled
It was the first time I ever said such a word, but it was the full truth that the gir— Eve is indeed cute, she was like a doll and her gentle elegant ways she was a perfect refine lady.
Deep in thoughts I buried my face deeper to the pillow, when I felt the warm redness of my face not from the slap but something else that my heartbeat was racing so fast even thought I didn't do much anything today.
"Is this what they call love?"
I heard of it before about the symptoms of being love-struck but never did I possibly experience it. It might be something else like an admiration but still the uncertainty was there.
"This should stop… She's my sister now"
Frustrated, I started to grip the bed-sheet of my bed like it hurts so much admitting it since I had no choice but accept our current relationship,
"Tch… what a pain"
Therefore, with that I slowly fell asleep hopefully by tomorrow everything will be fine.
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Morning…
From the light that escaped from the curtains of the room, I then slowly open my eyes from the glow.
"Yawn…"
With a yawn, I stretched up both my arms and sat at the bed before standing up. It was still early but since I always woke up at this hour to make breakfast it became like routine, ever since my older sister went abroad to study, I as well begun to study how to cook and do the chores at our house.
"Anyway it's better to wash first before making breakfast…"
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After 30 minutes…
"Ok, all set…I better call Eve"
Once I was done preparing the table, I then put my apron down and walk towards the stairs.
"Eve breakfast is ready!"
I called her loudly enough to reach the 2nd floor but still there was no reply, I narrowed his eyes while scratching the back of my head.
Is she still sleeping or did she already left?
"…"
I crossed both my arms thinking first before going upstairs and shortly I decided to take a look.
"How nostalgic…"
While going up the stairs, somehow I felt very familiar because I used to do the same thing to my lazy Dad.
Not long, I soon arrived to a room that seems to be Eve's however, I hesitate first before carefully knocking as I called her out again.
*Knock* *Knock*
"Eve are you awake?"
Still there was no respond from her.
"What should I do?"
The door isn't lock either so maybe I can look inside if she already left but still this is a girl's room…
I feel like I'm violating a rule or something
Sigh…here goes nothing, eventually I turned the doorknob and quietly creek the door open.
"Excuse me…"
As I made myself in, I then found out how the room was neatly organize, there was a few furniture a table desk, a drawer and a bed, it was tidy yet a bit cold and lonely mood can be felt. Maybe because of the curtains were close there was no sunlight coming through, which made the room gloomy.
Therefore, I walked near the curtains to open it and as I thought, the room was turn brightly.
Now time to wake up the sleeping beauty before she sleeps forever.
As I gradually approached the bed with a lump size of a person in it, Eve must had cover herself with a blanket due to the coldness of the night. Leaning a little closer, I tried my best to be gentle as possibly, so with a light force I gently budge the sleepy Eve to wake her up.
"Eve, wake up…"
I continued calling her 3 times before a response had shown. Eve finally move inside the blanket and slowly raise up then.
"…!?"
I gasped upon seeing Eve and quickly my face redden.
As Eve rises up the blanket that she used to cover her, had slide down and for some reason she was not wearing the casual clothes last night instead it was a black nightgown while the other strand of her gown fell to the side of her shoulder but the most problem is…it's a bit revealing.
*Yawn…*
Eve let out a soft yawn as she covers her mouth, still half-asleep she had turned to see someone besides her.
"…"
Eve stares and blinked a few time as she looked carefully upon me face to face while watching my reaction, at that moment Eve finally became aware on what was going on. She didn't shown any facial changes but her aura have darken, it was not due to the close curtains instead it was already opened.
"W-wait calm down Eve"
I waved my hands upon sensing the same murderous aura last night that I wanted to explain myself once more. However, with her left eye slightly twitch and before I could possible defend myself it was already too late.
*SLAPP!*
Her hand was way too fast…
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Classroom…
During class, Chung was sitting to his seat and once he felt the front empty seat next to him was occupy, he immediately greeted the newly arrival.
"El Good morn—?"
"…Good moring"
"What wrong with your face?"
Looks like the red handprint that was left on my cheek was still visible…sigh
"Please don't ask"
"Umm… ok if you say so"
As I sat to my chair, I then tried to face the other way towards the window so that the other student will not see my face hopefully that the redness will fade quickly.
"Ok class, will start now"
As Stella-sensei entered, the students quietly return to their seat.
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Lunch break…
"El let's go"
"Yeah just a sec"
While I was putting my things back to my bag, a loud bellow echoed inside the class
""KYYAAAA!""
"One of the Elites is here and what's more it's the Queen herself!"
Upon hearing that title, I immediately knew who it was and shortly went to take a look.
Sadly, there were many students on the way, which was harder for me to pass through.
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End Elsword POV
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On the other hand Eve also known as The Queen, even thought she was famous the fan couldn't go near her due to her unique aura of Do not come near me or else so no one would dare to get near the Queen because they were afraid but more importantly they where charm by her.
Eve only came here alone just to see a certain person but due to the crowd that gathers around her, she was having difficulty to call him out however once she saw the red hair boy coming closer but unable to get near she was oblige to do something.
"Move…"
With a sharp cold tone, Eve commanded thus the crowd was shocked because it was quite rare to hear the Queen's voice, which they immediately follow her command and made way for her to pass as she walks towards the red hair boy.
Confused the crowd didn't know why the Queen had stop at the front of an average student that they began to whisper but then the Queen had gently opened her lips once more.
"Come with me…"
"R-right now?"
Eve gently nod.
Dumbfounded, the Queen had spoken as the crowd clearly heard it that some of them left their jaw hanging.
And after a few while…
"EEHHH!" the whole crowd gone wild.
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End