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Tattering Thrones
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2 : Hello
I sighed at the sight of my school.
West Everbranch High School.
My feet dragged me to my first period class, Biology. There are not many people yet in here, since I arrived so early at school. I brought out my books and my pencil case, tidied them, and stared at the white board in silence. What should I do? This is so boring...
Then I glanced at the phone in my hand.
Toni!
snowflakekitkats: Toniii
He replied four minutes later.
tonisolarskate: The fuck? What r u doing this early?
snowflakekitkats: Early? It's 7:24! Wakey wakey, sleeping handsome.
tonisolarskate: Ugh.. Ok. Be right back, dont go away just like last night!
snowflakekitkats: Okay.
I waited for him to text me back, but until around ten minutes later, there was no reply from him. More and more students came in, until my class was half full of the students. Then I realized it's been fourteen minutes.
tonisolarskate: Hey, sorry for da late reply! I realized i was goin 2 be late so i replied u after i went out from home!
snowflakekitkats: It's okay... Where are you now?
tonisolarskate: Already in my school. What r u doing?
I was just about to reply his text, but then a group of five boys came in my class. The girls in my class automatically were swooning and looking at them admiringly as soon as they saw them. Of course... What is not possible for the most popular boys at school? The boys have good looks and dressed in clothes that make them ultra-better. Like, messy... Neat... Or whatever... Depends on each individual. But, one of them is the most handsome from all of them. Not in my opinion, but based on everyone's. Of course, because he's like the 'leader' of the group. Tall, pale skin, unnaturally white hair, and cerulean blue eyes. I know his name... But I don't quite remember. I think it starts with K... Or B...?
I looked to my left. A girl classmate, swooning at the boys. I snapped my fingers in front of her so I can get her attention.
"Hey, do you know that one's name?"
She looked at me in rivalry. "What's with him?"
"Oh, no, no. Relax. I just kinda forget his name."
"Oh. Which one, again?"
"The one with white hair."
"He's Jack." She answered shortly before continued her swooning.
I didn't want to ask her further because it would be too hard. In this school, I don't really have friends. I just know people, and people know me. No, not by the actual 'know', but know as in, know each other's names. Yeah, ironic right? They don't know me... But they know my name. Vice versa. But I still have a friend! A best friend! Toni. Err, well, not at school, though...
Speaking of Toni. Right, I forgot to reply his text! I quickly hid my cellphone below my desk and typed a reply.
snowflakekitkats: Waiting for school 2 start :/ u?
Then, a loud ding erupted from the front of the class. It was a sound coming from Jack's black iPhone 5. Wait... Is it just my imagination or... After I just sent the text... Jack's cellphone dinged...?
Could it be...?
"Hey man? Who's that?" One of his friends asked while leaning his elbow on his shoulder to take a glance at Jack's cellphone.
"I told you for the umpteenth time, my girlfriend." He replied nonchalantly and then made a call. I looked at my phone, but there was no incoming call.
It's really his girlfriend! Phew, I sighed to myself, feeling relieved that he is not tonisolarskate. I think I overthink too much. Coincidences are everywhere, you know. Besides, it would be so unpleasant if Toni is... Him. I never imagined if Toni was Jack. Toni would never be someone popular like him who is self-conceited and shows too much confidence. For me, it is truly annoying.
tonisolarskate: Ttyl, k? School's starting!
I replied with an okay and turned my cellphone off, then putting it in to my jeans pocket. Not wanting to look like a lonely loser, I put out Algebra textbook and studied. I heard some whispers flying around me, and I realized that those are about me. A girl who shuts herself from the society, likes to study, and couldn't care less about people. People can think what they want. But Elsa Winters and Elisabeth Arendelle are the same person who tries to reach something same; happiness.
But I guess, nothing can make me happy. I was born to bear the fate.
The lunch break bell rang. Everyone rushed out of class, and I walked normally like nothing has happened. Because most of the students like the cafeteria, I always eat at the school park. There is a bench, my favorite place where I usually eat my lunch. There is a big persimmon tree just behind the bench, so it's pretty shady sitting on the bench. Besides, not many people fancy this place, so the bench is mine, practically.
Sitting on it, I brought out my lunch. Cordon bleu and potato salad with some fresh grapes. Mmm. It must be Chef Gerda that cooked, because she remembers what I love to eat in Mondays. While savoring the lunch quietly, I felt so calm by the breeze that went by. This area isn't so crowded thus it is peaceful here. My cellphone inside my jeans pocket vibrated, signaling a new text has received. I took my cellphone out.
tonisolarskate: Is it lunchtime there?
snowflakekitkats: Yep! What do you have for lunch?
tonisolarskate: Only a choco bar :/
snowflakekitkats: I hope I can give you some of mine. Cordon bleu ftw!
tonisolarskate: Wtf?! That's dinner!
snowflakekitkats: U jelly?
tonisolarskate: Nutella!
I giggled. I hope Toni studies in my school, so I can talk to him 24/7... Face to face. It must be fun being with him. But I doubt he'll like being friends with me if he studies here. Like the other students in here...
I packed things into my bag and stood up. Suddenly, something hit my head lightly that I yelped. When I looked down, it's a persimmon. Oh! That's nice. Fresh from the tree.
I picked it up and strolled to hallway. Since the break is still long to go, the hallway is almost empty. My next class is Precalculus, so I better get going, I'm not a fan of it and I better study it more.
But in the middle of the walk, I saw someone walking weakly. It was a boy... He was walking like the life has been drained out from him yet somehow he still managed to put his 'swag' on his face to look okay. For me, he isn't okay. At all.
He suddenly stopped walking and slumped down on the wall. I, of course, got panicked and ran to him. I squatted and put my hands on his shoulders, shaking him violently.
"Are you okay?! Are you okay?! Oh my God, are you breathing?! Hang in there—"
"Whoa dude, CALM DOWN!" He grabbed my hands and threw them away. "I'm okay! Geez."
My eyes travelled to reveal his face and... Holy liberty, Jack!?
"You're okay? What's with that dead look?"
"I got a C on my History quiz."
"You were in my class and you had Biology."
"Uh, no! It's from yesterday!"
"I heard yesterday the History teacher got sick and there were no substitutes?"
He cursed under his breath. "Okay, fine. I'm not okay. What do you want?"
"What do I want? I don't know, I don't even know about you." I stood up. "Did you eat breakfast or lunch?"
"None of them."
I sighed and turned my body away from him, then I pulled out the persimmon I saved in my bag and I threw it to him. I waved. "Bye."
After that, I went to class safely and studied. Silence engulfed me, but I guess I already got used to it.
I packed all my things and prepare to go home. But then, my way out from class is blocked by someone. I looked up, since I'm shorter than him.
What is he doing here?
"What?" I asked.
"Where are you going?" Jack asked me back.
"Home, duh." I tried to make way past him, but he wouldn't let me.
"Well, uh, thanks."
"Thanks for what?"
"For helping me, of course."
"Oh, it's nothing."
I slipped out from his body and calmly walked away. I heard frantic footsteps behind me, trying to chase me until he grabbed my shoulder and made me spun so I can face him.
"What is it?" I asked him annoyed. I just want to go home...
"Do you know who am I?"
"What are you talking about? Of course. Everyone talks about you even in restrooms."
"Ah, I see..." He scratched the back of his head who I knew was not itchy at all. "You know... You said you don't even know about me. So..."
"I do know your name, but I really don't know about you. Like, what's your personality or favorite food. That was what I meant." I cut him off, annoyed. "Besides... That's what people do nowadays, right? They assume things at you based on what they know, not by what they really know. Ugh."
Oh my God. Did I just really say that? Crap. I was expecting him to show a 'what the fuck?' look, but instead, his face looked a little stunned. He fell silent for a second, and then tugged a smile on the corner of his lips. "Cool."
Wait. That was so unexpected.
He stretched his right hand at me. "Since you really don't know me, let's start it over with a very beginning! I'm Jack Frost, a junior now."
"You're being funny..."
"Oh come on! I just want to make this a good first meeting!"
"Just say that you don't know my name."
Jack's cheeks blushed pink in embarrassment. "N-no! Of course not!"
Liar. Even so, he made me smiled a little at his weird actions. I extended my hand and then grabbed Jack's. "Elsa Blanche, junior as well." He shook it and I released my hand. "What now?"
"What now? We're going to have drinks, of course!"
"Drinks!? No way!"
"Chill, I mean smoothie! You in?"
To think of it, if I accept it, it'll be my first time going out with friends from school. Since I'm in high school and I will graduate soon... There is nothing to be blamed if I go, right?
"No kidding, but this is good." I said, staring at my smoothie. Apparently, I ordered kiwi smoothie because it's my favorite fruit.
"Told you! This place is my favorite." He looked at the ceiling of the smoothie cafe. The building is small and not that big like restaurants, but it is comfy and looks vintage. It's quite cozy, actually.
"Do you go here often?" I asked out if the blue.
"Nah... Not really. When I have a bad day or a really good day, I always go here."
"Weird. A popular guy like you should be drinking alcohol... Not smoothie..."
"Wow, is that what you think of populars? Well let me tell you, I'm not like them. Call me different. But, some of my friends don't really do what you think, too." Jack slurped his smoothie before he continued. "Besides... They say when you drink that stuff... Your face will age faster! Don't wanna ruin my handsome face, yeah."
"You're too cocky." I laughed.
After that, we fell silent. No more words exchanged, only the sound of us slurping on our smoothies and the music from the cafe. I wonder... He's very popular, what is he doing here with me? People barely know me.
"Hey," I called him. "Do you always do this?"
"Do what?"
"When people help you on such a small thing... Do you take them here?"
"Nope."
"Then why..."
"Hey, just enjoy the smoothie, alright? It's one in a million chance for everyone to get their drinks on me." He smiled. I know there must be something else, but I didn't push him no more.
Minutes passed and I didn't even feel time is flowing. Our endless chattering stopped when I took a quick glance at my watch. My eyes widened.
"Holy God, it's 4 PM already?!"
"Uh, yeah, is that a problem?"
"Of course! I have to go home! Or else I'm dead!"
"Really? 4 PM? We just left school at 2.45! Okay, want me to drive you home?"
"No thanks, I'm going alone!" I took my bag and ran away as fast as I could, ignoring Jack and his shouts.
Damn, Father would be soooo mad at me...
I stopped a cab and get in it. After arriving at my house, I quickly paid the cab. When I opened the front door, it was silent as hell. Well, it is usually silent, but I just have the feeling that this is the hell kind of silent.
"Finally home, Elisabeth?"
Gulp.
I spun and saw my Father sitting on a big, regal red sofa. His face was unreadable, but I can tell he's not amused at my 'late' arrival.
"Yes, there was a sudden discussion with my classmate for an upcoming group project." I lied.
"Why did I not know this?"
"I'm sorry, Father. I was too busy that I forgot to call you."
He raised his eyebrow and then dropped it with a sigh. "You do know you have to be home at 3. Next time, inform me or Kai of any sudden plans. Do you understand?"
"Yes, Father."
"Very well. You are excused. Don't forget to study as well."
I nodded and bowed a little before walking away to my room. After locking it, I threw my bag away and threw myself on my queen-sized bed. I let out a heavy grunt.
Today is so unpredictable. This is the first time I ever came home late and hang out with someone. I guess that's a good thing... to add in my memories. I looked at my cellphone. There are 5 unread texts, great. All of them are from Toni, of course. Most of the texts are about Toni asking where am I or why don't I reply his texts.
I quickly assured him by texting him I was busy. He replied in flash, and to be honest, I was surprised.
tonisolarskate: Jerk, i was worried. U never went off for more than an hour w/o telling anything
snowflakekitkats: Aww, someone cares.
tonisolarskate: Srsly i thought u slipped on the streets & had amnesia i was just like omg
I laughed. Toni always made up my day. I replied and told him that I'm going to study. But really... I am not in the mood to study. Maybe a little tour around the house will help me, since I don't really stay everywhere but my room nowadays.
I only explored the second floor because my room is on it and Father is downstairs. If he finds me linger around the house, I'll end up being lectured again. I slowly remembered the rooms as I explored. The play room, the reading room, the office...
...And I found a big white door with green ornaments. Every door except mine in this floor is brown and plain, but this one... is different. I sighed and put a hand on it. I couldn't bear to open the knob and enter the room. It hurt my heart so much.
Why everything has to turn this way..?
"I'll find you someday." I whispered.
I took a leave and entered my room, deciding to call it a day. But, before that, I folded six paper cranes. The corner of my eyes caught the sight of my phone. I wasted no more time.
snowflakekitkats: Gnight.
Then I slept, ignoring my duty to study.
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