Day 2: Timid

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Sorry for not updating for so long! Thank you so so so much for the reviews!

This chapter sort of introduces several new characters, but mostly someone that's somewhat important in the story. See if you know who it is J (Though it might be a bit obvious because of the title….)

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Not outspoken, quiet and often fearful

Today was Yao's turn to take Leon and Xiao Mei to school.

Which was quite unfortunate, since Yao had woken up late (again), found out that Kiku had left early to meet with a friend (which Yao had forgotten about) and both siblings were still sleeping (since Kiku wasn't here).

Well they actually weren't sleeping for long since Yao screamed when she looked at the clock.

7:40.

Leon and Xiao Mei looked at Yao in some sort of hidden pity as she rushed around the house trying to get everything ready.

"Ga je, we can walk to school by ourselves if you w-"

And Leon was immediately cut off.

"No way! You're only 10! What if something happens to you? What if you get kidnapped? Or murdered? Or -"

Yao continued listing countless impossible possibilities ("I told you that you shouldn't say anything…" whispered Xiao Mei).

"Come on, let's go!"

"But ga je, your breakfast…"

"We don't have any time, let's go!"

And with that the two were dragged out the door.

They decided not to say anything after that.

Yao thanked whatever was in control of the universe that Leon and Xiao Mei's school was close to their house.

The both of them gave Yao a hug before going into their school.

And everything was quite peaceful, until Yao felt like she heard a familiar voice. She turned to see

Ivan?

"Um….See you later Natalia…"

Yao realised the brown-haired girl with Ivan must be his sibling. She seemed like a sweet g-

"I'll see you later. You better be here later, don't even think about going out with someone afterschool. Because you only belong to me. Remember that, Vanya"

"Um….right…."

Yao was rather shocked by the girl's blatant statement and stood there without her mouth open.

It was rather lucky that 'Natalia' didn't notice. Though, Ivan did.

"Hello Yao!" he exclaimed with a large smile and a wave.

Somehow, Ivan's change of mood made the unsettling emotions lighten.

"Hello Ivan"

"I didn't know that your siblings go here!"

"I didn't know yours did as well…"

Seeing that Ivan didn't want to talk about Natalia, as the dark aura around him returned, Yao quickly changed to subject.

And so, they walked down the streets towards their school, happily in conversation.

Until Yao looked at her watch and exclaimed rather loudly that they were going to be late, and, out of habit, dragged Ivan with her as they ran.

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Period 1, Day 2 English

Yao noted that Ivan was actually a pretty good runner, since he ended up dragging her along.

Somehow they made it to the class in time and went to the back of the classroom, with Yao still out of breath and her hand still in Ivan's.

Yao, noticing the others staring at them, forcefully removed her hand from Ivan's and went to her desk.

But as she sat, she noted that two people continued to stare her way. One with short brown hair with a look of fear and the other with shining golden hair with an expression of interest.

Then, the teacher asked them to write their 'emotions' of the day based on certain events onto a new sheet of paper ("Just pretty much write whatever you want! We'll do this every day as a warm up!). Many complained, claiming that it was a childish thing to do, but went along with it anyways.

Yao stared at the intimidating blank piece of paper. Every day was such a drag and unchanging. Eventually she felt like she was part of some system. Emotions were the last thing that she thought about.

Rather, her thoughts were usually of wondering how much they could afford to spend on dinner. Or how much she could spend on a present for Leon's birthday. And Xiao Mei's. And Kiku, no matter how much he denies wanting a gift.

But she still wrote whatever came to mind:

September 7, 2014

I've been feeling bored lately.

Nothing has really changed, except for Kiku getting this new friend called Heracles (or maybe he was always there). I'm sort of worried about Leon, he's been coming home late. And he won't even tell me whose house he was at! Is he at the rebellious stage? I hope it's just a phase because Kiku never had that.

I guess I've been feeling angry and worried overall.

Yao Wang

Yao turned to look at the window after she was done and caught Ivan's eye who appeared to be staring straight at her. And he turned abruptly, leaving Yao to wonder what had happened.

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Day 2, Period 2 Phys-Ed

Yao often wondered why she decided to take PE as an elective. She could have taken something like music instead and avoid having to sneak into a stall to change while no one was paying attention. She was so lucky that Ivan was late.

Since it seemed likely that if anyone noticed her disappearance, it would be him.

Yao burst out of the stall and slipped out of the change room. She stood against the wall waiting for the others to come out.

The first was a timid brown-haired boy, who looked shocked at Yao. For what reason, she didn't know. He then turned away to look at a golden haired 'boy' wearing short shorts. They talked in whispers before the golden haired one pushed the other towards her.

"H-Hello my name is T-Toris."

"Hi. My name's Yao."

'Toris' turned away to look at the other boy again, as if to ask a question.

It appeared he got no answer.

"Y-Yao, I just wanted to tell you something about Ivan. You know, it's just that Ivan, when he was younger was a bit…a bit…hahahahaha…haha…ha….never mind."

Toris didn't finished the sentence and looked quivering with fear at something behind her. The brown-haired boy then turned and fled.

But when Yao turned around, all she saw was Ivan with a smiling face, waving.

Yao waved back, and turned again to see that Toris was talking frantically to the other boy.

They looked straight at her.

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Lunch

That wasn't the last time that Toris tried to approach her.

In fact, all throughout PE, the golden haired boy (who she later found out was called Feliks), kept pushing him towards her. But each conversation ended with a look of fear, a few laughs and a "never mind".

Which left her to wonder what had happened to Ivan when he was younger.

Oh well, I'll just ask Ivan later.

Yao went by herself to a random empty corner in the cafeteria.

Kiku then joined her, along with Heracles and Ivan.

Then Ludwig and Feliciano came over sitting close to Kiku.

No one said a word, but Alfred who was at the other table looked over in complete shock.

Alfred wasn't the only one staring.

Toris looked over again, this time his expression filled with worry. And Feliks, who seemed to be painting his nails during lunch, followed Toris' gaze which landed on Yao.

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After School, (Approx. 3:15)

Yao had stayed a little late while copying the notes for Psychology. She ran down the halls, in a hurry to pick up her little siblings (Kiku was having a sleepover with Heracles).

She was just about to turn the corner on the second floor when a hand grabbed her arm and pulled her back behind a wall.

Yao turned to look and saw Toris who put a finger on his mouth.

Then he pushed Yao slightly, still holding her arm, so that she could see the scene in the hallway.

Ivan stood with a murderous aura in front of an albino with narrowed red eyes.