Day. Corridor. The corridor was crowded and louder. Most of them talking, laughing, pushing, fighting and sleeping. India is one of them, her side leaning on the wall, sleeping on the stairs.
We don't know why she feels so tired today.
She even can hear Olive voices between the crowd, then suddenly her voice was beside hers.
"Have you seen our Psychology teacher's face? He looks about to eat students alive. What's his problem anyway".
India chuckled, Olive spoke back. "All the bitch started to eye on Grayson, even Miss Jayne. Of course they will, I mean look at him.. simple to answer am I right".
India nodded and didn't care either about Grayson. "Did you know Miss Jayne invited him to the theater".
"Let me guess. Billy told you''. India eyes half open. "I don't care what Miss Jayne wanted to do with him. It's none of my business, neither you Olive nor all of us should know''.
Olive sighs as her eyes look around the place. Billy on view. "Sup? what you guys doing".
"Cooking. What you think we're doing here. India slept and I was thinking something".
"About Grayson who he dates with Miss Jayne. Is that what you are thinking about?" he took a seat below India and Olive. "They all went to the theater. After that maybe.. they have something that I don't want to talk about it".
Olive snorts said. "Sex".
"Of course. Every date ends up like that. I don't know what you know or don't. Mr Grayson and Miss Jayne had their first date together. Opera's shit! Who did that anyway in the 21st century".
Olive and India shrugged. He spoke again. "I'll maybe see them together. I work across from the theater building remember".
"Yeah. Zeke's Family Video. That old woman rented one Patrick Swayze old movie".
Billy looks up at Olive. "Ghost?"
"She thinks her late husband is sitting behind her doing pottery making together, she even talks to herself. Wandered around the town".
Sigh, she spoke again. "When we get older we will end up like that old woman. One day".
"This is the matter people's start to gossip about these two. Miss Jayne she.. early forties right?" ask India.
Billy shrugged. "What about Mr. Grayson?"
"He seems so young. I guess in early or mid thirties, who knows what we know. Way younger than other male teachers here". said Olive biting her lips.
Billy turns to India. "How can you sleep with this loud noise".
"Just pretending you're not in here". she yawned, stretching her bones. "What time is it anyway". She looks at Olive. "Feels like.."
.."Way long to go"..
India began to act aggravated with how slow students were walking. It's like people don't have the decency to even care that others have to make it to class that may not be as close as their class is.
"We gotta go".
Hour later. India on her desk taking a note from the book she borrowed from the library call..
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She didn't realize Professor Duke Van Helsing from University she knew through her medical teacher was standing right behind her.
He smiled as he saw her hard work to become a Psychology and Surgeon doctor.
No one can beat her in class, every exam she never failed to answer. What amused him about India Natalie Greene is.. one day she will open her own institution for people who need it.
"Professor Helsing, you scared me". she patted her chest smiling. "I didn't hear you, I'm sorry I'm too busy taking notes".
He nodded, dragging the chair and seat beside hers. "What brought you here, Professor?" she asked.
"You really". he smiled. "I'm impressed with what you are doing so I've come at the right time. How are you doing? Your teacher, Link, says you have another class to attend, history".
India nod, he spoke back. "I understand but it doesn't mean it bothers you right? don't. Your skill which every hospital needs is that. You are some kind of special I've never met well of course Olive and Billy too but you are the reason I am here".
"Billy and Olive wanted to be surgeons and I picked two. Psychology is one of mine inspired to become, surgeon to help people who need it".
He points. "That is why you choose two this book for your reference". smiling. He picked the book and read it.
"You know I was like you when I was your age. I am working at the institution when they need me there, one of my patients is possessed by something powerful that I couldn't defeat by science".
"What happened to that patient?" she asked.
"I blame myself. He died when the priest cast that spirit out of his body, it was night when it happen".
He sighs, and puts the book down on the table.
"Science couldn't help possessed person so which mean we have to believe it existence, never try to be an heroes to save someone life without your knowing what is really happen surround us".
India nodded understanding, she said. "If I graduate one day, Professor". his eyes on hers. "Can I work with you in an institution?"
"Can you handle a mental person all by yourself?"
"I can try". She smiled.
Moments later. They two walk in the corridor toward Grayson class as they arrive at the door, there is a group blocking the door. Olive yelp.
"Like seriously MOVE! who the hell having a meeting right in front of the door".
Billy pushes the group walking inside then follows India behind him. "What do you guys talk about?" Olive asks.
"We've been talking Miss Jayne invite Mr. Grayson to the theater".
"Moving on guys. Who are we to judge their relationship? They are adults and we are in our early twenties. We should focus on something other than their ship".
She went inside the class and had a seat in front of India while Billy was beside her. She turned around.
"They are still not moving on about Grayson and Miss Jayne's relationship".
India had nothing to say about it neither did Billy. Olive turned back in front where exactly Mr. Grayson stepped inside the class in a smile.
Greeting the student. "So we continue with Vlad the Impaler". Billy's hand shot up in the air. "Yes?"
"I was studying Vlad the Impaler, sir. What I didn't understand is, He cursed God and God gave him a punishment on earth".
Everyone's eyes staring at Billy as for Grayson, he got a flashback about his past life. True, he cursed God for taking his beloved wife's life. True, he did receive a punishment from God by living eternity. That is what he wants.
"Sir?" Grayson's eyes blink, ending his flashback, his eyes now back to Billy. "Is it true, sir?"
He smile, said. "Yes he did. Vlad the Impaler did receive his own punishment from God. As you say about Billy none of them are quite true".
"You seem to know Vlad the Impaler much like you've seen him in real life".
"Studying is the most important thing, Billy. As you as me, we are learning something, so are you guys reading for the essay or should I give a simple quiz".
Moments later. Everyone is busy writing on the paper Grayson gives. It wasn't just about Vlad the Impaler they study for, there is much history, culture Grayson knows how to share with them.
But it seems none of them are much interested in the sentimental he had to stay low. His eyes lock to India whom she bite her lips.
"Mr. Grayson?"
"Miss Jayne". he breaks his eyes as they look up at the door. "Can I help you?"
She leaned the side of the frame door, smitten. "I was wondering if you could join me later after this".
"That's wonderful. I'll be there". She then walks, Grayson eyes back to the student. "Class dismiss, I'll see you guys again".
Finally. India muttered under her breath.
"Don't forget what I'd just said earlier". all them gathered their things, a loud pushing chair sound we could hear from it. Grayson fixes his tie. "India?" She stopped looking up at him. "Can I give you a ride? Because we are neighbors".
She shook her head. Olive about to say something but India elbowed on her ribs.
"Thank you, Mr. Grayson but I urmm.. something I had to do before I went home".
"I can wait".
"No thanks. I can manage myself".
"Don't say that. You are a girl that is too dangerous walking alone".
"Miss Jayne needs you now, Mr. Grayson. Don't waste your time, she's waiting".
Quickly she grabs Olive's arm, bolting out the class. Billy top toe behind the girl.
"Don't say a word, Olive".