"THERE, IT'S DONE."616Please respect copyright.PENANAKkEduriXGO
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"Show me." I lean over Jackson's shoulder to get a good look at the opend website on my phone. "Where?"616Please respect copyright.PENANAQW0EGoNswu
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"There, you stupid. It says 'your order will arrive within a week's time’. Happy?"616Please respect copyright.PENANAQbCzyaI1md
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I snatch the phone out of his hand and take a closer look at the purchased book.616Please respect copyright.PENANASNgyHEHJOo
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King's Cage.616Please respect copyright.PENANAoNwTlVKqZO
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It comes out on the seventh February. Just thinking about it makes me excited. I've waited a whole year for this book, and now, I'm finally able to purchase it; even though I have to wait a whole week, it's okay, I'll survive.616Please respect copyright.PENANAm3TXmLcfDw
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"Thanks Jacky, you're the best." I ruffle the grumbling boy's hair before skipping down the hall to my next class.8964 copyright protection612PENANAZX1EfhfVE3 維尼
It's amazing how it's our last year of high school and yet the year twelves still muck around the hallways, late for their current classes. I'm not any better but at least I have a valid excuse.616Please respect copyright.PENANAMPxcaEKjFn
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I knock on the door to my English class and walk in, grabbing everyone's attention.616Please respect copyright.PENANAWdd9vj6FC2
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"Care to explain why you're late, Miss Carr?"616Please respect copyright.PENANAjYoiGscS3m
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I glare at Hugo, ignoring the slight snickering from some students, and make my way towards my assigned seat.616Please respect copyright.PENANAT56NZ3dOQv
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"Mr Axel. Why don't you read out page number sixty one, since you're so keen on taking my place," Mrs Cristiana says.616Please respect copyright.PENANA783pobgPV8
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"Why that would be delightful, Cathy."616Please respect copyright.PENANAEP0HNKIRSI
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I roll my eyes at his immaturity and pull the only book in my bag out. Page sixty one. Page sixty one. Oh, here it is.616Please respect copyright.PENANA4803gBvD6n
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"’Rebecca caught my eye and smiles faintly at me. I could see the fresh tears in her eyes’," Hugo reads out loud, his voice—as much as I hate to admit—very captivating. "’I didn't know the reason why though. Maybe because her cousin had died or maybe because her boyfriend was the reason why. It's not everyday your boyfriend kills your baby cousin’,” he pauses, the silence deafening at the new reveal before continuing. "’She reminded of a wh—’”616Please respect copyright.PENANA03IVJnjuTB
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"Thank you Hugo, you can stop here."616Please respect copyright.PENANAnAPmCh0ape
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My head snaps upwards at the words, disappointment sinking in me. Great, now she's going to pick on someone else. Probably has a monotone voice too.616Please respect copyright.PENANA1OyPPUkelt
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"Okay," the teacher proclaims, turning her back to us and writing on the board. "I want someone to tell me a quote from the small text you just read."616Please respect copyright.PENANAC4T1AH72DP
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When no one puts their hands up or utters a noise, Mrs Cristiana turns around to face us. "Carol, tell me one quote from the text."8964 copyright protection612PENANASWFfTMiGvD 維尼
Carol, a chubby guy who sits at the front near the doorway, looks ups from his book. "It's not everyday your boyfriend kills your baby cousin," he replies quietly.8964 copyright protection612PENANAZ07iCnxkRx 維尼
The teachers, seemingly satisfied with the answer, nods and writes it down on the board. "Any other quotes you see there, Gabby?"8964 copyright protection612PENANAgsxH89K5ni 維尼
"No ma'am."8964 copyright protection612PENANAI5LOTd9iih 維尼
"Are you sure?" she turns to look at the girl with raised eyebrows. 8964 copyright protection612PENANA8zHQPm4Jz0 維尼
"Yes." Gabby nods.8964 copyright protection612PENANAYPA86rqUi1 維尼
Mrs Cristiana accepts her answer and looks back at Hugo, who—no surprisingly—has his big head down on the desk. "Mr Axel?"8964 copyright protection612PENANAarbHPF9Nxf 維尼
Hugo lifts his head up, his chestnut brown hair ruffled. "Yes?"8964 copyright protection612PENANALTu3UzleAK 維尼
"Would you like to continue reading?"8964 copyright protection612PENANAq9Fg4jAZWZ 維尼
"No," he deadpans.8964 copyright protection612PENANANIYnzUYOQH 維尼
"That wasn't an option, Hugo."8964 copyright protection612PENANAUkmY0RUQwI 維尼
He sighs, picks up the book begrudgingly before asking, "can I bounce instead?" 8964 copyright protection612PENANAnTApi6T3I0 維尼
"Continue the sentence you were reading and then you can bounce.”8964 copyright protection612PENANANkAwrVVB2s 維尼
"But Miss, can't I-"8964 copyright protection612PENANAS5ajmVv6xr 維尼
"Time's ticking, Hugo." 8964 copyright protection612PENANAVkUwyuGYkX 維尼
He exaggeratedly sighs, making sure to blow some of his papers on the floor. For what reason, I have no clue. "’She reminded me of a white pigeon that flew straight into the trap the thorny roses built for her, and for that reason, I smiled back’."8964 copyright protection612PENANAWhM4Zy4gvV 維尼
I look up from my book when no one utters a word. Mrs Cristiana has her head buried in the book, seemingly skimming over the lines before slamming the book shut and turning around to write on the whiteboard. 8964 copyright protection612PENANAFrTXIyJsoD 維尼
"Any quotes you see there, Vel?"8964 copyright protection612PENANAYah8LblpRh 維尼
At the sound of my name, I freeze, like deer caught in headlights, even though I've done nothing wrong.8964 copyright protection612PENANAxLGge4dDmu 維尼
"Well?" She looks over her shoulder.8964 copyright protection612PENANACB4xCHgTfY 維尼
I quickly skim through the short paragraph before answering, "I smiled back."8964 copyright protection612PENANA7e8OLuLhrx 維尼
She pauses for a second, staring at me, before copying it down on the board. "Want to explain your answer?" She turns around, a look of intrigue visible on her clear face.8964 copyright protection612PENANAEoqfg0GgGh 維尼
I feel the heat rise to my cheeks. Oh god, what do I say now?8964 copyright protection612PENANAj1tOgBFIwY 維尼
I bite my lips anxiously, and sink lower into my seat. I don't want to say my reason because it's weird, obviously, and frankly, I don't want others stealing my idea. I didn't even expect her to question it. 8964 copyright protection612PENANAhsAr6ze4Ay 維尼
Ready to utter some bullpoop, I open my mouth to speak but was cut off. 8964 copyright protection612PENANA4hWrtGvXmG 維尼
"The quote can represent the direction of the plot," Hugo calls out, surprising me and everyone else in the room. "Just by reading it, you can either expect that Mila is planning something sinister, hence the comparison of the white pigeon and the thorned roses, or it could mean Mila doesn't blame Jessica for what happened, therefore the smile representing forgiveness."8964 copyright protection612PENANAsLGygDNtX9 維尼
I look at Hugo, along with the rest of the class. Never in my life did I think Hugo Axel was capable of consently answering a question. 8964 copyright protection612PENANAOy3bDJ1acM 維尼
The teacher glances at me before smiling at Hugo. "Thank you Vel, for answering the question."8964 copyright protection612PENANAmtfrS8IQlW 維尼
"Anytime Mrs," he replies, a wide grin plastered on his face. 8964 copyright protection612PENANAOYE3glJ8HH 維尼
Mrs Cristiana shakes her head and writes down the explanation on the whiteboard. I look at Hugo and quietly eye him. As if feeling my stare, his mouth twitches up into a faint smile, and I quickly turn back around, feeling embarrassed for staring too long.8964 copyright protection612PENANA0ldj8gYLql 維尼616Please respect copyright.PENANAuZKEi44qfO
BY THE TIME lunch comes around, my brain is exhausted. Hitching my bag upwards, I make my way through the sea of chatty student in the cafeteria, eyes set on a certain fair headed boy. Once within distance, I throw my bag at his rectangular head. 8964 copyright protection612PENANAKOZ77OKSfo 維尼
"What the hell?" Lucian exclaims, his brown eyes glaring at me as I take an empty seat. I ignore him and grab a few wedges from his tray.8964 copyright protection612PENANAoo9gE3boRa 維尼
"Make yourself at home, why don't you," he says, rubbing his head before picking my bag up from the floor. He places it on the table. "What's the point of carrying this thing around if it's practically empty?"8964 copyright protection612PENANAQcyEIyODlT 維尼
I shrug. "I dunno know, it's comfortable."8964 copyright protection612PENANAa4c12jz6eO 維尼
I look over my shoulder at the short line of hungry animals, waiting for their food to be served. "I'm gonna get something to eat," I say to Lucian, patting his shoulder. "Do you want anything?"8964 copyright protection612PENANAEuQgNaF7MA 維尼
He gives me a blank look, stuffing his face with hot wedges. 8964 copyright protection612PENANAxaMwXClSxj 維尼
"Obviously not," I mutter, standing up. "Look after my phone."8964 copyright protection612PENANA1WH5hWgVXd 維尼
I make a beeline towards the canteen, my stomach grumbling as I near the sacred treasures. As I wait in line, I stare up at the school's menu, my mind jumping from one decision to another. There's so much to eat. 8964 copyright protection612PENANAsBsyzgqP0T 維尼
Glancing down, I count the money that I have. $5.80. With little to no money. 8964 copyright protection612PENANAXAi8uN1wRK 維尼
School canteens are expensive. Why? My mind doesn't have the answer to that. Although the food is particularly nice—depending on the lunch ladies' moods—the prices are overly high. A small chicken wrap costs five dollars and that alone would never satisfy my growing stomach. 8964 copyright protection612PENANAGs2sxn5ChS 維尼
A girl's gotta eat what a girl's gotta eat. 8964 copyright protection612PENANAOHLLqMBp4e 維尼
I admit, I may or may not be one of the people who eat a lot. ‘A lot’ sounds like an understatement right no-8964 copyright protection612PENANAwmm0HK1Ew7 維尼
"Can you hurry up?" 8964 copyright protection612PENANAtG2XDkC4G6 維尼
"Huh? Oh sorr—" I turn around to face the intruder of my thoughts and immediately scowl when I see Hugo. How cliche."Oh, it's you." 8964 copyright protection612PENANAMT8gjpb1RV 維尼
His lips tug upwards in a smile. "Yes, it's me. You're holding up the line."8964 copyright protection612PENANAM4Itssh58b 維尼
My scowl deepens but I say nothing and turn around. "You're holding up the line," I mimic him in a deep voice. Holding up the line my ass. There's still two people in front of me.8964 copyright protection612PENANAfIkDtPEAG8 維尼
"I can hear you, you know." 8964 copyright protection612PENANAYrCeUdyZFR 維尼
"Good to know your ears are still working." I turn around and give him my most award winning smile before facing the front again.8964 copyright protection612PENANANsFMbdiTVH 維尼
Hugo Axel. The "bad boy" of Roset High. At least that's what he likes to believe. We all know he's a wimp under his fluffy hoodie and combat boots.8964 copyright protection612PENANAjl2GETWF03 維尼
Sure, he may keep his reputation up with a few devilish moves here and there, but when it comes to owning a motorcycle, getting the girls and brutally winning fights, let's just say, he needs experience.8964 copyright protection612PENANAwa9abNZKk1 維尼
I remember last year at the end of the first semester, he got into a fight with Nicky Robotham, a kid with an intense temper. But instead of throwing punches like a normal person would, he started dancing around Nicky, making quacking noises too.8964 copyright protection612PENANAJz23iDnEl2 維尼
Because apparently chickens quack nowadays.8964 copyright protection612PENANAfPHNxLlR2b 維尼
Or at least, that's what Lilly told me. But maybe I shouldn't believe everything she says, especially when she claimed that Hugo had run around the school with Nicky chasing after him. 8964 copyright protection612PENANA6itL8rSvZv 維尼
"You should've seen them Vel.” she laughed. "He would've put Usain Bolt to shame!" 8964 copyright protection612PENANANXxGpvvgPJ 維尼
But her story doesn't add up. Especially after bumping into a badly bruised Nicky the very next day. 8964 copyright protection612PENANAxJPT5bgFXF 維尼
I'm snapped out of my thoughts when I feel warm air brushing against my ear.8964 copyright protection612PENANACJTkcAQFNj 維尼
"It's your turn, Vallyhills." 8964 copyright protection612PENANAQ3LXYyMaqU 維尼
I involuntary shiver at the proximity but push Axel's face away with the back of my hand. "I can see that Hugo."8964 copyright protection612PENANApyO90Y6avX 維尼
Did I forget to mention that he's also a creep?8964 copyright protection612PENANAsOgOUQJOy9 維尼
"Good to know your eyes are still working."8964 copyright protection612PENANA1VTqhqYMiM 維尼
I turn around to glare at him. An annoying creep, but a creep nonetheless.8964 copyright protection612PENANAZ5zULEulnv 維尼
"What would you like today, Vel?"8964 copyright protection612PENANAXPYWpcqAVa 維尼
I turn around at the sound of a gentle voice and smile at Merida. "Can I please have a box of nachos?" 8964 copyright protection612PENANA10OD3GGnzs 維尼
She nods her head and I watch her grab a small red box. Hugo’s hand suddenly clamp on my shoulders and I purse my lips in annoyance.8964 copyright protection612PENANAtFICwz8tox 維尼
"Make that two Merida."8964 copyright protection612PENANARrMzNAP88d 維尼
"That'll be seven dollars," she says, smiling amusingly at the two of us. But I don't have seven dollars.8964 copyright protection612PENANAmJ8Potct0K 維尼
I glance down at my coins and count out three dollars fifty. I’ll just buy my one. He can pay for his.8964 copyright protection612PENANACCTQxIbOgP 維尼
"I've got it." 8964 copyright protection612PENANABZx1vIX0cF 維尼
I look up to Hugo paying for the food before he thanks Merida and walks away with the boxes. "Come on, you're holding up the line," he calls out over his shoulder.8964 copyright protection612PENANAXeR4JR8ipf 維尼
I narrow my eyes at his retreating back, but follow him begrudgingly. "Can I have my nachos now?" I ask once he stops near an empty table. 8964 copyright protection612PENANAknLRFkwFgJ 維尼
He hands it over silently and I bite my lip, the heat of the junk seeping through the bottom of the cardboard. "Here," I say, placing the nachos on the table and taking the coins out of my pocket. "Take these."8964 copyright protection612PENANAHkQMXluQgd 維尼
"You don't have to pay me back," he replies, shaking his head. 8964 copyright protection612PENANAPqKSUNkFKz 維尼
"Hugo," I say. "Take it."8964 copyright protection612PENANAqcQBHseqIC 維尼
He hesitates for a second before shaking his head again. "I don't want your money." 8964 copyright protection612PENANA3z5D4Ai9A9 維尼
And without a second glance, he leaves with his hot nachos in hand.8964 copyright protection612PENANAKI9YtV0lbh 維尼
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