The St. Claire Academy's hall has not been this quiet since forever. Or maybe since the founder died. The hall being this quiet is such a one-second haven for the teachers, nonetheless.
Almost all the girls in freshman wanted to be included in the special section, some just didn’t care at all. Good thing, this academy does not have a system where in all the students who won’t make the passing score will be ousted, or else…
During lunch, our girls decided to go to their regular place, of course, on the rooftop. All they discussed is about how difficult the exam was. Yuri was the one complaining for the most part. She can’t stand the fact that her friends were smart and there is a chance that she won’t be able to make it to the special section.
“Relax, your chance is low, but never zero…” Hayley said. “Have ye little faith in yourself.”
Yuri looked at Hayley, then begrudgingly bit into her chicken nuggets. “You’re teasing me again. You’re so mean.”
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Angel smiled at Yuri, then softly patted her on the back. “Don’t stress yourself. It may not end up that way. There were smarter students here aside from us.
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This conversation of one complaining and the other comforting for the rest of the lunch break. But during those moments, one girl was not in that moment, and Hayley noticed it.
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Meanwhile…
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Raeven was not in her element and all that was in her mind was what happened last night. She wants someone to talk about it so badly…
She was not bothered with the exam commencing that day. To hell with that. And even after the day ended, her head was still filled with thoughts of him.
She was in her locker and organizing her things when suddenly, a girl leaned in the locker beside hers. When she looked at her right side, she saw Hayley staring at her with her signature smile; where she smiled but the tip was arched up than the other side.
"What’s eating, you ice goddess?" Hayley asked.
Raeven looked at Hayley. In her mind, this girl was a fun-loving, carefree person, and a little wicked, who will not even blink watching a house burn down. But no one can deny how great of a friend she can be.
"Hey, are you going out? I want to join too." Yuri said excitedly. She was glad that the exam was over, even if it’s just for today. Still three days to go until it’s over, though.
Angel was just looking at them. She's a little confused as to what is going on. Maybe she was not that great of a friend to Raeven yet. Hayley seemed to notice almost everything that’s going on around her.
"Do you want to hang out?" Hayley asked Raeven, ignoring Yuri at the back.
"It's good that you two can bond. You go ahead." Angel said kindly.
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"I wanna go too!" Yuri said, her second attempt to be noticed.
Hayley turned at her and smiled, that sickly sweet smile then tapped Yuri’s shoulder. “Not now, honey. This young lady needs to come with me alone.”
Yuri pouts. But what can she do? She can’t defy Hayley.
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And so, it only took 25 minute drive to reach an empty coffee shop. Hayley was grateful for that, but just in case, she requested to rent a private room for the two of them. And it is quite a nice room for a tea party. It is spacious and has a nice balcony.
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"Okay, let's hear it." Hayley said, while she sat in the chair with her other legs crossed over the other, leans back and rests her both elbows in the arm chair, her eyes glinting; ready for some juicy gossip.
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Flash back…
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She didn’t know how she ended up on his bed, because the whole time she was on cloud nine, the guy she adored for the first time, was caressing her ever so gently, like he really cared for her, like, there’s no one above her, and no Victoria. It’s just her and him exist at that moment. Isn’t it every girl’s dream to be in her beloved’s arms? She took a deep breath, getting herself ready for what was coming her way.
She then felt his hand slide down to her legs. When she looked down at him, she was a little taken aback by how he stares at her legs.
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He looked up at her, then smiled; that seductive smile and smoldering eyes of him. Then he said. “You have such beautiful legs, Rae. “
She didn’t know how to respond. It was the first time a guy admired her for having such beautiful legs… should have made her creeped out by now. Hayley once told her that boys think of “it” most of the time, and it actually makes sense when suddenly he starts admiring every part of her body…
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She suddenly felt nervous. Is she ready for this? Is this a good idea? Does she have to give herself up for him? Is he the one?
There were a lot of questions she needed answers to. The more questions swam in her head, the more she got confused and the more she doubted herself.
“What am I to you?” Raeven asked, in a quiet and unsure voice.
Suddenly, it became silent. Bryce stopped groping her legs, looking up at her, he said: “What?”
“If I’m going to make you choose between her or me, who would you choose?”
Bryce looked at her. He can tell that Raeven was zoning out. "Why should I choose? I thought you understood."
Raeven sighed, then sat up and pulled her skirt down. “I thought so too. Now I don’t know.”
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She said goodbye in her most quiet voice, almost a whisper, then left the bedroom and out of his place.
She realized what had almost happened. She thought she had almost given up her innocence to her fiance. Would it be worth it? if she was that easy to get and he was not wholehearted; he was still ambiguously attached to Victoria. After all, it was an arranged marriage. There is no love, just two family merging powers to be more powerful. It was all that and nothing more. For them marriage is responsibility and duty and love is just an option but not necessary, if there's any..... is this all there is to it?
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There was still no expression on her face when she tried to squeeze herself in at the almost closing elevator. The person inside was startled, but then anxiously pressed the open button to let her in. The guy looked at her and noticed her blush complexion; she was in a steamy session a while ago, so obviously she still looked a bit flushed. She knows that he can't help but look at her. She knew that look very well. She felt uncomfortable, then looked at her left side at the mirrored wall of the elevator: She's right, she looked ravaged.
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The guy stranger asked, going down?
She just nodded. Still with that famous icy expression of hers. The guy looked at her for a second, but didn't bother her again.
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Back to the present…
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Hayley didn’t know what to say.
She is a care free kind of person, and if a man wants to play, it must be because she allows it herself. One-night stand is kinda fun sometimes…
"Did he call you today?"
Raeven sipping in her tea was quiet for a while, then shaking her head slowly, she put down her cup and looked at Hayley. “Do you think that guy will call, and what, say hi? sorry for being such an asshole last night?” Raeven said.
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Hayley laughed. She adored this version of Raeven. Hayley leaned on the table, still looking at Raeven. “You know what? That guy looks attracted to you, obviously. But let’s not focus on that. What I mostly want; is to know why is that your a-hole of a fiancee didn’t stop you from running away?”
Raeven scowled at Hayley, thinking; what kind of perverted things you’re thinking about?
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"Men are beasts in clothes. You were already in his claws and suddenly just let you go? He was about to satiate his hunger and then just let it go?"
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Raeven felt so embarrassed hearing those immoral words out of Hayley’s mouth and she can’t take it anymore. She raised her hands and palms out, stopped Hayley in her obscene narratives. ”Enough with that. Stop for a minute. The way you talk… It’s embarrassing me!” She said, it’s making her hard to talk.
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Hayley burst out laughing, leaning in her chair. ”Girl, you’re about to lose your virginity and that is what you’re feeling right now?
"You know, you need to get laid as soon as possible."
"I don't want your advice. It's full of traps, obviously." Raeven said. She was back in her stoic self.
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"With that kind of indecisive partner, you need to make him obsessed with you. He’s attracted to you, that’s a given. But he only looks at you like a one-night stand, a thirst-quencher, a like-you-then-leave-you-behind-kind of thing. You like him, but what about him? Is he staying because of your family’s arrangement? And also don’t forget about the other girl. Everything is complicated as of the moment." Hayley said.
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Raeven looked at her like she’s looking at an idiot. "You realize that all you’re saying is contradicting with each other. What are you trying to say?"
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Hayley sighed. “I was trying to mess with my mind. Don’t mind me.” Hayley said. “You need to give up that fiance of yours. He’s not worth it.”
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Raeven can’t believe at what she’s hearing. “After all that nonsense advice of yours?”
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Hayley just smiled at her, then takes a sip of her tea.
Raeven just rolled her eyes. She can’t believe that she wasted an hour of her life listening to this person. But somehow talking to someone who does not judge her, or make better of that guy, is such a refreshing thing for a change.
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