Chapter 4: Trust Him
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Nicole Jane’s POV
I was startled when I heard a series of knocks on the door. I didn’t have any intention of bothering with it. But it seemed like whoever was disturbing me had no plans of stopping.
“Wait a moment!”
I lazily got up and rubbed my eyes. Once I stood, I immediately headed towards the door and opened it for whoever was on the other side.
“What is—” I wasn’t able to finish my sentence because Mikan suddenly hugged me.
“What the? Get away from me!” I quickly pushed her away, and luckily she let go immediately.
“Geez, you push so hard! While you’re the one who just woke up and hasn’t even taken a shower yet.” She pouted, then went ahead inside on her own.
My eyes widened as she went straight to my bed and lay down.
I was about to pull her out when I glanced at the round clock hanging on the wall. I gasped as I noticed that it was already past seven thirty in the morning. Our first class starts at eight o’clock!
I quickly grabbed my things and went into the bathroom. I can’t believe I took a shower for only five minutes!
After I finished getting ready, I pulled Mikan out. But I immediately stopped as I remembered something.
I was about to return when she tightly held on to my arm.
“Is this the thing you forgot?” She waved the bracelet that Butler Lin gave me in front of me.
“That’s mine! How did you get it?” I asked her in doubt. I took it out last night before going to bed so I wouldn’t forget.
She raised both of her hands. “Relax. I just saw it on your table earlier. I thought of taking it so I could give it to you myself in case you forget to wear it again,” she explained while I was putting it on.
I didn’t argue anymore, and we quickly ran towards our classroom. We were late yesterday, and I didn’t want that to happen again today.
I breathed a sigh of relief when I opened the door and didn’t see Sir Martin. We went straight to the back and sat down. We arrived just on time.
After a while, Sir Martin arrived. I listened quietly as he started teaching.
However, our class was disrupted when the door suddenly burst open.
We all looked at the newcomers. There were four of them. But the one who seemed to lead the group is...
Kyle!
I heard Mikan gasp beside me. “Oh, my! He’s really back.”
I was about to ask her why she reacted that way when I noticed Sir Martin suddenly bow his head. I looked around, and so did the rest of my classmates.
“Welcome back, Prince Kyle.”
I felt frozen in my seat upon hearing that. I couldn’t even blink.
Is he really a prince?
The four of them started to walk inside with confidence and authority, as if they were the ones who ruled the world and no one could ever go against them.
Suddenly, my world seemed to slow down as I realized they were approaching our seats while keeping their gaze straight ahead.
Kyle sat down next to me, plopping his face onto the desk.
I couldn’t help but be amazed by his behavior. He really knows how to play the part of a supposed prince, huh?
After they settled in, Sir Martin resumed his interrupted teaching. It seemed insignificant to him that his esteemed prince was sleeping.
Even though he’s really a prince, I don’t think he has the privilege to be this disrespectful. It’s not right for him to control everyone and do everything he wants by using the power he has.
I shifted my attention to his friends who were seated on the other side. To my surprise, they’re all looking at me already. It feels like they’re scrutinizing me, and I can’t understand why. Weird as ever, just like most of the people here.
I quickly averted my gaze. I don’t want them to think of anything else about me.
I decided to focus my attention on what was in front of me. But no matter how hard I try to listen, my attention is still divided. As quiet as my seatmate is, Mikan is restless on the other side.
“What’s your problem? You seem so uneasy over there.” I softly scolded her.
She glanced in Kyle’s direction before returning her gaze to me. I immediately got the message she wanted to convey, so I just let her be paranoid.
But occasionally, I can’t help but glance at Kyle. I can’t determine if he’s really asleep or if he’s just creating some drama in his life.
Several hours passed, and along with the loud ringing of the bell, Kyle lifted his head.
Why was he sleeping in class even though it’s much more comfortable in their mansion?
Now I wonder, is there still any knowledge entering his mind?
I quickly gathered my belongings before standing up. I really want to leave this place. It feels too cramped for the both of us, and I find it hard to breathe. That’s what I feel whenever he’s near.
I almost reached the door when I felt someone bump me from behind, then walk past me.
It’s as if a non-human entity collided with me. The force was so strong that I almost stumbled to the floor. I looked up to see who it was.
It’s none other than Kyle Ethan Clarkson, and he’s smirking at me. It’s obvious that he did it on purpose!
“Next time, learn to move aside and find your place, stupid.”
I balled my fists. He’s the only one audacious enough to call me names!
“One more thing. Try to lessen your stares at me. You’re being too obvious.” He turned his back on me and walked away.
I was left dumbfounded. I was about to chase after him when I was suddenly blocked by three of his companions earlier.
“What’s your problem?” I asked them irritably.
That frog prince is really getting on my nerves! They better not add to it, or they might become the target of my annoyance.
I was taken aback when Mikan suddenly stood beside me and grabbed my arm. She’s shaking, and I can’t help but roll my eyes. I’m even more annoyed because of her behavior.
The guy with blonde hair approached me. He looks amused. He has a sharp nose and fair skin. His eyes are chinky.
I hate to admit it, but all the students here are indeed good-looking. Is it a requirement to be good-looking once you enroll here?
“I apologize on behalf of my friend’s behavior towards you. He just woke up on the wrong side of the bed.” He smiled widely.
His smile seemed captivating, causing me to be mesmerized for a moment. In an instant, my anger towards Kyle vanished like a bubble.
I shook my head. What am I thinking?
“By the way, I’m Kira. These two with me are Hiro and Vincent.”
My attention shifted to the two guys he pointed at.
Hiro is smiling at me, while the guy named Vincent is looking at me seriously with his gray eyes. His aura is cold as well.
I engaged in a staring contest with him. I don’t have a good feeling about this guy either. He’s probably related to Kyle since they have some resemblance.
Suddenly, his forehead creased in confusion. His face clearly showed his disbelief.
“How did you do that?” he asked me in disbelief.
“How did I do what?” I asked him in return, confused. I didn’t do anything. We were just staring at each other. Is that too impossible for him?
I could feel that we were attracting the attention of other students around us. It’s already lunch break, so there are a lot of people in the corridor. I also heard some of them murmuring the words b***h and slut.
Seriously? How I want to strangle them by the neck right now!
“Nothing,” he answered in an inaudible whisper.
I just shrugged and grabbed Mikan’s arm, then left them. It’s better to be careful, as their fangirls might suddenly gang up on me.
While we were walking, I couldn’t help but notice the sharp glares from almost all the women we passed by.
Should I pluck out their eyes?
“Do you know that you’re the only one who had the courage to speak to them like that? You looked cool earlier,” Mikan said, smiling.
I just shook my head at her. Honestly, I didn’t know why she insisted on being by my side all the time. She’s too good to be my friend.
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