Promised to a Bad Boy

Chapter 1

"Snow, he's back" Clara seriously said. 

Clara is my best friend. We grew up together.

I froze. I was taken aback for a moment. I don't exactly know why. 

"I'm happy, for him," I said before making my way to the kitchen.

"C'mon babe, it's been 3 years already!"

"It's been a long time, huh?" I replied.

She stood up from sitting on the sofa and then walked towards me. She surrounded my neck with her right arm.

"Oh please, I know you miss him!" she teased.

I didn't answer. I removed her right arm using my right hand before placing the cup I used on the table.

"I'm gonna take a shower. Prepare your things so we can leave right after."

I told her before making my way to my room. Before leaving her on the kitchen counter, I saw how she pouted. I chuckled at her reaction.

We're gonna return to school today and it's currently 5 in the morning. Our school is quite far that's why we have to wake up early in the morning.

I wore black high-waisted ripped jeans and a plain white shirt tucked in it. I paired it with white sneakers. I did a messy bun leaving a few strands on the sides of my hair.

I grabbed my gray luggage and went to the living room. Clara was checking every outlet plug if there's a plugged socket left. When she's done, she grabbed her pink luggage and went to me that was waiting for her in front of the door.

I placed our luggage in the trunk and went to the driver's seat. I started the engine. It's still 6 in the morning and our classes start at 9. We're currently in High School year 12 and there will be no opening ceremonies for us. It applies to year levels because they believe it will just be a waste of time. 

"Let's stop in the nearest fast-food chain, I'm hungry." she pouted.

I looked at Clara who's playing with her stomach in circles. Hunger was evident in her face and her stomach is growling.

"Okay, but I won't pay for it," I told her.

"Why don't you get hungry easily? You don't even eat a lot and you are used to skipping meals! are you still a human?"

I chuckled at her reaction. It's true. I'm so busy with everything that's why I would forget to eat my meals on time. 

We stopped at the nearest fast-food chain.

"1 iced coffee, 2 pancakes with bacon and egg, and 1 caramel macchiato please"

"Uh-huh. I'll just repeat your order, ma'am. 1 iced coffee, 2 pancakes with bacon and egg, and 1 caramel macchiato. Do you have anything to add ma'am?" the staff asked.

"No, that's it. Thank you"

"Thank you, ma'am. Please proceed to the food reach window to claim your order."

Clara was really happy when the staff handed her the order. Her eyes are twinkling.

"Have a nice day, ma'am!"

"You too!" Clara exclaimed.

I smiled at the staff before running up my car window.

"You're lucky, you have me right now or else you'll be skipping meals again!" she scoffed.

"Okay mom, thank you." I mocked her.

She placed the drinks in the cup holder and placed her pancakes in her lap. She was humming to the music while eating her pancakes. She offered me some but I said no since I'm still driving. A small bite won't satisfy me once I start eating.

It was an hour drive to school. We swiped our IDs in the machine. It automatically showed the color 'green' that's why we got inside easily.

We went straight to the quarter's parking lot na located sa basement. We call our dorms 'quarters' because our school is no ordinary one. There's a lot of hidden secrets that the outside world doesn't know.

District 7

We stopped in front of our quarter. Clara placed her hand in the digital door lock. It detected her fingerprint. We don't use passwords for safety purposes. The school prioritizes our safety.

Welcomed us was Annie sitting on the sofa watching a series. She grabbed the remote to pause the episode for a while.

"Annie!"

"Clara!"

They hugged each other. Among the five of us, Annie and Clara are at the same age that's why they're really the closest.

"How was your vacation with Snow?"

"It was fun! We went to their beach resthouse. The view is very beautiful!"

When they are together, small talks aren't enough for them. Besides, they're both 16 which mostly explains why. I'm 18, as well as the other two members we have in our district.

I smiled at how the two bond.

"Where is Aideyl and Jami, Annie?"

"They're both still asleep. They went clubbing yesterday and they looked like they were brokenhearted when they arrived here! HAHAHAHA"

Annie looked like she'd die laughing just imagining what happened to the two.

"I wanna go clubbing!" Clara.

"Me too! I badly wanna be 18 already so I could go to parties and get a boyfriend!"

"As if they would allow us,"

Clara and Annie looked at me with despise. I smirked.

"What? Boyfriend my ass. We should have boyfriends first! And no, you can't go clubbing without us when you reach 18. Period." I hissed.

They both stuck out their tongue. I laughed. I put the pancakes Clara bought me inside the fridge. I'll heat it when I wake up.

"You guys prepare for your classes. I'll take a nap for a while"

I reminded them that I ordered breakfast for them before making my way to my room to sleep.

I badly need some sleep. I went to my parent's house yesterday to take care of my nephew and niece. My brother and his wife went on a business trip. Mom and Dad went to get some groceries since they wanted to personally buy them for their grandchildren. Their nanny is on-leave due to family matters. My parents don't want to left their grandchildren with our maids since they know that they are also busy. 

I was woken up by the sound of my alarm clock. The time was enough. I woke up at 8:30 to eat the pancake and to freshen up. I wore the same clothes earlier from my unit. By 8:50, I went to the Quarter's basement to drive myself to school since the Learning building is far from our quarters. The girls left early, they pasted a sticky note on the kitchen counter saying they didn't wake me up since they knew I was freaking tired and my alarm clock was set at the right time.

I arrived in class 2 minutes before the time. I let out a sigh of relief.

"As you all know, Pleeton University is no ordinary." Our adviser uttered.

Indeed. Our school is no ordinary. Our school is known when it comes to academics and skills. But, it is a school that's very hard to get in. Students have to go through a thorough process of an entrance exam. Physically and academically. They would do a background check about your personal information and they would dig deeper about your life before you can even pass even if you are born with a golden or silver spoon. 

"You are all here not only to study and pursue your dreams but to give righteousness to those who deserve it. You. You will also be giving a task or a mission as a spy. But of course, it's up to you to decide whether you wanna take part in missions or focus on self-defense training for your protection. But one thing is for sure, your life and identity in this school stays here." she added.

She is no normal teacher.

Mrs. Adams. She is known especially during her time here at the University. She has everything a spy needs to possess. The only thing is, she is very strict. Though she is rich, she decided to stay here and teach every student a lesson. 

Only a few are chosen to be a part of a mission. It depends on how well you do sparring. We have this physical education subject but it's not the common physical training. We are taught different kinds of self-defense from kung fu to martial arts, how to hold a gun, and so much more.

Currently, 4 districts have the privilege to take on heavier and bigger missions. Others only have the simple ones. 

The class went smoothly. Only academic subjects were discussed today. We do have different schedules. Physical and Academic training are alternated every day. Let's say that during Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays we have academic classes to attend. During Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays we have physical training classes. If there will be a mission, the teachers will give you some time to take the quizzes, exams, and performance tasks and if it is solely discussion, your professor won't mark you absent unless if you intentionally absent without a valid reason.

The class ended so I decided to go to the parking lot. I didn't see Clara and Annie during class hours since they're still in year 11. Jami and Aideyl's subjects didn't match with mine as well.

"Bro, maybe you brought snowflakes as a gift for me from Switzerland?"

"Bastian, It's not even winter there yet. You dumbass!"

"Back at you, dumbass Oliver! Plus, I am not talking to you!"

I looked in the direction of the people who are quarreling. All of them are facing their backs in my direction. I think they're going to their cars as well. My feet were glued when I saw a familiar back. He's really back.

I was snapped back to reality when Sebastian looked in my direction and was about to say hi. I placed my index finger on my mouth, signaling 'keep quiet'.

I immediately went inside my car before they can all look back. I was nervous. I don't know what to say. Clara did inform me he's home but it didn't sink in until I saw him with my own eyes.

I thought I'm fine now? But why is it after all these years, I'm still affected by his presence?