NORMAN HIGH SCHOOL

Chapter 8

🏫School

"Goodnews guys ,the last class been cancelled because the teacher's ill."

The class rep, George announced.

"Woah!!"

"Whatever"

Students muttered.

"I heard Skye will be transferring soon. "A girl said

"🥺why?. He should just graduate here. How do you even know about this?"another asked

"I overheard the principal discussing it with the receptionist this morning"

"Oh. That's bad "

"I know right?, i really pity the poor boy"

"...and why would you?, he's got the best dad. He's dad owns this elite school with lots of wealthy kid like ourselves, he's got connections"

"Seriously kendra, you think so childishly. First of all how do you know he's got the best dad?, everyone makes mistakes you know.

To be honest, i don't like the principal. He has this negative energy anytime i see him and i feel sad for Skye for having a..."

"That's enough Kareem, huh!.Mr Craig is a good man. Maybe he wants the best for his son"

"maybe!"

....an hour later the bell rang for recess, some students dashed out immediately.

“Come on, Camille. Today’s ice cream will be great, and we need to get there early if we want the front row.” Whitney said

"I'll catch up with you later, go first"

"Ok". She ran off with other girls.

Skye waited till the class was silent. He stood up and walked out, Camille followed.

He made a right turn into the library, she waited few minutes before entering.

"No student is allowed here during recess", the librarian spoke firmly as soon as she stepped in.

Camille clicked her tongue

"Oh...erm..i ..i ..."

"She's with me ", came Skye's voice from behind , Camille closed her eyes tightly and bit her lower lip.

"Skye you know the rules", the librarian said. Stared a bit longer at him, then Camille before she walked into a corner.

"Huh!...that was close.Thank you for saving me"

"You're welcome but why are you following me?"

" Who's following you?, i came to get a book"

"During recess?"

"Mhm"

She walked to a shelf, her fingers brushed against each shelf until her eyes landed on a section labelled"ROMANCE NOVELS".

She smiled, standing up on her toes, trying to reach a novel, when a hand longer than hers reached for it.

She turned slowly and her eyes met the gazing stare of his watery light brown cat eyes.

"Here shortie", he handed her the book

"Trying to flex your height huh?"

Skye chuckled

"Thank you would be more appropriate. Besides you read romance?"

"Yeah and i guess you like horror"

Skye crossed his arms.

"Why would i read such when i'm living in it?"

"Tssk.What do you mean?"

"...enjoy your romance novel". He turned to leave

"Isn't it suspicious for the principal's son to leave the school before graduation?"

Skye turned sharply with frowned brows

"Did i say something bad?"she pouted and asked in a tender voice, while clutching the novel that was on her chest

"Huh!. Who told u that?"

"I heard rumors in class, is true?"

"What's suspicious is you following me around"

"Huh!.Why would you leave suddenly, besides it's your dad's school "

"It's not!... Look!. Didn't i warn you not to come here?"

"...?"

"You have the opportunity to transfer while you still can, don't wait till its late. Some people don't get a second chance"

"What do you mean?"

"I'm leaving because my dad wants me to...but if you ever find out what this place is hiding… call that number." He walked away.

She hurried to meet him but the librarian stopped her

"I think you should register the novel you're holding and leave already"

She clenched her fist tightly and bit her lower lips in rage while looking at the librarian.

"Well. I don't want the novel anymore, i'd just return it. Miss."

"...are you kidding me?"

"I've read this novel before, i didn't see it earlier "

The librarian looked away then back at her.

"Drop it on my desk and leave "

"Okay "

Before she could move an inch to the desk, the librarian snatched it roughly from her hand

"Ah!. What if it tore?"

"Well it didn't, just get going!"

Camille hissed lowly before she walked out.

She strolled down the hallway and coincidentally runs into Freda.

"Hey newbie, seems we're heading the same direction, the cafeteria right?"

"It's Camille actually and yes that's where i'm headed "

"So. How are you settling in, you know we haven't had a proper conversation before ", Freda spoke

"Everyone seems nice and i love it"

"You know about the saying, a sheep in a wolves clothing right?"

"Of course "

"Just be careful and if u need anything, i'm here to help". Freda smiles broadly.

Camille was stunned, confused if that was a fake or genuine smile from...

"...okay", Camille replied and faked a smile

...𝑤𝑒𝑙𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑒 𝑡𝑜 𝑛𝑜𝑟𝑚𝑎𝑛 ℎ𝑖𝑔ℎ!...Freda said inwardly.

"Have a nice stay dearie"

"Why not throw a welcome party instead", Camille teased

Freda laughed out

"No no no. Your sense of humor is definitely beautiful "

"Don't make me blush Freda, see ya."

Cam ran off.

Freda shrugged and gracefully walks into the cafeteria.

...Meanwhile, down the hallway, Skye was clearing his locker when williams approached him.

"So buddy you're gonna leave just like that?"

"Come on, i told you already, my mum's awake and i have to be there"

"You're dad didn't bring her into the country?"

"The old man's a fool"

"Hey. It's okay. Whatever is causing this rage between you and your dad, i pray you settle it before it eats you up "

"I'm gonna miss you dude. I'll miss the team as well"

"Always chat me up, don't block my number when you get there "

"I would never"

"Guess i have to rule the school alone"

"Tss. I'll be there if you need guidance"

"Look.The reason i was mad at you when i broke up with Sephora was because i..."

"You don't need to say it. I know she had a crush on me. But i can never take my best friend's woman"

"Ex...woman", he murmured

Skye chuckles

"You should make things right with her, afterall she didn't cheat"

Williams sighed

"Safe journey bro, and get a girlfriend soon so that girls who are already in relationships won't crush on you. Being single doesn't suit you "

Skye scoffed

"I'll miss your cockiness"

"Cocki what?...this is unbelievable.You think i'm cocky?"

"You are sometimes. But just be cool, bro."

"I feel like crying. But men don't cry". He stretched out his hand and Skye shook it confidently.

"I'll keep in touch."

Skye smiled

"...and hey, don't bully the new girl, camille."

Williams raised a brow

"Hmm...someone's leaving a first love or should i say his crush behind?.Don't worry. I'll protect her for you."

"She's not my crush. Just be nice to her"

"Why are you making it sound like i'm the bad guy?"

"...whatever. Lets get going to class"