KILLER EYES

CHAPTER 9

When we came to class, there was a pretty good mood. The students were laughing and smiling at each other, it was weird until I looked at the papers that were placed on the front desk. There were forms for each student that we had to fill out. It was a trip to the mountains where students could ski or snowboard.

When I looked at Jasper, he was smiling like the rest of the class. I know that he loves skiing and that he was very pleased with this news. As for me, I have never skied and the idea of ​​a high slope at the top of a mountain is not very pleasant for me.

„You look happy" I smiled at him.

He nodded and the smile on his face grew bigger.

„You will go as well, right?" He asked.

It is true that I did not go with them last year, its not because I didn't want to, but mom couldn't afford it. I don't want to leave Jasper alone, but I can't promise to go there with him.

„I don't know Jay, I'll see what my mom says, okay?" I couldn't even look him in the eyes, I didn't want to disappoint him.

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Jasper went to help the teacher with the books while I waited for him in the classroom, and all I heard was the students in the hallway talking about how they were going to smuggle cigarettes and alcohol on the ski trip. Why not make memories with friends? What's so great about alcohol and cigarettes? I think I will never understand this topic and trend.

I continued reading the book and was immersed in the story when Chloe came to my desk.

„What are you reading Alexandria?" She asked with a laugh and snatched the book out of my hands.

I just sighed. I wasn't in the mood to argue with her, but the most annoying thing is how she flipped through it. It was as if she thought the book belonged to her and that she had read it before.

„Give it back Chloe!" I stood up from my desk and moved closer to her.

„Why are you so interested in such unimportant things? After all, it's just a piece of paper"she rolled her eyes and laughed.

„Please give it back to Chloe!" I said louder, trying to snatch the book from her hands.

We fought over the book like children but what else would you expect from a child like Chloe. When I finally lost my patience, I ripped the book out of her hands, at which she looked surprised and let out a strong grunt.

„You broke my nail you stupid sewer rat!" she shouted and looked at the rest of her nails.

Really? She's going to cry because of a broken nail? I want to have a life like her ... where all that matters is to have good nails.

„You started it Chloe, maybe you deserve it" I said firmly.

She grabbed me by my tie and pulled me closer to her. I screamed in pain while she was just looking at me as if she was ready to stab me right here on the ground because I broke her stupid nail.

„I thought you had learned your lesson after that slap, but it looks like you still don't know where your place is!" She shouted at me.

Although I tried to get out of her grip, I couldn't , with each movement I felt as if I was running out of oxygen but she was holding on tighter and tighter until I felt my legs go numb and my vision was blurry. She just laughed at me and I wanted to cry, but at the same time I wanted to break another one of her nails.

„That's enough, darling" a deep voice disturbed our small fight with Chloe and I knew exactly who the voice belonged to.

Chloe did exactly what Zero said and let go of me. My legs gave out and I fell to the ground and I immediately had to loosen my tie to be able to breathe. How many more times do I have to endure what she does?

„She broke my nail, look how stupid she is!" she snuggled up to Zero's chest and he put his hand around her waist.

Oh god, I'm really sick of them. So these two psychopaths really have something in common. If there was a competition for the worst couple of 2021, it would be the two of them.

He just patted her on the head and whispered something in her ear, then she smiled and kissed him on the cheek and left together with her minions.

Zero reached out his hand in front of me as if he was offering to help me.

Is he kidding me? Help from him? Never. I will never touch his ugly hand, even if it should save my life.

I stood up without his help but my head started spinning, so I put my hands in front of me, ready to fall and taste the beauty of the cold and hard ground. His hands, however, grabbed mine and held me until I found at least a little bit of balance.

„You know, I'm sorry I didn't let Chloe strangle you, but on the one hand, I'd regret not doing it myself" he said coldly.

When I held his hands, they were cold, as if he had held snow a moment ago. But at the same time they were gentle. I thought it was a little funny. A killer who has gentle hands? Isn't that quite ironic? I tried not to ignore it, even though i found it funny. Maybe due to lack of oxygen I was going insane.

When my body found balance, I let go of his hands and I picked my book up from of off the ground.

"Thanks" my words were quiet because I never thought I would say them. Thanking someone like him is more of a sin than killing someone.

When I looked behind me to see his reaction, I found that he was no longer there. I was relieved, at least he hadn't heard what I just said even though i believe that he could hear everything.

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Since I had a day off, I didn't have to go to work and I went straight home. As always I was accompanied by Jasper, he seemed to be in a really good mood thanks to the trip I was happy for him. Cars passed us and the weather was very cold. I think next time I have to take a warmer jacket as my coat is obviously not warm enough for me because I'm shivering from the cold.

„Cold?" Jasper laughed.

„A bit" I said shivering.

He paused for a moment and put his green scarf around me. I wasn't as cold as before. However, my cheeks were still red from the cold and my hands were as cold as ice.

„It should be better now" he said gently with a smile as if he were pleased that he was freezing and that I was warm.

„Ask your mom about the trip, okay?" He said when we were already near my house.

I nodded and took off the scarf he gave me.

„Keep it, it suits you and especially you will need it when you go with me on the trip" his kind words made me smile even though I was afraid that I would disappoint him again.

I hugged him and both of us went in different directions.

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I waited for my mom downstairs in the living room. It was really late and my eyes were slowly closing, but I told myself that I had to ask her today so that I could then tell Jasper about how sorry i was that I couldn't go with him on the trip. My eyes stared at the clock that hung in the kitchen and counted down every second.

After about another half an hour of just sitting and looking at the clock, my mom finally came home. From the look on her face, it was clear how tired and annoyed she was from work. Her hands were full of stuff, so I helped her put them in the kitchen.

„Ria, I wasn't expecting you to be up" she greeted me with a smile even though I could tell that she was tired.

„I'll make you dinner, how about that?" I smiled.

It really hurts me seeing her in this state, so tired from work. She looks so emotionless, it makes me want to cry. I don't want her to worry, I know she's worried enough about having to pay for my school, just because my only friend is Jay and his parents sent him to the most expensive school in town. Maybe it would be selfish of me to ask her if I can go on the trip when she already has enough problems.

„You look as though something is bothering you, what's wrong?" She asked and walked closer to me.

„It's nothing mom..." I said quietly.

She put her arms around me and hugged me. Just like when I was a kid. I always waited for her to come home from work. Her hug was warm and full of love that I did not deserve. Believe it or not, if I could, I would give my mom the whole world just for her to be happy.

„A mother knows her daughter, why were you waiting for me? Did you want something?" she pulled away from me and caressed my cheek.

„There's a school trip that I would like to attend with Jasper" I said quietly.

She just sighed, but I already knew what that meant.

„Ria you know I would be happy to but..." she said.

„I know mom, it's okay" I jumped in and smiled.

I knew what she was going to say, the same thing she had said the year before. I don't blame her...I understand her. I know that what she does for me is enough and if I have to give up on the trip with Jay, so be it. I don't mind. At least I'll be able to stay in school and continue my studies to get into a good college.

„Tell me how is school?'' She asked while I was cooking and she was sitting on the couch, resting.

„It's...good" I said.

I didn't want to tell her about Zero and Chloe. She has enough problems with keeping the roof over our head, so burdening her with what is happening at school seems insignificant to me.

„And how is Jasper?" she asked with a smile on her face as if she was asking me something illegal.

„He is also good" I said.

„Ria .... I know we don't talk about things like this, but I hope you know that when two people have se-"

I can't believe she thought of this. My mom and I have never had such a conversation and I don't think we will ever have one like this because it's not important.„Mom that's enough...come eat" I stopped her.

„Fine, fine I will stop" she laughed.

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I woke up in the morning and i felt like I only slept for about 3 hours even though I slept for quite a long time. I had a headache and I felt like I wasn't in my own skin. Annoyed, I went to the bathroom, where I rinsed my face with cold water. When I looked at myself in the mirror, I looked awful. I quickly fixed my face because I didn't have time and then put on my uniform and coat. I put Jasper's scarf around my neck and went outside. I looked at the sky and it was snowing, it was beautiful. Small snowflakes fell around me and it felt like I was in a romantic movie.

„I'm glad you're wearing my scarf" Jasper smiled at me.

„What did your mom say? Can you go?" he asked and waited for me to respond.

But I think my facial expression indicated everything. I was sad and didn't want to tell him. I know it will hurt him if I don't go with him again.

„Sorry Jay, my mom and I just can't afford it. The trip is really expensive" I said with a sad look on my face.

The smile he had on his face quickly disappeared and was replaced by a sad expression. I knew he was sad and that it hurt him.

„That's okay maybe you can come with us next year" he smiled even though the smile was just out of grief.

I knew that nothing would change next year and that my answer would be the same, but I didn't want to say anything because his mood is already ruined.

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All students gave our teacher the completed forms with a big smile on their faces. Their faces showed how happy they were that their parents had paid for the trip. Maybe I envied them a bit after all, but still seeing the mountains and a nice view must be an amazing experience. My path led to the teacher's office, which was at the end of the hall. There were big windows all along the hallway and when I looked outside I saw how beautiful the snow was falling on the ground and I didn't even realize that everything was white and beautiful, it gave me a pleasant feeling.

When I knocked on the office door behind the door I heard a quiet come in and I stepped inside.

„Alexandria Smith, right?" she asked lowering her glasses so she could look at me better.

I nodded and then she pointed at the chair in front of her indicating, that I should sit down.

Her short blond hair reached her ears and the stern expression on her face gave me the impression that she wanted the room to be silent. I have to say that I probably like this teacher the most. Although she is old and very strict, she is also very confident and determined exactly as a woman should be. I've never had a problem with her but I know that she hates Chloe just as much as I do so maybe that's what connects us.

„Then what is your problem?" she said loudly and seriously.

„I won't take part in the trip so you can cross me off" I put a blank form on the table in front of her.

She looked at me for a while as if she was hoping I would rethink it.

„Okay, I'll write it down" she slid her glasses up her nose and looked at the computer.

She stared at the computer for a moment, tapping on the keyboard while I looked at the books in her office.

„Miss Smith, you've already payed for the trip" she said seriously as if I was just wasting her time.

I didn't believe what she said for a moment ... paid? It can't be paid ... I didn't pay for it and my mom didn't either, and I told Jasper clearly not to do anything like this. I know Jasper wouldn't lie to me and he would tell me if he paid for me.

„I'm sorry, but this has to be a mistake" I laughed nervously.

She turned the computer monitor toward me and I looked. My name was there, under it was written that the amount was paid. I didn't believe it and I didn't understand who would pay such a big amount of money for me.

„I remember .... an hour before for you there was a boy and he brought me his and your completed form with the money for the both of you" she said.

„Tall with black hair?" I asked annoyed.

She nodded.

„Do you mean the new student who started attending the school a few weeks ago?" I asked.

„I've never seen him here before, so he's probably new, but anyway we're looking forward to having you, Miss Smith'' she said, making it clear to me not to waste her time and left.

What the hell is that psychopath thinking???!!!

To be continued...

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