Chapter – 17

The onset of new things can be exciting as well as stressful, even the days that we long for, when they come, we hesitate for we do not have the ability to look into the future so, we head down into our paths blindfolded and unaware for what it may bring, hoping it would be joy but expecting sorrows as well.

So, there I was with my blindfold on, hesitating with each step, blind to the tomorrow. I stared into the classroom wondering if I deserved a place in it. A millions doubts rushed into my head, and I wondered again, if I should cross the threshold.

All my thoughts were put to a halt when I landed on the floor of the classroom flying through the threshold. I looked back to find the culprit and saw Eric laughing his heart out.

“You, jerk!” I exclaimed as he helped me up on my feet.

“I am sorry, it was just a golden opportunity that I would’ve been condemned to hell for missing.” He said grinning and in my heart I hoped that Eric would die a painful death.

All the eyes in the classroom were on me and I was humiliated beyond belief. I grunted and put my head down.

I was searching for seat to sit in but Eric insisted that we sat together as I was his mentee. The reason why I didn’t want to sit beside Eric was because well, he may not have friends but he was popular. Everyone waved to him, made small talk which made me very uncomfortable.

Little did I know my discomfort was going to be exceeded by someone else a million times over.

There he came, waltzing in like he owned the floor he walked on and maybe, he did. His perfect, raven hair, a smile that should’ve been outlawed drew everyone’s attention in an instant and the whole class brightened.

A collective sound of different voices calling out Hayden rang through the classroom. Hayden shot a charming smile to each one and took a seat at the back.

I had ducked in order to avoid his gaze. Today’s morning had been hectic enough; I had snuck out before Hayden could wake up and walked to school in order to avoid the awkwardness that daylight brings.

The bell rang and I wondered when the other students would come but they didn’t. It was a class of only fifteen students, how was I supposed to make myself invisible in this crowd.

Mr. Williams entered the class and before starting the lesson he said something that I was sure has traumatized me for the coming many years.

“So, we have a new student today, Jake Adler. Jake, please come and introduce yourself.”

Can I die instead?

I reluctantly got up and walked to the front of the classroom dreading each second that was about to come.

With a shaky voice, I said, “Hello. I am Jake and I am a junior. I am really looking forward to this class. Thank you.” And that people was the brilliant introduction of Jake Adler.

Mr. Williams smiled at me and asked, “Who is your assigned mentor?”

“Eric.” I said, my eyes searching for him the classroom but my eyes, my treacherous eyes accidentally met Hayden’s and I quickly averted them away.

“Okay, good. You can take your seat.”

Before I could walk to my seat an imprudent boy interrupted us.

“Shouldn’t I be the one to whom students are assigned?”

“You have more than enough credits, Hayden.” Mr. Williams said clearly annoyed.

“Yes, but still am I not an obvious choice, especially over Eric?”

“What does that mean?” Eric said, infuriated.

“You, brat.” Mr. Williams said gritting his teeth.

“Just stating facts.” Hayden said and glared at me one last time before the conversation ceased with gut wrenching silence.

This update is dedicated to Oof Oof Oof from whom I got 8025 ink. I thought at first that I was 805  ink and was so happy but it turned out to 8025 ink! Thankyou so much <3  My exact reaction: AWEGFIUWHHIWF

I am so sorry for the late update but the stress of college was literally killing me. I was so busy with it all of it that I didn't have time. But regular updates will be back now!

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