NEXT DAY
SALVATORE ACADEMY
Students were already settled in the classroom when principal Donald came in.
Sebastian sighed as he noticed Swayer isn’t in class today. He assumed she’s at the hospital with her father.
“Okay students, I’ve got a special announcement to make so please give me your full attention.” Donald said and everyone murmured as they were wondering what he has to say this time.
“Now I know it’s may seem early but we are going to have our international quiz competition in two weeks. We would be traveling to Canada to compete with the students of Bridge academy and I expect y’all to make me proud as usual.” He said and everyone started murmuring again.
“But we just resumed.” One of the students complained.
“I thought the quiz starts at the middle of every new semester?”
“Why can’t those Bridge students just come here instead!”
“Okay calm down everyone. I did say at the beginning that I know it’s too early but if you can remember, last year’s quiz was postponed till further notice and so we are having this early quiz to serve as a replacement for last year’s. We will still have another at the middle of the semester so please be prepared.”
“How many students are needed this time Mr Donald?” Ivory asked and everyone kept quiet. FAMICS usually don’t talk much in class but when they do, everyone wants to hear.
“Thank you miss Derby for that useful question.” Donald smiled at her.
“We would be taking ten students this time as this is just a small competition. If we win, you all know the drill..”
“PARTY AT THE BEACH!!!” Everyone screamed at the same time. It’s a tradition they do after every victory on international competition to celebrate the students for their efforts.
“Exactly so start reading as the exams for qualification would be in three days.” Donald smiled, waiting for their complaints as usual.
“Three days!”
“Thats too f_cking close!”
“You must be joking!”
“Okay okay I was joking and I’ve told you not to use the f word while addressing your superiors.” Donald chuckled.
“Sorry.” The student who mad the comment apologized.
“Thank you. Now the exams would be next week and we would be leaving three days after so as to get y’all settled in before then. Results would be posted on the score board as usual and qualified students would be handed the guide book as usual.”
“i bet the FAMICS are going again.” A girl from behind muttered.
Sebastian turned to look at her but couldn’t tell who said it.
“They always go since they are the first sixth people to qualify.” Another muttered.
Immediately Donald left the class, Mr Griffin came in.
“Good morning students. I want everyone to the lab now.” He said and everyone got up, packing their books and bags.
Natasha was about going to Sebastian but Ivory beat her to it. She pressed her lips into a thin line before leaving.
Shaun sighed, feeling bad for locking Sebastian out. He also picked up his bag leaving.
“Hi, life saver.” Ivory smiled.
“Life saver?” Sebastian raised a brow at her as they both walked out of the classroom.
Anna and Maeve exchanged looks.
“Is it me or did she just forget us here?” Anna frowned.
“Wh@ťěver.” Maeve rolled her eyes, leaving Anna alone in the classroom.
Anna pouted her lips feeling left alone.
“This is why I miss Swayer more.” She sighed finally leaving the classroom.
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“Fabiola Daniero?” Principal Donald asked looking at Fabiola’s folder.
“Yes sir. Sebastian Daniero is my brother.” She smiled sweetly.
“I see.” Donald replied not taking his eyes off the folder.
“I hope you know this school is for serious minded students only?” He asked finally putting the folder back on the desk.
“Yes sir and I’m also really smart like my brother. I promise to always get good grades and make you proud.” Fabiola said excitedly.
Donald looked at her for a while before sighing.
“Fine. I’ll assign you a chaperone soon miss Fabiola. You’re welcome to Salvatore Academy.” He smiled at her and she grinned from ear to ear.
“Thank you! Thank you so much sir!” Fabiola screamed, running out of the office. She bumped into someone and her phone fell from her hand, cracking.
“Oh my, I’m really sorry.” Shaun said picking up the phone. . Fabiola just froze on the spot, looking at her broken screen.
She knows how much she had bought that phone and how long it took her to save the money.
“My…my phone.” She muttered. She could feel her heart getting heavy already.
“I’m really sorry, I’ll get you a new one I promise.” Shaun said feeling bad as he didn’t like the look on the pretty ladies face.
Fabiola collected her phone slowly from him, turning it on but ink hard poured all over the screen.
“No. How do I call baby now.” She sniffed, holding back her tears.
“I’m really sorry but to he honest that phone isn’t an original.” Shaun frowned. What phone spoils after one fall?
Fabiola glared at him.
“You! Did I tell you I don’t know it’s not an original! I bought it from a user alright! And now you’ve ruined it. How do I call my baby now.” She yelled, looking at the ink filled screen.
“Your boyfriend? Did you come to see him?” Shaun asked but before she could reply, Donald came out of his office.
“Shaun, I’m glad you’re here.” Donald said smiling slightly.
“Is there something you want sir?” Shaun asked
“Yes yes. This is Fabiola Daniero, she’s a newly transferred student. I want you to take her to your friend Natasha. She will be her chaperone.” Donald said before walking away.
Shaun almost palmed his face. He’s been trying his best to avoid Natasha as he wanted to clear his head.
“You don’t seem too happy to take me to her, who is she?” Fabiola asked folding her arms across her chest.
“She..just follow me.” Shaun said walking away.
“Hey wait! What about my phone?!” Fabiola yelled following after him.
“Here!” Shaun snapped bringing out his phone and taking off his sim card.
“Its was a second hand anyways so just use mine and I’ll get you a new one tomorrow.” Shaun said giving her his phone.
She collected it silently and followed behind without saying another word.
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“So, are you going for the quiz?” Ivory asked Sebastian. They were at the library studying as usual. Even though Fiona, Chrystal and Swayer isn’t here, they still kept to their tradition.
“I don’t think I will. I’m not use to traveling that much.” Sebastian said, flipping a page of the novel he held.
“That is the more reason you should come along. Besides, I know you’ll pass if you take the exam, you’re f_cking brilliant.” Anna smiled.
“How is Swayer?” Sebastian asked as he was feeling really bored without her presence and Chrystal of course. No one to glare at him this time.
“She won’t be coming for some time. She wants to stay with her dad.” Ivory replied.
“Why are you reading a novel? We are here to study not for recreation.” Maeve frowned.
“Maeve!” Anna snapped at her.
“It’s fine. I can just leave.” Sebastian said standing up
“No no you don’t need to. Maeve is just being…”
“It’s fine. I want to leave anyways.” He cut Anna off, walking away.
Ivory glared at Maeve but she kept a straight face.
“What was that all about Maeve?” Anna frowned.
“Why are you all treating him like he’s one of us? I only ever talked to him because of Swayer but now she’s not here what’s the point?” Maeve said, focusing her attention on her book.
“That is still not nice Maeve. Seb is a nice guy and..”
“Seb?” Anna faced Ivory.
“What? It’s short for…”
“We know it’s a short form but why are calling him that like you two are familiar?” Maeve cut her off.
“I don’t know why you’re suddenly acting all Ɓîtçhy Maeve. I’m leaving.” Ivory snapped standing up. She packed her books into her bag, walking towards the stairs
“I think I better leave too.” Anna sighed, packing up as well.
“Wh@ťěver.” Maeve muttered.
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“Natasha!” Shaun called as she was about entering the club building. This is where all school club are held. There is the press club, drama club, music club, Art club, Science club and so on. Each have their own special room in the spacious building.
“Shaun.” Natasha smiled on seeing him. She didn’t think he’d be talking to her after what happened.
“This is Fabiola, Fabiola this is Natasha.” Shaun introduced and Natasha furrowed her brows.
“She’s pretty. I like her already.” Fabiola smiled.
“Principal Donald asked you to be her Chaperone so take good care of her.” He said, turning around to walk away.
“Hey Shaun.” Natasha called but he ignored her.
“Is he always like this?” Fabiola asked Natasha.
“Not really. So welcome to Salvatore Faby.” Natasha smiled.
“Faby? I love it.” Fabiola giggled.
“Where do you want to have your first tour?” Natasha asked.
“I need to find baby first. He’ll be mad if I wonder off without seeing him.” She said sadly and was about dialing his line when she spotted someone afar. She has a sharp vision so she recognized him already.
“Baby!!” She screamed running towards him. Natasha froze when she saw that it’s actually Sebastian she’s running to. Her mouth fell open when she actually jumped on Sebastian, wrapping her legs around his waist and placing kisses on his cheeks.
“What the f_ck! Wait don’t tell me I’m a Chaperone to his girlfriend!”
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. TBC