3. In the Canteen

"Where are you coming from?" a boy asked Layla who was now dressed in the familiar white shirt and navy blue skirt, and the badge that reminds others of her position in the student council.

He looked at her with his eyes hidden behind the silver specs he always wears. Those specs always showcase his features as a serious and smart guy which he is actually. Given his mature expression and handsome face, he could be the subject of the school romance fantasies of many girls.

He was sitting in the student council room. His presence there was a clear indication that he is also a member of the council. On top of that, his shining badge was enough to let others know that "he is the president".

"It was sports class plus sir called me. You also have the same schedule." She replied knowing where this conversation would head. After all, he's not the type who asks unnecessary questions. But, one thing she couldn't believe is that Lani informed him too quickly.

"You need to apologize, Layla. If any of the siblings were to complain to their parents you are going to be in trouble. Plus an injured person does not heal overnight."

"I know." Her voice was soft. She knew that she was responsible for what happened indirectly if not directly. But it was not easy for her to say sorry. She lacked the guts to say sorry.

"Even though we have witnesses, but the problem is, one of them is a part of the student council and the other three are new students. It's hard to tell whether they would help or not."

Hearing his words, Layla paused a moment. She remembered that she felt were other people's presence alongside Lani. Too bad she wasn't in the mood of seeing even their faces.

"Why is that?" She was curious about what she has actually missed.

"They are rich. According to Lani, the principal was paying extra attention to them."

"What!? That..."

"Don't fret, as the president of the student council. I'll come with you." He assured her.

"Thank you, Ryan."

"Call me president."

"As you command Little King" She joked. Layla sometimes teases Ryan with a nickname simply because it was the meaning of his name and she had the privilege to talk to him like this.

He sighed in defeat. "Let's go." After all, it's no fun to argue especially with Layla.

They both left for the infirmary hoping for everything to be fine. It was important to make themselves clear. After all, having power also means having more responsibilities and expectations. Even their small mistakes could give them a fatal blow.

...

Layla was in the canteen collecting her meal during lunch break.

Students were allowed to fill their plates with the amount they think they could consume. Thus, allowing them to eat as much as they want. They can also buy some drinks or snacks in the canteen.

Layla looked for the table she wanted to occupy and went to sit there. That table only had space for two because it was in the corner, almost in a cramped space. The others were either for four or six people to occupy. Thus, she came early in order to grab a preferable place.

She sat at the table leaving the other spot empty for her friend.

"Hey" Lani greeted.

"Hmm, Sit." She answered lazily and uninterestingly.

"Are you... tired." Her voice laced with worry.

"My mood is off."

"Sorry..." Lani's voice was meek. She should've gone to search for sheets by herself. Now, she was feeling sorry for leaving them behind.

"Not your fault. Sooner or later, we might be dealing with such incidents." Layla comforted her despite her foul mood. "By the way, what were you doing there at that time. It was quite... a coincidence."

"I was showing around."

"To the new students?"

"Yup."

"So...?" She wanted to hear more about them.

"Well... One is a girl and two are boys. All in 11th grade. Although I couldn't ask their specific sections."

"Oh. Anything else about them."

Lani's eyes sparkled as she was informing her about the most important thing she noticed regarding them, "They all are eye candy."

Layla rolled her eyes in response. Her face was saying 'Can't you tell me something useful.'

"And, rich too. You know principal sir called especially so that anyone of us could give them a tour."

"Sounds troublesome. I hope they won't be a problem for us in the future."

"Oh yeah, you went to the infirmary with the president. What happened?" This time Lani inquired.

"Ugh... He was sleeping. Olivia also wasn't there. And, the doctor... Ryan talked to him, I didn't ask. Anyways, we'll go again just after all the classes end. It's... just that I... don't have the guts to say sorry. Ughh, it's frustrating." She felt like pulling her hair.

"You want me to do anything." Lani offered her help.

"Just finish your food quickly. Not much time left for the break to over."

Both the girls finished their food quickly to go to their respective classes. Although both were in the same grade yet they had different classes. That's why they used to come to the canteen as soon as possible. After all, they can't chat this freely in the council room.

...

It was the last period of their class and they both decided to skip it. Right now, they were sitting in the student council room.

"Ryan, can you help me with this problem later," Layla asked. It was a well-known fact that Ryan has exceptional talent in maths.

"Okay." He had no issue in solving one or more problems.

Ryan Bai is someone who is known for his talent in maths but not many knew about his computer skills which he uses to his advantage.

Whereas Layla Chen, the female devil, is famous for her notorious ways to solve problems. Though she is also the topper of her school. There are many reasons for others to know or hear about her.

And, Lani Lei, the sweet girl who is the secretary of Ryan is someone who dreams to become a singer. That's why one of the reasons she became a secretary is that she wanted to keep it as a backup lest she couldn't go to her dream college.

It was her and Layla's plan so that she could become vice-president's secretary but who knew Ryan who beat them in this arrangement.

Layla took out her phone and drafted a message 'Can you ask your leader for help if it might need?' She sent it to Lani.

She was preparing for the worse as much as she could.