Chapter 5

ICE’S POV:

I was here early for school because I needed to look around and observe things that might be helpful for my investigation. Even though I know that it might be impossible since I know that Bernards weren’t that stupid enough to leave some evidence that can be used against them but I am still hoping.

I was walking around when I noticed that I was already at the back of this school. Seriously? I looked around and noticed that this place looks like a forest.

It was so quiet and stayed silent as well as I rolled my eyes in irritation, not until my eyes landed on the post saying ‘No Trespassing’ and they even put up various barriers in the area. I furrowed my eyebrows in confusion. What are they hiding here?

I just stood in front of it while still looking around the place. I don't want to make any moves now because I'm sure that Grayson is also watching me. That guy is always a pain in the ass.

Eventually, I felt a presence behind me. I ignored it at first since he or she doesn’t have any killing intent towards me.

 "What are you doing here?" That man asked in a cold voice.

I turn my attention in his direction and look at him coldly. We stare at each other and no one wants to lose in this staring contest.

It was only then that I realized that this man was handsome. Wait, what did I just think of? I was shocked to realize this but because of facial paralysis, I still maintain being calm on the surface.

I squinted my eyes and secretly observed this person. He has ash-gray eyes, a sharp nose, red and kissable lips, white skin, good height, messy hair, and a well-shaped body that even though he is still wearing a uniform of the same color as me, his good physique is still quite obvious.

"Done checking me out?" He asked while smirking at me after a few minutes. Hearing what he said, I began to blink a few times. Did I just check him out? Damn! This is so not me.

I rolled my eyes and instead of answering him, I just walked away. I was about to pass him when I felt that he was about to grab my hand so I immediately avoided it and flipped back out of instinct.

I looked at him emotionlessly and so did he at me. The only difference is that I can still see that fucking grin that was still plastered on his mouth. I don't know what that means but I feel like the consequences wouldn't be good for me if I still stay here.

I didn't speak anymore and just turned around to leave him. Fortunately, he let me but I can still feel his burning gaze on my back so I just rolled my eyes and hurried my pace back to a place where he wasn't there. What's wrong with that man? As much as possible I will try to avoid our paths to meet.

But at the same time, I need to know who that person is. He may be one of my opponents so I need to be aware.

I raised my right hand to check the time on the wristwatch I was wearing and saw that it was already 7:25. I sighed when I realized that the class would start in five minutes.

I just accelerated my walk and our professor entered just in time when I reached the door. I don't want to be the center of attraction for everyone so I need to maintain myself as a low profile student. I went inside and then sat in my seat yesterday.

"Where did you go, Ice?" Jensen asked in a whispered way.

I looked at him and rolled my eyes when I remembered what happened earlier, "I was just wandering around." I answered boringly.

They both looked at me and I think, they already wanted me to, so they both nodded in understanding. When I saw that they weren't asking anymore, I didn't speak as well and just listened to the class even though I was really bored.

However, we are in the middle of our discussion which I am half listening to of course when suddenly there is a commotion and shouting outside the classroom.

"Our princes are already here!"

"Grayson is so handsome!"

"Calvin my love! Marry me please!"

"Travor! Be my husband!"

They were shouting when the three men I was expecting arrived. I rolled my eyes again and frowned when I saw almost all the girls inside and outside scream because of those men. What the fuck!?

Grayson was just emotionless as he entered. The other one eats a lollipop and seems to not care about the screaming while the other one just smiles and winks at every woman he sees. Tsk, annoying.

However, after a while, everyone suddenly fell silent when suddenly a man with no emotional eyes entered. The earlier noise was replaced by whispering, wondering and many women who are obviously holding themselves back not to scream because of this person’s presence. Who is he really?

He looked around this damn classroom until his eyes stopped at my position. I almost cursed when I realized that he was the man earlier. I was really unlucky but I think that's also good so that I can know at least a little bit about him.

He walked over to where I was seated and only his footsteps could be heard in every corner of this room.

He sat on my left side and then smiled slightly which made my mouth twitch. Beside him, Grayson and his companion also sat there while looking at us confusingly.

The whole room stayed quiet and the only sound which could only be heard was the screeching of the chairs.

"Go back to your discussion, sir." This man next to me just now gave a cold command to our professor who was obviously nervous because of his presence.

I'll admit, there's obviously something strange about his aura that when you encounter him, it's like you'll just obey without knowing why. But not me of course, I am an Empress, I am not taking orders from anyone. I am the one who is telling the orders.

Our professor returned to discussing it while still trying to calm himself down. I rolled my eyes and looked outside the window but I could still feel the look of that person.

I just ignored him and just plugged my earphones into my ears because the class is boring anyway. After all, is there anything new about it?

I emptied my disk and then put my arms above it as I closed my eyes while resting my head on my folded arms. In just a few minutes, I felt something shaking in my shoulder so I immediately hit that person’s hand, it's another nuisance.

I sat up and looked around, only to see that the three of us were left here. I looked at Jensen’s face who was now frowning while caressing his hand that I slapped a while ago. I really don’t like it when someone is trying to wake me up.

"You are being too much, Ice. It's so painful!" He complained to me.

I rolled my eyes, "I don't care, let's go to the canteen. I'm hungry." I told them and stood up.

I put my bag on my shoulder and the three of us walked to the canteen silently. When we arrived, many people looked at us immediately but I didn't care so I just went straight inside as I entered.

I looked for a seat until I saw the far side and ignored all the gazes and noises from other people. Fortunately, Jensen and Kiana decided to buy our foods instead since I was too lazy to get on the line and wait for a fucking miracle.

I stayed in our seats and waited for them to finish buying our food. I looked at the queue and rolled my eyes in irritation. Why is there a canteen full of people? Bernards are rich but even managing and making their canteen big, they can’t also do that? What a shame!

When they both came back, they immediately placed the foods they bought in front of me.

Kiana sat in the chair adjacent to where I was and frowned, "Oh my gosh, it's hard to buy food here. It’s too crowded at the counter." She complained while still sulking.

Jensen looked at him and sat beside her, "Don't complain about that. Can’t you see what happened to me earlier? Many women tried to approach me as if they were birds chirping annoyingly. It’s irritating!" Jensen mumbled while twitching his mouth. 

I just shook my head while listening to them and just took the food they bought and ate it. They both sat down and ate with me too until Jensen spoke again to break the silence between the three of us. This man is a chatterbox and he is so noisy at times while talking some nonsense to Kiana again.

Eventually, in the middle of my eating session, I felt the canteen suddenly become quiet and the atmosphere around me became heavy. Even the two in front of me were silent as well. What a pleasant surprise this is!

Tsk, I raised my head coldly and looked at the door of the canteen. I frowned, they are here again. I just rolled my eyes and then continued eating while looking at them boringly.

I saw them enter the canteen while every student they passed immediately gave way as if they were gods. Even the man I encountered this morning is leading them. What a scene!

I saw them order their food as they sat at the table next to us. We looked at each other and I suddenly saw some emotion in his eyes but I couldn't figure out what it meant. 

When I became uneasy by this I immediately averted my attention away from him. Seriously? I became uneasy? That's new!

However,  I really don’t want to meet his eyes because it makes me feel strange. It's as if something is not quite right. I do not know anymore and I don’t wanna know at all.

"Are you okay Ice?" Kiana suddenly asked which made me look at her as well as to Jensen who was looking at me confusingly as well. I just sighed and nodded my head in response.

My expression turns serious when I remember something, "Search for all the information you can get from Jensen, especially the one with the ash gray eyes." I told him in a whisper way in order for those people not to hear me.

He nodded his head, "You can count on me Ice." He replied with a serious expression.

I sighed and pursed my lips together. I need to know everything about them. I can't just go to war without a weapon and knowledge on how to overcome this. I shouldn’t rush everything as well, especially since I don't know them yet.