Chapter 6

ICE’S POV:

I was just looking out the window here in our classroom boringly. I inhale every air that touches my cheeks since I'm not listening to our professor’s discussion. I glanced at the blackboard and saw that Science is our current subject. I rolled my eyes and looked back at the window since I already know all of these lessons so I don't need to listen to them anymore.

I was in the middle of contemplation when Kiana tapped me softly. I immediately looked at her coldly so she averted her eyes a bit and pointed something ahead.

I slowly looked in the direction she was pointing, only to find that our professor was looking at me while glaring her eyes at me and his face was already red in anger. I raised my eyebrows at him coldly and he gritted his teeth. What is the problem with this person?

"Miss Velez! Answer my fucking question now!" He screams towards me. Psh, what a stupid move.

I mentally rolled my eyes and sighed, "Okay sir, I will answer your fucking question but please, don't shout because it's irritating." I slouched lazily on my chair and looked at him boringly. His jaw tightened because of my behavior.

"If you failed to answer my questions, you can now go out because we don't need students here that are not participating in my own class." He said in a calm tone but the restraint was still obvious and the atmosphere turned stiff. The surroundings became quiet and everyone was obviously waiting for my next move. I smiled, he wants to challenge me in this field? Well, let's see.

"Okay. You may now ask sir." I told him which made him sneered and looked at me seriously.

"What does the meteorologist study?" He asked. I shook my head in disappointment, it was so easy. Tsk, isn't there anything hard there?

I rolled my eyes before answering. "Weather or atmosphere."

"Which type of bomb was invented by Edward Teller and Stanislaw Ulam in 1952?"

"Fusion," I answered boringly and lazily crossed my arms.

“What can you say about the specific issues in science and technology?”

“As we all know, science and technology brought advancement and many benefits to us starting from health care, agriculture, environment, communication and many more were being helped and improved by science and technology. It has also become part of our lives that we cannot let go of since life became easier and more convenient. Just imagine how fast your message can travel through using social media as well as seeking knowledge if you want something to know and discover through using the internet. And it wasn’t just an imagination but reality. However, everything has its own benefits and problems that should be faced by people. Every action that we are doing every day has a great impact on the future so instead of focusing on the positive effects of science and technology, everyone must prepare and address its aftermath as well.” I answered confidently.

He frowned, "Who considers the father of psychoanalysis?" He asked again.

"Sigmund Freud," I answered emotionlessly. “Anything else?” I asked back. All my classmates were just looking at us and some of them even tried to make a video about this but I didn't care. Some are even looking at us excitedly as if they were looking at some kind of interesting show.

He glared at me, “Discuss the reasons for studying science, technology, and society.” He spat while trying not to burst out again.

I rolled my eyes and glared at the guy beside me who was just looking at me while smiling faintly while resting his chin on his hand. He seems interested in my own embarrassment. I frowned and turned my attention back to our professor after a few seconds. Gosh, is that all? I secretly smiled and pretended I was having a hard time answering.

"I think you don't know." He mumbled and smiled faintly at me. "You can now go out, Miss Velez." He added as if he already won against me.

I smirked and stood up. "I'm not yet done, sir," I told him calmly.

"What do you…" I cut his words before he could ask me and opened my mouth coldly.

“Well, people really should study science and technology as well as a society because everyone must be knowledgeable enough to answer the problems of our world. In today's world, technologies, information, and science are essential. To comprehend current postmodernism culture, we must first grasp whether social, cultural, and technical factors affect the emergence of future behaviors, fresh modes of thinking, and institutional arrangements. This will come in handy for us. This also aids in the organization of our everyday routines, allowing us to complete our tasks more quickly. It makes it easier to access information with people and for us to learn more and comprehend various cultural practices. Aside from that, it aids border merging, democratic participation, and rational reasoning in the curriculum. Graduates in this discipline contribute to the understanding of corporate accountability and ethical behavior.” I answered without even blinking.

His eyes widened, "How did you know that?" He asked with a shocked expression because I know that he hasn't discussed those things yet.

I smirk proudly, "Because I'm awesome." I answered with a smile and then looked at my wristwatch. I took my bag and then walked to the door with all the eyes gazing at me while that guy just looked at me amusingly.

"Miss Velez, where are you going?" He asked in an annoyed tone. I faced him then raised my left fist. I saw the surprise of my classmates but I just ignored it.

"One." I show my pinky finger.

"Two." Revealing my ring finger.

"Three." Revealing my middle finger.

"Four." Revealing my index finger. I smiled then showed my thumb saying, "Five." I mumbled and turned around.

"Bye, sir!" I told him coldly at the same time as the bell suddenly rang.

I rolled my eyes and smirked triumphantly before I continued walking down the hallway. I was about to go to the music room when I passed by near the principal's office.

I was about to continue walking when I suddenly halted because of what I heard.

"The girl is still alive." A male voice sounded calm. I came a little closer to hear more of what they were talking about and pretended that I was looking at the sky instead of gossiping.

"I know about the boy, I'm going to make him follow the people I killed before." Someone said in a woman's voice with a hint of seriousness on it.

My eyebrows furrowed when I realized that it was the voice of the principal. Tsk, I am actually right when I say that there is something wrong with this place.

"Are you sure? What if they find out?" The man asked.

"I don’t care! Their family deserves to die, all of them!" The woman shouted angrily. "I'll make sure that their son will die as well after I find that girl." She added and I can feel the anger from her tone. She even emphasizes every word she says.

"It's up to you. I'm leaving." The man said so before they caught me,  I continued walking away and pretended to have just passed without knowing anything. When I was already away, I sighed and furrowed my eyebrows in confusion. Who is the person they are looking for? I sighed and looked straight ahead coldly. Whoever that is, I am going to know all of it soon.