Author's point of view... Aaron pulled a folded paper from his pocket and waved at her. "What is that?" Thea exclaimed, puzzled. That couldn't be a love letter or something, right? There was no way a boy like him would ever like an ugly girl like her. She thought to herself before coming to any conclusion. He slowly unfolded it and showed her the last question on it. Of course...! What else can anyone expect from a bookworm like Aaron, it was a practice sheet. “I’m working on this math problem, but the final question is tough. I couldn’t finish it,” he said, pursing his lips. He did find the answer but he wanted to test if Thea could solve it. After all, she had come up with many different and complex solutions to that question earlier. He was just curious about her knowledge. Thea heaved a sigh, this was good. At least he doesn't have anything weird in his mind. She glanced at the paper and gave a quick answer, "Oh...isn't the answer to this a zero??" Aaron stared
Author's point of view... Right after the long bell, Thea walked out and spotted Aaron waiting by the entrance. He stood in a corner with his hands crossed, looking as handsome as he usually does. His presence was enough to gather a crowd. Girls from school, juniors or seniors, all of them circled him in no time at a distance, though no one dared to come near him. He was so annoyed. Thea walked slowly to him and he waved at her. The girls around him stared at her with disdain. Why would he wave a hand to an ugly girl like him? Is he blind? But then they saw Lily exiting the campus. "It must be Lily...!" they concluded and left in a hurry. Everyone knows that Lily is a psychopath, a troublemaker, and is so possessive about Aaron. Who would dare to mess with her?? Thea reached him looking anywhere but him. That felt so awkward. He grinned at her. She hated being the center of attention, and with this boy beside her, she was the center point, of course. "Hi," he said smili
Author's point of view... When Thea left Amelia's house, her mind was full of all sorts of thoughts. She never thought that a rude and introverted girl like him would belong to such a poor and humble family. While walking back earlier, Amelia's granny told Thea that Amelia's parents died in a road accident and they both were alone. Thea felt so bad. Though Amelia never treated Thea as a friend, she never bullied her either. Deep down, Thea wanted to help Amelia and her family. She took out her phone and checked her bank account. Though her parents weren't so rich, they both had jobs and earned a good amount of money every month. Her father sends a hundred dollars per week for her pocket money and credits her meal card every month. In other words, through a middle-class family, Thea lived a comfortable life in terms of money. She looked at her phone and saw that she had more than five hundred dollars in her account. Should she go back to the granny and give that mon
Author's point of view... Uncle again... Dave managed to keep a straight face as he heard Thea call him “uncle” again. He was just twenty-four years old this year, and she might be sixteen or seventeen. Besides, he looked younger than his age because of his breathtaking appearance. How could she probably call him uncle...?? This girl...! he muttered to himself. Wasn't she trying to ask for his help? Why would she annoy him if she truly wanted his help? While part of him was amused by her audacity, another part found it slightly irritating. Still, he said nothing, leaning over to sign the register as her “guardian,” his handwriting firm and swift but his eyes never left that round and bubbly face. She was laughing at him for the faces he was making. The more time he spent with Thea, the more intrigued he became. She was unlike any girl he’d encountered, caring yet defiant, and mature beyond her years. "Okay then. See you next time, officer...oh... I mean, uncle..."
Author's point of view... Their teacher announced about the school weekend trip that evening. He wasn't that interested but he can use that as an excuse. Taking his phone again, he typed a message. Making it as casual as possible. "Hey, did you find any other friends to team up with for the weekend trip? Or will you group up with us?" "It felt casual enough," he assured himself and sent it. But as the seconds ticked by and no reply came, he started overthinking. "Is she ignoring me? Did I mess up?" Breaking his thoughts, Kevin looked up and announced, “Oh, by the way, don’t call anyone to join us for the weekend trip. I already invited someone.” Aaron froze, immediately frowning. “No way, Kevin. I already have someone in mind. Just tell whoever you asked to find another group.” Kevin and Mark turned to Aaron, startled by his serious tone. It was rare to see him invested in teaming up with anyone outside their small circle. They exchanged glances before Mark spo
Author's point of view... A beautiful princess of the Monster Land, Maria, sat at the edge of a dark, bubbling lake of blood, her attention lazily drifting between the glowing screen of her tabloid and the silent, spooky landscape surrounding her. And of course, it wasn't pleasant to the eye. One can literally pass out just by seeing it. The lake reflected the night sky, stained red as though it held the glow of a thousand sunsets captured beneath its surface. Beside her, a group of little servant elves stood at attention, their wide eyes following every flick of her finger on the screen, ready with suggestions and insights as she considered the soul-host options for her test. Maria’s long, claw-like nail tapped idly on the screen as she scrolled down the list, a frown crossing her delicate features with every option she read. The elves crossed their little arms sharing either an 'awe' or an 'Ugh' accordingly. "First one," one of the elves piped up, its voice high-pitche
Author's point of view...! Maria’s stomach twisted as the screen showed Thea slumped on the grimy, damp floor, her wide eyes filled with helpless terror. Maria’s face blanched as she whispered, "What the hell are they going to do?" One of the seniors stepped forward, a cruel smile twisting her lips. That was the same girl in the cafeteria. “Who do you think you are, ruining my clothes in front of everyone?” she sneered. “Maybe a little reminder of your place will teach you some respect.” "I...I am sorry..." Thea cried out and apologized, but that didn't work at all. It only boosted the girls in front of her. They started, attacking fists and feet raining down on Thea, bruising her arms, her face, and her stomach. Maria’s heart pounded, her breaths shallow as she watched in mounting horror. One girl held Thea down while another yanked scissors from her bag, chopping off handfuls of Thea’s hair with sadistic glee. But the worst came last—a bucket filled with foul, rank li
Author's point of view.... The next morning, the entire city roared with strange news going viral on the internet. Every single soul in the city was talking about that strange news. "Something unbelievable happened" "Many girls in the senior class section C were beaten so brutally last night. This immediately caused a scandal as most of those girls were from rich families in the town, and shocked all the teachers and students in the school. As this was a scandalous matter school authorities decided to involve police due to parental pressure and to maintain the reputation of the school. Police officers and parents arrived and crowded the administration office. The girls were in no position to say anything about who had beaten them up." The rest of the students wouldn't calm down either, the hectic environment and noise made it hard for them to focus in class. While the entire Morning Star High school was turning upside down, a girl was sleeping soundly on her desk. With her h