Chapter 21: Weird
Zein's Point of View....
I left the dorm in a daze. I need fresh air to calm my mind. They already know the secret of HU, what will happen to the six of us?
As I walked, I heard crying from the students, some were hugging as if it was their last day on earth.
Is it about that hell week?
"I don't want to die yet..."
"We can't do anything anymore..."
"They are really monsters..."
These are just a few of the things I hear from them. They really are monsters, they're just playing with us, lives are at stake. Sigh.
I sat on one of the benches, next to a girl who was staring blankly into space, deep in thought. She didn't even seem to notice that I sat beside her.
All students are suffering from the insanity of their leaders and yeah, we are now included.
I leaned my back against the backrest and watched the people passing by,
"Heartless..." I looked at the girl beside me when she spoke. "They have no heart, they are worse than monsters." She said.
My eyes remained on her while her gaze was distant.
"You are also like them... heartless."
I shuddered when she looked at me. Only now did I notice that half of her face was burned because it was covered by her black hair earlier.
My eyes widened when she suddenly pulled me. I don't know why, but I let myself be pulled by her. She took me behind an abandoned classroom.
"You!" She pointed at me. "You can do something about this... but you are afraid." She said, as if blaming me for what is happening now.
"You're wrong. I can't do anything about what's happening now. I am still a powerless secretary."
She laughed loudly as if she was losing her mind. I was scared of her actions but I didn't let it show.
"Why her? Why was she able to do it? You are just afraid! Weak! I thought you were like Samantha, but it was a big mistake."
"Samantha?" I asked, confused.
Who is this Samantha she is referring to? Why did Madame Violet also call me Samantha? Why am I being compared to her?
"Sam is one of the newbies back then. She is one of the three idiots who also entered here but unlike you, she did something for us." She boasted to me.
Is Samantha the past newbie Jane was referring to? The former secretary who made the former Supremo fall in love? "Ahh!"
She screamed while holding her head as if she was in a lot of pain. I tried to help her but she just pushed me away.
"What's happening to you?!"
Worry was also evident in my tone. She was kneeling on the floor, clutching her head. Does something hurt her?
"I'll get help." I said, but before I could leave, she grabbed my arm.
Even though she was having a hard time, she managed to shake her head no. She stood up so I helped her.
Her eyes were blood red as if they were bleeding. Her lips suddenly dried up. What happened to her?
"Sorry for that." She apologized.
"Are you okay?" I asked. She was still weak and panting.
"I won't be staying long either because I know the formula they injected into me will spread." She said.
My forehead creased at what she said. What formula is she talking about? "They also used me as a human tester for that imperfect formula. Tsk." She said again.
They used her as a human tester for a formula they were making? They haven't completed it yet but it's not fair to use students as testers. They should inject it into themselves instead. Tsk.
"They are still in finding that secret formula. It's just scary that they might complete that formula because I know they will only use it for evil."
"Do you know where their laboratory is?" I asked, which made her stop.
Her forehead creased as if she didn't like my question.
"Just don't meddle with them if you don't want to end up like me."
"But I want to help!"
"I can't tell you. Leave now." She said calmly.
"But-"
"Leave now!"
I couldn't do anything when she pushed me away. I also left because I wouldn't gain anything from her because she didn't want to say where the secret laboratory was hidden.
"I've warned you..."
I was startled when Nicky suddenly appeared in front of me, serious.
"Stay away from that Alvarez, don't do what she says. How many times do I have to repeat it to you?"
"What do you care?!"
"Stupid."
I just walked past him and didn't attempt to look back again. Shit!
It was already afternoon so I went to the cafeteria to clean. There were no people here anymore. I listlessly picked up the plastic bottles that were scattered around.
"Still slow huh?"
I ignored Supremo who was here again to notice what I was doing. He always finds fault in me.
"What's bothering you?" He asked but my mouth remained shut.
I have too many things on my mind to pay attention to that pest. First, that bloody week, second, my friends also know the secret of HU, third, that female human tester who didn't want to tell me where I could find their hidden laboratory and lastly it's Nicky who always interferes with my business.
Sigh.
I glared at Supremo when he snatched the rag I was using to wipe the tables from me.
"Are you alright? Why aren't you answering me?" He asked.
I rolled my eyes. I just got a new rag but he also snatched it.
"I don't have a problem. Look, I am just tired. Can you stop interfering so I can finish quickly and rest?" I said, annoyed.
"Hey! What's your problem? Why don't you want to pay attention to me?"
So much happened today. I am so tired and it feels like I could collapse at any second. I am sleepy too then I'm still cleaning. I want to finish this quickly and rest.
"Fine! Let me help you!"
My eyes widened when the supreme suddenly wiped the table with a pout. Not to be OA, but it's the first time I've seen him scowl and pout, and wiping a table at that.
Is this really the Supreme? Maybe he's possessed. Weird.
"I can do it by myself, I don't need your help." I said but he just kept going as if he was deaf.
I approached him to get the rag but he suddenly left and moved to another table.
UGH!
"It is the last time you will do it. No more cleaning after this."
What did he eat to be possessed by an angel? Where is the supreme without a heart? The one who doesn't care about the people around him?
We finished quickly so I'm walking back now. We were silently treading the quiet road to our dorm.
"T-Thanks." I said shyly.
"I don't need your thanks. Just don't.... d-don't do it again."
I don't know what he's saying but I know he's shy to say it. I looked at him but his eyes remained on the road.
"Don't do what?" I asked.
"Slow."
Slow? I really don't understand what he's saying or what he means by don't do it again! He called me slow! He's so confusing!
Good thing he helped me so I didn't fuss when he called me slow. UGH!
Annoyed, I quickened my pace. I don't know why but he can still keep up with me even though I'm almost running while he's just walking. Is he too tall? Do I look small next to him?
Oh well! It's just fatigue!
"Here," I said when the dorm was just a few steps away. "You can leave now before the bloody night catches you." I added.
"Are you worried about me?" He asked unconsciously.
My cheeks flushed because of his question.
"Worried? About you? Me?" I even pointed at myself.
I laughed but it was clearly forced while he just looked at me seriously.
"Why would I worry about you? You're assuming things, aren't you? FYI, I don't care if the Bloody Night catches you and you die!" I just rolled my eyes at the air.
Ambitious! Feeling himself! Asshole!
"Don't worry about me, I can handle myself." He said innocently.
I ran out of things to say and explanations to explain that he misunderstood what I said. GOSH! And he's just chill while I'm panicking trying to explain my side! UGH!
"T-The thing I said earlier..." he said, slightly looking away. "Don't do it again." He added.
"What is it that you really mean for me not to do again?!"
"D-Don't do again not talking to me earlier." He said seriously. "This is an order from the SSG President. When I talk to you, you should respond quickly. Are we clear?"
It took a second for me before I understood what he meant. The only reason I didn't talk to him earlier was because I was tired and wanted to finish quickly, which I couldn't do if I talked to him.
Why is it a big deal to you, Ace?
I was brought back to reality when he flicked my forehead. I glared at him.
"I am asking you, are we clear? Answer!"
"Yes!"
I don't know why but I answered loudly which made him smile. I froze.
He smiled. The supreme, The president, Ace Craige!
Smiled.
"Sleep well, I have a lot of things for you to do tomorrow, Zein."