Your Shadow's Brightest Star

Class starts!

*Loud Bell Ringing*


"Good morning everyone!" The professor greeted as she walks towards the table. This is our first period and our main subject, Business Management. It's my choice not my parents, i want to be successful in business someday 화͙이͙팅͙ ୧( “̮ )୨✧


"I'm your Professor in Business Management class, my name is Ms. Rossette Evans" The class greeted her back. She looks strict with that stern face. She wears a neatly ironed trench coat paired with collar clothes and a slack. She looks more strict with that cat-eye glasses. And look at that tightly bun hair..ooh it looks painfully neat.



"Since it's the first day of class, let's be traditional- self introduction everyone." she criss-crossed her arms while waiting for us to start. The clicking of her heels sounded so impatient so even if we all dislike the idea, we started the introductions as she likes.


And when is my turn I stand immediately and straighten my clothes.


"Nice to meet you. I'm Lian Jaze Sandoval 18 years old. I graduated at Silver Scale university. I hope we get along well. Thank you." everyone looks kind they all clap after. 



"Oh... Ms. Sandoval" the professor smiled looking at me while nodding. I don't get it but she didn't say anything so the introduction goes on. And finally the lesson starts.


"This will be the list of materials needed in this subject so remember to have it always in this class. Incomplete materials is not acceptable." She passed down a piece of paper in each student. When i fold it open i was shocked because its longer that my shopping receit!


"Why is this so long?" Complain of other students


"My bag has no space for this so many!"


"Don't over react it's just 15 items." They didn't complain further because the professor is scary. Yep indeed.



The professor was busy explaining the lesson when the door barged open. The class put to silent while we are all stare at the person beside the door who looks shock too.


"I'm sorry ..uhm is this professor cynthia's class?" he shyly scratch his nape



"Do i look like i know the fundamentals of dancing to you mr.?" she throws her hands on her waist while eyeing at the student.


I don't know but the idea makes the class laugh.


"Nothings funny" we all froze as she gazed upon us. Why did i even laugh at this monster kind of a professor? geez



After some awkward seconds, he decided to say something.


"I'm sorry for disturbing your class ma'am."



"Well you should be." professor says as she prepare to continue the lesson.  



The student bowed before reaching for the door. Our eyes met when he turned around to close the door. He bowed shyly so I bowed a little too.




"By the way, the freshmen welcome party will be held this coming friday so it will be 4 days from now. The detailes will be announce at each department boards so be sure to check this afternoon. And that's it for today be on your way." We greeted her as she walks out of the room.



Suddenly students form a circle infront of me... uhm i mean including me.



"Do you think we will pass this subject? I'm loosing hope."



"What if we drop it and retake it next semester?"



"Yeah we can do that! I feel like i need to prepare myself first for the whole semester for this"



"More like we need to prepare our mental health for this"


they fake sobbs while patting the back of each other. I just froze sitting there quietly while listening to them.



The professor sure looks difficult to deal with but I guess if we do what the requirements is, we will able to pass this subject.


I feel the need to motivate them somehow.


"I suggest we don't drop this" they all look at my direction



"Why?" they cry in unison



"Because we need to finish this because this is a prerequisite of Business Management 2-



"Ouch!"



"And Business Management 3-



"Aaahk!"




"And The-



"Okay stop it we will die just listening to it." their shoulders dropped as they walk away. Did it help?



"Come on guys let's go for the next subject." they say sadly



They invited me so I join them as we walk to the next subject which is a minor subject. 


All goes well, introduction and stuff subject introduction too then after the lesson it's lunch time.


I pick vegetable salad and banana milk because i still feel full because of heavy breakfast at home.


After paying, i look around to find a seat because i'm still shy sharing seats with my classmates. I spotted a seat at the corner near the window. It's perfect because it's a little isolated, i can eat in peace.



while on my first bite, I turn to my side and saw a man standing beside me while holding a tray.



"Mind if i sit next to you?" He has this business smile on him like he didn't want to but he needed to. He looks familiar though



this table is a four seater so it has 3 available chairs, so why does it have to be next to me? He probably notice me eyeing the chairs in front of me.



"Oh i prefer not eating infront of anybody as possible."



Why don't you pick the other corner then? I want to ask but i kept silent. I heared giggles from the next table and noticed some of them watching us. I felt embarrassed so i let him sit beside me. But i didn't even dare to say a word after. We just ate in peace, no bothering no talking.



I finish up my salad and now contemplating deciding whether to open my banana milk now or find a place with fresh air while drinking.



I chose the latter so i prepare to leave. He still eating but i feel stuffed so i need fresh air. He throw me a gaze then continue eating. I just shrug and then walk away but someone just passed at me quickly so i abruptly stop. 



"I'm sorry" I just bowed at her.


that was close if i didn't stop, my tray would be flying by now.



".......how are you"...



what did she call the guy sitting beside me? I didn't catch it all but i'm sure if the sentence is complete, it will be the "student council president".



"He looks familiar though... where did I saw him?" I sat on a wooden swing. I'm at the general garden right now. This is where i decide to enjoy my banana milk. It's like a garden park it so wide and refreshing.



"Are you a loner?" I was startled when someone spoke at the back so i immediately turn around while still sitting but a finger stop me from my forehead. My eyes widen because our face is only milliters apart.



"Ah!" I was taken aback so i unconsciously held my banana milk tighter and the content spill on my uniform. 



"What are you doing stupid." he handed me a handkerchief, i took it on impulse



"Hey don't call me that!" we're not even close and he's being familiar to me now. He always roll his eyes on me like a mean girl. What's with him now?




"Han ask you to be on the HB club before the break ends. He will say something important about the upcoming freshmen welcome party."




"Why are you only saying that now?" I'm still wiping my uniform, it feels sticky and uncomfortable. Luckily it was spilled at the lower side of my uniform so there's nothing there to see.



I look at him but there he is with that blank expression. I don't get him at all. I decided to leave him there and change to my extra uniform before going to the club. I only have 15 minutes left before lunch break ends so this better be quick.




"Hani! I'm here..." I still feel embarrassed about his name. 



"you're already here. Come sit beside me" He held his forehead then massage it.



"is everything okay?" I asked



"I didn't know this year will be most hectic year."



before i could even say something, he put many piles of paper on the table.



"What is this?"




"All of that are requests from other club for you. Some are repeated requests. They put you on the most important role that are impossible to decline. But it's your choice what club you will join"



My mouth gapped open. I cursed under my breath while scanning the contents of the papers. I think almost all of the clubs filed a request. What do i do?



"Uhm do we have club event too?" 




"We have, we will be having a book & pc cafe booth." He say



"That will be exciting! I wanna join!" I exclaimed



"You can, after you decide what will you gonna do with that pile of request." He looks concerned



"You can go now, just leave it there and tell me about your decision tomorrow." I just nodded and leave.


club pres looks stressed and tired, i wonder what other clubs do to him to be able to get their request. I hope they didn't harrased him or anything.



"poor club pres... because of me....."



"LJ!" someone called me from afar. I look around and saw my classmates gathering at the department board.




"Girl guess what? we will have a freshmen ball at the end of the event! OMG!" they shriek with joy. 



It's normal to have that and i don't hate the fact that i need to attend it. As long as i'm not on the spotlight it's okay.



"What if we buy dress after the last subject? What can you say?" My calssmate say. I feel ashamed i still don't know their names yet.



"I'm on! In fact i need a new dress for the event"



"Me too!"



"Me three!"



"how about you LJ?"



"Uhmm i probbably need to ask permission first. But if i will be permitted to go i'll just follow you guys."



"Oh strict parents? we get it. Can you give us your contact number so that we can be in touch." I just nodded and we all exchange numbers. I still have long way to go to memorize their names so i'm glad i have their numbers already. I'm happy ( ◜𖥦◝ )




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After the class ends i tried to call my parents but no one is answering. Then i tried to call Fred our family driver.



"Hello miss, are you ready to go home?" he asked



"No I-I just want to ask Mom if i can go with my classmates to buy dress for the upcoming welcome party?"



"just a second miss" the line went silent for a while when i heared mom talk



"Hello? Yes sweetie you can go but don't go home so late ok? Fred will come pick you up at school so wait for him"



"Ok Mom thank you!" the call already ended but my hands are still shaking.



I was so nervous this is my first time telling them I have to go somewhere that is not so school related. I was just scared because they have so much trust in me and i feel so pressured not to ruin it. I'm on my college now so I think it's fine to roam around and be a normal student.



The way mom said it sounds so natural that it looks like she know this time will happen someday. I felt relieved.




I heard a honk and a car that is coming towards me. I hate it if fred will open the door for me so I immediately went for the back seat.



"Fred at the mall please. Thank you"



"Yes miss" it was a long silence before he replied it was kind of weird but it's okay he is weird too.



I just closed my eyes to relax. It's a stressful day indeed. I have to chose what clubs i will be supporting. hmmm... It's 3 days from now,so maybe let's exclude clubs that needed a lot of practice like dance club, drama club, sports club, cheer club, maybe all of the club?



I let out a deep sigh


"Maybe clubs that I don't need to practice...." I'm thinking hard what will it be.



"What about Student Council?"





"That's right! Student Counci- Ah! Who are you??"




He looked at me then let out a smirk.




"Your driver maybe?"