The World of Elm
He Was Born That Way
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I told you to keep it down!
Han
Y/N, look out!
Y/N
AH-!!
Han wrapped his arms around me and pulled me to to the side just as a beam of light shot right by. My body began to tremble from the shock.
Han
Y/N, are you alright?
Y/N
...Y-Yeah...thank you Han.
Changbin
You missed, stupid lamp.
Hyunjin
Shut up, you should know by now that you are more sensitive to my light. I cannot control it.
Hyunjin
If only you can tone your darkness down, hm?
Han
Boy, they really are at it again...
Y/N
Are those the two you guys mentioned earlier?
Han
Yeah...as you can see they're a total mess. It's best to steer clear of them.
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Changbin! Headmaster's now!!
Changbin
What?! But professor-!
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NOW!!
Changbin
It's always me, all because he has that stupid crown on his head...
I watched the black-haired male stomp past us. He glanced over his shoulder for a moment, his black eyes staring me down.
Changbin
The hell are you looking at?
Y/N
...
Han
...
Hyunjin
...
We all watched as he disappeared down the hall. The male he was fighting with let out a helpless sigh and approached us.
Hyunjin
I don't believe I've seen you around?
Han
This is Y/N.
Hyunjin
Oh?
Y/N
Hello...
Hyunjin
Hmm, you look just like your mother.
Y/N
Pardon?
Hyunjin
Nothing.. Let's go inside now, shall we?
Y/N
...
Hyunjin
That boy you saw earlier was Changbin. He's the son of the Seo family, greatly known for their skills in the black arts.
Y/N
Woah, black magic?
Hyunjin
Indeed. Our families have a very long history. Though I believe it's long in the past now, it seems Changbin seeks vengeance.
Han
He's not a bad guy though.
Hyunjin
Yes, I never said such a thing.
Y/N
I see...what magic do you use Hyunjin?
Hyunjin
Can you take a guess?
Y/N
Aha...light?
Hyunjin
Hmm, you're a smart one indeed!
Hyunjin moved his blonde side bangs away from his face, tucking them behind his ears. His blue eyes were much brighter than Jeongin's.
Y/N
But wait, this isn't a core class right? I'm confused why we all have this class together.
Han
For some reason they put the dark and light students together. It sounds crazy, huh?
Y/N
It...does but...I don't think dark and light HAVE to be against each other? In fact, they can be stronger when together.
Hyunjin
Hmm, what makes you think that way?
Y/N
Well everyone is naturally different. I don't think your magic defines who you are as a person.
Han
Yes...but...he was just born that way.
Y/N
Huh?
Han
We're all born a certain way...and you can't change that...
Hyunjin
...
Han trailed off, quietly muttering to himself. Hyunjin seemed to give him a look though I couldn't figure out what it meant.
We didn't say a word to each other the rest of the class...and I still didn't understand...how I fit into this class.