EPISODE 3

Naomi was late as always but today she was extremely late for her class.

She hurried through the corridor, her steps quick but uneven, trying to fix her bag strap while mentally preparing herself for what was waiting on the other side of the door.

“Great,” she muttered. “Just great.”

She reached the classroom door, it was closed and she froze not knowing what to do.

Letting out a small breath, she slowly reached for the handle and pushed the door open just enough to peek inside and instantly regretted it.

Elias stood at the front of the class, a book in his hand, adjusting his glasses.

her heart dropped, Without a word she quietly shut the door again.

“Nope,” she whispered. “Not going in.

Naomi stared at it for a second, as if hoping it would magically open on its own and save her from the situation. It obviously didn't.

She turned around immediately, ready to walk away and pretend she had never come at all.

But before she could take even two steps...The door behind her opened.

“Naomi? Why are you not going insi—”

Chloe’s voice cut off mid-sentence as the door swung wider. And both of them froze on their spots .

Elias was staring directly at them.

Elias : “Don’t you want to come inside?”

Neither of them moved.

Elias : “If you’re not interested,” he continued, voice turning colder, “you’re free to go.”

“Don’t come to my class again.”

The entire classroom went silent.

Naomi quickly stepped inside, Chloe following right behind her. Both of them avoided looking up as they walked toward their seats, fully aware of the eyes on them.

Just as they were about to sit....

Elias : “I’m going to say this once.”

Both of them stopped.

Elias looked at the class and said

“I don’t want anyone to be late in my class.”

His tone was sharp and strict.

“And if you are don’t bother coming in.”

No one spoke.

“I don’t like being disturbed while I’m teaching.”

“Understood?”

“Y-yes, sir…” a few students murmured.

Elias’s expression didn’t change.

“I didn’t hear properly.”

The entire class straightened.

Elias " “UNDERSTOOD?”

“YES, SIR!” the whole class responded in sync.

Naomi flinched slightly.

For a brief second his gaze fell on her, then he looked away.

Elias: “Open page no. 42.”

Straight to the point.

Naomi opened her book, staring at the page like it had personally offended her.

Naomi : “What is this even supposed to mean…” she whispered.

Chloe leaned in. “Already?”

“I was already confused before he even started,” Naomi muttered.

At the front, Elias explained the topic, writing neatly on the board.

Every step clear.

Every line precise.

Which somehow made it worse.

Naomi tried to follow, she really did.

But somewhere between the first explanation and the second example, she was completely lost.

“…and this is how the reaction is balanced,” Elias said, stepping aside to let the class observe the board.

Naomi stared at the board.

Then at her notebook.

Then back at the board again, nothing matched.

She scribbled something down anyway.

It didn’t look right.

But at least it looked like she was trying.

For a moment she looked up, and her eyes met his. She immediately looked down.

“Any questions?” he asked.

Naomi thought about raising her hand.

Just for a second, but then shook her head. no way. She’d rather stay confused than embarrass herself.

Elias: “Alright. Continue.”

The lecture went on.

By the time the bell rang, Naomi shut her book instantly.

“Finally,” she muttered.

Chloe stretched. “That wasn’t even that bad.”

Naomi turned to her : “I understood nothing.”

Chloe laughed. “Same. But at least he explains nicely. And he’s handsome I was just looking at his pretty face the whole time.”

“Don’t say that,” Naomi said immediately.

“Say what? That he’s handsome?” Chloe grinned. “It’s true.”

“No,” Naomi frowned. “That he explains nicely.”

Chloe smirked : “So you agree he’s handsome?”

Naomi’s face twisted : “No! EW!”

Chloe: what the- what do you mean by ew??

At the front of the class, Elias was gathering his things, placing his book and papers back into order.

Then he stopped and called out

“ Miss Naomi.”

Her name cut through the room. Naomi froze.

Slowly, she turned.

His expression wasn’t calm this time.

“Come to my cabin.”

Her stomach dropped.

For a second, she thought "Did he hear that?"

She turned to Chloe, silently asking for help.

Chloe only gave her a smug look

" Well,” she said lightly, folding her arms,

“you got yourself into this trouble…”

Naomi narrowed her eyes.

“So you’re going to handle it,” Chloe finished, giving her a small push forward. “Not me. Now go.”

Naomi stared at her in disbelief.

“Some friend you are,” she muttered.

Chloe only waved her off, clearly entertained.

“Go,” she mouthed.

Naomi glared at her. But she had no choice.

And somehow walking to his cabin felt worse than being late.

Naomi took a step forward, then another.

Her mind, however was already running miles ahead.

Why did he call me?

Did he hear that?

Her stomach dropped.

No way… he couldn’t have heard that, right?

She swallowed.

But what if he did? She stopped mid-thought.

…what if he fails me?

Naomi’s eyes widened slightly.

“No, no, no… he can’t do that,” she whispered under her breath.

Then immediately — "Can he?"

She resumed walking, a little faster now.

Okay, calm down. Worst case… he just scolds me.

A pause.…right?

Then she opened the door of the cabin and asked

“May.. I come in, sir?"

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