Chapter two : Awakened

My eyes widened in shock as a boy walked in, the same boy from my locker!

I turned to look at Jessica, and she was barely holding back a squeal. Is this the guy she was talking about? Probably. I turned back to Sir Park, the boy - I mean Seungmin, standing next to him.

" Seungmin, introduce yourself."

" Hello, everyone. I'm Kim Seungmin. I'm from South Korea. And I hope we get along well."

The girls clapped after his introduction, probably at his voice. The guys just watched him, as if they were deciding if he was a friend or foe.

" Alright, then. Seungmin, take a seat." Sir Park said.

I looked around. The only empty seat was next to me. I watched as he had the same realisation. As if he was reluctant, he walked over and sat down next to me.

" Ah, good. You're seat mates. Miss Strong?"

" Yes, sir?" I said.

" Since you have the highest scores here, I assign you to help him catch up on the lessons and get him acquainted with the school. Ok? "

I sigh." Yes, sir. "

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    _ TIME SKIP. LUNCH TIME.

Melanie Jessica and I walked towards the cafeteria as we chit-chatted. Seungmin was nearby, but we didn't pay him any mind, except for Jessica, who turned to check if he was there every now and then. He was. The cafeteria was part of a separate building on campus, so we had to walk past the sports block to get there. As we passed by West, the captain of the basketball team came by us.

" What's cookin', good lookin'. " he said.

" We'll find out at the cafeteria." I said, not looking at him.

" C'mon. Just give me a chance to at least flirt with you."

" Dude, don't you have any self-respect? Every day you do something like this and every day she says no. "

" They say persistence wins in the end. Why should I stop, hmm? "

I stopped walking and turned to face him. " Look, West, I understand your persistence and motive, but I don't want to be in such a relationship at the moment. Please respect my choice." I said calmly.

Suddenly, he moved closer, barely leaving space between us, making me visually uncomfortable.

"Just one chance, baby girl." He said as he leaned in, forcing me to smell his breath." I promise you'll feel good with me. "

" Go away, West." I said, creating some space between us. Jessica and Melanie began to follow me as I walked away. Suddenly, West grabbed my wrist. Almost immediately, someone pulled him with such sudden force that he let go of my hand. In a flash, West was pulled to the ground with such force. I'm sure I heard something crack. Standing over him was Seungmin, who was a few meters behind us just a moment ago.

《How did he get here so fast?》

" I don't know who you are, but any gentleman should know that you shouldn't treat a woman like that." he said.

I was about to ask how he caught up with us so fast when he said, " Aren't you hungry? Let's go." And with that, he gently held my hand and gestured for me to lead the way. We went on, heading to the cafeteria. I managed to slip out of Seungmin's grip in the cafeteria and sat with Jessica and her crew. After a while, some of the girls got up and moved tables, leaving only Melanie Jessica and I. Before I had time to think about why, a sweet floral scent moved to my right. I turn to see the source. It was Seungmin! Seriously, it's still his first day, and he's already everywhere.

" Why are you sitting here?" I said, slightly annoyed.

" Sitting down. Besides, I don't know anyone else here."

" We don't know you either, dude."

" Then why don't we get to know each other?"

I was about to say we were fine on our own when Jessica said, " D-don't mind her! She's just a bit hesitant about new friends." she said with an awkward laugh.

A smug smile crept unto his face as he thanked her. " So can I sit with you all every day?"

" Sure." Jessica said.

" If you don't do anything inappropriate." Melanie said, barely looking from her plate.

Realising I was outnumbered, I sighed.

" Fine." I gritted through my teeth.

" Perfect!" he said. " 먹자!"

The three of us look at him in confusion.

" Uhh, I mean, let's eat!"

After lunch, we only had one class period, and then school was over for the day. Somehow, Seungmin was my seat mate again! In all my classes so far, he was either in the same class or my seat mate. It seemed too repetitive to be a coincidence.

I managed to survive the class normally, if im not counting feeling his stare every now and then.

After school, I called my driver to come one hour late because I had something to do. I found Seungmin at my locker again.

" Why are you here again?"

" You haven't shown me around or taught me anything, Scarlet."

" How do you know my name? I don't remember yelling you."

" You didn't. I heard it from someone."

Figures. The other students always found a way to sew us into their conversations. ' The Doll-ar Constellation' they called us.

" Alright then. First place I'm showing you. The library."

" Why the library?"

" You said I haven't taught you anything right. Let's change that." And with that, I took him to the library.

When I began, he seemed invested in the work, but as I continued, I noticed he was spacing out. I grabbed a nearby book and hit his head with it.

" Ow! What was that for?!

" To let you know I'm done and heading home. My driver just called to tell me he's outside."

I got up, picked up my bag, and walked out of the library.

I got in my car and the driver took me home.

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Seungmin's pov.

I watched her back as she walked out of the library.

《She's going home now. Her family's there so I don't have to follow her.》

I got up, put the books back, and wandered off to a part of the library where the cameras wouldn't see me. I began to meditate and soon faded into nothing.

I opened my eyes in front of a grand castle. I move to the door and knock a special code. The servants open it up from the inside. As I made my way to my room, I saw one of my older brothers, Hyunjin. I rudh up to him, bouncing up and down.

" Hyunjin hyung,언제 여기에 왔니? 얼마나 오래 여기있을거야?" [When did you get here? How long will you be here?]

" 나는 오늘 아침에 갔다. 아빠는 당신의 사명에 도움이 필요할 경우를 대비하여 나를 보냈습니다. [I came this morning. Dad sent me in case you need help with your mission.]

We talked as I went to my room. He went back downstairs when we got there. I stepped into my room and looked at the lunar clock on the wall. I still had some weeks until the eclipse. I changed into home clothes. And went downstairs to see Hyunjin playing on my Ps5.

" Don't you have your own Ps5?"

" Didn't bring it." He replied as he pushed the second controller towards me.

BEDTIME.

That night, I lay in bed. I couldn't sleep. My mind kept playing bits and pieces of memories I'd never made. They scared me. Eventually, I sat up.

《Maybe should just stay awake tonight.》

Back to Scarlet's pov.

I sat in bed, staring at the walls. I was afraid to go to sleep. In case I saw Jackson again. I think I dosed off because when I woke up, it was midnight. I felt crazy, almost manical. Before I realised what I was doing, I screamed. The scream shook the whole house. My mom rushed in with a few maids behind her. They found me on the floor, dishevelled.

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