Present..
School has never been a me thing , but that doesn't mean I won't thrive in it .
" Diana ! I've been looking for you , where were you ?" Stacy drags me towards the reception chair
" Oh I was taking some fresh air outside " actually I was arguing with a demon in my head , but who's asking ?!
" Okay , let's get to class ! " We walk side by side , or rather I try my best to slow my pacing for her ..
The smell of brand new projectors and laptops mixed with ink and strong fragrance... Fucking nostalgia
" Yo Diana , Stacy over here " a boy I've never seen before in my life calls out to us , I wonder if I really am a student ,
" Hey Brian ! " She waves at him dragging me along with her , There's something about him that resonates with Stacy ! Yh- that's it ,they are both jovial it's sickening .
I'm not a back bencher , but no matter where I sit I'll pay attention if I want to .
" Did you hear we have a new Algebra professor " some frat girls whisper at the back
" I hear he's dripping hot !" The one with the Barbie hair giggles
" I hear he's young , you think he'll notice us ?" They seem to have forgotten the main reason they are in this class ! Not surprisingly that might be the reason they are in this class , after all I just heard .. now I want to see the professor
" Good morning everyone " the air is knocked out of my lungs as I stare into dark hollow eyes , familiar yet not " and welcome to The renewed Algebra class !" The silence follows , deafening .. Algebra ?
" Yes I know what you are thinking ! Why are we doing Algebra when we are literature students ?! Well the answer is simple , you need at least one science course to balance your courses , and Algebra is the only slot left open to the lots of you " his eyes stays locked on mine ! The familiarity tickling behind my mind , but from where ? " I will be the professor taking you Algebra throughout this semester maybe even after that - oh yes ! My name , you may refer to me as professor Killian " Killian ? I doubt I would forget a name like that .
" Did you know we had a new professor ?" Stacy whispers leaning into me , I don't know anything these days " no" I take out my Algebra note , because no matter how confused I am I have to Ace this class
" Unfortunately I came late today so all I can do is give you a guideline to do your own research! In your Algebra textbook , page 300 , the role of quadratic equations in real life problem solving ,all you have to do is understand the basics and we will discuss in the next class, have a good day !" I watch him gather his things placing them at the edge of the table
" Common Diana ! We have literature next !" Stacy signals for us to leave
" Miss Vesprini! A word please !" Stacy looks at me with a questioning gaze , I did tell her I didn't know who he was and I didn't lie .
" Right now professor?"
" If I didn't want to have a word right now I wouldn't have called out to you would I ? " He gives me an amused look , I can hear them already ,the whispers " she knows professor Kent " apparently he looks like a well built version of Clark Kent !
" I'll wait for you outside " Stacy gives my hands a squeeze before disappearing out door , once again it's all silence .
" I hope you don't mind me requesting your audience after the class "like it would matter
" Of course not , umm - am I in trouble ?"
" Trouble ! Oh no you aren't, I just started taking you Algebra remember?"
" Yh ! So what can I help you with professor? "
" I was wondering how you were settling in after your break from school ! It must not be easy !" That's an understatement of the fucking century
" It's not ! But I'm coping"
" That's good sometimes instead of feeding the demons we use them as a stepping stone " my demon needs to be fed ! Literally , speaking of demons mine's missing - is he yours though ?
" That would be all for now miss Vesprini! I'll be seeing you around " his lips curl in what should be a smile but it's too calm to be classified as one , with a nod I scurry out of the class because I have no idea what that was .
" What did he want ?" Stacy grabs my arms , she shows unexpected strength towards the insignificant things .
" He - wanted to know how I was fairing "
" And you say you don't know him ?"
" Yh , at least not that I remember " she nods absently , arms entwined in mine as we head to our next class , but I can't quite shake of the feeling that I'm being watched as I turn my head over my shoulders but find no one
" You good ?"
" Yh Stacy I'm good, just thought I felt something " .