How to say it…(sigh) only a few minutes into my school life, and things are already going down pretty badly, the welcoming ceremony hasn't even started yet. Like, come on it's 7:30 am!
15 minutes prior—-----
I was eating breakfast peacefully and finishing up so as to be at the grand hall on time for the welcoming ceremony, since it was a big thing. I have my bags ready and uniform already on.
" Would you be attending too, Carson?" I asked with pancakes still in my mouth.
"Yeah, but I do have to assist the first years too, since I'm on the school committee, you know." He smiled at me and stood up. " You have to go alone today, I'm sorry."
" Oh… It's okay, I can manage," I smiled back. *I can manage my ass, I've already forgotten all the directions of this enormous thing ahhhhhh*
" Then don't be late, I'll be going now." My brother waved and walked out the door.
*Okay, let's go over the plan…* I thought as I stared, regretting all of my life decisions. * Right now, the main focus is to befriend Lilith. However, it doesn't mean that there are no other threats of less dangerous levels. In this novel, several characters can bring harm to me in ways other than death. One example of this would be the ML, the prince, that guy is a rather dangerous character in general, as he isn't just your simple jerk. In a way, he's a rapist as well as an abuser and a bully. It was stated in the novel that even during his days at the academy, he had already molested several girls, and his target was the good-looking girls. He can also easily get obsessed, a person who should be avoided. But taking in Miri's appearance, I might fall victim as well, so I must be very careful. Another thing to keep in mind is that Lilith was often mistreated by many people at the academy. Thus, whoever is close to her is also treated the same way. That's why she has no friends in the original. So to survive, I might have to buy a one-way ticket to being bullied for two years straight after Carson graduated if I ever get close to her. But that itself isn't as bad as being killed, so I'll take it. But again, it's no guarantee that plan A would work so I have also come up with a plan B that is to keep a close eye on any clues that the war started and leave the nation be, for she gets me. That since I can't leave any earlier, or else people would raise eyebrows, which could lead to Lilith knowing I had run off and might come after me, knowing how she is.*
"Okay, Brief planning is done, plan A is still my best chance, so I'll try my best to succeed." I sigh, leaning backwards." But then there are also side quests as well."
*If I know myself, I'll get to focus on this plan and get too stressed out, so I've made side quests. Side quest A: study and get lots of knowledge _ reason: It would be useful for my future job and help me find a skill I need to make money if I run away. Side quest B: Do things that I like, such as art, music,...._reason: to release stress and be happy that I'm still alive. Side quest C: get a love life_ Reason: Cause I was single for all of my last life. Miserably.*
"Miss, it's almost time to go." A maid said. She had only come to our villa earlier today. I'm quite surprised that anyone could wake up so early to come here.
"Oh, right, I'll be going now," I replied, getting my stuff and getting out of the door.
I quickly got out of the door and turned around to close it.
"AHHH!" A voice suddenly rings out, and a second later, a guy goes flying straight into the door, almost hitting me.
"What the heck!?" I yelped, almost falling back. "What are you-"
"Danm bastard…." Another voice hissed from a little further away. An intimidating girl with long golden hair and red eyes stared angrily at the guy who was now on the ground and bleeding from his head. A crowd has already been formed at the scene in front of my door.
I recognized her from the moment I laid eyes on her.
*That's Lilith Astraeven, the villainess of "Flower Tower." … If that's her, then I'm gonna be in big trouble. This person looks like she could kill at any moment. What an idiot I am for thinking being friends with her is even possible. No wait, don't give up… what if they're actually nice on the inside?*
" What are you staring at?" Her voice snapped at me, her crimson eyes clawing into mine.
"Ah….Nothing, I'm sorry." I quickly lowered my head, not daring to look up at her. * I'm scared, I'm scared, I'm scared...* I can feel my feet trembling below me.
"What's going on?" A teacher stepped out of the crowd to address the situation with several other staff members.
" Miss Lilith, what is the meaning of this?!" The teacher commanded, his voice full of authority as he stepped closer.
" Putting this parasite in its place." She laughed, walking closer to the unconscious guy, and since he's next to me she's moving closer to me too.
*Oh wow, great… JUST GREAT, can this possibly get any worse… I feel sick. This person is seriously insane. How did that guy even black out with just one blow from her?! I'm in deep shit…"
" School hasn't even officially started yet, and you're already causing chaos?!. This is unacceptable!" The teacher roared at the girl's bold statements.
" What are you gonna do about it, old man?" She mocked. " Are you gonna tell my father? Or the head teacher? Oh wait, nobody cares." She laughed and gave the teacher a smug grin.
" To the office, NOW!" The teacher seemed to lose all his patience.
" FiNe~" The girl stuck her tongue out at him and walked away.
Then the students all around stared so whispering among them selfs as they watched her leave, none of them seemed to be very amused at her reaction at all. The judgmental looks on their faces can be easily seen, and none of them seems to hide their obvious disgust toward her. After a bit, everything cleared out on its own, and the guy was carried to the infirmary, and I also started to make my way to the grand hall.
*To be honest, I'm shocked… That's one very interesting way to start the day, unpleasantly. I can't believe that just one day in, and the problem has already brought itself to my doorstep. And turned out after asking around a bit, I also found out Lilith was in fact MY NEIGHBOR… I don't even know if I should be happy or sad at this point. I feel like I'm gonna have a seizure.*
"How tiering…." I sighed. "I should have just pretended to be sick and stayed inside, my whole mood is ruined."
Following the crowd of students, I finally found my way to the grand hall where the ceremony was being held. I didn't even bother to be amused by the stunning view and just silently wallowed inside, consumed in thoughts. I was planning to let my brain blow off steam a bit after overthinking all night, but it seems like fate has other plans. As the opening ceremony concludes, I just soullessly walk from this class to another, scribbling a few notes in between. Before I knew it, lunchtime had arrived.
I got my lunchbox out and found an empty table to sit at, then I heard somebody calling me.
"Mii! You're here." My brother shouted out to me and quickly came over.
"hii…" I replied, my voice lacking the enthusiasm it usually has.
"I heard what happened this morning. Are you okay? You're not hurt, are you?" He said, his voice edged with concern, "You look really pale, Mii."
" I'm not hurt…" I replied, my voice trembling a little. *But… I'm not okay at all…I'll admit I'm like a little lamb grazing in a field, and somehow thinking that I can survive by becoming the butcher's favorite. This ideology has been the main factor in many other novels, but realistically, the chances are slim. Wait, no DON'T think like that in these novels, only dumb characters survive because of plot convenience and the fact that they don't question anything.*
" This is going to be a very long three years…." I sigh, my words barely audible as I give a solemn smile to the ceiling.
*I really need some cake right now…* I thought, then turned over and gave Caron a big, cheerful smile.
"What were you saying?" My brother went on with this baffled expression on his face.
"Nothing."
"For real?"
"Yeah, for real."
Later that day, while I was trying to walk back, I realised that I had no idea where it was… Damn my gold fish brain. In this situation, we can only do one thing, since my brother is staying after hours for work, I just have to stalk one of my lovely neighbors to get home. I tried looking around for some familiar faces, but unfortunately found none since I went home a bit later than everyone else did.
*They walk with the speed of light or something? If I can't find anyone, I might have to wait 3 hours till Carson finishes his work."
Then I spot a person walking in my direction. It's Lilith, my next-door neighbor.
*Yay, what great timing, I'll just follow her home, she'll probably not notice or wouldn't mind ( who am I trying to fool? Of course she'll notice and mind). Puss, I'm a bit too tired to give a fuck if she's gonna kill me or not right now anyway. I swear, one day this attitude of mine is going to end me. * I thought as I began to walk slowly behind her, following her every step. After a while, I guess she did figure something out since she turned over and stared straight into my soul.
"Why the fuck are you following me?" She glared at me.
"I just happen to live in the same direction," I said, putting on my best innocent act. *Three years of theater club better pay off*
"Well, you were standing like an idiot in the hall before you saw me, how do I know you're not up to anything funny, huh?" She asked with skepticism and crossed her arms. That stare of hers is giving me chills.
" I'm afraid I'm a bit lost, and since we live near each other..." My voice trailed off, and I quickly averted my gaze elsewhere. " I thought I could find my way back if I followed you." I smiled nervously.
" Uh…. about that .." She began. "I'm …actually lost too…so I can't really help you." I have to admit her expression is kinda funny.
" Eh? So you don't know where we were going?" I'm flabbergasted, bewildered, shocked.
"Yeah," She replied, she doesn't even look angry anymore, just annoyed and tired.
"I don't know what to say." This is probably the normal thing Lilith did all day. Turns out she isn't all that after all, this is so stupid.
*I feel like I'm living in a comedy show, what the heck.*
And as if things can't get any worse, it started raining.