BERTRIM ACADEMY - 7 CHAPTER 8

“Is their something wrong about our school hand book?” Akira asked seeing Arthur reading and editing it.

“None actually, I’m just trying to remember it. Come on we better leave for breakfast before our class starts.”

Both left for breakfast and after an hour they decided to go to class. A woman entered after a while put her things in front and greeted her class.

“Good morning everyone, I’m Sophia Wane. I’ll be your instructor for your literature and other business admin class. I only have one rule: I don’t mind you eating, sleeping, or playing during my class as long as you are able to answer when called and pass my class. Why don’t we start by introducing yourselves.”

“This is the reason why I hate school, quizzes, exams, and reading.” Akira whispered to Arthur.

“At least she doesn’t mind sleeping.” Arthur teased.

Introductions lasted longer than expected but Ms. Wane was able to give her course outline for the semester. She started explaining what are the specific literature books they are going to tackle and why. They were also going to discuss about totems in depth.

The first day of class was all about house rules and curriculum. Although Akira didn’t have any problem, he tend to do something else than listen. This went the whole day, by 3 in the afternoon Akira went to his 2 major subjects while Analyze and Arthur were done by 3 pm too. Analyze was waiting for her brother and smiled once he saw him and approached him but before they could decide were to go a girl came to them. She’s one of Ana’s classmate and her dorm mate. The girl asked Arthur to join them for a while, Arthur tried to explain that he can’t but Akira suddenly came and push him to go and be back before dinner. Analyze didn’t say a word and just watched her brother leave after kissing her forehead. He was with the girl that hates her since that day they arrived. Akira didn’t notice Analyz’s reaction so he asked her if they could have some snacks together. Ana just followed him and still said nothing even when they reached a place and sat.

“Why?” Ana asked suddenly after the long silence.

“Uh___ sorry, what you mean ‘why’?” Akira asked confused

“WHY. DID. YOU. DO. THAT. TO. MY. BROTHER.?” Analyz asked angrily.

“Sorry Analyze, I don’t know. I just thought it would be a change for him to go.” Akira explained.

“Uhmm____, excuse me, may I take your orders?” A server asked.

“I’ll have some coffee and a sandwich. Thank you.”

“How about the young lady?”

“Just something cold to drink.” Analyze answered flatly and the server left with their orders.

“Why?” Akira asked after few minutes watching her.

“Why what?” She asked facing him annoyed.

“Why do you hate people who gets near you or your brother? It was just an observation.” Akira asked hoping she’ll trust him.

Analyze was surprised but never showed it in her face. She knew he was observant but to asked her like they were friends was a surprise. She finally found an answer that would stop him from asking her, hopefully.

“It’s not that I _________ hate everyone who gets near my brother or me. It’s just, I don’t feel comfortable with certain individuals, and please don’t asked who they are.” She said finally looking at her drinks that was brought while she was explaining.

Akira partly understand what she means but he knows how hard to tell someone or maybe to trust anyone and he didn’t ask further. After fifteen minutes Arthur found them looking tired from running.

” Hey! Are you too done? Let’s go, everyone were asked to go in the school ground.”

“Okey, we are behind you, let’s go Analyze.” Akira said while extending his hand for her. Analyze hesitate for a moment but took it after while her brother called them again. Before they can reached the ground Mr. Clark was already addressing the audience.

“… the reason that someone tried to hack our system last night. The school suggest that, that person or those who are involved to better step up. A suspension will be given once the culprit is known. That’s all you may all have a good day, sorry for the inconvenience.” Most of the student started making guesses, who might have done it. While the rest went to their own class.

The last class is history, one of the minor subjects needed to be taken by everyone. He choose to sit at the back beside him was a person overly dressed like a chandelier. She was wearing a lot of jems. He tried to hide laughing but she noticed him.

“Hi!” She said.

“Hello!” He replied.

“Are you Akira Roque? this is great! I’ve heard a lot about you from my father.” She said smiling.

“I am Akira, and who’s your father? Sorry I’m not aware that I became a topic to a conversation.”

“He’s Allan Fleur Bronte.” She answered.

“I see, well why don’t you tell me any story you know that they allowed a lady to hear it.”

“We____ll I was actually eavesdropping, so I only heard about looking for a lady or more of a wife for you. But they say it would take a century before that happens.”

“Hmm___, that’s new, thanks anyway. Ms. Bronte.” Before she could say anything else the class started.

“Good afternoon class, I’m Ms. Howthorne. I would be your History instructor and any related sciences like politics and constitutions for those who are taking law. Since today is the first day I’d like to know everyone by their name. I want everyone to stand up and tell me in a sentence, using your knowledge in history, who among all known people would best describe your personality. After 2 mins we are going to start in my right, timer start now.”

Some of the students started flipping pages for reference, others just tried to remember by memory, while the rest stayed calm. Akira decided not to pressure himself and recalled a memory when he was with his parents. They went into a church during Christmas eve in France. He is carried by someone and didn’t saw the face. He looked around the structure the design was simple and not elaborated like the other huge cathedrals. It was spacious with tinted windows depicting a story. The choir has a mesmerising voice that put young Akira to sleep. That memory made him drift to sleep to. After a few minutes everyone was waking him up even Ms. Howthorne.

“Mr. Roque, I hope you have a good reason or an explanation? Would you mind telling us about yourself.”

“Uh____, Sorry about that.” He started thinking how to answer.

“We ____ll, I would say. They are a lot but if we are talking about one character of mine my sister usually would agree that ‘Jose Mercado Y’ Rizal’ a Philippine national hero. She always tell me that I have ways in meeting women anywhere.” Akira mentioned while trying to be serious. Everyone in the room look at each other until someone snorted and laughed saying.

“Good one! Good thing your taller than he was.” Others joined him and the rest were smiling.

“Mr. Roque, I think you have good sense of humor but you must have judge the person too quickly. And may I remind you don’t let me catch you sleeping in my class again.” Ms. Eyre replied smiling.

“Now, I’ll be seeing you again tomorrow. As an early assignment start reading on the school foundation.”

Akira left and was thankfully it was over. While he was going down from the stairs he saw Analyze taking to two people and decided to meet her. He started walking near them when suddenly Analyze saw him with a relieve smile seen in her face. She too started walking towards him.

“Hey! Akira, your late we were suppose to meet 5 minutes ago.”

“Uh____ ” Akira wasn’t sure what happened and just smiled and shrugged his shoulders.

“So she’s your girlfriend? Not bad!” The taller one said.

“Technically I’m not yet her boyfriend. Say_____ for seniors to scare a freshmen’s only happens in high school. Last time I check I’m in Uni.” Akira said and added to Analyze.

” let’s go, we have to meet someone.” Akira held his hand and Ana took in and followed Akira.

“They were right about you, you know. Blessed with looks and wealth since birth and of course let as not forget a heart-breaker. Expected to a person who has all, right?.” The other guy said.

Akira didn’t bother to turn around and just continued to walk with Ana with him. They both reached the cafeteria and took their sit.

“SORRY!” both said at the same time.

“Ah___ go ahead, why you said sorry?” Akira asked.

“Because I felt that I drag you to help without your knowledge and cause trouble.”

“That’s alright, I least I was able to help aside my sister.” Akira answered.

“My turn, why did you say sorry?” She asked.

“I just realise that I drag you from the school ground until we reached the cafeteria.”

“Hmm___, it still hurts but I’m fine. Do you mind if I ask you a question?” Ana asked.

“About what? Just don’t ask what I do during my free time.” Akira said and Analyze laughed for a while, then she asked.

“Sorry, I just want to know what do you mean about your sister?”

“Well____, to my uncle I’m a bit of a failure and a brat. Even those who works with my uncle has the same view of me while my sister, I’m her tutor, friend, and companion specially when we play tennis.”

“I get it, last question. What did you mean about not my____ boyfriend yet?”

“I wanted to ask you out but you don’t feel comfortable around men, except your brother. I’m waiting for the right time.”

“I see, if you stay with me until next semester. I might say yes.” Analyze said watching him. Akira didn’t know if he heard her right but smiled.

“Your serious right?” he asked after a few more minutes, triying not to show how happy he is.

“I am.” She replied.

“Next semester then, I hope your prepared.” Akira mentioned while grinning. Analyze just look at him.

“Whatever, you still need to date me.” Analyze supplied. Before Akira could add a remark someone came.

“Hello Lyz, I see that you too are getting along. How was your class, both of you? I hope better then mine.” Arthur said and asked in the same time.

“It was fine brother, my instructor was a bit boring but I can manage.” Analyz replied.

“Mine was interesting, I accidentally slept during the getting-to-know part. Ms. Howthorne was kind enough not to lexture.” Akira explained casually while Ana was trying to eat.

“What! You slept!” Analyze said realising that she raised her voice, which she rarely does.

“Sorry” she added.

“Okey, you have to tell us. What happened that you actually slept in the middle of the day.” Arthur asked.

“I’m not sure I just knew I slept after everyone started calling my name.” Akira tried to explain.

“Oh well, at least you had a better day. Mine gives me the headache.” Arthur said.

For the next days of their class they continue to meet every now and then due to different schedule. Arthur taking up information tech, Analyze Geology, and business admin by Akira. Akira and Analyze’s relationship is getting better while Arthur was happy and relieved to leave them alone. Arthur never tried to pursue anyone and that makes every girl to hung around him more.