The teacher started calling our names one by one which was written on a sheet of paper instead in order to get this tedious task done faster as there isn't much time
"...."
Sitting in silence, I was completely consumed and absorbed in my thoughts.
'there's 15 minutes left before we have to go get our books, but what will happen to me after the introductions end?'
I was not dense enough to not realize that I'm not completely safe, I wasn't at all safe, Only in danger
'My life is still in danger'
My heartbeat started to quicken at those thoughts
'Right now, for some reason I'm safe'
No I knew the reason why I'm safe, this Classroom is...
'A safe zone perhaps?'
It sounded plausible and I also believed that to be the case....but why? Sure this means that I would be safe and wouldn't have to worry about anything as long as I'm in class-
"wait"
as long as I'm in class?
I dig through my memories and realize
'Didn't I try to climb over the wall?'
'Was it, The beautiful Voice I heard?'
A soft voice sweet as honey had rang out throughout the entire area and had told me to go back to my class 'It also knew my name', that must mean that I had been 'invited' to Gardenia High School for a long time
'but then that would also mean that the school knows about this Envelope, maybe the teachers are also in on it? but even if that teacher does have the same name as the one In Gardenia High School'
They acted too differently, I know I'm not someone special but, ever since Childhood I have always heeded my Father's words to always observe the individuals in front of me with precision and I'm confident that those two people.
'they are completely different'
mannerisms, speech and fashion. There is not a remote similarity between them in those aspects
The Carlos in Gardenia High School spoke with elegance, with an air of absolute authority following his every word.
His mannerisms were Noble and his sense of fashion was also impeccable and unmatched, even though he was invisible I knew that if he were human, he'd beautiful without a shadow of doubt.
The Carlos here on the other hand spoke in a gentle way, setting the mood and making the students around him relax, his mannerisms also help in that
His fashion sense was also catered and tailored to make the students around him feel confident in asking him any question.
'Let's just stop thinking about it, it isn't import-'
"...?"
The moment Cale stopped thinking about it, he had realized something
'It wore gloves? didn't it?'
The Carlos in Gardenia wore gloves with silver patterns appearing all over it, there were scribbles that resembled that of words, he couldn't see what was written but, Cale simply felt a strange pull tugging him towards those gloves
'anyway that's not the important part'
He shook his head
'What is more pressing right now is the voice I heard that told me to go to Class A3'
Turning his attention towards the strange alluring and seductive voice
'why did I listen to it?'
From his perspective, Cale saw a beautiful and pristine school after laying eyes on it again after the voice told it to go to class A3
'....a hypnotic effect perhaps?'
That's the only thing he could come up with that made any sense to the current situation
'If I get stuck in that place again should I just run as fast I can and climb the wall?'
It was more than possible for Cale who is somewhat experienced in climbing
'no if I do that I might get hit with that [Detention] that voice spoke of'
Cale didn't have the slightest idea of what Detention is like in that place since despite him skipping a lot of classes, he never once was sent to Detention.
'Don't tell me that's the only stroke of luck I had ever since I was born'
Well in some twisted way this situation can be considered 'Lucky'
Retracing back to his previous dilemma, Cale judged this
'Climbing over the walls is not something the voice wants, next time I might just die because I didn't listen to it'
Who said that he would get another shot after all? It might have not killed him before because he was ignorant and didn't know of Gardenia, so it gave him a helping tip just this once
'The moment class started, I came back to my own world, so is this classroom a safe zone then?'
But why would it be a safe zone? He pondered to himself, what would make this classroom so special that it is a safe zone?
Not being able to figure it out, he turned his head and stared at Gabriel for a few seconds and then turned his head and did the same with Catrina for a few seconds.
Reminiscing about all The previous conversations he had with them ever since meeting them for a few moments, with the last conversation really lifting Cale's spirits and calmed his racing heart.
Immediately however Instead of feeling calm and collected, he felt like vomiting all of his insides out of his stomach, at the mere fact that he had actually enjoyed their company even though they are one of his greatest curses in life.
'I'm not a masochist am I?'
He questioned himself before hearing a voice call him out
"Cale Dice"
Instantly Cale raised his hand
"Ah! Here"
Carlos moved on and called the name of the one in front of Cale
"Catrina Rouge"
"Here"
She said, with a slightly bored expression, Carlos moved from her just as quickly as she did with Cale
"Raven Stone"
"Here"
Raven said with a cheerful expression, fiddling with her snow-like hair
"Gravel Stone"
Carlos called his name once
"...."
No response came however
"Gravel Stone?"
Calling out his name again, he expected to hear someone say 'here!' but no one did
"Hey Gravel Wake up the Teacher called your name!"
Finally, the girl named Raven woke up Gravel
"huh? oh...uh here?"
"Are you two twins?"
Carlos asked, curiously tilting his head to the side
"Yeah we are~"
A cute voice answered Teacher Carlos's question, It was Raven Stone
"Yeah we *Yawn* are"
A deep Voice also answered Teacher Carlos's question, purposely Ignoring his sister's answer, This was Raven Stone's twin brother Gravel Stone.
"Alright, It seems that's everyone, Well there isn't much to do other than for all of you to go get your books in Classroom 23, The only Important things to keep in mind is that starting from tomorrow Classes start at [8:15] so make sure you don't get things mixed up and lastly I'm the one who will be in charge of your class which is Class A3 any problems you encounter throughout this school year you should report to me, got it?"
Everyone, including Cale nodded
He wasn't surprised that he was in charge of this class, since the teacher before him also for some reason held the same name as the other Carlos in Gardenia High School.
'The e-mail message the School sent also mentioned it but I guess he's saying it for the Students who didn't open their e-mail'.
Trrrr! Trrrr! Trrrr!
The School bell rang and the Teacher took what looked like a textbook and opened the door to leave.
"Have a Nice day!"
He said before leaving
Everyone started to leave the Classroom Including Gabriel and Catrina, Everyone but me. I stayed rooted in my seat, Catrina Asked me if I'm going but I told her that they can go ahead of me, As I said this my heart beat louder and louder with each passing second while also quickening dramatically.
'this is the moment of truth'
I finally got up when the last of my classmates Raven and Gravel left the classroom, I took my Backpack and left the Envelope on the desk without touching it once.
step
I took a step closer to the door In the process readying myself for whatever may happen while constantly telling and reassuring myself that I'll be fine as long as I stay calm and I don't panic
step
step
step
I took a couple more steps until I finally reached the door but I momentarily stopped for a few seconds and made a plan Incase everything started to get chaotic
"hoooo"
Taking a deep breath, I stepped outside of Classroom and the moment my foot stepped outside
Everything was engulfed and consumed by a gentle Darkness, swallowing my entire being whole, whispers flowed into my ears constantly with no end