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Academy of Death Drop-out
Lanzo descended the stairs, bringing his steps toward me who just stood dumbfounded. All my body parts betrayed me. My dumb tongue couldn't even produce a single word. My rooted feet didn't allow me to move. My eyes stuck on Lanzo whose movement became closer and closer to me. His repeated question broke the quietness."Have you heard everything?" My slight nod confirmed my answer. No comments existed in his mouth; he abandoned me, instead. Getting my senses back, I ran upstairs to check Marin. That girl still crouched in her place; her pale face gushed among her long hair that shadowed both of her cheeks. She was in his worst state ever; the cheerful girl now had turned to someone else I didn't recognise. She was totally different with her pathetic appearance. It knifed my heart to pieces to see her like a living corpse. "M-marin…," I said her name in quiver. She froze as a statue. Her eyes didn't even blink as if my call didn't reach her. Walking slowly toward her, I wiped my tea
Academy of Death The Nomination of the Student Exchange
The mutters bustle the auditorium full of intelligentsia. The vast number of the intelligentsia narrowed the wide hall even though the seats were well-organized. Luckily, the air conditioning which cooled the innards of the room generated comfort for all of us. The shriek sound from the door that swung open pulled our eyes to focus on the tall brown skinned figure who just emerged at the doorstep. The mumbles perished as soon as that stern look burst out. The head of the academy elegantly ambled toward the couch on the stageThe same MC that ran the event in the last assembly took her place on the stage. The academic sat back to their seats after showing their respect in a bow to their leader, the head of the academy. We set our gaze on the stage a hundred percent, waiting for the announcement. The quietude was over along with the MC's firm voice that echoed across the room. Finishing her foreword, she welcomed the head of the academy to deliver his speech. That man came forward
Academy of Death The Exam
It was hard to describe how I felt after what I had experienced so far. It was as if the problem always came after another. I just lost my friend and now my nomination in the student exchange program has burdened me more. A sigh escaped my mouth while leaning my back straight on the chair. The corner of eyes glanced down at the two people who had now disappeared. I jolted in my place. Where did Lanzo and the head of the academy go? "What were they talking about actually?" I mumbled to myself.Returning the book to the bookshelf, I walked to the exit. Reading a book might help me skip the things that clung on my mind yet it did not erase them at all. The dilemma still persisted. The sky turned ashen when I was out of the building. The rain would come in a minute. The downour fell even faster than I predicted. People were running for protection under the canopy.I stood on the terrace of the first floor in the right wing building waiting for the rain to stop. But the heavy rain washe
Academy of Death The Visit to the Orphanage
"What are you staring at?" Out of nowhere, Rein had been beside me."No, nothing…." I went away. That boy followed my track to get to the classroom. I quickened my steps in order to avoid Rein. But, that boy didn't give up, trailing behind me until I took a right turn while he moved in the opposite direction. The exam started a half hour later. But, it was struggling for me to concentrate on the test papers before me. Those two fishy men screwed me up as they occupied my head now. My brain didn't seem to be working well. "You have one hour left." The warning from the supervisor startled me. I nervously copied my answer on the answer sheet. Unfortunately, I couldn't respond to questions one hundred percent with the limited time left. I condemned myself for being so careless. I couldn't fail the test. It would affect my performance, meaning I wouldn't get to the next level. That would only extend my study in this academy. I inhaled and exhaled to calm myself to complete the test w
Academy of Death A Special Guest
"Who is he?" One of the kids mumbled, questioning the boy who ambled toward us. "He is so handsome," another kid in a ponytail admired that boy. Rooting on my feet, I pretended not to hear the children's compliments about Lanzo. "How can you be here?" My unfriendly question marked as my welcoming words. He didn't feel offended. "Spending my holiday in this quiet place would be the best escape from the routines. Besides, I love children." The children had gathered around him like ants crowding the sweets. Their cheerfulness confirmed how delighted they were with Lanzo's presence. He threw his backpack on the edge of the field and happily interacted with the children. Letting them enjoy their moments, I stepped to the one side of the area and rested on the bench under the tree, watching them running here and there to catch the ball. The affection among them touched my heart; unconsciously the drops of tears dripped. Their laughter was able to cure my agitation. Never did I think th
Academy of Death The Attack
The ceiling stared down at my gape eyes. It had been an hour since I laid on the bed with the purpose of dozing off. However, my mind trapped me to keep awake. Lanzo's statements that he would always be on my side stunned as well as terrified me. His kindness mesmerized me but sometimes he didn't look like what he really was. The mysteries camouflaged him. That doubted me to put my trust in him.His last sentence before going to bed disturbed me, really. How could he say that to me? How would he always be by my side? Who was I to him? Did I matter to his life? I tried to wipe this question out, but I failed : did he like me?"No," my mouth took over; my hand instantly covered it when my brain managed to figure it out that I just yelled for the stupid thought. He wouldn't like me or any other girls; that was what he had ever conveyed. A love might not live in his cold heart. But, was it really cold? Was it true that there wasn't any warm space in his heart for affection to grow?I hat
Academy of Death The Chosen One
The warmth on my face woke me up. The light above shot its glow on me. Getting up on a bed, I found myself in my room with my pajamas. Nothing I remembered except the fist on my temple and the blood that rippled. The headache came. I plopped back to the mattress. Lanzo...where was he? Those men ambushed him. Could he survive? What if they abducted and detained him somewhere? I had to ask Brad. The pain deterred me from moving. My body was still too weak. It was hard for me even to reach the door that wasn't closed. Someone might just get out of this room and carelessly let it open. "Ms. Grayson…" With my shaking voice, I tried to reach out for help. But, none heard me. "Mr. Thompson…." I didn't want to give up easily with my situation. Maybe, If I kept calling their names, they would come eventually. "Miss. Dawson…." I could breathe in relief seeing Brad rushing to the door."Where is Lanzo?" That was my first question since I worried about him too much. I was afraid that they wo
Academy of Death Good News
Lanzo didn't even take a final look at me. The way he treated me nonchalantly dug a deeper hole of loneliness and uneasiness in my heart. And it was weird that his oblivion upset me. Was I in love with him? I shouldn't have let love grow as I knew that it would only result in disappointment. Lanzo wouldn't develop the same feeling. Staggering, I managed to get up. I felt no water falling on my hair. Did the rain stop suddenly? When I looked up, the umbrella barricaded the downpour. Turning around, Lanzo had been at my back with one hand securing the umbrella. "Go, get changed. You're soaking wet." Without a protest, I obeyed him, slowly descending the stairs. He loyally counted his steps behind me, protecting my head with the umbrella. If it were a drama, it would be the most romantic scene I had in my lifetime. But, I didn't want to set high expectations. As a kind-hearted person, Lanzo did this as a form of sympathy. He would do the same thing to anyone who was in my position.