Chapter 8- Project Possession
Oma kept following Aurora hurriedly.
The hallway is full cuz classes just ended and it's like impossible to catch up with her.
She didn't yell Aurora's name or even try calling her at all.
Aurora hates her name being screamed in public!
She entered the restroom and Oma quickly followed her.
"Auri."
"Stop following me!" Aurora snapped.
"Listen, i didn't know Leo and the rest would show up. Dance class is---"
"You wanted us to become friends right? You must be so glad. Be proud of yourself!" She cut Oma off and entered one of the toilets.
Oma stayed there, waiting for her.
But how come she didn't get triggered?
And why didn't she get a trauma attack?
Aurora came out to wash her hands, ignoring Oma completely, taking deep breaths and venting all her anger on her hands that are getting red due to how she's washing them vigorously.
"Auri..."
"Quiet!"
"I'm sorry. You know I would never---"
Aurora faced her sharply.
"You know I don't like boys and the reason behind it.
It may not have happened that night but the little torture I faced, the torture I witnessed, destroyed my life!
It made it colourless! Do you know how disgusted I felt?
! I felt helpless and you of all people know damn well that I hate helplessness!
I hate that feeling, Oma!" Aurora slammed the words at her face harshly, her voice low but full of rage.
"Auri---"
Oma breathed out.
She hates it when Aurora is upset.
Maybe she was being stupid.
Why would Aurora and Leonard even like each other! Talk more of being friends!
She ran her hands through her shoulder length hair and sighed.
She needs to make it up to her best friend.
??Boo!!!
"Whatever. Now, some of the groups are crazy, but it adds to the fun. I want to see how you can work with people you barely know, people you don't like, your ex's..."
?? Seriously?!
"Your flings, your step siblings... Whatever it is, just make this project fun and active. That's why, most of the groups are gonna shock not just the members of the groups but also everyone else. What matters is that you presentation should be perfect." He concluded will a satisfied smile.
??Get to the point!
He brought out a paper from his bag and adjusted his glasses as he cleared his throat.
"Ok..."
"Oma Lopez, Ivy Flores, Amelia Johnson and Tiffany Almeida."
??Damn! He meant every word he said!
??Whoa!
Ivy: "Great, just great." She said sarcastically.
Oma: "..."
Tiffany: "Better than working with Kimberly again."
Mr Roland called the second group members and the unhappy looks were evident on their faces.
"Collette Whitney, Charlotte Whitney, Asha Mehra, Mason Blakely, Kiara Davis and Kim Nana."
??A Korean and Indian in the same group...
Collette and Charlotte stood up and started squealing.
"We're in the same group!" They said in unison. They're twins.
"Sit down, don't make me separate you two." Mr Roland said, and they sat.
He continued calling the names...
Aurora sat far from Ivy and Oma.
Leonard keeps looking at her like a hawk.
Minutes passed and Mr Roland kept calling names.
"Kimberly Henderson, Perry Briar, Alayah Montreal and Sean Perez."
?? He's even adding people who aren't here.
?? That's how he is, everyone must present his project.
Kimberly balled her fists. Perry is her ex and she hates him so much.
"Ricky Smith, Jaxen Winter, Nicole Wilson, Rosanne Valentine, Leonard Grande and Aurora Raven."
?? What??!!!!!!
?? Shit! Shit! Shit!
?? Man! That group!
?? I'd like to switch groups please!
?? I thought I would be lucky...
?? Jackpot!!!
?? Dang!!!!!
Kimberly: "Damn it!"
Oma: "Oh my gawd!" She muttered.
Aurora clenched her fists seriously tight and shut her eyes, trying to calm the rage inside her. But it's useless.
There's no way she's working---
"I'm not changing the groups or partners or switching anyone for any reason.
On the bright side, none of your girlfriends are in Ricky's group.
Pick a group leader yourselves. Submit this project next Tuesday.
A week is enough. That'll be all." Mr Roland said, packing his things and everyone started complaining.
"Aww, you all look so happy." He smiled mockingly, before leaving.
?? This is so not happening!!!!
Even without looking back, Aurora could feel a hard stare.
She looked back with a glare, seeing Leonard immediately.
He stayed neutral for a while, staring at her intently, then he tilted his head, and slowly his lips curved into a smirk.
She immediately turned away, packed her things and left.
"Dude, what did you do?" Ricky grinned.
"Nothing." Leonard simply replied.
"Don't lie to me." Ricky probed.
"Didn't you hear Mr Roland? He did everything himself." He replied.
"Well, he's a darling. Asha's not enough." Ricky said, and got up to leave.
A small smile crawled to Leonard lips...
"Playing hard to get." He muttered.
First, the thing at dance class and now this!
She's been looking for her since then but hasn't found her.
What if she's beating someone up? Or in trouble?... No! What if she's having an episode?!
All these thoughts were going through her head, stressing her seriously.
"I have to find her..."
She's been there since then, and she's just coming out.
She walked past a class with the door slightly open.
It's empty.
Perfect!
She went in and closed the door.
She sat on one of the chairs and immediately took out a pack of cigarettes from her bag.
Group projects!
She hates working on group projects!
She doesn't wanna talk to anyone, not boys or girls.
No one!
She started smoking, her hand shaking, not with fear but rage.
She blew out smoke from her mouth and nose, scratching her red hair.
The door opened and someone came in.
She thought it was Oma cuz she knows she's been looking her.
She dropped the cigarette and stepped on it, then got up with her bag to leave but hit someone that's not Oma.
What the--
"Why are you following me!" She snapped, her eyes staring daggers at him.
Leonard smirked, going closer to her.
"What do you think you're doing?! Stay away from!" She took a step back, but her legs hit the chair behind.
"Get back, or--" He came closer.
"The fact that we're project partners now means you'll see me everyday. Get used to it." He said huskily.
"I'd rather die than work with you." She replied coldly.
She pushed past him to leave, but he immediately grabbed her, turned her around and pushed her to the wall, making her lose it.
"I hate screaming but it seems like that's the only thing that gets through your skull." She snapped, and he tilted his head slightly.
"Oh, trust me, I badly wanna make you scream."
TBC...
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