The Curse Of Artemis

Chapter 2

FIRST PERIOD

Calculus

'There should be a law against teaching this subject so early in the day ' Aril thought dryly

She hated the subject and her best friend Caroline hated it too.

Though Caroline didn't live in the same town anymore they were in touch with each other over the phone on daily basis. She was really close to Caroline when she had to go away Aril thought she would never be able to make friends again, they had been together since kinder garden days but then Becky came along though she joined in the middle of the school year only four months ago Aril was surprised how close they had become within such a short time , though nobody would ever replace Caroline Becky had become her immediate next best friend.

With her short pixie cut jet black hair and same colored black eyes that where always full of mischief Becky was the craziest and the most fun-loving girl she had ever met.

Becky had been the focus of everybody's attention in school since she came until the two new students transferred here and the entire school's attention shifted to them. They were both gorgeous to look at and rich (the two expensive cars that were in the parking lot belonged to them) Since Erenville is a small town the news of these boys arrival spread like wildfire

Harold Rustleworth and Blackslee.

The first period ended but not before the teacher gave them homework making the entire class groan but the teacher as usual refused to take any mercy on them.

" What are you going to do about the homework?" Aril asked Becky as they walked out of the class because she knew Becky sucked at Cal as much as she did and skipping the homework was no option since Mr. Benedict was very strict about homework and assignments

"Don't worry Emma will be giving us her homework" Becky said with a wink.

Aril arched an eyebrow at her , Emma was a bookworm she was a genius but of the annoying kind the ones who could solve questions of any type but refused to share the solutions with anybody.

" How on earth will you manage to convince her to give us her homework?"

"I don't have to convince her I have my ways"Becky smiled conspiratorially as they parted ways to go to their next class.

Aril had Spanish

The teacher hadn't come in yet and the class was filled with noises.

This was one of the two classes she shared with him.

More than once she had had seen him looking at her she could feel his eyes on her now as well and something about his gaze always made her thrilled as well as physically nervous.

As discreetly as she could she looked over her shoulder hoping stupidly that her hair would hide her , but no , he was looking directly back at her. Unlike most of the guys who would look away or drop their gaze at being caught staring he looked straight back at her, not a hint of embarrassment or denial as he held her eyes with his own.

She couldn't tear her eyes away from him and he refused to let her go.

" Morning students" The teacher walked in claiming everybody's attention in the classroom and taking advantage of the distraction Aril broke the eye contact , Forcing herself to look away from him.

She looked at the board and began breathing she didn't even realize she had been holding her breath all this time . He had always had this kind of affect her, he made her forget even how to breath.

Does this happen when an insanely hot guy stares at you ? Is it normal ?

'Intimidating' that was only word she could think of to describe the way he looked at her as if they had met and he knows her.

Though she was certain they had never once talked to each other

Aril was absolutely positive that she had never seen him before .

He was new to the town and she hadn't seen him until he joined the high school . If she had seen him before she was dead sure she wouldn't have forgotten him, nobody could forget a face like that.

He looked like a guy who had step out of the pages of a magazine with tall frame probably six feet and lean with broad shoulders and all hard muscles . He had the most flawless features she had ever seen on a guy's face. Straight nose, sharp angled cheek bones, full lips and a strong chin that was pointed just slightly enough to look attractive but his most stunning features were his unusual hair and eyes.

His hair were silver, not the fake white colored dyed hair and he had same colored silver eyes , strange but oddly very attractive in their uniqueness.

Aril had never thought she would use the word 'beautiful 'for a guy but Harold was, with his face he was nothing less than perfect and on top of it his silver hair and eyes made him look "Unearthly"

He was like a gorgeous painting somebody had blown life into.

And just like a painting he was always silent .He only spoke with Blackslee who was always with him brother/body guard/best friend Aril didn't know what he was to him .they even shared the same classes.

But unlike Harold who was silent and kept things to himself Blackslee was friendly and also put his good looks to use. He was a charming flirt.

He was only a few inches shorter than Harold and just as broad, he had an olive-complexion with black hair that were a little on the shaggy side and it suited him and his picture perfect face ,his eye were the darkest green Aril had ever seen

Both the boys had many girls swooning over them a few times Aril had seen girls stopping in the middle of the corridors and class rooms when they walked by . Blakeslee used to wink or smile liking the attention but Harold on the other hand looked like he had constructed a wall of ice between himself and the world. Impenetrable and unbreakable.

For all Aril knew he could be a serial killer or a silent socio-path but she didn't know why she found him intriguing .

Biology

With Becky at her side Aril was sitting among the front seats. There was some conversation going on between Becky and some other girl but Aril wasn't paying attention as her eyes lingered on the door.

And when he came through her heart beats raised

Tall and broad shouldered with a sling bag hung across his muscular chest sleeves of his T-shirt pulled up revealing strong arms Harold walked into the classroom with Blackslee by his side as always.

Though he was always quiet he had an air of confidence around him that made people notice him despite his nonchalant attitude

He and Blackslee walked past to take their seats at the back

The teacher followed right after them and had started the lesson Aril saw Becky cast her a sly smile

Oops!it will only be a matter of time before she start's asking...

And surely enough just fifteen minutes after the class began Becky became bored of the lecture on the anatomy of arthropods which was rather gross and weird so she sifted her attention towards a much interesting topic. Aril

"He is looking at you" She whispered with a smile in her voice "Actually looking"

Aril didn't have to ask who.

" So? " She whispered back not letting on how pleased she was.

"Hmm....I just told you that the hot guy you were drooling over some time ago is checking you out now and all I get is a so? " She huffed indignantly

" So much for being a helpful friend" she grumbled under her breath

Aril smiled keeping her eyes on the teacher . Becky ever the drama queen " Some body is getting all whiny here"

" Somebody is getting all thankless here" She whispered right back neither of them paying any attention to the ongoing lecture.

Aril chuckled as she slowly moved back in her seat so she could glimpse at him.

Becky was right . He was looking at her just like he always did boldly and unafraid .

His silver eyes holding an unsaid challenge , Like he was asking her something.

She intrigued him , puzzled him more than anyone else.

And he wished for her own good that it hadn't been the case.