EVERLASTING

Chapter 2: Reverse

DAN's POV

Kilala ko na si Yuji Manalo simula noong bata pa laman ako. We were both raised by humans and lived as one for a long time. Although there is nothing so special about our bond, I liked and know her. She still wears her sweet and kind gestures to people around her but she's actually not a good person. Simula sa pangalan ng pamilya nya ay nasisiguro kong malalim at malaki din ang kanyang tinatago behind that fake mask. We chatted before but I did not like how it ended, she was indeed a mystery that I wanted to investigate. I'm not saying that she's too mysterious but rather interesting. Maybe we'll become friends eventually.

"Dan?", I nearly jumped when I heard her voice from behind. Her sweet smell lingers to my nose, it is a scent of a faint vanilla and spring. I sighed and looked at her. She was a bit taken aback but smiled afterwards. Her gray hair grew so much, I remembered her saying that she won't going to trim it again because she feels beautiful with it. Indeed she is.

"You're going to show me around right?", I nodded and offered her the way out.

"I am not sure if you remember me but I am actua-"

"You're Dan Bozworth, the son of my father's friend and was raised by the humans", It had me.

I was silent. I don't know how to reply, it is as if I was being violated....my information to be precise.

"Do you still remember me?", I blurted out and looked at her.

She looks stoic and just stood there like she did not heard what I just said. She was looking at the walls and the pictures in the hallway. Looking at her makes me notice her features, she wasn't so tall at all maybe around 5'2 or 5'5. Her hands are tucked inside her pocket and the other one was holding her necklace. She is the same as before but she looks much more mature that she turned 18. She has unique features just like her lashes and brows that looks so different compared to her hair color which is grey. That hair color has been passed down their generations from ancient years.

"I don't remember meeting a handsome guy like you before.", she gazed at me and gave me a smile that I cannot identify if it was teasing me or she's clueless. She's hard to read to be honest, and I don't think anyone would like to spend time with her because she sure is terrifying. Her lips stretched and smiled sweetly at me, it does not affect me tho.

"You sure do know how to rizz but it's not working on me little miss Yuji", I said and heard her giggle.

Nagpatuloy lang kami sa paglalakad and we are both quiet as we walk through hallways. I only speak when I have to introduce her the names of the rooms and some important people that she must know. She is obedient and follows me everywhere, she seemed so uninterested to anything that I said kaya maaga ko itong tatapusin. I wanted to rest a bit kase natambakan din ako ng research papers ang I am not just a class president but also a student body in our grade. Marami akong pinupuntahan even attend magic class to learn telekinesis.

Alam ko na ang abilidad na ito ay hindi kailanman natutunan noon ngunit patuloy parin ang pag-aaral patungkol dito. There is such a low chance of having that ability. In fact, dalawa lang ang mayroong ganito sa campus. Claire Hudson and the Headmaster Dale Hemmingsworth. Both personalities are valued because they are unique.

Si Claire is one of leaders in Everlasting Academy at yun ang nagpapalaki ng ulo nya, she treats anyone she dislikes as shits and she does not care about feelings, she is numb and it's overwhelming. Hindi ko na sya pinapansin minsan kase nakakainis syang pagmasdan, bukod sa sobrang arte nya ay likas talagang masama ang ugali nito.

"Diko pa nakukuha ang abilities ko, baka isa talaga akong outcast.", she spoke and passed me. "This is the end of the tour right? I know where to go actually."

"You're still 18, us nobles receive our gift when we turn 19 so you're STILL not an outcast. How do you know your way? You just got here diba? wanna grab a snack? we still have an hour", I offered and I can see her face brighten with my initiation.

I'm glad..

Our cafeteria is not old themed but is literally an old and huge room with huge ceiling fans and windows. Tables are lined according to class and grade but if the place is empty then you're free to sit anywhere. Matagal na ako sa paaralang ito pero sa lakas ng mahikang sumusuporta sa mga gusaling ito ay nakatayo parin ito at nananatiling matatag. Ang mga serbidor ay ilang dekada na ring naninilbihan sa lugar na ito at may mga culinary abilities that helped them in preparing us such delectable dishes from morning to evening meal. They are the best that I know, not even humans could cook like them.

I let Yuji lead and she surprisingly know where the cafe is, she looked at me while pointing her hand at the cafeteria door. She is cute and I could say a little bit goofball. I just thought of touching her hair because it looked soft just now when I saw it up close. I don't want to frighten her and rush things so I might just contain myself and go with the flow.

My attraction to hair sounds weird and I knew that. Inaalagaan ko nga nang husto ang aking buhok sa ulo kase habit ko na yata ang pagkakaroon ng atraksyon dito. Sa kabila nito ay napipili lang ang gusto ko, minsan ay ayaw ko at minsan naman ay gusto kong bilhin nalang ang buhok na nakita ko.

Bumili ako ng double expresso and a cheese cake at umorder naman sya ng organic and freshly squeezed orange and a whole pizza?

"You don't plan on eating all of that alone right?", I asked and she nodded.

"You are here", she is cheerful and walked towards a two person table.

I wheezed when I saw the whole pizza on the table. This woman will regret this as I don't like pizza that much, a slice will be enough for me. It is a pepperoni pizza and it smells good but I still don't like nor hate it.

I sat across her and sipped from my coffee. She just stared at me and took a big slice for herself, she ate it without a word and finished it for about three bites, a monster. She eats like a glutton but she's not even fat, is she hungry?

"Why did you ask if I still remember you? Do you know me?", she looked seriously into my eyes while drinking here squeezed orange juice.

"We used to talk before, we were so young back the so I can't blame you if you don't remember.", I said plainly ang wandered my gaze outside. It's near 11:11 and I wanna rest. Tomorrow will be a big day for the school as the Hemmingsworths are coming for evaluation.

This family name is just as powerful as Yuji's which is Cromwell, this family controls the school and affiliated places near the campus. In fact, they prepared a ball for their arrival.

"Hemmingsworths are coming tomorrow, may ball tayo kaya need mo mag attend para mas marami ka pang matutunan about this school.", I informed her.

"Will you go with me then?", the audacity of this girl...

I don't have a date to be honest an it is tomorrow.

"Sure, see you at 7 pm"

TO BE CONTINUED.....