Chasing My Enemy

ice prince

The class is finally over and damn, I can have my break time now. Riley and I are heading towards the cafeteria to have lunch. He gave me a tour around since this place is really new to me. After getting our lunch tray, we looked around to see if there are any vacant seats. 

We sat in the vacant seat that we found and began to dig in. The room is really quiet and the students are really disciplined. It is not your typical cafeteria where everybody is yelling and talking loudly. In here, it’s like a place where you’re dining together with the royal families. Except that it is self-service and there are no servants to do it for you. 

“Hey, about the ice prince, is he really that cold to everyone? Are you friends with him?” I suddenly spoke, breaking the ice. 

Riley looked at me and swallowed his food before nodding, “yeah. He’s cold and I don’t know if he looked at me as his friend but we talk sometimes.” 

“like what?”

“Like, ‘Riley, the principal needs to see you so that you know you’re failing in Professor Hood’s subject’’ he chuckled, “I know. Cold, right? That’s why he’s the ice prince.” 

I slowly nodded and poke my meat with a fork. 

“You always asked about him. Did you find him interesting?” 

“Hmm, yeah. I would like to know more about him.” I smiled.

Riley laughed a little and shook his head, “well, good luck with that dude.” 

We were peacefully eating our lunch when one of the student council approached me and said that the principal needed to see me. 

Wait, see me? Am I failing in one of my subjects? But I just got here for like 4 hours or so. 

“The principal doesn’t like to wait. Now go. I’ll see you in class later.” Riley said and I nodded. I stood up and went directly to the office. 

I knocked at his door and waited for the signal for me to go in. I heard him say ‘come in’ on the other side of the door and I entered. I greeted the principal and sat on the chair across from him. 

“Mr. Chase Giovanni, I just want to tell you that your luggage will be sent to your dorm this afternoon or maybe after your class, is that alright?” he announced. 

Really? Is that it? 

“uh, yeah, I mean, yes. It’s alright, sir.” 

“I apologize for interrupting your break time but you can go now. I just want to inform you about this personal matter.” He smiled and I thanked him goodbye. 

I walked out again in the office and returned to the cafeteria. Maybe Riley is still in there since I did not take that long. I walked down the long hallway when my eyes noticed something. I knew that I walked here like two times now but this is the first time that I noticed something. It is a glass cabinet where the inside is full of trophies, medals, awards, certificates.  I looked forward to reading whose name is on it and it says, 

Taylor Lockwood… 

This award is presented to… Taylor Lockwood…

This certificate is presented to… Taylor Lockwood

… awarded to Taylor Lockwood… 

Everything is all about him. Who is he? Does this whole shrine belong to him? 

“Taylor Lockwood…” I didn’t notice that I mumbled his name. 

“Is there something wrong?” 

I was startled when someone behind me spoke. I turned around to face him and my eyes grew that I did not expect it... 

It’s the ice prince. 

He raised his left brow waiting for my answer. 

“Uhm, no. I’m just amazed that this Taylor Lockwood is really an achiever.” I said. 

“Really? I believe that he’s not satisfied with his achievements,” he responded by crossing his arms. 

“What? How come he can’t be satisfied? I mean, this Taylor Lockwood did inherit Einstein's brain.” 

He chuckled and rolled his eyes, “You’re funny.” He was about to leave but I spoke again. I want to ask about his name. Maybe this is my chance to get to know him. 

“Can I know your name?” 

“Never in a million years.” 

Yep. I just knew it. He can’t be labeled as the school’s Ice Prince if he can't be savage and cold. I just smiled at him when someone approached him. He looks like he’s on the same level with the Ice Prince but more into studies. He wore glasses with a pile of books in his hand but I'm really sure that he is handsome. This ice prince guy looks like he doesn't care about his study while this new guy who approaches him looks like an ace student. Maybe he is Taylor Lockwood? 

“There you are. I’ve been looking everywhere for you and you’re not picking up your phone.” says the guy. 

“Well, you already found me. What’s up?” the ice prince asks. 

“I was wondering if you could teach me Mr. Hood’s lessons. I’m having a hard time right now. I can’t concentrate.” 

“Okay. I’ll meet you at your dorm later.” 

The guy noticed my presence and stared at me from head to toe. I just smiled at him, “Hi. I’m Chase.” 

“Yes, I know. You’re the Italian guy,” he responds. 

“Yeah, but I'm only half.” 

The ice prince scoffs and shakes his head. I believe he’s bored now or maybe he's just annoyed since I talked a lot.

“You’re Taylor Lockwood, right?” I asked the guy without any hesitation. I can't help myself. I’m really curious about these guys. First, the school’s ice prince; second, this Taylor Lockwood, and now, I am standing in front of them.  

The guy just laughed all by himself. The ice prince didn’t even flinch. I mean, is he really this cold? Like, no emotions or something? 

“Hahaha, man, you’re really funny. You should join the comedy club,” he said wiping his fake tears. I just looked at him in curiosity since I don't get him. 

“I’m not Taylor Lockwood. My name is Trevor, okay? The Taylor Lockwood that you’re talking about is him.” he chuckled and pointed his hand directly at… the ice prince.