HADES I hated noise, thoroughly, and the auditorium was bustling with it. The entire school was excitedly preparing for the League of Scholars competition and even though I and my friends weren’t actively working, we arrived early to support Matteo who enjoyed being at the venue from the second he stepped into school until the competition kicked off. “Are you going to have one of your infamous migraines and bail on us?” Tobias crossed one leg over the other and produced his liquor flask from his pocket. I swiped it from him with a scowl before he could take a swig, “you know these aren’t allowed at school and your parents will have your head if you end up in detention again.” “I can’t decide if I hate you for looking out for me, but I do know that you deserve this,” he grinned before