Mr Heartworm looked at the boy. His black hair mas messy and sleep still lingered in his bluish eyes.
"Andrea, what did you say?" Heartwood asked almost threatening.
Andrea was not fazed at all. Instead his eyes narrowed to a threatening glare. "He got the answer. I did and the solution he was getting to is correct and you only agreed to the answer. If you back on your word it makes you a coward— sorry to say. And if you still need the solution complete, I'll help the pair."
The entire class went quite.
"Who's this guy? Even the class rep is backing him up."
"Yeah but that kid looks like a lunatic. Like look at his head. Who does that?"
"Still. He got the entire thing correct. That's scary."
"Yeah. What's his name again?"
"I think Jenna called him Jensen or something like that."
"Jenbon?"
"Jensen."
"Jen Ruger?"
"How the fuck did you even get that?"
"Mmmmm?"
Heartwood sighed. Then turned to the pair. "Fine. I'll keep to my word."
"Come on let go to the clinic." Jenna said pulling Jensen with her out of the class.
"Where are you going to?" Heartwood asked.
"Clinic." Jensen said.
"Plus we don't need to stay for your class. We already have top marks." Jenna said with a bit of arrogance leaving the room.
Everywhere was quiet and heartwood felt his pride being ripped to pieces.
As they were exiting, Andrea had his eyes on Jenna and Jensen.
'It would be good to have him in our kingdom. It's good Jenna is with us.' He said before looking back at his notes. "Jensen." He said out loud.
Outside Jenna stopped after a few steps and looked at Jensen as he walked off.
He paused and noticed that she was not following him.
"What's wrong." He asked as he got to her.
"What is wrong with you?" She said almost screaming. Her voice breaking with each word as she fought to hold back tears.
Jensen was confused. He didn't understand why she was angry.
"Why would you do that to yourself to help me? You could have fainted..... had brain damage or even worse." She said her shoulders were shaking as she still tried to hold the tears.
Jensen felt as though something had punched him in the gut. He was about to lose his lunch.
'Does she really like me this much. Let me not head there I may be mistaken. It's just friendly a worry.' He thought.
Jenna began to sob. She couldn't control it any more and she didn't understand why.
' Why is he making me feel like this. Why can't I control myself when I'm with him. He must think I'm a freak for crying like this. I'm only his friend—not his girlfriend or even sister.' Jenna said to herself. She felt like dog shit.
The next action really shocked her. Jensen took her in his arms and squeezed her tightly into his chest. She began to cry into his chest. She felt safe.
"I really don't know why it hurts you this much because I'm but, I want to know why. Whenever you're ready." Jensen said. "I'm gonna take better care of myself. Ok?"
She released from the hug and Jensen wiped the tears from her face.
"Ok. I'm not sure I know why exactly, but when I figure it out I'll tell you." Jenna said.
"Nice. Now let's go to the clinic. I'm having a migraine." He said.
As he began to walk off Jenna slapped the back of his head. He stumbled forward before turning to her with a look that said 'why'.
"Try that again and you'll be talking to your books for the next week.... Without me." She said with a cheeky smile.
She took Jensen's arm in hers as she took him to the clinic.
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Jenna knocked on the clinic door before opening it a crack a poking her head through. No one was inside.
Jensen put his palm on her back and she jumped. He sighed and pushed her inside.
"What!?" She yelled at him.
"What, is that no one is inside and your wasting time, Jelly." He said walking to a bed and lay down on it like he was sick.
"The nurse isn't around. What do we do?" She said looking round.
"So?" He asked as if he was trying to prove a point as he closed his eyes
"I'll hit you again." She said sitting beside. "What are we to do?"
Jensen propped himself on one elbow to look at her clearly.
"I don't know—maybe treat me. The fuck Jelly. Are you slow." He said as he laid back down.
Jenna closed her eyes and a vein popped up on her head. She rose up her clenched fist and slammed it on his chest.
"Asshole!" She yelled as he coughed sitting up in pain. "How dare you! Why the fucking hell will a dick like you call me slow, you mother fucker!!"
Jensen paused and looked at her. No had ever cursed at him— except his mother and sister. Then he burst out laughing.
She looked at him with genuine confusion in her expression.
"Why are you laughing?" She asked.
"Ohhhh." Jensen said trying to catch his breath. "You just look so funny and adorable while you angry and cursing."
He took out his phone and unlocked it.
"Let me take a picture." He said angling the camera at her face.
"Shut up." Jenna said pushing his phone away and getting to her feet.
She walked to a small wardrobe with class doors and took out a mini first aid kit. Jensen laid back down
She walked back and dropped it besides Jensen's head before plopping herself at his head.
"Come on." She said lifting his head and scooting closer before dropping his head gentle on her laps.
"Alright." She said as she began to dress the wound and clean up the blood.
After she had finished, she wrapped a bandage round his head.
He proceeded to get up but Jenna used her finger to push his head back down.
"No. Just rest so you won't get a headache and a fever." She said.
"What about you?" He asked.
"Don't worry about me. Just rest." She said as she began to stroke his head like a child.
"I'm not a child." He pointed out looking up at her.
"Shush." She said as she began humming a tune.
Jensen's eye began to feel heavy and before he knew it he was a sleep.
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Rockwell Scientific University.
Mizuki sat at a table in the cafeteria with a note opened up in front of her. Her lunch plate already half empty.
'I wonder how Baby Bro is doing.' She thought as she flipped the next page.
She checked her phone for any new notifications. Seeing non she went back to reading.
'Maybe he's enjoying himself." She thought and smiled adjusting her hair.
Just then a boy in a orange t-shirt and black cargo pants walked up to her.
"Hey, Ruth." He said taking a sit next to her.
She looked up to see her course mate. "Oh. Hi James."
"You worried about Kageru or did he tell you something funny?" He asked.
"N–no." She said almost blushing. "W–why would you think that.?" She asked.
"Oh, I don't know– maybe you were smiling your eyes out after looking at your phone." He said laughing.
Mizuki punched his arm in annoyance.
"Damn! Calm down Mizuki. I'm just messing with you." He said rubbing his arm. "Plus I think you're inarguably the strongest in our department. My hurts."
"Oh sorry. I didn't mean to hit you that hard or maybe you're just weak." She said mockingly as she ruffled his brown hair.
James Laughed taking his head away from her hand.
The two had been close since she began schooling at Rockwell. Some would say that they were dating others would say there were just 'friends with benefits'.
But the truth was that they had been close since she moved. Even before Kageru and their mother came to Washington. They were like inseparable entities. Mess with one, the other attacks without questioning. They practically knew everything about each other.
"So what do you want James?" Mizuki asked. "And teasing me shouldn't be an answer.
"I'm not her to tease you Miz. Professor Max wants to have an extra class with us in the Laboratory science department." James said.
"Ugh!" She sighed closing her books and slamming her head on the table.
"I know you want to pick up Kageru and I also want to meet him but you know how Max can be." James said softly.
"Fine. In case I forget, remind me to call him later and tell him the situation." She said.
"Nice one Miz." James said getting to his feet. " Don't let your sibling complex take over last minute."
" I'll break your nose if you don't shut up." She said laughing.
It was true. She had a complex for her brother and so did he.
"Anyways, see you out our next class....." He said grabbing her drink and looking at his watch. "Which is ten minutes from now." He said walking off with the drink.
Mizuki checked the time on her phone.
12:50 pm.
He was right. She quickly packed her books in her bag and dropped the tray at the counter.
"Wait for me you jackass." She said jogging up to him.
"Cut it with the insult, will you." He said taking her bag as he threw the empty cup in a nearby trash can. " It hurts my pride."
"Shut up and let's go or we'll be late." She said pulling him into a half run.
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Jensen woke up with the sound of the address system blaring out. The noise also woke Jenna up from her peaceful slumber.
"What is it now." She said pissed as she rubbed her eyes.
"Jenna Miller and the new student. Please report to the principal's office." The announcer said.
The two turned to look at each other.
"This is bad." Jenna said as the announcer repeated the announcement.
"Yeah, no kidding." Jensen said. "They don't even know my name."
Jenna shot him an annoyed look before pulling him out out the room.
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Jensen and Jenna sat in the two empty seat opposite the Principal.
The room was moderately furnished with a trophy case of academic awards and some others stuff like a dispenser. Some drawers and all the rest.
"I can see that you've gotten used to the school." Mr Ralph said getting of his chair.
He was a huge man with large muscles. Mostly hidden under the suit his was wearing. And scars lined his face and his neck.
They both felt little under his gaze. And more importantly in trouble. Ralph aura alone could make any think they had done something wrong.
"Principal Ralph we didn't mean to ski....."
"Ms Miller, thank you for showing our new student around." He said. "I was really starting to think that no one will show him around. Thank you once again."
The two looked at each other confused before looking back at Principal Ralph.
"Sorry. Did you say something Jenna?" Ralph asked.
She shook her head while keeping mute fearing she might say something wrong.
"Alright." Ralph said.
Then the bandage on Jensen's head caught his eyes.
"How did that happen?" He asked.
"He slipped on and ice cube in the cafeteria and hit his head." Jenna quickly said before Jensen could respond. "So I took him to the clinic and treated his wound."
"Excellent work, Ms Miller." Ralph said taking his sit. "Alright, let me not take your time. You might have class."
"Thank you sir." They both said getting to their feet and turning to leave.
"Wait." Principal Ralph said out of the blue.
The two both froze up hearing his voice.
"Yes sir." They both said turning round to face him.
"I didn't get your name." He said looking at Jensen.
Jenna released a heavy breath without know and the two turned to look at her. She then quickly straightened up.
"You can call me Jensen. That's what Jenna calls me." He said.
"What about last name?" He asked.
Jensen kept quiet. It was bringing back memories of his dad.
Principal Ralph sensed the tension and quickly pushed the question aside.
"Anyway. Jenna, Jensen." He said looking at both of them in turn. You're free to leave."
As they turned round to leave Jensen noticed four decks of playing cards on the Principal's table. Each with a joker card at the top.
They quickly hurried and left his office.
"Those two are something else." Ralph said before continuing his work.
Outside, the two release a sigh of relief at the same time.
"That guy is scary. I thought I was gonna piss myself." Jensen said.
"Yeah me too." Jenna said doubling over to catch the breath she had been holding.
"But seriously." Jensen said looking at her. "Ice cube."
"It's better than saying banana peel. Plus I had a feeling you'd tell him the truth." She said.
She took his arm in hers. "Come on let's go for the next class before we end up hear because of actual trouble." She said.
They both laughed as they walked off for their next class