(Maëva's POV)
– (That bitch, she's still doing everything she can to make me look like the bad guy, the one who's harassing her)
The whole class was looking at us, but I was the only one being singled out, the one who overreacts, the one who goes too far, who she thinks she is.
Well, I don't give a damn anymore.
"Please pick yourself up quickly and get out of my sight," I added without removing
She bent down over the remains of her gift, letting her tears flow openly.
He picked up the chocolates first and wasted his time, like my patience, picking up the small pieces of plastic scattered on the floor.
I watched her from my desk, my chin resting on the back of my hand, restraining myself from throwing my English notebook at her.
She finally stood up, gathered the victim in her arms, then turned around, walking until…
The trash can
And threw everything inside
"We mustn't waste food," she said, wiping away her tears.
– but you can't give away what someone has thrown away
She added sadly, as if to justify herself.
Silence
– (Wow, the heroine's perfect speech, everyone say wow with me)
She turned around like a star on the carpet and came to retrieve the two gifts she had left on the teacher's desk and without a glance continued her run to the back desk of my row under the watchful eyes of our classmates.
She was smiling now and handed over the biggest parfait box, the "chef" of this class
The whispers and rumors are immediately revived and confirmed
– That's it, little friend
– so it's true
– What! What!
– I don't understand anything
Murmured something while discreetly glancing at Deborah
"Are they no longer together?" asked Imelda.
"Shut up," Winnie ordered.
The division was between kind Raph and poor Deborah, the one who didn't even speak up to defend herself.
"Too bad for her," Winnie sighed loudly.
No one blames the real culprit, and I'm perfect, so what better way to cut your teeth than on someone who doesn't even flinch when you hit them?
"So they're no longer together," added Imelda.
"They were never a couple," Winnie finished.
I see that she has managed to build a fairly solid community to defend her
– she left him, it seems
– and then what does that do?
– a couple since kindergarten
– it was just friendship
And this poor girl didn't defend herself, as always since the beginning of this story, she always ended up in her corner with her head in her lap.
Wasting time
"It's perfect for you," Raph murmured, a big smile on his lips.
and placing the gift package on his head
Parfait didn't have a strong reaction, like most of the people around him.
I turn around discreetly, observing them like everyone else in the class; at least I won't be noticed.
The atmosphere around them was heavy and cold, undoubtedly due to the presence of a single man, the one around whom they were all
TAKARI Iréné
"The eldest who gave up his place".
But this Raph didn't hesitate and sat down on the perfect woman's lap.
–(I knew you were a player)
"Irene, I brought you a special gift," sang this crazy woman, handing the small package to Irene as if he were one of her fans.
– (Who gave him so much freedom)
Then our eyes met, Irene's eyes were cold
I just don't know, it went back into my English notebook.
Let him handle this alone
– (I don't have time to waste)
When I laid eyes on this girl, we were practically the only ones holding a notebook in this whole room, which was far too busy chatting.
Then, a long silence
The class fell silent in a single gesture
"No thank you," murmured Iréné .
Pushing back the package in front of him
The class was frozen in shock, but Raph was still smiling.
BRINNNN! BRINNNN!
the bell rang
It was finally break time
Saved by time
The whole class rushed forward as if chased by an animal, the small groups disappearing into the courtyard and those who remained lowered their heads, feigning sleep.
Iréné stood up, dusted off his snow-white sweater, and walked past them without a word, slowly, without even hurrying.
He leaves the classroom
"Haaa," breathed in unison the one who claimed to be asleep.
The tongues are loosened, it began with him
"Hey! Get out!" ordered Lionel.
Pointing at Luc and Alex
They freeze for a moment but still obey as they leave the classroom.
A second after they left, Jack suddenly stood up and went to the back offices, settling in the middle where only Lionel remained, looking perfect with the clay pot on his lap.
I leaned back, strained my ear, but I still had trouble hearing them
So I gave up
– (that's not my style)
I'm just waiting for this day to end. How is it that all my troubles have returned on the same day? My year of peace has just vanished.
BRINNNN! BRINNNN!
THE END OF CLASSES
I was the first one up, my bag packed, my pencil case ready, my outfit impeccable, I'm ready to go home
"Goodbye Maëva!" shouted Raph, who hadn't moved from his spot like a clay pot.
And he keeps waving at me
Ignoring it was a remedy; I turned on my heel and walked away from that classroom, that room, that courtyard, and finally, that school.
– (I'm in hell)
Here I am again, hating school.
– Lord, forgive me my sins if I have offended you-
POUM! POUM! POUM!
That horn that interrupted me
My driver was still comfortably parked a block from the school and honked at me; sitting behind his steering wheel, he didn't hide his disgust.
"Hmm," I murmured, a smile on my lips.
I had to walk to the car, open the door and get in.
– This is the first and last time; next time you'll know why everyone avoids me.
I murmured
"S-sorry," he stammered.
- It is-
I interrupt him with a gesture
– keep them to yourself
"Okay," he said reluctantly.