The lecture hall began turning quiet as all the students began to take their seats on the desks, where fresh case summaries
I tried to focus. I tried to drink caffeine and study cases, statuses, precedents and other stuff related to Legal reasoning. But when he said yes, he was the one and only Lucian Drax, who entered the class. Girls began adjusting their dresses and makeup
But Lucian Drax walked toward his seat, looking really calm and damn dangerous. All conversation stopped.
I held my pen tighter, telling myself and my brain not to look at him, but no, my brain didn't listen i looked towards him when he leaned against the desk, his eyes wantonly looking into mine.
The grumpy Professor cleared his throat and began speaking. "Good Morning, everyone. Today, we will be looking into the case of Rv Blackthorne, which helps us to use our intent and culpability. So, Mr Lucian, would you like to begin with the defense position?
Lucian stood up, his chin raised high. "Gladly, Professor"
He began speaking, and his voice was smooth, and every word was sharp as he dismantled the Prosecution's argument without any effort, weaving them all together until half the class was stunned by his words.
And just after the Professor nodded approvingly, Lucian turned towards me as his eyes met mine
"But of course", he said, Professor, do you know some might argue very differently, am I not right, Celestia? I have always known that you have a strong opinion. Tell me honestly, do you need to be judged by law or judged by Morality?
My cheeks turned red. Why me? Why is it always me? He was challenging nr right in front of the class.
My heart began to beat as I began speaking. "You know, Lucian law is not a Morality. If law were a morality, there would be a justice interpretation, not principle, and it's important to note that the intent should be measured only by the evidence, not speculation."
Our Professor raised an eyebrow, interested in the debate, and students began murmuring
Lucian tilted his head, his smirk never leaving his face, "So I am asking you, will even protect the guilty even if this evidence isn't strong enough? Even if they were never who you thought?"
His words struck me in something because I knew who he was talking about was none other than Aurora
I curled my fist into a ball. "You Know what, Lucian? The law isn't a playground it's only for someone who just cannot defend themselves"
For a minute, I saw some wild emotions going through him. Was it Amusement or admiration? I do not know! But he masked those emotions with the same cold detachment
The Professor spoke, "Excellent, you two. Both of your perspectives are really good. Go take your seat, and let's move on."
I sat back in my and my heart was racing
Lucian casually learned back on his chair. He looked at me for a second as if expecting something from me, and got what he wanted: It was my reaction. Something inside me, buried under layers of grief, was not just angry, but it was beating with the thrill to match his word-for-word
As class ended, Lucian walked towards me, his voice low so I could only hear, "Be careful, Celestia you don't know your playing a game which is really dangerous..."