15 Return to School (1/2)

Hana stood before the massive gates. East Wind High school. In her past life, she had never been to a public high school, receiving education directly from the Organization's branches of specialized schooling.

And frankly, she had no interest in high school. It was too restrictive for her tastes.

Not to mention her predecessor's track. The girl had kept her head low. Glasses and long black hair in front of her like a walking ghost. She had been the typical quiet type at school, a trait that hid her beauty. It also made her a target for bullying. Troublesome.

Hana twitched. Just the gates along made it seem like a prison. She unwrapped a lollipop. Popping it into her mouth, she sauntered her way into the school

Her black hair swished behind her as she strolled forward. Although she was slightly slouching, looking lazy and relaxed, there was no mistake in the confidence in her eyes.

Students whispered as she passed.

”Who is that?!! I didn't know our school had such a beauty. She topples Princess Feifei by yards!”

”Eh, no . . . no way. Princess Feifei is the best! Well . . . maybe just a little?”

”So pretty. Her complexion is so clear,” one of the girls said enviously, ”I wonder what product she uses.”

Hana ignored the endless chatters and stares and went into her class. She sat in the back row, next to the window. Hana pulled out her notebook and put her head down.

Slowly, the class began to fill up. Students laughed as they walked in with friends. Because Hana was napping in the back, few paid attention to her.

Renae walked in with an annoyed look. Upon seeing Hana, her eyes lit up. She claimed the seat next to her sleeping bestie happily, but decided not to disturb her. Maybe Hana stayed up studying so she would let her friend sleep.

Noise erupted from the door. The center of the clamor, a tall pretty girl wearing a red scarf, walked into the classroom. Catching sight of Renae, her face morphed into a sneer. ”Renae, did your prostitute best friend skip today as well. I know her work is important, but she will be kicked out if she doesn't come today.”

Renae glared. ”Huang Feifei, shut up! If you continue defaming Hana, I'll beat your up again.”

Huang Feifei was deemed the prettiest girl in school. Ranked 3rd in the school, her socializing abilities and good grades led to many deeming her a princess. Her rich background simply added to her appeal.

When Renae first entered the school, she had become fast friends with Hana, rejecting Huang Feifei's advances to become her friend. As a result, the girl always targeted Renae's best friend, Hana Zhao.

Huang Feifei sneered. ”What else could she be doing? I heard the vixen has been in debt for months. With her ability, how else would she earn money?”

The class broke into whispers. Renae was incensed, but she sat down when the teacher came in.

Teacher Zhang surveyed the class before calling roll.

Soon her eyes fell toward that student's name. She frowned, but called out anyway. ”Zhao Hana.”

Expecting the silence, she sighed and began to mark her absent once more.

”Present.” The clear voice broke the silence.