Words I Was Afraid To Hear

Midori Xiu is the campus crush and it is not overrating to say so . With 2 Asian bloodlines mixed together, she is a pet.i.te young girl with fair skin, c.h.i.n.ky eyes with short but full-volume lashes, cute nose, and pinkish lips . p.u.b.erty however let her have a pimple or two in a month, more when she gets stressed out with exams or school activities . Though stressed at times, she maintains the top rank among her batchmates as they enter their final year in high school . She is not too athletic, however she has a talent for dance and cheer captain t.i.tle was pa.s.sed on to her by her seniors before their graduation . Most of her batchmates address her as "Miss Xiu," and only her close friends and schoolmates belonging to the dance troupe call her by her given name . She is quite used to the fame and respect, especially from the boys, all would never dare court her . However, she keeps her humility and respect not only towards their teachers but also with her schoolmates . Lowercla.s.smen admire her the most and always cheer for her during interschool compet.i.tions . She is the madonna of their high school, but no boy is brave enough, or maybe qualified enough, to try his luck with her .

Until he came .

On the third day from the start of their senior year, cla.s.s 3-A is buzzing with rumors .

"Hey, did you hear? There is a transfer student for the senior year . . . "

"Really? Who would transfer at such a time in high school? It"s the year for university entrance examinations . "

"I even heard that he came from overseas . . . "

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"Alright . Enough chit-chat! Homeroom is about to start . Settle down, people . " Midori as cla.s.s president mode always gets her job done .

A tall female in her mid-twenties entered the cla.s.sroom . She is wearing a b.u.t.ton-up blue collared blouse and knee-length off-white pencil skirt, with dark gray pointed-toe shoes . She touched up her full-rim square frame gla.s.ses and faced the students .

As if on cue, students rose and exchanged greetings with her . "Good morning, Miss Huang . " She greeted back and gestured for them to take their seats .

"Today, another student will be joining your cla.s.s . He just came from Country F and he will be staying in this country for good . Though he was away for a long time, he is a natural-born citizen so he can fully comprehend the language and more or less understands our culture . I hope you don"t give him a rough time during his stay in this inst.i.tution, as this will be the last year of high school for all of you . " She paused, then gestured towards the door . "Please welcome, Mr . Verdan Zhou . "

Verdan is the typical adolescent in such a way that he is lanky with a yet-to-develop physique, pale skin, and average height . However, what is different about him is his above average facial features . He has naturally hazel eyes with long and thick lashes, tall nose, and thin pinkish lips . What is more remarkable is his dazzling smile with his pearly whites which could rival even the models for a toothpaste commercial .

He walked into the room and stood beside the teacher .

Clearing his throat and modulating his still-developing voice, he introduced himself .

"Good morning, everyone . I am Verdan Zhou . You can call me "Dan" . Hope we can get along well . "

Most of the girls tried their hardest to conceal their squeals as he flashed his nice set of teeth . Even some boys" preferences were shaken .

Miss Huang gestured to the empty seat beside the window on the front row .

"You may take this seat . Just don"t let your eyes wander too far out the window . "

Giggles were heard as he sat down .

"Miss Xiu . Please take Mr . Zhou for a tour of the grounds on your free time . He will be under your care as cla.s.s president . " Miss Huang remarked .

Midori nodded and glanced at the stranger . Dan was already looking at her, flashing his smile . It only took two seconds and her eyes were off to the cla.s.s board and everyone started paying attention to the lesson in cla.s.s .

Three hours later, the school bell rang, indicating lunch break . Everyone swarmed to the canteen .

Midori always eats bento for lunch . As she was taking it out from the thermal bag, she noticed a familiar stare towards her .

"What are you looking at? Don"t you have enough money to buy food at the canteen?" She sounded more suspicious than concerned .

"I was waiting for my tour, Cla.s.s President . " Dan flashed his smile naturally .

"Tch . It"s Midori . Midori Xiu . " She almost swallowed her name when she spoke . She has always been so dominant in cla.s.s, in this school, yet she felt intimidated by this new student .

"Hey, can I call you "Dori" instead?" He swallowed, then continued, "Also . . . can we be friends?"