Chapter 6

Kazumi's POV

Few days later, when I was sure that the bruise were lighter than the other day I decided to go to the school. I put on the hoodie over my head which covered my eyes but my eyes were already curtained by my bangs. Ren nags me alot about how I always try to cover my face for it not to be not seen by others but I just cannot think out of the possibilities about how people are going to mock me about my looks.

I locked the door of my apartment and started to march towards my school. I really hate mornings and all the hustle and bustle of different people around the streets. If I am asked about the place which makes me comfortable and at home I would, without any hesitation, reply The Countryside. When I reached the school, Ren was already waiting for me at the entrance of the school. He really looked like a model even without doing anything. He noticed me and waved his hands which I replied with a broad smile. I approached him and together we started to walk towards our class. Ren spoke first, "Are you okay now? and Did you-" he suddenly stopped talking which caused me to face him. His eyes went wider then before and he cupped my cheeks with his hands while asking, "What happened to your face? Are these bruises? Why is your lip torn? Tell me honestly what happened? "Shit, I'm fucked up. What should I do now, how should I convince him. I was panic stricken but tried my best to act as composed as possible. With a innocent smile I replied , "It's nothing, You know me, how clumsy I can be sometimes. I just fell down the stairs while I was returning from my part time job." while scratching my nape. Indeed I am a clumsy person, where no one could even imagine of falling or hurting oneself, I have the talent to hurt and injure myself, obviously it's not intentional. But still Ren was not convinced by my answer and replied with a worried expression, "You are not hiding anything from me, are you?"

I am getting more and more flustered by his expression. I don't want to lie to you but I am really not left with any choice. In order to change the topic and escape Rens piercing gaze which were trying to see through me, I looked around my surrounding and noticed that almost all the students were whispering something, something related to fighting and school gang. I asked Ren about it, thinking of the possibility that I might have missed something the other day when I was on leave. It's not like I'm interested in gossips but I have to change the topic and I found a new topic,so why not?

Ren gave me a 'I know what you are trying to do' look but answered me nevertheless, "The seniors or to be precise the school gang took the transferred student, Shaun to the rooftop of the school and asked him to show respect to them by bowing or kneeling down before them, as usual. When he didn't moved an inch or followed their command, the leader got furious and... "He looked at me as a gesture that you know what happened next. I'm more dense than anyone ever can be in their entire life. It took me quite a while before taking the hint and opening my mouth only to upbraid ,"Did they beat the crap out of him? Is he admitted in the hospital now? "

Ren narrowed his eyes and kneaded his eyebrows. I know this look. Whenever someone shows sudden interest in something not their interest he gave them this look especially me. It's not like I'm interested in the gossips or hold any personal grudge against Shaun, but I just wanted to know if he is alive or.. the seniors really didn't spare him, I want to know only as a fellow classmate. Ren changed his expression and spoke, "It's the opposite of what you just said, the seniors are in the hospital while Ren is now the leader of the gang. " Deja Vu, Did I just heard something wrong? A transferred student who joined a few days ago is now the leader of the school gang.

Before I can ask anything more I saw that Ren was heading towards our class, he turned back and shouted, "Hey dummy, do you want to be late for the class. Hurry up!! " he smiled and started walking again. Who is he calling a dummy? Me? He is the one who is a dummy. He doesn't even have the courage to express his love to his secret crush. Yes, he has a secret crush on someone and that someone is still mysterious to me and it was also his secret that he is hiding. I wanted to ask him about it but I  think it's better to give him some space. I started to run towards him and pushed him but not with much force. After all he is the Prince Charming of many girls and I don't want myself to die in their hands. I would rather choose to be beaten to a pulp by Caesar.

As we entered the classroom the sounds of giggling and whispering echoed in my ears. It's same everyday, boys were talking about the latest movies and video games while the girls were showing off their expensive bags and all. Its really hard to believe that a person like me survived here. Some of the girls and boys noticed me and Ren entering the class and greeted Ren while ignored me. I don't mind, I moved towards my seat and sat down, soon Ren followed. I was staring at my book when suddenly I felt something very unusual. The class was silent, not just silent, deadly silent. Not a single voice can be heard, only the sound of breathing was now audible in the classroom.

Is the teacher here already? I looked at Ren who was now looking at the entrance of the class. I followed his gaze and my eyes grew wider upon noticing the presence of the demon himself who was descended straight from the hell.