Blind Love

Part 15

Retracing my steps, I made it to the lobby where I saw Dr. Roberts talking to an unfamiliar girl. I blinked, taking in her appearance. She was smaller than I. Most girls were shorter than me since I was 5'8. I was tall but not too tall, thankfully. Her hair was a golden blonde that was pulled back into a low ponytail. A white medical mask covered the lower part of her face. Bright green eyes, brighter than Kota's and even Sean's, shone as she laughed at Dr. Roberts. She wore a pair of straight jeans with a loose white shirt. A baggy black sweater hung on her frame. Her outfit was completed with black slip-on shoes, a gold necklace, and rings on her fingers.

Dr. Roberts saw me and smiled. "Ah, Jessica!"

I smiled, walking towards him. He was like a father and grandfather mix figure to me. He was the father that I never knew. He was also the one who encouraged me to follow my dreams. He was even willing to help me enter the Academy, despite Kota's and the other's disagreement.

He motioned towards the girl next to him. "This is Jessica, the girl I was talking about."

The blonde haired girl turned towards me. She held out her hand which I took. I didn't let my shock show as her hands gripped mine strongly despite seeming frail. Her eyes crinkled, her happiness showing through her body movements. "Hi. My name is Sang. Dr. Roberts has told me a lot about you."

I glanced at the doctor. "Oh, really?"

She nodded. "He told me that you would like to join the Academy, but your brother and his team doesn't want you to join." A blush overtook my face. I didn't want my family to be seen in a bad light. Sang must have seen my embarrassment before she shook her hands in front of her. "Ah, I meant no disrespect to your brother and his team. Being an agent can be very difficult and scary. I've come across others who don't want their siblings to join because of the dangers that they have faced, especially with Birds. But sometimes they forget that there are some agents that don't do the frontline work."

I tilted my head to the side. "Huh?"

She smiled. "Most men, not all but most, tend to forget that there are agents that work behind the scene. You don't have to go undercover or do dangerous things."

My cheeks heated in embarrassment. "Uh, I don't really understand."

Dr. Roberts patted my shoulder. "That's okay. That's why I want Sang to meet you. She'll tell you about the Academy and other functions. During the time you and the others are here, she'll be here to train you."

Blinking in shock, I stuttered. "Wh-what about mom and Kota?"

Dr. Roberts chuckled. "I already got permission from your mom and the other medical personnel. You're exempt from babysitting." His grip tightened in assurance. His blue eyes growing serious. "Kota tells you that the Academy is family, but he has shoved you into the background in an attempt to shield you from the dangers of the world. I understand where he's coming from, but your mom has seen the interest in your eyes. She knows that you want to work in the Academy and has given me the permission to introduce you to other Academy members."

Sang piped in. "And don't worry about your brother and his team." Her green eyes were as serious as Dr. Roberts. "This is your choice. I'll be along side you, and if you find out that you don't want to become an agent, that's fine. The Academy won't shun you because of your decision."

A smile hesitantly appeared on my face before it grew. "You're giving me a choice?"

Dr. Roberts and Sang shared a smile and looked at me. Although I couldn't see Sang's smile, I could tell she was supporting me. "What are the Academy rules?"

"Family First. When family isn't there, the Academy is." I quoted from memory.

Dr. Roberts nodded. "And here we are."

Hi! So I really love this chapter. I realized in the last chapter and the comments that Jessica is treated like their sister. In canon, Kota wants to keep Sang away from the Academy so he would be the same towards Jessica, right? 

Unlike my other books, I will be including Jessica more in this and her growth. It's more of a side story that will be mentioned more in the continuing chapters mixed in with Sang and Blackbourne team scenes. 

But I like to state if some of you don't really understand. Jessica wants a family to call her own. Sure she has blood family and people that consider her like their own sister. But imagine it like you want to move away from depending on your family to finding yourself with other people. If that makes sense?

I hope that makes sense. If it doesn't, ask me questions. I'll happily answer them to my best ability. 

I hope you guys like this chapter.