Book 1, part 3: Things go donwhill

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Second day of school, third period.
I'm on my third class of the glyph track.
I'm sitting down in the first row, beside the window.
The first two lessons went alright. This one too so far.

But suddenly a...projectile? Yes, a projectile of some kind, arrives in the teacher's hair.
"Who did that?" He asks, slightly angry.
I know where it come from, but I don't dare to speak out loud.
"Azura did" Someone behind me says.
"Azura? Something to say?" The teacher asks.
"But...i..." I stutter.
"Yes?" The teacher awaits my answer.
I stay in silence, not knowing what to say. I doubt he'd believe me if I tell the truth. The teacher nods.
"Well, then you'll stay after class and help clean whatever is needed" He states.
I agree in silence, screaming inside.

The bell screams and I go out, following the one who blame me.
"Mason" I said, loud but without screaming.
A boy with short light brown, a bit rediss, hair and blue eyes turns around. He's the same age as I am, and beside glyphs he's in the construction track.

 He's the same age as I am, and beside glyphs he's in the construction track

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"What do you want, Zuzu?" A grin in his face.
"Ugh, stop calling me that. And why did you do that?"
"Well, it seems funny" He reply.
"That's it?" I inquire, I can't believe that's the reason I got in trouble.
"Yes, bye" And with that he left.

I sigh and head to fourth period.

I arrive late, the class already started. I apologize to the teacher and sit beside Winter.
"What happened?" Winter whisper.
"Mason got me into trouble, and now I have to stay after classes" I say shyly, knowing the reaction this is gonna have in my best friend.
"What?! That ********..."
"Win..." I try talk her down.
"I'm gonna finish him"
"Win" I try again.
"The moment I lay my hand in him...he's gonna know what's good..." Boscha's heritage showing up.
"Winter!" I say, a little too loud.
Everyone stares at me, even the teacher.
I wish the ground swallowed me.
At least I get Winter attention and she has stoped her train of thoughs.
"You was saying, Azura?" The teacher asks.
"Nothing, sorry to interrupt" I gulp.
Everyone turns around and the class keep going.

"What did he do this time?" She says wearily.
"I'll tell you if you promise not to overreact"
"Alright..." A sigh leaves her mouth.
"He..threw something to the teacher and then blamed me"
"And what did you say?" She asks, placing her gaze in mine.
After a couple seconds I tear my eyes away from hers and answer speaking soft.
"I said nothing" I say, ashamed.
"What!? Azura!" Now is Winter who's speaking too loud.
"You two, what's happening?" The teacher inquire, slightly angry.
"I'm sorry, ma'am, it..." Winter apologize.
"I hope it won't happen again" The teacher cuts Winter.
We stay in silence a little while the teacher calms down.
"Azura...why didn't you say something?"  Winter says trying to understand my actions.
"I...I don't know...I froze..." I admit.
"Oh...Azura..." Winter lays her hand on my forearm, "it's okay, that can happen to anyone, don't worry more about it" Winter says, comforting me. And it's true that it made me feel a bit better.

The morning goes by.
Last class. I'm sitting beside Winter again. There's a couple minutes left of class. Winter seems nervous. Why would she be nervous?
I don't have time to ask her because the bell screams and Winter grabs her books and bag, and runs through the door. I gather my belongings as quickly as I can and try to follow her.

After a while Winter stops abruptly. I almost run into her.
The boy we were talking before is standing in front of her.
I look at Winter. "Win...What are you doing?"
"Nothing you have to worry about" She says dryly.
She then proceed to walk towards Mason. He doesn't notice until it was too late to scape.

Winter pushs him against a locker. Winter is a bit taller than Mason, so he is looking up at her.
"You did something to my friend and I don't like it" She shouts.
"What are you talking about?" He's confused.
Winter grabs him by the collar.
"You know what I'm talking about" Mason's feet don't touch the ground anymore. "You get Azura into trouble" Winter growls.
"Oh, that you're talking about " Mason stops to think what to say next. "And what do you want me to do? It's already done"

Winter blinks, she didn't think this through.
"I want you to apologize and to never do it again" She finally says..
"Uh..." Mason hesitates. Winter holds him a little tighter.
"Alright, alright" Winter let him go.

Mason approaches me. "I'm sorry, Zuzu"
Winter hits Mason in the back. "Don't call her that"
"Ok, I'm sorry...Azura..."
I nod, not wanting to say anything.

After that Winter left, heading home, while  I stay at the school to fulfill my punishment.




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Sorry for the delay. I've started classes and I don't have as much time as I used to.
I hope you like it.
I have introduce a new character, as you can see.
Also, i like the dinamics between Azura and Winter, and I like the way when Winter is in "Boscha's mode". I'm gonna call it that because it seems funny to me haha.

Anyways, do you have any questions? If so, leave them here or message me, I'll be happy to answer :).
You can too tell me if you see an error or have any suggestions.

Have a nice day 🌈✨.

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