The Blackblood Series

Chris and I were the naughtiest during our high school, so he didn't believe it when I told him we needed to change. He wanted us to enjoy our last year. I explained to him that on top of working for my diploma, I had to secure my writing scholarship by getting involved in any writing activities. He ended up understanding and admiring my new positive mind. After that, I remembered new students were needed in the briefing room, and I didn't think twice. I left Chris finishing tiding the room.

Chris was like a brother to me, even though I didn't know his parents. His mom was overseas, and his dad died when he was young. My dad was treating him as his own son, but he forbade us from staying together when we were growing up. We didn't know the actual reason. I only thought it was because of our naughtiness, but I felt like there was more to it. After high school, my dad moved Chris to Skyling City for him to pursue his diploma while I remained in Rockline City. At first, Chris was living off-campus in his mother's big house. However, he ended up deciding to live in the college premises after he gave his complaints to my dad. My dad understood him, so he let him do whatever he wanted. Despite my dad trying to separate Chris and me, events led us to share a room.

In the briefing room, I found a few students already there. The moment I sat, the representative from the admission office entered. She welcomed and briefed us about the college rules and some related information. After that, I asked about the writing classes. I got disappointed because they didn't respond enough to give me more information. I realized I was the only student who had an interest in writing and had a writing scholarship. We finished our gathering, and I went back to my room. I found Chris bathing. I went straight to take my toothbrush and brushed my teeth while I was waiting for him to finish bathing.

After that, I made my big bed look more comfortable by spreading a blue blanket. Thereafter, I removed my books from my bag and arranged them in my locker, which was next to my bed. My clothes were already inside the locker, and my laptop was on a bedside table. The moment I finished arranging my belongings, Chris entered the room after bathing. He asked about the briefing, and I enlightened him. After that, I went inside the bathroom for a cold shower.

As the water pattered on my head, I felt my muscles relaxing. I stood under the shower for a few minutes and dried myself. When I got back to the room, Chris was already asleep. I wondered why he slept that early while we were supposed to have a long infinity chat. I kept quiet and went to my bed. Within minutes, I was also dreaming.

When the morning siren rang, signaling for us to be in our classes. Chris and I were already heading to the classroom blocks. We met some of his friends—Mariana and Leticia. They were sisters. Mariana was Chris' girlfriend, and she had a bubbly personality. She was a student president. Her little sister, Leticia, was in her first year. Chris introduced them to me, and we hugged.

"Hey, Chris Daniel. It's been a long time since I saw you?" A live voice hit the moment.

"Renata… you look so fabulous. It seems your vacation has pressed you good," Chris happily responded as he kissed her forehead.

We stood for a few minutes chatting until Mariana urged Leticia and me to go to our classes while they went to do their duties—patrolling since they were prefects. They made an interesting team. Chris was good at wearing a serious face, Mariana seemed to be the drama queen with a commanding voice, and Renata looked good as a situation handler with an understanding personality. Leticia led me to the Anatomy class.

When we were inside the class, I left Leticia at the front desk while I was looking around. The classroom was huge, and it had many chemical shelves. I almost collapsed when my eyes met with a live black gigantic snake, which was inside a laboratory glass. I pedaled my eyes on the other shelves and saw other living organisms, some alive and some dead. From what I was seeing, I knew I was going to enjoy all of my crazy anatomy experiments, although Skyling College had almost everything for my classes compared to Rockline College. It didn't take time for other students to get into the classroom. When I went back to find a seat, Leticia was no longer in my sight.

"Hey, my name is Oliver. I am new here," I introduced myself to the lad who was next to me. "Did you see a girl who was just here, Leticia?"

I talked in a high spirit to the lad, but he ignored me. That embarrassed me. I wondered what could be it that I did, which might have angered him. My energy dropped.

"I am Marcos. You should know, it's good for a newcomer to know his level. You shouldn't befriend Leticia if you don't want trouble. This is Skyling College, not a ruin like your former college," he said, patting my shoulders.

Before I could respond to him, the tutor came into the class, and all students stood up.

"Good morning, class! Remember, we need to gear up. Let's sit down and pair up into twos," Mr. Mateo, the tutor, announced.

Instead of pairing with Marcos, I saw it wisely to look for a better partner. Marcos and I weren't a good team. I looked behind me and saw a familiar face. I tried to remember the face, and my memory didn't disappoint me. The pretty-familiar face was Triana's. I met her during high school and wished to try my luck, but I retreated. Despite most girls loving me, I felt afraid to approach Triana. She looked focused and straightforward. Before I could talk to her, she was already smiling at me. I instantly picked up my book and went to sit next to her.

"I never thought we would meet again. Anyway, do you mind if we could pair up?" I asked.

"Yeah, sure Oliver…" she agreed, her face bubbling with a smile. "You disappeared even from your home."

"I'm always around during holidays, just that most of the time I will be in the library," I said.

We chatted a little, and I realized she often visited Rockline City. She was the daughter of the Skyling City MP. After chatting a little, we kept quiet, as Mr. Mateo ordered us to since the class was then quiet.

"Okay, class. Who first discovered Anatomy?" Mr. Mateo asked, starting the lesson.

"Who doesn't know that?" I asked.

I thought I was speaking in a lower tone to Triana, but I heard the whole class laughing and staring at me. Mr. Mateo looked at me. I could tell he was ready to return the insult. He already knew I was the new student and didn't care about formal introductions.

"What's the answer, Oliver?"

My confidence disappeared, and my lips became heavy to speak the answer even though I knew it. The answer was simple—Belgian born anatomist and physician, Andreas Vesalius, discovered anatomy. I stood up and liaised with my instincts for courage to speak up. Triana whispered for me to speak, and I spoke the answer. Everyone's eyes hung on me after Mr. Mateo approved my answer. I felt like I was a genius when the class cheered up at me. I looked at Marcos; he was quiet, staring at me with a stabbing look. I didn't know what he wanted from me. We continued with the lesson until Mr. Mateo told us that our pairings were going to last until graduation.

After that, he gave us an assignment and dismissed the class. Triana and I headed to the cafeteria; where we bought some snacks and sat down to eat. I thought of telling her how I once felt about her since the feeling remained the same, but I stopped myself. She was good to me as a friend.