New Friend

It has been three days since Aziel and his sister have been absent from school.

As the school alarm rings, I realize that I will have to eat alone.

Suddenly, a man appears in front of me.

He speaks like a rich kid and is tall, about the same height as Aziel. He is also good-looking, but not as much as Aziel.

He politely asks to introduce himself.

I feel uncomfortable with his formality and tell him he doesn't need to be so formal.

He introduces himself as Jaden Bryce, a 17-year-old from the wealthy Bryce family. I interrupt him, telling him to just introduce himself.

He apologizes and says he is from room 402.

Ah, so he's the guy who always stares at me before I go to my room. What a weirdo.

He asks if I am Venice, and I am surprised that he knows my name.

I confirm and ask how he knows. He explains that he is my neighbor, in room 45 on the third floor. This is quite a surprise - my neighbor and a schoolmate.