Chapter 3: Mysterious Fire

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"Goodmorning class," The professor greeted us the moment she opened the door. "We have transfer students. Treat them well," As she said those words, the five jerks from yesterday entered. Hayst, we really are classmates.

"Hi! I'm Chase Won. Wanna break the rules? Count me in~" he said with a bright smile. He is wearing a white shirt under a maroon blazer, paired with black jeans and white sneakers.

Elijah walked towards Alexa and kissed the back of her hand. "Elijah Dias~ Please treat me well~" he said, with a flirty voice and a wink. The girls screamed as if a superstar is here. He is wearing an open plaid polo above a white shirt and blue pants with sneakers.

"I'm Kyosuke Shinshi. It's nice meeting all of you," He said, and bows like a butler. He sported a blue polo shirt under a green sweater, paired with black pants and blue rubber shoes.

"Apollo Amano. I hope you can help me in my studies," he said, with a small smile. Sporting a blue polo, pants, and sneakers.

"Ares Inverno," He shortly said, staring at me. Why is he staring at me? Or maybe staring at something in my direction? Aish. I can't deny the fact that he looked good in that loose white polo paired with black pants and sneakers. Looking up at his well-put hair, down to his mesmerizing blue eyes, to his sharp jawline, gosh. How can he be sinfully gorgeous?

"Bloody demons will tour you before the event." The professor announced, making me stand up.

Bloody Demons is the name of our group, it's like a club, but it rules the school according to the given position. There are also other groups in this school, and they are in charge of things in this school. For example, bloody demons give punishments to anyone inside this campus. Groups also have rankings, and you will receive something, depending on your rank.

"Why would we give that jerks a tour?" I coldly asked.

"Why not?" The dean asked as he enters the room. Tsk, what is he even planning? He is the one who asked for my assistance to take that position and give me the burden, and now he is adding more? Give me a break.

"I'm busy. I still have to check the event later to make sure there are no mistakes," I coldly answered. I'm the student council president even if I'm a first-year student. It's easy to steal that position from that idiot. Positions in the student council can be challenged by anyone but the ones in position can reject it, other than the president. It can be a duel of brains or brawls, depends on the challenger.

"I know you're busy with your responsibilities, but I will not accept no as an answer. Now give them a tour, then check the preparations for the event later." He said, then left. Seriously? He is just my favorite uncle who loves his brown office attire.

The others stood, and we went out of the room. The jerks followed us closely. "Lady Naomi!" A man running towards my direction called me. "What now?" I asked, irritation in my voice.

"Ah- eh- There is..." he said stuttering. "Fudge, what is it?!" I said, almost shouting because of anger. He cowers like an animal getting beaten up. I haven't even touched him yet, weakling.

"Calm down," Alexa said, so I heaved out a deep sigh. "Spill."

"There was an accident while we were preparing for the event..." the boy said, avoiding my gaze. Seeing how he is shaking, am I that scary? Aish.

"Handle the tour. I'm going to check it," I ordered and was about to leave when they spoke. "We will come with you. We want to help," Alexa and Julia said, trying to convince me. Having big responsibilities is a burden to me, I hope it won't bother them.

"Fine. Just don't do anything that can make it worse. Understood?" They nodded and we went to the auditorium. I have no choice since students are starting to get curious. This accident can't go to public ears, for now, to keep everyone calm.

When we arrived, students were panicking and there is a fire beside the stage, near the storage room. I started giving orders to help them calm down and organize things, then checked the students if anyone is hurt.

"Lady Naomi! Someone is trapped in the storage room!" A girl reported. She is a typical nerd introvert, seeing how she dress, she is a scholar.

"Alexa, call the ambulance. Where are the firefighters?" I asked. Alexa did as said.

"There was an accident on the way," Another girl answered. Seriously? Why giving me so many troubles today? "If you need a helicopter to fix it, then use it. I'll go in," I said while tying my hair into a pony.

"What are you saying?! Do you want to suicide? You know you're not allowed in smokey places!" Thea and the others scolded me.

"I don't have any other choice. Do everything you can for the firefighters to arrive immediately, and make sure that the ambulance is here when I'm out. I'll be fine," I said and went to the fire's direction. Right, great power comes great responsibility. Having this position is useless since all I got is stress.

"I'll come with you," Ares coldly stated, holding my arm. Oh right, they are also here. Gosh, that voice is music to my ears. I would love to be with him-- no, who would want that?

"No. No one will follow me. Anyone who follows me will receive punishment," I coldly ordered, pulling my arm away from him, then entering the burning storage room.

The room is already covered with smoke, that it blocks my vision. Coughing hard, I kept searching since I'm already here to save that student. The fire is already spreading and the ceiling might fall anytime, using more efforts, looking around the place, and moving things. I found him under a bunch of boxes so I have to take those off first. He is light, so I easily dragged him out of the room.

"Naomi!" They called me, the moment they saw me. Having difficulty in breathing, I sat on the ground as they crowded around me. All of them wore a worried face and I forced a smile to assure them. Slowly, they became blurry as I feel the air escaping my lungs.

The ambulance is here, so they took the boy to the hospital and assisted me. The fire was out, and the damage is not that big, so they quickly fixed it. Still having difficulties, they brought me to the clinic and treated me. After using a nebulizer, my condition starts to get better.

"What are you even doing to yourself?!" My uncle shouted at me. I just looked out of the window and ignored him. "You already know how weak your body is! Don't be too rash!" He scolded me once more, then stormed out of the clinic.

"Finally," I said. Looking around, I found everyone here, even the transferees. "Don't do that again. You're always acting rashly. Rest first," Alexa said in a calm tone, yet her eyes state the opposite.

"I need to prepare for the event now. I can't miss it, and I don't want the incident to happen again," I was about to stand when Alexa grabbed my arm. "You will not participate. You almost died, but you're acting as if nothing happened!" And now she lost her calm and is treating me like a bedridden patient.

"I'm fine, Alexa. I also can't miss it, I'm the center of attention."

"Why is that even the chosen event? Date bidding? Seriously?" Nike asked, clearly irritated. "It's the tradition that every month we should hold an event. Since we have many beauties here, that's the chosen one, so they can date their crushes, and dance with them on the ball later," I answered. I have power, but it's useless against the democratic mindset of the students.

We heard a knock and the event manager, Irene Xi, entered. Another nerd. "Thirty minutes before the bidding, will the bloody demons still join, Lady Naomi?" She asked.

"Yes, we will go now," I said, then stood up. "But-" I spoke before Thea scold me. "I can handle myself."

I'm wearing a casual off-shoulder black dress with a white belt, highlighting my curves. They are also wearing the same style, but with different colors. Red for Alexa, green for Julia, blue for Nike, and pink for Thea.

We went backstage and waited for our turn. "Welcome ladies and gentlemen to the most-awaited bidding! Let's welcome the first beauty! Thea Risou from the med department, top dancer of the university, and the perfectionist of the bloody demon!" Thea then went to the stage, and the crowd applauded.

"1,000!"

"5,000!"

"9,000!"

"100,000!" Apollo yelled. Woah, quite a big difference. "The winner is Mr. Apollo Amano!" Apollo assisted Thea down the stage, and they vanished in the crowd. He is a nerd, but also a gentleman, I ship!

"Next up! From med department, top artist of the university, and the illustrator of the bloody demons, Julia Misawa!" There go the cheers of the crowd.

"7,000!"

"9,000!"

"15,000!"

"69,696.99!" Chase said, with a smirk. "Mr. Chase Won got his date!" Chase jumped towards the stage and carried Julia in a princess carry style. "You're mine today, my princess~," he said, in a husky voice making Julia blush. They left the auditorium, and the squeals of girls followed.

"Next is a really cute loli! Nike Akabane from the med department, top musician of the university, and the adviser of bloody demons!" There go the squeals and cheers of the crowd.

"50,000!"

"67,000!"

"90,000!"

"190,000!" Kyosuke shouted. "Mr. Kyosuke Shinshi, get your loli!" The host said. "Please don't call her loli, it's kinda rude," Kyosuke said with a smile and assisted Nike down the stage. Gentleman, but his smile earlier is scary.

"Guess who is next? From the med department, the top sports player of the university, and the second-in-command of the bloody demons! Alexa Dives!" The almost deafening cheers of the crowd follow.

"100,000!"

"220,000!"

"500,000!"

"1 million for my lady!" Elijah shouted with a bright smile on his face. "Mr. Elijah Dias, you may take your lady!" Elijah went to the stage and kneeled in front of Alexa. He took Alexa's right hand and kissed the back of it. "Shall we go now, my lady?" He asked in a flirty voice. Alexa blushed and nodded his head. Woah, the poker face Alexa, blushed! Interesting~

Ayt. I'm next. I wonder, who will take me? The jerk, or the annoying brat that kept on proposing no matter how I rejected him?