Subway

Summer vacation is coming soon. The students prepare for the holidays well and plan things in their hometowns or at their homes.

Especially the Griffin house students who look impatient to get out of that annoying dorm. The investigation of Vrochis has not yet been completed and the directions shown seem to be a waste of time. It looks like the mission this time is done during summer vacation and will cut their vacation time. That's sad.

They did well on their exams and after this the holidays would come. As usual, Clare completed it precisely and easily, unlike Jules or Zoya. As a result, Clare took first place in her class and the second was Blaire. While Jules and Zoya are in the tens, but they still look normal as if they are used to this.

After the academy head's briefing was over, they cheered for the long awaited summer vacation. Especially for Clare, she really misses Marine and Clark as well as Jack and Adoria. Clare desperately wants to go back to her hometown and avoid the time-wasting mission given by the head of the academy.

They packed their own things that would be brought into the suitcase. They are not allowed to bring fairies, only pets are allowed. Clare actually objected a bit, she loved Thumbelina and Chasper very much, she didn't show favoritism. But rules are rules and are coercive, Clare has to obey them. So she just brought Chasper with her be introduced to her family as the new Chasper.

They entered the carriage and took their seats. Clare and her four friends sat together on a special 4-person bench facing each other. Soon the bus left for the city center.

Clare peered in the window at the deserted and barren street. This situation is like being in a hot desert, it's just that there are a few trees standing firmly in places and surrounded by pine forests.

"Finally we can get out of that damn dorm. We're free." Jules was sick of annoying seniors.

"Jules, where are you going?" Zoya asked.

"My house is actually in Neuvrost, but I'm going back to my hometown in Abiete for a while. It's good to be able to walk around the refreshing Pine forest." Jules replied.

"I want to go to San Francisco to see my aunt. You guys know I lived from there for a few years after my parents died." Zoya said.

"You guys go to your hometown, I'll be there too, Ventus. Meet dad's parents," said Clare leaning against the window.

"Clare, you said you wanted to go to Korea again," said Zoya.

"I'm bored. It'd be better to go to the village before the real mission gets," said Clare.

"I agree. But Clare, don't we want to go to the vampire world?" Blaire said.

"What are you guys there for?" Jules asked.

"Just look and see there's nothing there but the wizarding world. Besides, they won't be the same." Blaire said.

"Then we'll be there. Zoya do you want to come?" asked Clare getting Zoya nod.

The train continued to go fast without a hitch. A few minutes later, the train stopped at the subway and students rushed out of the train. Parents and their pickers was waiting in front of the train to take them home.

As usual, those who were nobles were always escorted by guards for the sake of safety. Blaire who is a noble, she is also being escorted by two guards, for her this is troublesome after a few times doing things freely with Zoya.

Luke and Gavin together entered a black Limousine model car. Today is certainly different from the usual days. Usually they go home once a month and are still escorted, the difference is that they are only escorted by a private driver. Sometimes Luke even takes his own car and lets the driver get into another vehicle.

Several luxury cars of the nobles were parked in a row with the dominant color. Several escort cars were also in front and behind the noble's car. It's really like an actress or government who has visited an official event.

Blaire and Jules had each been picked up. Now only Clare and Zoya are still sitting in the waiting chair and lost in their own thoughts. They are watching the rich nobles in their shiny and shiny luxury cars. It made Clare envious and lazy to imagine herself being escorted front and back, right and left, as if being surrounded or kidnapped. For the first time he felt this. He was repeatedly hit by guards right and left every time he wanted to walk out of the subway. Maybe this is the reason they brought a lot of bodyguards to protect the noble disciples and the student collisions or the scattered fan attacks. But instead of hitting the students, it was the guards who seemed to be making a fuss.

In the end Clare arrived in front of a row of luxury cars. Clare sat on the steps tired of the crowds. So does Zoya who feels tormented. He had never felt this way in his life. Too bad Jules and Blaire had already been picked up. Blaire is with the bodyguards while Jules is with her scary looking cousin.

Now Clare and Zoya are like abandoned children in front of a row of luxury cars. They are still waiting for the invitation to arrive.

Right in front of Clare, there is a black Ferrari Limousine in which accommodates two young masters of Orlane. Since then, Gavin has been playing the game console installed on the screen seriously and looks fun. Just entered, he was already playing a game. While his brother who was already like ice was just sitting on the chair with an open book in his hands, he didn't care how loud Gavin was or how annoying the game was. They still hadn't set off as there was still something to do after the crowd had finished.

Luke turned towards the window and opened the curtains intending to see what was outside. His eyes found Clare who was like a lost child together with Zoya. They sat on the steps and were seen waiting for someone.

If you pay attention, Clare is really cute like a child especially in this condition and Luke admits it. Luke remembered the problems Clare had, even though Clare was still a child. Why must be given this heavy mission? Luke felt that this time Professor Armstrong really wanted to test Clare without knowing her childish personality.

"Luke, what are you looking at?" Gavin said suddenly next to Luke.

"Just checking things out." Luke said closing the curtains again.

Gavin looked at Luke mysteriously then opened the curtains again and saw Zoya waving at Clare. Apparently Zoya has been picked up and now only Clare is left.

"I'm so sorry my poor Clare. Shall we invite her?" Gavin muttered then turned to Luke.

"It'll just be troublesome." Luke said coldly.

"Your heart is very hard. I'll invite her, won't bother you. The poor girl is like an abandoned child."

Luke didn't respond to Gavin's rambling anymore. Gavin closed the curtains again and went out of the car to meet Clare. Out of curiosity, Luke opened the curtain again and peeked at the interaction between Clare and Gavin. But on second thought, it seemed like a waste of time. He closed the curtain again and opened his book to read.

After several times Gavin persuaded Clare, Clare finally agreed and followed Gavin's advice. Clare thought it wouldn't hurt as long as it wasn't just the two of us in the same room. Gavin says he's not alone, so Clare agrees. She was also tired of constantly waiting outside, especially since the weather was hot.

They entered and were followed by Clare and then Gavin. The first thing Clare saw was comfort. There is no sound from outside coming in, only the sound of game music on the screen is still on.

In a car of this size, it is enough to accommodate a large family. It can accommodate 8 people and is now more flexible because there are only two people.

Two persons?

Clare glanced at Luke who was reading a book on the chair. Apparently he was the one Gavin was referring to and that made Clare a little sorry for taking Gavin's advice. If Clare knew, but not necessarily she would refuse this comfort. Better than outside.

"Sit down." said Gavin who sat on the opposite chair while Clare in the chair opposite Luke. There's no way Clare could go back, too far and look rude.

"Isn't it safer here? They'll call you when they arrive." Gavin said.

A guard handed three cocktails on a tray and placed them on the table. After that the guards left.

"Don't worry, it's less alcohol than usual cocktails." Gavin reassured Clare. Clare really can't drink anything that smells of alcohol.

Clare drank the cocktail a little awkwardly. For the first time she was in a luxury car with two of the most handsome men at school. This feels like a real dream.

The atmosphere became very awkward. Luke seemed to remain in his book without speaking a word while Gavin fiddled with his console to play another game. Only Clare looks like an idiot without any activity. Her heart felt restless and occasionally looked at her cellphone which didn't show any notifications at all. Don't know how long it will continue like this.

"Clare." Gavin's rebuke broke Clare's thoughts.

Clare wrinkled her chin in response.

"Want to come play?" Gavin bargained eagerly to break up the awkwardness.

Clare agreed. They play seriously. At first Clare didn't understand, then Gavin taught her and Clare easily understood. They played happily and kept pressing the console button with enthusiasm. Apparently playing games really makes Clare forget everything. Moreover, his partner is Gavin who keeps making Clare lose and doesn't want to give up.

As a result, it was Luke who felt disturbed. He felt annoyed at Gavin who was too excited to play especially with Clare. Luke repeatedly went back and forth with time, they were still so busy playing games that they forgot the time.

Then Clare's phone rings interrupting their game. Clare glanced at her phone and the screen read Daddy made Clare gasp. Clare put down the console then picked up the phone.

"Hello, dad."

"...."

"Yes, I'll be there."

"...."

"Just me, wait for me."

"...."

"Is it true?" Clare's eyes widened and she turned toward the door. She ignored Gavin who was still playing the game and walked to the car door and opened it.

Having her parents right in front of the car door made Clare freeze.

"So, you're here." said Marines.

Clare just smirked and her heart felt restless. Her parents found her in the car with a guy, it's no joke. Clare just remembered that her mom can track someone's whereabouts, it's natural for them to know where Clare is.

Incidentally Luke was about to get out of the car, so Clare had to get out of the car. There's something Luke has to do, but the timing isn't right for Clare to heat up. Clare looked at Luke and froze at him whereas Luke just didn't seem to know anything. That's annoying.

"Go home, I have business." Luke said then left with one of his bodyguards after greeting Clare's parents a bit without speaking.

"Clare, why did you come out?" shouted Gavin from inside, making Clare feel even more embarrassed.

Not hearing any response, Gavin got out of the car and was surprised to see Clare's parents froze. Obviously, they didn't believe their daughter could be with two noble men at once.

"Ladies and gentlemen, it's been a long time?" Gavin said with a grin.

Clare's parents just shook their heads slowly and the atmosphere returned to awkwardness.

"I have to go home, let's continue the game next time." Clare waved her hand awkwardly and immediately pulled her mom and dad to their car.

Clare's feelings were mixed. I don't know what's going through his parents' minds right now. The problem is there are only men in the car, if only Zoya was there, Clare wouldn't be so panicked.

They enter the car. Clare sat in the back and her parents in the front. They had buckled up, but the car wouldn't start.

"Clare." Marine reprimand made Clare surprised.

"Uh?"

"Have you eaten?" Marine asked and Clare shook her head. "Let's eat now." she said as if there was nothing wrong. Did Clare just misunderstand? Or were they just pretending The point is that Clare has been nervous about all the problems she is facing.