Chapter 11

Today was finally Friday and now they could choose which clubs to join and for obvious reasons Cardan joined the drama club as part of the camera crew.

He was content with the theatre-like room. Which was surprisingly large and the second largest building in the entire school. Marched with red comfy seats with a well matched golden coloured stage. The art club apparently had and art room for drawing, the school hall would be used for the dance arts and singing. Which was honestly very interesting.

Cardan was content until Zaden rushed into the theatre room begging him to join the debate team with him.

"My answer is no Zaden" Cardan gritted out as Zaden pulled him towards the classroom of the history teacher.

"Come on Cardan you should be even grateful that I'm dragging you to join me" Zaden said his hold tightening around me.

"And enlighten me why I should be grateful" Cardan asked sarcastically.

"Because if you join the debate team you go on competitions that could be national and even become international and could allow you to win scholarships as well." Zaden said in a bribing manner.

He continued"Which could allow you to go to university for free all expenses paid. I'm not saying you can't win an academic scholarship but you're not the only one competing for that scholarship and you won't be able to study because you'll be working" okay Zaden got him at free.

"But the drama-"

"You can join three clubs maximum five"

"Well why didn't you just say that Zaden" Cardan said as he patted Zaden's shoulders.

By now they both were standing in the classroom and it was opened by Mia.

"Oh-oh my" immediately Zaden pushed Cardan away which sent him crushing into the ground.

"Hey what was that for!!" Cardan exclaimed but Zaden was already ignoring him trying to explain the misunderstanding of him and Cardan together.

"It isn't what you think. I can explain" Zaden blurted out. But it was already too late Mia had seen Zaden's hands wrapped around Cardan's waist and Cardan's hands on his shoulders. How could he explain that.

Just remembering ,made Mia blush as she shut the door on his face.

"My dear friend it seems that your beloved is misunderstanding our compromise" Cardan finally said and as if remembering Cardan was with him Zaden sent a glare at him.

Rising his hands in mock surrender as he stood up Cardan made his way to the door this time going for the handle "Plus who told you to drag me here if you hadn't done that your wife wouldn't misunderstand" and as if like magic Zaden calmed down as he snorted at Cardan.

Lifting his eyebrow as Cardan opened the door with his left hand his right began rubbing his butt. It seems that calling Mia his wife calms him down. How amusing.

As he entered the classroom Cardan was met with a few other students most of them from year eleven and only one from year twelve. He recognised the girl from year twelve, she was the one who was standing guard with the yellow blazer and ponytail. Now that he was looking closer he noticed that she looked similar to Mia and that she had a lighter shade of brown hair. She must be her sister.

"Oh new arrivals take a seat we're just about to start. A woman wearing a pant suit with a blue shirt said as she stood in front of the class with black high heels on.

Nodding at her Zaden led Cardan behind Mia and her sister. Snorting Cardan set down. Cardan also noticed that since he got here he'd been snorting an awful lot. If his grandmothers and ma found out he'd be done for.

"I see old and new faces here. Some of you may know me as Teacher Fan your history teacher for year eleven and year twelve. What you don't know is that I used to work as a lawyer so believe me when I say I know what I'm doing and this is very much serious for me" she paused as she made sure we were paying attention.

Some students were wowed at the fact that a former lawyer was their teacher.

"As such not all of you will remain here. If you aren't willing to read leave.If you're here to play around leave. If you think this is a game leave. A hiding spot from home leave." just like magic students began making their way to the door only leaving Cardan, Zaden, Mia, her sister and four other year eleven students which included three boys and one girl.

And honestly Cardan was tempted to leave until he remembered he was now poor. Poor people didn't have as many rights as the rich which was honestly sad now thinking about it.

Heck it made you ugly in the words of Wren remembering what she said made him twitch even more.

"Good then. Here I have a work sheet I want you to study and since all of you are eight I'll go do some copies for you as you get to know each other." she picked up her file as she left for the office.

The girl in the yellow blazer stood up first.

"My name is Cora Luan and I am the vice of the student council. I look forward to working with you" she introduced herself in a professional manner before returning to her seat.

Immediately standing up Mia wanted to back down after noticing all eyes on her "M-My name is Mia Luan please take care of me" she bowed repeatedly before her sister pulled her back down to her seat.

"My name is Zaden Liao" was all Zaden said before returning back to his seat.

"My name is Marcus Jing and please take care of me" a slightly chubby boy introduced himself I think he was from year eleven.

"The names Cameron Geng aka game master" he had a slicked back fade , tan skin with matching a chiseled face. His shirt was untucked and he was wearing his white blazer. I noticed Cora rolling her eyes at his introduction.

"Raymond Lie" A boy with a layered bowl cut introduced himself before seating down. On his hand was a soccer ball he kept on spinning repeatedly.

"I guess it's my turn then. I am Alisha Le. I am in the track team and I look forward to my stay with all of you" She bowed repeatedly but this time it was filled with energy and excitement and unlike that of Mia. She had straight black hair with bangs put behind her ears.

Seeing as everyone was done I stood up to introduce myself as well "I am Cardan Chang I look forward to working with you" I finished with a smile on my face.

And as if on que the door was opened by teacher Tan who had returned.

She began handing us five stapled pieces of paper.

"I want you to read through all this and summarize it in your own words writing if you are in agreement or disagreement with what is said in this paper." she said after she made sure that we had all received the papers.

"Bring it on Tuesday and you will read it for us. Debate will be hosted on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays.Now you can live and go to your other activities or to ask me questions." she said as she clapped her hands.

My eyes turned to the topic. [Civil Conversation: Immigration Enforcement Raids] interesting.

"Well if you need me I'll be in the theatre room". Cardan turned to Zaden who nodded at him.

"Teacher Fan I'll be going to the theatre room" I turned to her.

"I see. You'll have to find a way to attend both clubs will you manage" Teacher Fan asked in worry.

"No I'll be fine and thank you for your concern teacher Fan" Cardan finished as he made his way back to the theatre room.

Walking through the hall he was met with a lively atmosphere as he made it to the theatre room.

As soon as he opened the door he was met with shuts of anger. Wren.

"I'm the star not you Noa and certainly not Brianna" Wren sneered but my focus was now on the glaring Noa which caused everyone to flinch away from her but Wren.

Noa was standing in front of a crying Brianna acting as a shield.

What happened?