" I'm a wonder boy!".. Luca said..

At the Cafeteria.

Dela sat down on the chair with Hosea. He was eating while Hosea was playing with her food.

   " What are you doing?". He asked.

" Hmmm". She looked up.

" You're not eating". he said and dropped his spoon.

   Hosea cleared her throat. " I'm not hungry". She said and he glared at her.

" You're not hungry?". He asked and she nodded.

" Yeah".

" Then, I'm not eating too". He pushed his food aside.

   " No, you can't stop eating". She said.

" Why?". He asked with his hands folded.

" Is nothing actually, but just watching you makes me full.". She said and smiled.

   " See I'm not going to buy your lies okay. If you don't eat, how are you going to get the strength to guide and train me?".

" I'm always full of energy ". She said.

" Don't be too confident". He poked her forehead and he pouted even though it didn't hit her a bit.

" Okay, I'm going to feed you then". He said and her eyes widened.

" You're..not going to do that.. right". She said.

" Do I look like I'm joking". He frowned and she almost burst into laughter but she suppressed it.

" No". She said.

" Okay, now open your mouth". He said.

" Don't worry, I'm going to eat now". She smiled nervously but he wasn't going to buy that either.

   " I said open your mouth ". He left the spoon to put the food into her mouth. Just then she held his hands and their eyes met.

  She quickly let go of his hands. " Mmm..you don't need to stress yourself . If there is anyone who should feed you, it should be me. I'm here to serve you not the other way round". She said and he smiled.

" Well since you are saying that, then I have to take you to another level ". He said and looked at her.

   " What level?". She asked.

" You have to be my friend, let's be friends and stop this servant, servant things okay ". He said and tapped her nose.

Hosea was shocked and became nervous. Did he just tap her nose? Is she, her friend now?

She could feel her cheeks burn and she looked away.

  " Okay but you don't need to comply me. I'll eat, I promise". She said.

  "I want to see you eating ". He said and rested his jaw in his palm.

   " You can eat too". She said. She didn't want him to watch her, it will make her feel nervous.

" Nah! I want to see you eating before". He said.

She facepalmed and exhaled. Okay, now she was witnessing his stubborn side.

  She was about to eat when Asher and Hassan came to meet them.

" Hey Dela, long time". Asher said while stealing glances at Hosea who dropped her spoon and watched him.

   "Hello, Asher. Where have you been?". Dela asked, smiling.

"I've been around ..I just went to take care of some stuff. How about you?". He asked.

"I have been fine ". Dela replied.

"Meet Hassan, my brother". He said.

"Good day. Asher has told me a lot about you".

  Hassan said. he wanted to shake hands with Dela but the glare Hosea gave him, made him change his mind.

  "Asher only knew me for one day. How come he has told you a lot already?". Dela asked.

Asher and Hassan exchanged glances. " Yes! You're...You're right. We only met once and got to know each other. Those were the things I told him". He said.

  "Okay?". Dela said.

" So, Dela, how about we go somewhere and talk". Asher requested.

" Can't it wait till I finished eating ". He said.

" I'm afraid not. Remember what I told you last time?". He asked.

" Yeah". Dela nodded.

" I forgot to tell you something and I need to tell you right now". Asher said.

Dela looked at Hosea and she shook her head. Dela got the message immediately. " I'm sorry but I have to finish this food here". He said and point at the food in front of him and started eating the food.

  Asher looked at Hosea and she smirked then winked at him. He glared at her but that didn't move her, it only made her grinned wider.

" Um.. okay, Dela. See you later". He said and waited for Dela's reply. Dela only nodded and Asher left together with his so call brother.

After they left, Hosea asked. " Who is he and how did you know him?".

  Dela explained how he met her.

     " After that, I haven't seen him again till today". Dela said.

" Do you know that he is Demon"? Hosea said and Dela gasped.

" A demon?".

" Yeah, I think we must start training now. And the first step is, detecting the bad guys". She smirked and he faced her with a confused expression.

" How I'm I supposed to know how to do that?" He asked.

" You have me". She answered and he smiled.

    After Lily went out of her father's office, she went to sit in a corner alone, thinking about her past, and shut her eyes when these words play in her head.   

    " I am very very disappointed in you! I never knew you were this monster. And to think of it, I took you as a friend! You're a murderer!  I hate you!".

She opened her eyes and sighed. Those are the words Dela would probably say when he finds out all she had done in the past. She is terrified and never wants to hear those words from him ever!

  " What is Miss Cutie doing all by herself?". Luca asked as he sat beside her.

   " Hey, if you don't want any fight, just walked away". Lily warned.

" I can't just walk away when almighty Lily is sitting here sulking in a corner...hmm you don't need to tell me what is wrong, I understand how parents can be, especially fathers". He said and she looked up at him.

  " What are you trying to say?". She asked.

" You see, I had the same issues with my mother this morning", He sighed. I always come here to put myself together whenever that happens and now that you are here, I don't think I need to be sad anymore". He said.

Lily sighed. " Everything is just soo complicated".  She said.

" True, that is why I take in something in times like this. You should have one it will calm you a bit", He said and handle her soda. Lily took it and he nudge him, " Go on, take it".

   " Thanks". Lily said and began drinking the soda.  A devilish smile appeared on his lips. (Let's see how you will have a change of mind after this). He muttered to himself.

    Lily drank a bit of it and took it off her mouth but Luca compelled her to finish it. She did and after that, her brown eyes turned to peach color. The soda bottle fell from her hands and she could feel a throbbing headache coming. Her thought was mumbled as all she could think about was Luca.

"Lily, are you okay". Luca said.

" I think..I am". She answered.

" Do you remember me?". He asked and she nodded her head.

   " What is my name? ". He asked.

" You are Luca, my world, the love of my life, and the oxygen I breathe. My love tell me anything and I will do it for you". She said.

"Yes! it worked, I'm a wonder! boy". He crackled.

  ***

     Hassan dragged Asher to a corner.

" Hey, was that the boy you were saying that he was naive and inexperienced?". He asked.

" Yeah?".

" Okay then hear this. He doesn't look naive to me okay.. didn't you notice how he threatened us?".

    He said.

" Yes I was also bothered about it, my first time meeting him wasn't like that". Asher said.

   "Then what happened, what would have possibly happened ? You see why I said I didn't want to come. I told you that I hated humans but you forced me to come". Hassan lamented.

" Calm down, Hassan people are gonna hear us". Asher said.

    " Let them hear, I don't even care again".  Hassan snapped.

" You need to learn how to control your temper now because we are in the human world, not your cave ".  He said and Hassan exhaled.

" I'm sorry, is just that I get irritated by humanity's behavior". Hassan apologized.

" Instead of getting irritated, let's think of a way out".  Asher said and ignored his apologies.

"And what do you suggest we do?". Hassan asked.

"I think that girl with him, is the reason behavior his suddenly change". Asher said.

"Yeah, I saw that too. The way her gaze lingered on us made me feel uncomfortable". Hassan said.

"Who could she possibly be?". He asked rhetorically.

" Maybe, king Drake will have an idea about who she is". Hassan suggested.

" Mmm..I think so". Asher said.

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Hosea and Dela were still eating when king came to meet them with a tray of food in his hands.

    Hosea had already explained to Dela how to study people's body language to know if they are lying or something.

   " Hey, can I join you guys?". He asked.

Dela study his body language using his powers, but couldn't concentrate as a result of the student making noise.

"Why not you can join us". Dela said.

King smiled and sat down, he looked at Hosea but she wasn't paying any attention to him. She didn't even act like she saw him.

  "Guy, do you know that we have swimming class tomorrow?". King said and Hosea stopped eating.

   "Ooh, really that is on Thursday and that is tomorrow?". Dela asked.

  "Are you telling me that you forgot!". King laughed.

   "To tell you the truth, I did forget that tomorrow is the swimming lesson. I haven't even bought a costume". He said.

"Hey, can I ask something?". Hosea said.

   "Yeah". He replied.

"Is it compulsory for everyone to be at that time?".  Hosea asked.

"Yes, Hosea..it is compulsory. Mrs.Smith is a very strict woman who doesn't tolerate anything. And the worse thing is that she knows the total amount of students in each of the high-student classes. So missing out tomorrow will earn you detention ". King explained.

"Are you planning on not coming tomorrow?". Dela asked.

" Not that. is just ..you I'm okay let's forget about it ". She said.

  "Are you telling me to forget about it after you made me interested? If not then start talking now". Dela said.

   "Is just something complicated, I don't want to swim tomorrow ". She said.

"Tell me why, whatever the problem is we can solve it". Dela said.

   "He is right ". King chimes in.

"I can't tell you now, we will talk about it later". Hosea said.

"Are you sure? ". Dela asked.

"Yeah". She nodded her head.

Just then Lily walked up to them and grabbed Dela's hand. and drew him closer to herself.

   "Hey lily what are you doing?". He asked.

"Wanna talk with you". She replied.

"You don't look well, why are you sick?". He asked.

"No Dela I just wanna talk to you please ". She pleaded with her puppy eyes.

  "Let go of his hand". Hosea said and Lily turned to face her, her eyes flashing with hatred and disgust.

   King looked up and saw Luca who smirked at him. He conjured up a spell and put those who were humans into freeze. it wasn't going to be nice if they are to see what is just about to begin.