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Minerva
Great. It's only been one week, but we're both already being bullied â Mars and I. Just because no one dared to touch us in our first week doesn't mean that we won't get bullied the next week. We were walking towards class then suddenly someone pushed us on the ground. Some guys who were really big, about six foot tall, were wearing jackets. My guess is that they're from the basketball team. Everyone was laughing. I would've kicked him or punched him, but I didn't want any attention. Just when we were about to be concerned. A beautiful girl approached and shouted something that made everyone tense.
"Hands off Xavier. These two are mine. Don't lay a finger to them." The girl said.
Everyone is staring at her. I guess she must be the queen bee here. I won't worry about being targeted just by anyone anymore.
"Woah. Woah. I get it, Venus. So you like them huh? Don't worry, this is the last time I'd lay a finger on them." The guy, Xavier said.
Xavier snickered at us as if it was better dealing with him than the Venus girl. I do hope that the Venus girl isn't the devil himself.
After the guys left, Mars told me that he has to visit the restroom and left. No one dared to touch him anymore. As for me, I don't know if it's a good thing or a bad thing that Venus threatened everyone, even Xavier and his group. As I was fixing my stuff, a voice who called for me had my attention.
"Can I talk to you?" Venus asked me with a smile.
I don't know if I should be happy or not. All I know is her eyes were lonely even if they were so beautiful. With deep green eyes that catch your attention when you look at her. She has an alluring scent that would make anyone crazy for her. It doesn't smell like perfume, my guess it's her body scent. I think I couldn't get enough of her, it's seriously making me go crazy. No wonder the boys like her, even though I'm becoming horny. Fuck. Call me a nerd however they want, but I think I'm a pervert. I said I felt my body hot. Then I remembered, she might be a reincarnated child. My guess would be that she's Aphrodite. She's too beautiful not to be. I do hope her personality also matches her personality-very pretty.
"Sure." I said.
Since Mars already left, I don't see any reason to refuse. Maybe this would help us not get any attention from everyone in the school. I really don't have any energy to spare in engaging into a fight with them.
"Follow me." She said with a smile.
I can feel my body. It's so hot. My heartbeat is beating fast too. Weird. Was it really my heart? Hmm. I think it's because she's beautiful that's why, but that's not the problem- SHE'S A FREAKING GIRL, MINERVA! What am I thinking? I'm sure I don't sway that why. I've never fallen in love. Maybe it's just a crush. I really am going to get addicted to her scent.
I thought we were gonna talk here, but I guess she wants to go somewhere. WHat's surprised me the most is that she held my hand. To my surprise, it wasn't really that smooth. I guess she might have been the one doing chores. Living alone huh? There's a possibility. After a moment, we arrived on the rooftop. That's weird, why would we talk on the rooftop?
She has her back near the rooftop fence and mine towards the door.
"What is your name again." She asked sweetly.
"Minerva and you?"
"Venus. I'm Venus, reincarnation of Aphrodite." She said.
"I'm the reincarnation of Athena." I answered
"Really?" She said as she pushed me causing me to fall.
I heard some people laughing, I turned to look back and saw five shadows at the door. They were following us huh.
"Lol. I thought you were brave. Are you really the reincarnation of Athena? You nerd. Good luck with making friends bitch." She said as she left me.
I can feel myself crying. Maybe because I had liked her a bit, I did guess that she's a bitch but I still hoped. I smiled as I picked myself up and fixed my stuff. That doesn't mean that it's going to bother me. Deep down I'm still grateful towards her. Because of her, Mars and I wouldn't be targeted by others. Somehow I don't know if I should be happy or not.
I went back to class. I had a sad face. Venus was with the others although she didn't say much, she was laughing. Good to see you very happy. I said to myself as I rolled my eyes and went to Mars.
"What happened?" He asked
"That's a scary face you're making. Did I miss something?"
"Yup. You missed a show." I said, clenching my fists.
He stayed silent as he didn't understand what I'm babbling about.
"Hey, you okay?" He asked again
"Just got bullied." I answered firmly.
"We should report this." He said
"No don't Mars. She's popular. We would get in trouble. Besides, because of her, the others won't touch us although we have to deal with her. It's better at least." I said.
"We don't want trouble on Mars. Plus, she's quite interesting" I continued, now with a smile on my face.
Mars sighed.
"Don't tell me you're a masochist?"
"Where on Earth did you get that idea?" I said with a frown.
I don't think it's a bad idea being Venus's target. It's much better than having many bullies.
"I'm starting to think you like her." Mars said with a smirk.
"Well if she bullies us, I'll occupy her mind everyday." I said back at him.
"Oh my god. Such a flirt. Where did you even get that idea?"
"I did get that a lot when I was younger."
"So you used to be popular too huh?"
"You too? I used to be quite charming, you know. It's just when my appearance changed especially when I started to wear these thick glasses. " I said with a wink.
"I used to be the so-called good guy and responsible guy of my school before. Well, it doesn't matter. Can't believe your appearance doesn't match your attitude. We laughed quietly. It's a good thing no one really paid attention to us. We also made sure that we are speaking with a low voice so nobody would hear us.
***
Class ended quickly and lunch came. We went to the cafeteria, the food there was really good. Nobody dared to lay a finger to us. I was quite happy at the same time sad. Where's Venus?
"Hey, have you seen Venus?" I asked as I took a bite of my sandwich.
"Minerva. Are you asking to be bullied? We should be glad that she didn't turn up." Mars said as he ate his ramen.
For today's lunch, I had an egg sandwich while Mars had a big bowl of ramen. He told me he wasn't a big eater and asked me to finnish it in case he couldn't. As I was about to take another bite from my sandwich, a beautiful fair had snatched it away. I looked up and saw Venus taking a bite from it.
"Lovely sandwich you have there. It's mine now. Thanks for the free lunch." She said with a smile and walked away with her friends.
Everyone laughed, some were glaring at Venus. I smiled and turned to Mars. I wasn't worried, I got to see my crush again. It may have looked like bullying, but it's not that hurtful. She didn't hurt us. She might have only targeted me. I wouldn't mind having her attention.
"Your masochistic nature is showing." Mars said in a whisper.
"I'd give anything to my goddess. Besides, doesn't that make it an indirect kiss between me and her." I said, forgetting she stole my lunch.
"You can't finish that right? I'll have the rest." I said
"I'll give half to you. I'm almost full already."
Having ramen is nice too. I'm sure she's nice deep inside. I mean she didn't really bully us or rather me too painfully. Mars may call me a masochist, but I'm not or rather maybe only towards her. It's quite fascinating observing Venus. She was sitting with her friends while finishing my sandwich. At least she didn't throw it away. She even bought her own lunch. She's quite funny, isn't she. I'll buy an extra tomorrow or rather, I should prepare my own lunch. I do hope she likes it.
We went back to class. Venus still wasn't there so I guess there's no point in seating at my seat yet. I followed Mars to his seat and took an unoccupied chair at the back.
"I wanted to try-out for our school's baseball team." Mars said.
"I think I saw an announcement. Tryouts for new players of all kinds of sports in October after class. Baseball's at the field and basketball's at the gym if I'm not mistaken."
"Great! I can't wait. I haven't played ever since we moved."
"I was wondering, have you ever played at your school before. I mean you're bullied before."
"Not really. I played with adults who were less judgemental. How about you? We haven't seen each other play before but I'm sure as a reincarnation of two war Gods, both of us are really good."
"Same as you. I play with adults. I spend less time playing soccer compared to basketball. As for martial arts, I practice with my brother. He's an all-rounder in the Martial Arts Team in University Y at the city across our city."
"OMG your brother is Zero Henceforth. I can't believe it, I'm a fan of his. His technique is really good."
"Well then I guess, you'll be a fan of mine as well." I said with a big smirk.
"You flatter yourself too much." Mars rolled his eyes.
"I'm not kidding. I'm three times better than my brother." I said.
"Yeah Yeah you are, but I'm still cheering for Zero." he said.
"Hey, Henceforth right? I think I've heard of those names before." he continued.
"Our family runs a hotel. It's the Jewel Hotels." I said casually.
As I said that, Mars became silent. I was confused on what's happening. It's not like it's a big deal right.
"I hate you so much." He said.
"Why didn't you tell me. Gosh, I always went there." He said with a smirk.
"My parents own an architecture firm, they designed the interior of Go Hotel. STG Architecture. Heard of that?"
"Of course. They're one of the best. They designed our hotels across the country and internationally."
With that statement, I knew that we were meant to be friends. Apparently, he's going to study interior design in college. He was quite surprised that I was going to study management. Well, since my brother doesn't want to take over the business and decided to study law, I have too. Besides, despite being bullied by people around my age. I'm quite charming when it comes to adults. I spent my summer training at our hotels while Mars was being exposed to different kinds of architecture stuff that I'm not really familiar with.
He was quite impressive. Who knew that he designed the house of a famous artist. They even took a picture together although his parents informed the artist that their son's identity shouldn't be exposed yet, it will be when he entered college. I wonder how my parents would react when they figured out that one of their business partner's sons is already my best friend. The most shocking of all is that, two most bullied and losers are actually heirs to giant and famous businesses.
I really want to laugh at their shocked faces once Mars and I reached college. I guess our parents are the same huh. They wanna keep their children in the low, and then surprise the entire world of whom the next heir to the business is. I don't know about Mars's but the employees at my parents' business signed a contract to keep their lips shut about the next heir when they started to work at our hotels.
The bell rang and I ran towards my seat only to bump into Venus. She smells nice, I thought. I was suddenly met with a slap on my face. It stings. I held my cheek with my left hand, it was swelling a little bit. I've experienced worse, this doesn't even hurt. I saw Mars standing up. I gave a shook telling him I'm okay.
" I really like your touch." I whispered to Venus with a faint smile that only Venus could see and walked past her to my seat.
The class was quiet, and some were whispering among themselves. Not that I care, they have their own story. Venus walked towards her seat as the teacher came in. It was just a moment, but I saw her hand was shaking. What in the world happened?