“Interesting turn of events,” someone commented from a nearby table, and when I glanced over, Samuel Grimwald watched with a smug face, the angle of his seat perfectly capturing our entire conversation.
Ignoring them all, I turned to Mia. “Let’s blow this joint.”
“Huh?” She looked so confused it was hilarious.
I pulled her away from this group of attractive men because I was starting to learn I had a very serious weakness with trying to escape this world.
Chapter Eleven
It was officially the first day of school, and I wore the uniform for the first time.
This was how I really knew I was a medieval fantasy universe with magic and powers and demon lords, because the uniform was too sexy for a traditional medieval setting.
Even though the sleeves were long and loose, the neckline of the dress was low enough to show a little cleavage. It also fitted at the waist like a corset, and while the skirt at the back reached my knees, at the front it was short, showing off my thighs. That was the extent of the black and purple uniform with golden piping. I kind of look like a sexy witch.
I opted to wear white thigh-high socks and brown combat boots for a little practicality.
When I exited the bedroom with my uniform on, both Robin and Reuben choked on air while Mia clapped her hands. This would be my fit for most of the time here, and I didn’t know if their reaction was positive or negative.
On top of that, the school also provided an enchanted satchel that was spacious on the inside and weighed next to nothing even when full. It was like a portable locker with all my books, pens and other school-related things in there.
They accompanied me to my first class, which was History of the Kingdom. As we made our way to the academic buildings, I looked around and noticed that a lot of the women chose to showoff their legs with no socks or stockings. Wearing only heels with the uniform looked very sexy and mature, to be fair. I could see the appeal.
I was a little salty the men’s uniform was more practical, with a purple blazer and black pants. Our ensemble came with a black robe befitting a mage look, but it was optional to wear. I supposed it would be useful during winter or going out of the campus grounds.
Thinking that felt weird, because where I came from, I had never experienced winter. My climate was either sunny or rainy.
Robin held my hand tighter and tighter as we got closer and closer to my classroom. “I don’t want to leave you,” he eventually admitted, grimacing. “Men are vultures.”
I raised an eyebrow before smiling. “You have morning training. Besides, I’ll be fine. A professor will always be around. I have a tracker for when I’m in danger, too.” I dangled my wrist to show off the Derrick alarm, as I liked to call it in my head. “You can accompany me during my afternoons.”
“Can’t Mia stay with you at least?” It was Reuben pouting this time. It looked adorable on these grown men.
“Sorry, sirs,” Mia sighed, frowning too. “Servants are not allowed in the classroom.”
“And I’d rather you spend your time better than standing around, waiting for me,” I clarified, subtly gesturing to the other personal attendants standing outside of the classroom. “I have to go in now. Classes start in five minutes.”
“Don’t talk to anyone weird,” Robin implored as he let me go. I walked into the room, and my companions didn’t leave until I was properly seated by the window.
I felt like a kindergartner going to school for the first time, with fussy parents hovering over me as if I was going to cry the first chance I got.Notspeaking from experience.
“This is exactly why I didn’t bring a bodyguard with me,” a woman’s voice said from beside me. She had wavy magenta hair, blue eyes and the cutest freckles on her nose. “Mine tended to be overbearing, too. I’m Dahlia.” She extended her hand towards me, and I must have stared at her for too long that she rolled her eyes. “I don’t bite.”
I took her hand and shook it. “Sorry, I’m just not used to … I’m Beatrix, but you can call me Bea.”
“I know,” she smiled a little as we both got comfy in our seats. “Your debutante ball was pretty infamous among the social circles. I was there, too.”
Oh, holy fuck. Why did it seem likeeveryoneknew what happened except me? Time to swallow my pride and ask Mia later.
“Aww, the plebs are forming a support group,” Kathel cooed at us as she entered the room with Mera, and it was just my luck they were first years, too. But also, bullying? That was so middle school. We were supposed to in college! But I supposed it worked differently in medieval fantasy cultures.
“Don’t mind her,” Dahlia stage-whispered to me, completely ignoring the two girls. “She’s just a little sad since she’s so far away from her daddy.”
Kathel’s eyes widened in disbelief before anger took over. Before she could do anything, our professor for the class came in, putting a temporary stop to whatever she was planning. Dahlia giggled beside me as she winked and settled on her seat.
Honestly, fair play to her. I wanted to be annoyed since someone was putting me in the limelight again, but maybe I could afford at least one friend? And when I finally leave, OG Bea would have gained a friend.
Never mind my own feelings.
