30 IsM NOBODY (1/2)

'He's hiding his level huh!' Kalipsi pursed his lips in disbelief. 'Why did he not tell me? I could have prepared.'

Tala was admitted to the east side.

”Your identity token and uniform will be delivered tomorrow,” Principal Tara stated.

1st elder, principal Tara, and the teachers, personally led and show the surroundings of the west side to Kalipsi while Tala remained on the library.

They do that to maintain their relationships with the young man for they knew that Kalipsi will soar high in the near future.

Though 1st elder wanted to build up relationships with Tala and Kalipsi, he knew his line.

The news of an elite warrior student admitted personally by the 1st elder spread like wildfire. Tala remained at the library, as such they only saw Kalipsi walking with the elder, the principal, and the teachers.

”That young man was only 16 but already an elite warrior.”

”Such a might! No wonder the elder and principal personally admitted him.”

”His name is Kalipsi.”

”How did you know?”

”Senior Apa told me.”

”I wonder how he looked?”

Piercing and curiosity gazes landed on Kalipsi.

'Luckily, I wore a hood.' Kalipsi audibly breathes.

In just half a day, Kalipsi became popular all over the school without him knowing.

Tala remained inside the library, flipping through books she found interesting.

Hurried footsteps reverberated throughout the silent room. It was coming from the library door.

Tala peeked. Her eyes twinkled as a smile hung up on her face.

A boy walked in pushing a rag cart that was loaded with books. His short red hair and piercing eyes did not match on his timid character.

'It was Uno!' Tala closed her distance.

”Hello! We meet again!” she smiled.

”Oh. It's you! Are you new here?” Uno asked.

”Sort of.” Tala kept smiling but inside, she was about to cry. She wanted to hug the boy.

The boy approached one of the shelves and arranged the books he brought with.

Tala accompanied him.

”What are you doing here?” Tala asked.

”I was punished! If you're going to study here, better stay away from me or else trouble will come at you!” Uno warned her with a serious expression.

”I do love trouble!” Tala chuckled.

Uno was speechless. He was serious about it.

”I was punished not because I fault but because someone dragged me into their mess. This was just light trouble for now, but there was big trouble that I endure like being a punching bag, an arrow catcher, a bait and many more!” Uno said gravely.

”Then, let me shoulder some of your hard time!” Tala patted his shoulder. ”Can we be friends?”

”A...are you serious? Being my friend will make you regret for the rest of your life!” Uno said furiously. 'Was this guy bang his head on a wall?'

”Not becoming your friend will make me die from regrets. Even if you don't accept me, I swear I will cling to you for the rest of your life!” Tala pointed her finger to Uno's face as she made a serious vow. ”We will become friends in no time!”

Uno was speechless.

Footsteps broke the silence of Uno.

”Are you sure Uno was here?” A male voice uttered.

”Yes, boss!” A hoarse voice replied.

”Oh no! It's them!” Hearing the conversation of the two, Uno knew he was in trouble. ”They were here to cause trouble for sure.”

Kalipsi began perspiring. ”Damn them!” He trembled in fear causing his grip to a book loosened. It fell onto the ceramic ground creating a sound.

Kalipsi dilated pupils watched the book on the ground.

”Hi...hide!” he sounded as he looked at Tala but he saw the boy beside him seemed compose.

”If they found out you're here with me, they'll cause trouble to you too, so you better hide now.” Uno explained.

”Here you are!” The male voice curved his lips.

Uno froze. Tala was still in his side. 'As long as I did not introduce him, no one will bother his presence for sure.' Kalipsi reassured himself. He picked up the book and face the young man in order the hide Tala on his back.

”Itim, where in the hall of the educationists, I hope you will not cause trouble here,” Uno said in low voice.

He noticed the nasty looks of the five more students behind Itim.

”Of course we will not cause trouble here, so you better follow us.” Itim keeps curving his lips.

Uno did not look at Tala. 'I should follow them to stay them away from him.'