10 The Sophomores' Invitation

Returning to school after "Danton" brought them there, Natallie was feeling incredibly light. She would glance at Keith from time to time.

'Is this true, will I have a friend on the first day of the class!?'

She had already resolved herself to be left out while her classmates are making groups throughout the first semester.

Meanwhile, Keith was a little pessimistic. He might notice Natallie peeking at him but he doesn't know what it means. Maybe, it's just a result of him showing his face. After all, other women back to where he currently lives similarly act this way after having a glimpse on his face.

Since Danton was speedy on his ride, they went back to school with still spare time before the afternoon class began.

Arriving near the classroom, Natallie noticed that the atmosphere was different now. Meanwhile, Keith didn't since any atmosphere for him is new so he doesn't know what's normal and weird yet.

The entire Class 1-C seemed to be pressured while some are displeased as there were exactly seven sophomores who are roaming outside the hall as if observing them. It was more intimidating with the context that this school promotes physical violence.

They haven't forgotten that this place is seen as a delinquent school by outsiders. Some have gone through delinquency at some point things are different.

Three of the seven sophomores are quite buffed, seen through their uniforms. They don't have their group with them since they could only hope to win by outnumbering these five men as two of the seven people are women.

However, knowing that didn't lessen the intimidation much.

"Hey, do you think something- hey…!" Natallie stopped but Keith didn't slow down.

When he noticed this, it was already too late. Even, he stopped in front of the sophomores.

"Isn't he the target?" one of the women whispered to the biggest guy there, standing at six and a half feet tall with a lean physique and stern look. He looked like an athlete.

"I think so, he's the only one whose face is hidden with all those stuff."

The tall man then blocked Keith in the meantime with his arms crossed.

"What's your name?" the tall man looked down upon Keith, feeling this would be an easy task.

'This is the first time Bauduin actively targets someone and it's a freshman on top of that. I wonder what angered him?'

Being asked to introduce himself, Keith looked and saw someone who's taller than him. Keith is six feet and one inch tall so looking up at someone is quite refreshing.

"Before asking someone's name, you should tell yours first." Keith wasn't insistent so he continued, "My name's Keith Anton Estal."

'Is he intentionally showing he's not intimidated or is he being polite?'

"Mine's Dalibor Hornik."

Dalibor was swept up by Keith's flow and introduced himself. Noticing this, the woman who whispered earlier nudged at him and glared.

"Do you know where Guleno is?"

Keith glanced within the classroom. Although the classroom was large, he could easily remember where Guleno and his friends were sitting.

"I think they are still within the nurse's office," he answered.

"I see. Tell your friend that you and he need to come to the second building after school."

After that, the group left, leaving many puzzled why they were even there to begin with. They could've just sent one to relay that message.

Once gone, Natallie came to Keith's side and saw his furrowed brows.

'He must've been bothered by these sophomores calling him out…' Natallie felt a little angry at those sophomores.

'They think Guleno is my friend?' Keith was puzzled. How come they are? He found this a problem. He heard Byron and Bauduin's talk but he failed to relate them to this group of people.

A moment later, loud voices reached their voices as Guleno and his friends just arrived after they were kicked out of the nurse's office.

"I told you should've acted weak more, we could've stayed there!"

"How could I show weakness to that beautiful nurse!?"

"I'm starting to like this school… first the president then the nurse… so many beauties hehehe…"

The three didn't know what had just occurred since the pressured atmosphere is now gone.

"Guleno…" Keith called out with a hesitant tone.

"What, fucker?"

Guleno still hasn't forgotten how this man insulted him. Natallie would think that Keith was always joking but that's not the case with the others.

"What?"

"What do you want?" Guleno raised his head as if he will accept a fight anytime, especially since the school doesn't inhibit this behavior.

"Some sophomores wanted us to come to the second building after school."

"Some sophomores? Wait, just that one guy, Bauduin is already bad news." Tegg groaned in bothersome.

"No, the problem is why are you included?" Guleno glared.

"Well…"

Keith found an awkward position. He would even glance away from time to time, avoiding Guleno's glare.

'Why does it feel like he's a maiden who's about to confess?' Tegg and Saml, Guleno's friends thought but for the others, it was different.

Some spectators within Class 1-C thought that Keith was being timid and frightened at Guleno's intimidation. However, Natallie, who knew Keith better than anyone there, knew what was up.

'He's shy and awkward!'

So she stepped in and pushed Keith.

"Come on, Keith, Sir Adren is here, let's go in before him or we'll be late for class!"

"... okay."

Hearing this, Guleno and his friends immediately entered the class too after seeing Sir Adren behind them. Receiving the news that Guleno is a rogue student, Sir Adren's face paled and sweated when he saw Guleno trying to intimidate Keith.

'Why, why put him in my class?' Sir Adren wanted to cry but crying has to wait once he's home and drunk alone.

The afternoon class was about a bit hectic. Sir Adren appointed the class officers but with a large number of students, counting the votes and governing them takes effort.

In the end, the girl who always raises her hand was chosen as the class president. She stood there with a stiff smile on her face, clearly not wanting the position. But, in front of the class' expectations, she submitted to the pressure.

Unexpectedly, the vice president was Bunny. Guleno jokingly nominated him and some of Class 1-C students', mainly the boys', instincts kicked in.

Even though Guleno was made to kiss the ground by a sophomore, he's the real deal, a tough guy. It's not just about the numbers, it's also about the leader of the delinquent group. He or she should be the toughest.

Since brute force is essential in this weird school, many favor Guleno's strength.

Therefore, many went with his joke, making him feel awkward. But seeing Bunny nervously walk up to the board made Guleno laugh.

"Shut up!"

Sir Adren aggressively shouted.

'What did I do?' Guleno scratched his head, not knowing that just by interacting with Keith, he was inciting Sir Adren's anger upon him.

Seeing Guleno, the "toughest" of Class 1-C being silenced by Sir Adren, everyone was reminded who're the people they should give more respect to.

Afterwhich, the class' Seargents at Arms were picked. In the class' understanding of this position, they are like the bouncers of the class, the guardians of some sort. Although they will act as an enforcer within the class too, they will protect them from other classes. They were also seen as Peace Officers, all in one.

Towards this, Guleno, a big fat guy, and a muscular blonde were unanimously picked.

Karma hits hard.

Afterward, the Treasurer and Secretary were picked. One was a rich kid, he was picked due to stereotypes, and secondly, a known hardworking girl.

Finally, there were the positions of Muse and Escort. Some sort of a partner that represents Class 1-C during school events. Not everything should be given to the president. It's a big class after all.

The leader of the girl group that Keith heard calling Natallie the occult girl raised her hand.

"I nominate Keith Anton and Natallie."

She said with an 'innocent' smile before sitting down and laughing with her friends. The try-hard and the weird occult girl. It's kind of fun to see them go up the stage during school events.

With Keith gaining a lot of attention and Natallie being close to him, they were unanimously picked as well, making the girl group giggle.

Natallie felt sour as she and Keith walk up to the board. Many wanted to see how Sir Adren reacts to the man who slapped him this morning now becoming a class officer.

Few noticed that Sir Adren's eyes died for a second there as he found a grudge against the girl group.

'I'll make them clean the whole class for this!'

"Everyone, clap for your new class officers. They will work for the class so give them respect from now on."

Clap clap clap*

The Class Officers of Class 1-C was formed.