Julius grabbed a can of soda, paid for it and sat behind a table to drink it, while browsing his phone. There was no use in going to class now, he was half an hour late so decided to wait it out. He replied to a few text messages he had received earlier and then he stuffed the phone back in his pocket and downed the last few drops of his soda. Just then, he was tapped on his shoulder - Ross. They spoke and he told him that he and the other boys were skipping their next class to hang out with some of the girls. He asked Julius if he'd join them and Julius scowled, unsure of whether to miss two classes in a row. Surely they'd begin to notice? He decided against joining them and Ross shortly left. He sat in his seat contemplating whether he had done the right thing. It would be fun to hang out but he couldn't afford another lecture from his parents about his lack of attendance. He sighed, pushing his hair out of his eyes and getting up to leave to class. He checked the time, if he left now, he'd be just on time for the start of his English class.

He started walking out of the cafeteria, discarding his empty soda can in the trash bin when a tall, blonde girl grabbed his arm. Julius stepped back, startled until he recognised her. It was Rina, one of the popular girls and the most prettiest girl in all of East Mount Academy. Julius had always had a crush on her, ever since he was young but he stopped hanging out with her once he discovered she was dating one of his friends. Now she stood with her perfectly manicured fingers wrapped around his arm, she stared at him through her big blue eyes and he felt himself blush a little.

'I heard you're not coming to hang out with us' she pouted. He felt a little ashamed and made up a silly excuse for him not being able to go but she pleaded him that he eventually gave in. 'Alright' he said, sighing a little, smiling up at her. They walked out of the cafeteria together and she continued clinging on to his arm as they walked past the main hallway and past several classrooms, including Jakob's classroom. Julius scanned the classroom and spotted the spiky haired boy sitting at the back of the class. He quickly walked out of view but he was almost certain that he had seen them. He frowned, biting his lip. They took a turn and Rina whisked him off to join the others.