Julius ran out of the shower and dragged his uniform on hastily before leaving his room and running to the kitchen. He was late and he knew it. He grabbed an iced donut and wriggled into his black school blazer. He was interrupted by Gerald, his driver, who cleared his throat, giving him a tight smile. He was to drive him to school today, like last year and the year before. Julius grunted, scoffing the last remains of the donut before wiping his mouth with his sleeve carelessly. He had asked his parents for a new car after his old one got busted last year but they disagreed in fear of him getting into another accident. He followed Gerald outside to the car and waited as he opened the door for him. He settled down and remained silent through the whole journey. It was the middle of the year at East Mount Academy, the time when a lot of scholarship students were accepted into the academy, which meant the arrival of fresh meat. He smirked, an evil glint in his eyes. He was still tired from the night before, he had been up past midnight playing video games. He stifled a yawn and rubbed his eyes.

The car stopped outside the school gates and Julius got off. He walked slowly through the gates and down the parking lot where the teachers parked their cars. Julius pushed through the double doors leading to the main building. He passed the main office but caught a glimpse of an unfamiliar boy, dressed in a red tank top and a mesh shirt. He must be new. he thought, grinning. He wasn't even in uniform! He decided to hide behind the lockers and watch him from afar.