Chapter 2 2

**CHAPTER 2**

"Hades."

The young man named Hades stopped what he was doing but did not look at his mother who was in front of him. Instead of paying attention, he focused on the papers for the University in preparation.

His mother, Akira, sighed as she watched her son. He is still a student but very busy with work. Just going to work, but here is his son, he has overcome being a businessman.

"You should rest, son. You're making too much of it. Why don't you give yourself a break?" he said but she ignored him.

He sighed. "Akijiro."

The young man stopped what he was doing. He really hates it when people around him are calling him by his first name.

"I'm busy, mom," he said curtly and focused his attention on the papers again.

"That's the point. You're always busy. You've only been here once, but that's what you're doing."

Hades sighed. "I'll rest. After this. You can go now, mom," he said.

The mother just shook her head and left his room. After closing the door, he leaned back in the chair and closed his eyes.

He already saw those papers on his table four times. He likes it when he is busy. People don't like to disturb him except for his mom, who is always telling him to rest.

Frowning, he crumpled the paper and threw it in the trash. Now, he finds it boring because he has read it several times.

He looked at his cellphone when it rang. The Dean texted him to go to University. They have to do something for the coming school year.

He stood up and went into the bathroom to take a shower. He just realized that his life is like a circle. Things happen again and again.

-

I peeked through the window of Mia's apartment because today my school uniform will be delivered. It's been four days since I arrived here in Manila.

During the four days that I stayed here, Mia and I only focused on arranging things.

I can't help but be nervous because my first class here starts tomorrow. I feel like I'm changing too much because Manila is so far from where I grew up.

I opened the curtain more when I saw a van stopped in front of the apartment so I quickly went out to meet it.

"Thank you very much," I said with a smile and entered the apartment again.

"Has it arrived? Look," Mia greeted me.

I removed the tapes from the box and opened it. My lips parted slightly because it contained five uniforms.

I took one and looked at it. The color of its skirt and coat is brown, while inside is a white polo shirt. I also think that the length of the skirt is up to the middle of the thigh. There is also a red necktie hanging.

"Your uniform is cute, it's like a detective. Like tourism students, our uniforms are red," Mia said while examining my uniform.

"Is the uniform different for each course?" I asked.

She nodded and told me the colors of each course.

"Measure your uniform. I think that will suit you. Look at it," she said while pushing me into the room.

I shook my head as I closed the door and took off my clothes to try on the uniform that was given to me.

After I put it on I couldn't help but stare at myself in the mirror. My suspicion was correct, the length of this skirt is up to the middle of the thigh.

I looked human.

I heard Mia knock three times. "You're done? Can you come in?"

I slightly lowered the hem of the skirt because of its shortness. "O-Yes, come in."

The door opened and Mia's sad face was the first thing I saw. "Come on! They said it's perfect for you!"

I laughed a few times. "Don't pull the hem," he said with a frown and patted my hand on the hem of the skirt.

"A-Because it's short. I'm not comfortable," I answered.

"You'll get used to it," she smiled as she looked at me in the reflection of the mirror.

"Great, you look more beautiful, Athena. When we actually met for the first time, I couldn't believe it. I thought you had blue blood because you are so white," she said with a laugh.

I shook my head. "I just don't leave the house much."

"Even so," she said. "Is everything ready for you to use tomorrow?"

I nodded. "How many times have I checked that."

She smiled and hugged me. "Good luck!"

**CONTINUATION 1 (CHAPTER 2)**

I swallowed hard and adjusted the necktie and fastened the bag. Today is the beginning of the first class here. I can't help but be nervous, especially since I'm alone now.

"Are you ready?" Mia asked while examining me.

I nodded. "Don't be nervous, Athena. You can do a lot of negative things when you're nervous."

I snorted a little. "I can't avoid it. It's my first time here, huh."

"It's okay. At first I was also nervous, but I also became confident," she said with a laugh.

"Yes, by the way, you must know the SSG President of our university. He goes around every class hour so you really shouldn't be late," she bit her lip as if she was afraid. "Almost all students are afraid of him."

"Eh? A-What does he look like? So that I know who he is."

She took out her cell phone and showed me a young man with an emotionless face. He just stared blankly straight ahead. It's obvious that he doesn't know how to smile and is always serious, but even so, his good looks cannot be denied.

"He is Akijiro Hades Lawliet. Son of the owner of L University and the SSG president of the university," she said.

My mouth opened slightly.

"Where did you get that?"

She snorted. "The discussion was only sent to the group chat of my classmates because one of our classmates had a punishment." She shook her head. "Just because she spilled juice."

"Be careful, avoid him," she said and combed my hair.

"Yes, thank you. I'm leaving, our class is at eight," I said while looking at the wall clock. It's 7:21 and Mia said I can't be late.

"Be careful, bye!" she waved so I waved back.

I don't know if Mia's words helped me. It only made me more nervous but at least she gave a warning.

I sighed and got into the jeep. I hope my first class goes well.

"It's terrible, it's a new entrance but he still hasn't changed, it's still scary."

"I agree, I have been studying here for several years but I have never seen him smile."

"He's scary."

"But he's still handsome, hmp."

"What are you? Shut up or Hades might hear you."

"Keep your head down!"

Hades heard various whispers but he didn't pay attention to them. Hearing nonsense is like paying attention to trash. He has been hearing the words that come out of every student's mouth for several years, so he doesn't care what they say about his behavior. Every student he meets gives way and shies away, afraid of making a mistake.

"Seems that every student is still scared of you," Vice President Third Constello greeted him when he entered the office of the SSG councils.

The young man ignored him as he shook his head. It still hasn't changed. He has known Hades since elementary school. This is a grumpy and quiet man who seems to never want to be disturbed.

"I'll take care of the students first," he said goodbye but he still didn't answer so he left. Hades was left alone with the girls rushing to pick up papers and leave. Obviously in a hurry because of his presence.

"Stop," the two women were stunned and looked at him in surprise.

"Y-Yes, Mr. President?"

"What are those?" Hades looked at the papers the two women were carrying.

"L-List of transferees," answered one.

"Where's Dean?"

"Going to the law site."

He frowned and signaled the two to leave. After the two went out, he decided to go out to talk to the Dean. Just like before, the students he meets give way or avoid.

When he arrived at the law site he was surprised when someone crashed in front of him. The students around gasped in shock.

"First day, first punishment."

"I just saw her today, is she a transferee?"

"It's like she's new here, poor thing."

"It's her first day and that's it."

It sat in front of her because of the heavy collision. Now, she has this view of her exposed white creamy legs.

Athena was about to apologize when she saw who she bumped into. Her lips parted and she immediately fell to her knees in front of Hades.

She wanted to cry because she had prayed several times not to associate with the SSG president that Mia had said but now, she still bumped into him.

"S-Sorry, I-I didn't mean it," her voice trembled and she bowed. She felt her hands sweat from panic and nervousness.

The young man kept staring at her. He was silently examining her. It was also quiet around them looking at them. No one spoke.

"Look at me," he ordered, Athena was stunned and slowly looked up.

She met his black and emotionless eyes. She caught her breath when the young man stared at her. She felt his eyes absorbing her.

Hades' lips parted slightly and his face softened when he saw the girl's innocent face. He immediately looked away and took a sip. "Transferee?"

"Y-yes," she answered shakily.

"I see, you can go now," he said and turned away. The students as well as Athena looked in shock at Hades walking away.

"What did I just witness?"

"I was so nervous, I really thought she was going to be punished."

"Has he changed?"

"Oh my-"

"Are we dreaming?"

Athena watched dumbfounded as Hades walked away. Athena's heart almost burst with so much nervousness. She couldn't explain her feelings.

Was she lucky?