Zodiac High

In this world, being weird is a curse, it creates an invisible barrier between humans, but what people usually don't know is that there is an underlying truth about it. Being weird is not always a curse, sometimes it can bring the best out of you,

We are actually looking for people, weird people perhaps, to join our school. This letter may be at your hands right now, so If you happen to read this but you know that you don't belong kindly burn this letter, but I have a fun facts for you about this letter.

It always fall to right owner.

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"I believe the universe wants to be noticed. I think the universe is in-probably biased toward the consciousness, that it rewards intelligence in part because the universe enjoys its elegance being observed. And who am I, living in the middle of history, to tell the universe that it-or my observation of it-is temporary?"

This part of John Green's The Fault in Our Stars stuck in my mind from the time that I have to read it again, and again, and up until now, this was my favorite part, because finding your purpose of your existence is really hard, most of the people grew older without even knowing it, and when they discover it, it is already too late, and they don't have the chance to live a life with meaning, and I believe that what we see this world is more far than how we should see it, I believe that this world was created with many facets, many doors, that are waiting to be opened.

Well, I know that's crazy.

"Dad, when did you know that you exist for a reason?" I asked my Dad who's sitting at the driver's seat, Mom is beside her, they look into each other, Dad smiled and Mom just shook her head, I don't know why.

"You kept on asking very random questions, most of the time bizarre questions, last time you asked me about where soul go when they left your physical body, are you sure you're still sane?" we all laughed with that dumb question.

"Of course, Dad, what kind of question is that?" I fixed my hair that fell in front of my eyes; I have this natural chestnut hair, but my eyes is lavender, it's actually cute, but most of the people that sees me with my real eyes calls me witch or monster.

I mean it's not usual to have this pair of eyes, but it's not impossible, those birdbrains, I hate that they are calling me names, who do they think they are, so I always wear my contacts, not to please them, bit to stop myself from punching their faces. Jeez, I stopped with that thought and just make myself comfortable with my spot. I don't have to make myself mad just because of their trashy attitudes.

"So, Dad?" I asked again, "How would you know? You told me once that you found your purpose, that's why you're still alive up to this moment, so tell me how, I want to know why."

"You got your Mom's stubbornness." Mom tap his shoulder lightly and just shook her head and looked at me as if saying that it's not true. "Well, I don't exactly know how to tell you this, you see, people have different perspective in life, some took it seriously and some are not, some live their lives as if its their last, and some live as if its their first, it really depends by that person, you can't cage them with what's your idea about existence, as for me, I found my purpose when I met your Mom, and we had you and your brother." He looked at me at the rear view, and immediately turn his gaze to the road again, "If you have something or someone who you want to spend your life, or you thought you can't live without them around, if you're happy with what you are doing, if that make you feel contented, then you found your purpose."

I nod, that make sense, I love his idea of existence, and I love how he can easily explain things to me, I tend to ask too many questions as if I wanted to know something deeper, but hell, I had no Idea what the heck is that.

"Anyway, how many hours do I need to wait, Levi's school is so far, that explains why he's coming home once a month, if I would him, I'll just transfer to other schools nearby." I hate long trips like this, I want to just sit in the corner. I'm not a fan of long rides like this, it makes me feel dizzy, real bad.

"This school is where you both belong, stop whining and just read your books, it will take another hour to get there, so entertain yourself first." Mom said, I just sighed and nod before wearing my airpods and continue reading my book again.

"Mom, where's Niki?" I heard a faint voice not so far away. "She's sleeping again? That sleepyhead, I'll wake her up."

I can't move my body, I'm still sleepy, I want to go back to sleep, but I felt a hand shaking my shoulder, "Hey, sleepyhead, wake up, you're already here." I slowly opened my eyes, Levi's smiling face welcomed me, "Not changing at all? Come on, I'll bring your baggage to your dorm." I yawned and nod, although I'm still lazy to stand up, fortunately, I still did.

I saw a middle aged man, he's talking with my parents, his skin is pale as snow, but his hair is black as the sky in the night, I was taken aback when I saw his eyes, it's same as mine, it's fascinating seeing someone with the same pair of eyes like yours.

"This is Letisha, she's our youngest." Mom introduced me to the man in front of us, the man looked at me, he's smiling, but it's different, I can't fathom, it's very familiar, there is a tingling sensation in my stomach, I don't know if it's excitement of nervous, but why? I don't even know this man, I met him for the first in my whole life.

"Interesting." He said, that made my forehead crease, "I see, welcome Nikita." Even how he say my name, different, "I finally had the chance to meet you, I heard a lot about you from your Mom and Dad." He offered his hand to shake hands, I accepted it, his hands are warm, "Your parents used to be my favorite students, and I'm happy that their daughter is here now, I'm Esteban."

I nod and release a small smile, "Thank you, nice to meet you."

He smiled, "Welcome Nikita Aviana, Welcome to Zodiac High."

Levi walked me to my dorm, not the exact door, just in the entrance, he said that it's a school protocol, boys can't enter girls dormitory, and girl can't enter boys dormitory, well that's new, I'm used to a very liberated society, where girls and boys can sleep in one room, in one bed, no one will question you with that.

"Your room number is 106, I bet that's on the second floor, just look for it, okay?" I nod as my response while still looking at the keys Esteban guy gave me, I'm still sleepy and I want to continue sleeping. "Let me know when someone's bothering you." He reminded me, kissed me on my forehead then leave, I waved at him while he's walking.

Levi and I are very close, he's the best brother, he's always been there for me, especially when I was being bullied, he hunt those students and let them do a month of community cleaning, he's the student counsel president, sometimes, I love that idea, that he can do things like that.

When he turn left, I made my way inside the dormitory, Levi said it might be on the second floor, I'm holding two suitcase, but I don't want to use the elevator, I arrived in front of a brown door, I knocked three times, but I heard no response, so I decided to open it, the smell of steak fills my nose, that's when I felt the hunger. It's been almost half day since I ate.

I scan the whole room, I opened the first room in the right side, there's a queen size bed, it was color pink, the bedsheet, the pillow sheets, stuff toys, even her side table, and lampshade, curtains and cabinets, that entire space are filled with so much pink, it feels awkward, I bet that's my roommate side, so I went straight to the room in the left, it's my space, turns out it's how I wanted it to be. Combination of lavender and white, it's more relaxing.

I put down all my stuffs, and started to unpack my clothes and other things, I wanted to arrange it, I'm planning to take a bath, I want to get rid my clothes and the dirt, although I'm comfortable wearing my jeans and favorite tee, I want to wear my pj's so I can sleep peacefully.

"Hi!" I turned around, and saw a girl, wearing a pink dress, fury slippers and pink apron, she was also holding spatula. "You must be the new girl?" she asked, I scanned her, she has this pale skin, but not awkward, more like a porcelain one, a curly black hair, I stopped with her eyes. Is she wearing contacts?

I nod, "Yes, I'm Nikita , but you can call me Niki, whatever that makes you comfortable, you can." I said. "I moved here, but I have a brother who's older than me, he's currently studying here."

She smiled again, and that's a bit uncomfy. "I see, I'm Jasmine, you can call me Jas or just Jasmine, I'm almost done cooking, you can take a bath first then join me for dinner if you don't mind sharing a table with strangers." She said before going back to the kitchen.

After fixing my clothes and other stuffs, I grab my pj's and went to dinning, Jasmine is almost done preparing the table, so I tried to help by grabbing a pitcher of water and two glass. I don't want to be like a freeloader here.

"Help yourself, Niki." I nod, it smells so nice that I devour it like a lion, okay, that was overreacting. "Woah! You must be starving, you're not talking, so I bet I did a great job, right?" I gave him a thumbs up, not speaking, I heard her chuckled. "So adorable." She said and started to eat too, good.

After we ate we talked a little, like getting each other know, learn the basics, like our names, ages, where we originally came from, little things and information about ourselves, since we're roommates, we also exchange numbers, after I told her that I'm heading to my room, she nod, she was still fixing her things.

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"I'm going!" I said, "It's my first day." I said, after wearing my sneakers, the school haven't given me any uniform, Esteban told me that it will take at least five to seven days before they release my uniform, that's fine with me though.

"Take care, Niki! Here." She handed me a pen, "It's a good luck, since it's your first day, I wish you a good luck!" she cheerp, I smiled and nod, muttered my thanks and went out.

This was the first time that I saw the entire school, I mean I don't have the time to do it yesterday, since I'm damn tired, it's a six long hours ride, and besides, we arrived here when the sun is almost set.

So, I'll be going to school here?

Zodiac High, Mom said it was built and funded up by King Zaim Queen Ariadess, for special kind of people, not everyone can enter this school, it said to be a privilege to at least step your foot inside the High, it is dedicated to foster special kind of students and it's not a well-known school, students here are hand picked, you can't apply on your own, you won't even know that this place do really exists. The employment and progression rates upon graduation is supposedly hundred percent. The syllabus is thoroughly outlined by the state in order to give students the brightest futures, but I'm having a second thought about this school.

I know for myself that I'm not just a normal student, I might bring danger to the people around me, and I discovered it in the hardest way, I even let my emotions overpowered my rationale.

I can't let that happen, but in a no particular reason, this school took my interest, and I wanted to know why.