I silently wished the ground would open so I could sink in, if there was anything I hated It’s unnecessary attention.
I used all my will power to focus my attention on the teacher as i overheard soft mumurs from every corner.
“Ah! There you are, can you please tell me and the class your name?” He encouraged with a bright smile.
“Hi, My name is Kelsi Itohan” I tried to be audible as I could, I could feel my throat dried all of a sudden, swallowing the lump in my throat, I tried to cover my shaking hands as I waited for the teacher to allow me sit down.
“Uhm, i’m a new student here” I continued, when everyone kept looking at me, my voice slightly shaking, I wonder what exactly they were looking at, was I putting on the wrong clothes? Was I too ugly to be in the class?” Different thought kept running through my mind.
He nodded “Welcome, Kelsi” the teacher replied with a smile, making me release the breathe I was holding for long.
” You can Sit down please”
“Thank you”, I replied sitting quietly while taking a quick glance at my classmates.
“Alright everyone today we will start a new topic on mathematics INDCES’
“Ugh! ” I rolled my eyes.
I hate mathematics even as a science student I love anything that does not involve calculation, but I have no choice than to sit and learn.
The teacher taught for over two hours, another came in and the third all asking me to introduce myself, I almost wanted to scream and tell them to teach and not disturb my peace, finally the bell rang it was break time!
I exhaled.
Students were going out for lunch, I was just sitting looking around.
Few minutes later I stood up to get something to eat, while walking through the corridor someone called me.
“Hey new girl!” a voice rather familiar called me.
I didn’t answer, well I was not the only new girl in school. I don’t want to be in any awkward situation where by I will be called a dummy who answered another person’s call.!
“New girl!” loud voice came from behind, I turned back and saw three girls arms crossed walking towards me
I actually recognize the girl in the middle as the girls that was flashy and saucy when I came in the morning.
I don’t know the other girls maybe they are from other departments, well I don’t care but the way they looked at me made me feel unease.
“Where are you going to”? One of the girls asked eyeing me from head to toe.
“Were you deaf when we called you?” Her tone was laced with anger and disgust.
The saucy girl in the middle which I assume was their leader said throwing daggers at me with her eyes.
I exhaled, ” Iam sorry I didn’t hear you”, I replied nonchalantly, trying hard not to let them no their presence was actually affecting and making me uncomfortable.
She scoffed, ” You just came today and you’re already full of yourself, and who do you think you’re?” She asked in disgust arm crossed head cocked to one side, looking at me.
“Huh? Who are your parents?” She asked walking closer to me.