Home Gallery Wattpad Upvote monsteracademy   "To put it clearly, I'm going to a school filled with monsters?" SIXTEEN: Not So Normal Wednesday 2 The cafeteria was almost full when you got there. Good thing Ji Min still managed to find seats for the both of you. “Where did you find your shoes?” Ji Min asked. “They were just lying around somewhere. They must have been kicked around or something,” you answered bluntly, since you didn’t want to make it a big issue. “That’s good. I was almost sure that someone took it,” Ji Min told you, you didn’t answer and instead focused on your food. You headed to your lockers after lunch. “By the way, which club are you in?” You asked, remembering that you had to give Suho your choice of clubs today. “I’m in the volleyball club,” she answered. “Oh,” you frowned, disappointed. You wanted to be in the same club as her. You went to your locker while Ji Min headed to hers which was a little far from yours. You opened your locker to deposit your PE shoes. There was another note inside. Go back to the sewer where you belong, class Dung!   You sighed as you crumpled the paper. You really don’t understand why these people, whoever they are, were treating you this way. So what if I’m class D, is it really enough reason for them to hate me? What does it matter to them anyway? You tossed the paper in the nearby trash though Ji Min would probably have wanted to see it. You didn’t want to make the matter a big issue. To you, it was nothing more than just childish schemes by students who can’t seem to find anything better to do. Besides, they’re not worth it. They’ll soon get tired of it…hopefully. You went to Ji Min and the both of you headed together to your classrooms. Your first period in the afternoon was Monster Essentials. Your teacher is a beautiful woman called Miss Kang Hana, about the same age as Doctor Jung, ‘humanly’ speaking. You went over to her and gave her your class schedule, and then she started class. “Today, we will continue where we left off last week. Move your desks and go to your partners. Those who need to change go change quickly,” she instructed. You looked around the room cluelessly as your classmates moved their desks to the corner, leaving a very big space at the center. You followed what they were doing and moved your desk to the back. “Take off your limiters and practice Level One and Level Two transformations while transforming back to human form in five seconds. Song Joo Ri, Wu Yi Fan, please come over here for a while,” she said. Kris stood up and went to her, with you trailing behind him looking a little lost. Your other classmates grouped in pairs at the center of the room. Some were standing, some were sitting, whatever they were most comfortable with. Some guys, to your shock, had taken their shirts off. “Joo Ri-sshi, I understand you were not exposed to monsters until just recently?” Your teacher asked you. “Ne, sonsaengnim,” you affirmed. “In this class, you will learn what you need to know about being a monster in order for you to live an easier life both in the monster and human society. I would have wanted for you to enroll in a catch-up class but Doctor Jung told me about your financial background,” she said. You nodded but wondered why Doctor Jung would share such stuff with other people. “We’re actually a little close,” she winked when she saw your confused look. You didn’t get right away what she meant until your eyes landed on her chest. “Oh,” was all you could answer. “I would have given you free catch-up lessons, however I don’t have the time since I have a separate job aside from being a teacher here. So, I have decided that Kris-sshi here would tutor you instead of me. Of course, that’s if it’s okay with you, Kris-sshi,” she said turning to Kris. “In exchange, I will exempt you from all exams, activities, and projects in my class. You always get a perfect score anyway, and that’s also the reason why you are my best choice. So is that fine with you?” “Ne, sonsaengnim,” Kris answered. “Great!” She said. “So I’ll leave the two of you to work out on your tutorial schedules. Kris-sshi, I’d also like a weekly report on what lesson you will be currently on. It doesn’t have to be formal. Just update me on what you’ve covered so far. Joo Ri-sshi, I’ll be preparing exams and activities for you every once in a while to check how much you’ve learned.” “Ne. Thank you,” you bowed. “Alright then, go and plan on your tutorial arrangements,” she said. Ice king as my tutor. I don’t think I’m prepared for that, you thought as you slouched on your seat. You jolted when you saw Kris’ tall form in front of you. He placed a chair in front of your desk and sat down. “What day of the week are you free?” He asked in his usual cold tone. “Uh, well. I’m always free after class and during weekends,” you answered. “What time?” He asked. “I –,” you didn’t get to finish what you were saying. You got distracted when one of your classmates suddenly grew large, eagle-like wings. His skin also grew feathers and his hands grew razor-sharp eagle claws. You stared in shock with your mouth hanging open. You would have screamed if only your voice had not been caught in your throat. Kris saw your face and followed your line of vision. “Five…four…three…,” his partner counted. His body twitched unexplainably as his wings started to shrink while his skin started to return to normal human skin. He was crouching on the floor and looked like he was in so much difficulty, almost in pain. “…one…times up,” his partner counted. He shook his head. He was not able to completely transform back to human form. Though his skin was back to normal human skin, his wings were still protruding and his hands were still claws. “What time?” Kris asked again. “Uh, s-sorry what?” You asked as you turned your attention back to him. He looked bored as though what happened was just something one would see every day. “What time are you free? Make sure it doesn’t conflict with your cleaning duties and club activities.” “I-I don’t have a club and cleaning duty schedule yet,” you answered, distracted, as another one of your classmates transformed. His body bulked and looked like rocks. You looked around the room and saw more of your classmates transform into a couple of other things you’re sure the dictionary or the encyclopedia won’t be able to define. Your head spun as you saw them grew wings, tails, claws, horns, scales and a jumble of other things. Oh God, I think I’m gonna go crazy! You spotted Sehun. He was counting as his partner transformed into an angel-like being with black wings. Chanyeol and Kai were sitting in a corner, chatting. They didn’t look like they were practicing. “We’ll plan again when you have your schedules,” Kris told you. You didn’t get to answer him since one of your classmates who was just a few feet from you suddenly transformed into the most hideous creature you have ever seen. He grew wings that looked like bat wings and the color of his skin changed into a reddish brown shade, making him look like he had just been skinned alive. He had long, sharp claws about four inches long. He looked pretty much like the guy from the movie Jeepers Creepers, only his face was less human-like but more wolf-like, without the fur. To your shock, you suddenly grabbed Kris’ arm. Kris was surprised by your sudden action but you didn’t notice it since you were gaping in horror at the Jeepers Creepers guy. “Lee Hee Jun, I said Level One and Level Two only. Why are you in Level Three?” Miss Kang said. “Sorry teacher, I used too much monster energy,” the Jeepers Creepers guy replied in a voice that sent shivers running down your spine. “Umgg!” You muttered an incoherent sound as you placed your hand over your mouth. You felt bile rising to your mouth as your stomach seemed to be flipping wildly inside you. Kris eyed you curiously. “BMMGHH!” You muttered more loudly and pressed your hand harder over mouth. Kris suddenly took your arm and dragged you behind him. “Excuse us,” Kris said to your teacher without even stopping and headed straight to the door. He continued to drag you behind him as you tried to keep up with his long strides while also doing your best to keep yourself from vomiting in the hallway. He suddenly stopped and you found yourself in front of the ladies’ restroom. He let go of your arm. You didn’t need to be told what to do. You immediately ran inside and threw up in the nearest sink. You panted and threw up again. You turned the faucet on and let what once was your lunch wash down into the drain. You gargled on some water to get the taste of bile off your mouth. The door suddenly slammed open, revealing Kai and Chanyeol. “What are you doing here?!” You asked in surprise. “Kai suddenly went out I just followed him,” Chanyeol said. “BWWKKK,” you threw up again. This time, only bile came out since you have already vomited all of your lunch. You really hate it when this happens. Once you start vomiting, it was difficult to stop since the smell and taste of bile only makes you want to vomit again. “Ya!” Chanyeol said worriedly as he and Kai came towards you and patted your back. “Don’t come near me! I’m fine,” you told them as you tried to push them away. You didn’t want them to see you throwing up. You gargled on some water but threw up again. “Here,” Kai said as he offered you what seems to be gum. Chanyeol was just anxiously standing beside you, looking like a lost puppy. “No, I don’t want to eat anything –” “Trust me, it’s gonna make you feel better,” Kai told you. You took one stick of gum and put it in your mouth. He was right. The taste of peppermint somehow lessened the bitter taste of bile. “Ya! This is the ladies room! You shouldn’t be in here,” you told them when your remembered where you were. “It’s fine. No one else is here,” Kai told you. “How did you know I was here anyway?” “Kai followed yours and that Chinese guy’s scent,” Chanyeol told you. “That’s creepy,” you told them. “You looked pale when that guy suddenly dragged you out,” Kai said but did not explain anything more. “Were you worried?” You jeered. “You wanted me to?” He smirked. “No,” you scowled. “Let’s go before someone else finds you here.” “What happened anyway? Are you sick?” Chanyeol asked you while you were walking in the hallway. “No. I was just…” “She was disgusted at Lee Hee Jun and got really scared at the same time,” Kai jeered. You frowned at him but didn’t really argue since what he said was true. “Have you never seen an imp before?” Chanyeol asked, shocked. “I’ve never seen any monster before. Well, except for myself, and also a mermaid. I grew up surrounded only by humans,” you told him. “Oh,” Chanyeol murmured. “Then you should just skip class.” “Huh?” “I mean there are a lot of other monsters in our class who are more creepy-looking than Lee Hee Jun. You might not be ready for it. If you want, I can help you talk to the teacher about it,” Chanyeol offered. “Really? Will she really allow that?” You asked hopefully. “For today, she might!” Chanyeol answered almost immediately. “Thanks Chanyeol! You’re such a good friend!” You sighed in relief. You really were not ready to see any more gruesome sight today and hopefully your teacher would approve Chanyeol’s suggestion. Kai just shook his head and laughed knowingly at Chanyeol. “Oh, where’s Kris by the way?” You asked when you realized you haven’t seen him outside the restroom. “He was heading back while we were on the way to see you,” Kai answered. “Oh.” “I really thought he was gonna do something to you since Kai suddenly decided to follow you,” Chanyeol said. “Chanyeol, he’s not a bad guy,” you told him. “In fact he was helping me.” “You can never be too sure,” Chanyeol answered. You sighed and decided not to argue. The three of you went back to your classroom, though you stayed outside. Chanyeol came back minutes later along with Sehun. He had a wide grin on his face and gave you a thumbs up. You sighed in relief. “Are you alright?” Sehun asked you. “You looked so pale a while ago. I was going to follow Kai-hyung and Chanyeol-hyung but I couldn’t leave my partner.” “I’m fine. Just got a little monster-shocked, that’s all.” “I understand. Lay-hyung told me you grew up with humans. If I we