Chapter 9
Ray seems to be getting used to the new environment around him, he does not look very serious in studying as if his attention is somewhere else. Kayla is creeped out by his presence and under stress. She's worrying too much about something so small.
Math class has started and Zandra is happily copying down the problems given by the teacher. She intends to solve them at home. Kayla on the other hand is slowly trying to understand them and devise a solution so she can end them here. Meanwhile Ray has already finished all the questions and has moved onto the next chapter.
"Psssst. Hey kid!" Zandra whispers "You're doing it wrong. There are no sine components here."
Ray slowly lifts his eyes up and answers her "I know."
"Then what are you doing?!"
"Well" Ray answers "If you would kindly redirect your eyes to the next page. You'll see for yourself."
Zandra is astounded. Driven by curiosity she turns her page and sure enough there are problems related to sine.
"What the baloney are you doing there?!" Zandra questions Ray "We've not even reached here yet."
"Oh that's the thing" Ray explains "You see, I have reached here. You guys are way behind."
Kayla is hearing the whispering behind her, wanting to take a part in it, she turns around.
"Kayla! Ray has already completed the homework!"
"No... That's impossible." Kayla is surprised "Let me see that!"
Kayla snatches the homework from Ray and sees it.
"You have got to be kidding me! How did you do this so fast?!"
"Well. I just know a lot of stuff. That's why."
Zandra is beyond impressed at Ray's intelligence.
"You guys are gonna have to hurry up if you wanna compete with me."
"Compete?! I'm in no mood for competing. I just want this day to end." Kayla is unimpressed.
"Well. What's in it for us if we win?" Zandra asks.
"That is a very good question" Ray thinks for a moment "How about I get you both ice cream after school?"
"Now that sounds interesting." Zandra remarks.
"Fine. What are your conditions?" Kayla sounds a bit in spirit now.
"My conditions? Oh they're simple."
"State them."
"You both must complete all the problems of today before the class is over."
"That's all?" Kayla says.
"Yep. Or do you want me to add more?"
"No no. That's not what I meant. This is fine"
"Let's see here. You have about 27 minutes to finish them all. Better get to work."
The other students around them had also been eavesdropping on their conversation. Most notably, Lyon Hawk, who was sitting right in front of Zandra.
As soon as Ray has finished saying this, both girls become furious and begin to solve their problems.
The teacher had not seen them whispering before but he did notice the sudden rush of excitement and adrenaline over Kayla and Zandra.
He knew something was up. Nobody is ever this alive in math class. Compared to the rest of the class, Kayla and Zandra appeared to be more lifelike. It was not long until 10 minutes had passed. Kayla and Zandra were still going strong while Ray was enjoying the moment until he felt somewhat dizzy and unwell. Ray knew exactly what was happening to him. He excused himself to the bathroom to fix himself. Ray took out a mini injection filled with a drug from his pocket. He located his vein in his arm and injected himself. Ray felt relieved and better in an instant. He dumped the injection and went back to class. The drug he had just consumed was what one called Zenthia.
Kayla had been able to solve half of the problems Zandra did in a short period of time. She was determined to finish her task in time.
Just like how a cat is determined on catching the red dot, Kayla was bent on finishing what was supposed to be her homework. Zandra was not going easy either. She wanted that ice cream no matter what.
With only 5 minutes left behind on the clock, tensions had risen to an even greater level than before. That was about the same time the teacher decided to intervene. He began to ask questions about the topic at random.
His first choice was Kayla. It seemed as though it was her bad luck to be selected. She would not be able to finish her task now. She quietly stood up and teacher took his sweet time to generate a question. Kayla was nervous at first but she calmed down just enough for her brain to supply the vital information to her tongue.
He was dumbfounded. He knew for sure that Kayla was paying zero attention towards what he was teaching but somehow she was able to answer his query.
Kayla sat down and started her home task again. The teacher was asking the other students around them but many were not able to answer him. Ray looks at his clock and notifies the duo that there's only 2 more minutes left.
Gradually, the time completely runs out.
The class is over and the teacher has left. Upon checking it is revealed that Zandra was able to finish it all in time but Kayla still had 1 more problem to solve. She wasn't able to do it due to her sudden verbal test.
"Well. At least I tried." Kayla remarks
"Oh that's fine. You're getting your reward too."
"Really? But it seems unfair."
"The teacher wasting your precious time was unfair as well"
"Wow. I guess that's pretty neat."
Those three people had attracted a lot of attention during their recent activity. It was like the whole class knew what they were doing. But soon enough everyone forgot and the day came to an end.
"Finally! It's time for ice cream!" Zandra is overjoyed.
"I know the perfect place where we can get some of that that creamy goodness!" Kayla says "It's near the school. Follow me."
Ray follows them on his bike until they reach their destination.
Zandra exclaims "I want chocolate flavor!"
"And what about you, Kayla?"
"Oh I'll just have Licorice ice cream. And you, Ray?"
"I want vanilla!"
They enter inside the shop and place their orders. Soon enough a robot gives them their goods and Ray swipes his card to finish the transaction.
"Woah! You have a card?! That's so cool!" Zandra is very much impressed.
"Yeah. It's easier than carrying a whole lotta cash around."
"That's some good thinking right there." Zandra turns to Kayla "Learn something from him once in awhile Kayla!"
"Oh shut up."
They all laugh and lick their ice creams. It's like they are enjoying this moment.
A good distance away a person says, "So this is what you do in your spare time, Mr. Ray Williams."
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