"Did you remember all your clothes sweetie? Your stationaries, books... charging cables... uh-" I hugged my mom to stop her rant and gave her a kiss on her forehead. "I'm fine ma, I  think I had more than enough time to check through all my things."

"Well then... I don't want to take up more time than needed. Be sure to eat well and study better alright? Call me during the weekends! Bye-bye!" I waved back at her as she drove off... and left me here... this feels like her leaving me for my first day of school all over again.

Picking up my things, I gulped and wiped off a few drops of cold nervous sweat. The cool autumn breeze did not help to ease the anxiety as I hustled myself through the grand entrance of the so called school for all.

Upon entering, it was clear that things around here weren't 'the usual'; there were bright colourful radiant outlines on the floor near the walls, and some lockers had tinier ones beneath them. Gripping tightly, I heaved my rucksack unto my back as I started to slowly maneuver the somewhat freezing hallways.

Running students, gossiping girls and boys chatting about... boy things, it was the typical school and I, was the perfect "loner". I kept my head low as I passed some judging stares, sometimes looking up to see where I was going; I'm not socially impaired, just a little bit more careful than some monkeys.

Pushing through multiple interlocking doors to unveil the seemingly maze-like school I finally found my side of the boarding rooms. It seemed that chaos had sprung loose in this section of whatever prestigious school as I was hit in the face with a water balloon of all things.

I stood silently still as some jeer and laugh in the distance, then grit my teeth as I wiped some water of my face as I went to find my personal room with my partially drenched shirt... but though I am impressed how big the boarding area was.

A bridge, suspended in the air using some infrastructure, connected the institute to a huge enough facility to house at least a thousand humans in their own private rooms... as per advertised.

But enough about the buildings and whatnot. Trudging past some doors that had half-naked male teens blowing up balloons while some girls had their make-up done, all in the midst of some loud obnoxious music and a party of sorts that involved the entire student lobby.

I had my ears turned mostly off while I navigated various doors with numbers embedded in them while fishing for my boarding room keys. And as such, the inevitable bump happened. "Sorry!"

A half-groggy half-drunk, as I would have looking at his face and whimsical pace, male walked on as if the bump never happened after giving a dull response to my apology. I shrugged the little incident off and paced a few steps forwards before finding my room.

A mechanical clunk and a closed thud later, I flopped unto the bed my room provided as I took off my shirt for a change. And without inspecting much of the room, I left with my backpack that had most of the essentials for the first day of school.

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From the outside, it really looked like the schools size was nothing to wow at... but damn was I wrong. I tried to hide my panting as I was late for the first class and upon reaching the classroom door, I took in a deep breath... and entered after knocking twice.

The knock had seemingly quieted the entire class, which I hated, and with the silence came a rather strict look from the homeroom teacher. Her eyes were vacant and without emotion, but that all changed when she started speaking. "You're late... but fortunately for you today's just a little orientation day so shoo, go to your little seat."

I gave a little nod before walking through seated desks with my head hung under. Taking a little seat at the utmost back of the room, the teacher began to introduce herself as Elliot and... if memory doesn't fail me, that's a name not to mess with.

"All of you were handpicked by the ministry of education for a reason, and with that reason comes expectations for all of you. And if you do not? Well... there will be consequences."

"But enough of that, welcome! To the school of mixed sizes." Some background chatter erupted as she announced the last 2 words. "Now settle down, we have to get some ground rules before you are all let go to meet your partners."

"As you all should know by now, our prime minister has struck a small deal with the other one. And in here, this school, you will meet some of their kind which we all should respect as students of this fine institut-"

"But when are we going to meet them?" A voice belonging to a boy with a varsity jacket asked. "I'm getting there... Ilford."

"As I was saying... you might've all noticed some yellow outlines near the walls of the school. Those areas indicate the path their kind take so as to avoid... accidents. Of course, students will all be monitored via surveillance cameras throughout the day so you all better think twice before doing anything funny."

"Lunch time lasts an hour from 12PM to 1PM and sometime after you will all be led to the mixed sizes cafeteria where all students will gather to eat... and once again, we're watching." Some snickers came from the students, and I fail to interpret them as to why they would do so.

"Classes should end at 4PM if none of you all get detention at the end of the day, dinner is served at 6PM and we have a curfew at 10PM and if anyone breaks it, it will be much much worse than just detention. Do take note that the classrooms are not fully fitted yet and...if there's any questions, please do ask them n-" 

"When are we meeting our little friends?"

"Ilford for the last time, don't. Interrupt. Me. And to answer your question..."  Knock-knock. "Ah, speak of the devil... come in!" 

And as such, a adult male tromps into the room with a tray of sorts... carrying... them. "Thank you, if you would so much just put them on my table." The adult grunts and unceremoniously dumps the tray harshly unto the table causing some of them to fall over. "Say hello to your partners."

And with that, she picked up the tray and slowly had one of them placed at every desk for all of us. Most students were curious and stared at them, but they weren't... not at all. "I expect all of you to handle all of them with care as you will all be carrying them throughout you classes and by now... their little dolly houses should be in all of your boarding rooms." Wait.. what? 

"Should anything happen to your partners, you will be held accountable for whatever they have in stall for you. I'll give you all an hour to get the conversations going between them, after that you are all free to do anything you want for the day. See you all tomorrow." And with that, the class erupted into a frenzy as many dangerous minds were eager to inspect their prize.. shit..

I looked down, not in that kind of way, at my partner, he seemed nervous... obviously. Black hair, fairly peachy skin... his hair was even messier than mine... heh. Clearing my throat, I gave myself time to soften my voice... though I was doubtful if he could even hear me above the others. "H-hey... how are you doing?"

Fuck that was pathetic. I covered my face as I cringed internally... and a small voice replied. "I-I'm doing fine... I guess." Awkward silence ensued... and soon the eager students had left before an hour was even up and just the two of us were left.

"I...I'm Las, and... I look forward to learning with you." I was surprised that he would make the first move in the conversation and so, I took a little bit of time before replying. 

"Well uhm... I'm Nil and likewise, I hope we can get along."

Inspiration struck at midnight... I just wrote this all in one sitting. Yes this is one of those rare times I have a moment to write. Anyways...

This book a not really "chronological" if you know what I mean. Events after this chapter might or might not have happened before previous chapters, but of course, Las and Nil will always mostly be in every one of them. There should be an ending... if I ever find the brainpower i need to make one up.

I hope you peeps loved the intro :>