Chapter 24: Learning About the First Test
Evaline:
The dining hall was larger than what I was expecting.
There were rows of long wooden tables stretched across the room with students scattered throughout, either eating or chatting amongst themselves.
A warm scent of fresh bread, eggs, and something sweet was lingering in the air, making my stomach tighten in anticipation. It had been a long time since I last had a proper breakfast.
It was Mallory’s voice that pulled by attention back to her, reminding me that there was someone right next to me.
"Looks like most people are already here. We should really hurry!"
She then grabbed my wrist before I could say anything and started dragging me toward the food counter. Her energy was infectious, bubbly and chaotic in the best way possible.
"Don’t let the rustic look fool you," she continued while motioning toward the wooden interior. "The food here is actually amazing. My brother told me about it, but I thought he was exaggerating. Turns out, he wasn’t."
I followed her lead and picked up a tray as we reached the counter. There were plenty of options - eggs, sausages, fresh fruit, toast, and porridge. Since I was starving, I opted for a bowl of porridge, an apple, two boiled eggs, and a cup of coffe.
But if I was thinking that my tray carried too much food, then I was mistaken. Mallory had her tray piled with everything she could fit in it, making it twice as full as mine.
"Are you feeding an entire pack?" I asked, failing to stop myself.