Chapter 25: Stand Out, Fit In
Silence engulfed the whole room, and Eirin was frozen still right where she was standing. ’Why am I in the same room as her? She clearly hates me,’ she thought while taking deep breaths. Ever since she was a child, Eirin did not care for the hostility she received from other people solely because she always thought that she only needed Ava in her life. She did not try to fit in or please other people, but being hated was something that always affected her.
This will be her first time trying to get along with a stranger. ’How does Ava do this effortlessly?’ Eirin thought as she could feel the awkwardness in the air.
Coleen then walked to her bed, not even glancing at Eirin who was only following her with her gaze.
"I—"
The door opened again, cutting what Eirin was about to say.
"I almost forgot, your uniform and school necessities are all inside your closet," Anna said with a huge grin on her face. "Your class will start tomorrow at 8 in the morning. Mr. Blade will tell you your schedule since he will be your adviser, and Miss McGuffin right here is your classmate so you two better get along well. I have also placed a picture inside your drawer of how the proper uniform attire looks." Anna then bid Eirin goodbye after saying what she needed to say.
The awkward silence worsens leaving Eirin no choice. ’Why is she so wary of me? Does she think it was my fault why Link and the others were late?’ she thought as she sat on her soft and comfy bed.
"Uhm, hello? My name’s Eirin."
SILENCE, and nothing but silence despite Eirin’s efforts of initiating a conversation with Coleen McGuffin. The other girl showed how she did not want to form any kind of bond with Eirin as she only continued looking at her notebook.