Chapter 10

Mizuchi can't help but stalk her ex whom had moved on from her.He was hanging out with his friends and were still talking about girls. He's got brown rather than black markings on his white fur and was talking than her. He kept mentioning the types of girls he would settle for.

Not once did he mention her.

There's no way she was going up to make a scene in front of the whole school. What would her mother say? A harlequin rabbit like her shouldn't start the fights but she can finish them. Oh, that Haru sure added fire to her rage! But her anger was cut short when an elephant student almost stepped on her, making the rabbit stumble into one of the auditoriums.

She was about to get out when a sea of students came in, leaving her no choice but to sit somewhere until the crowd dies down. Then, she could make her escape.

She groaned, realising she's stuck in the second year's class. Oh well, she sent a quick text to her friends, telling them to cover for her while she's trapped. At least they could help her record the lecture and tell her about the homework.

Which was something she wasn't a fan of!

Like other rabbits, their biology has made them fearful of all animals bigger than them whether they are herbivore or carnivore. So it was the best that Mizuchi put on a brave face, proving to everyone that she's not just some dumb bunny. She was thankful to find friendship in Tanya and Riley because they too have their own struggles in the school.

To think a dwarf rabbit would set a chain of events was beyond Mizuchi's comprehension!

She can't pick on that slut because that grey wolf will always follow her. Oh well, she doesn't care if that wolf eats her. But why can't she move on? An optimistic part of her say that there are other rabbits but now she was not sure.

Other herbivores or rodents wouldn't dare cross her since they know her reputation despite her being a rabbit.

Her ears perked up when she heard a familiar voice. Peeking over between the tall herbivores, she saw that bat again with those voids for eyes. It was his turn to do his presentation and Mizuchi was intrigued by how he carried himself despite the other animal's views about him. His soulless eyes gave Mizuchi an impression of him being dreamy despite being in the present moment.

Plus, his presentation was really interesting. That she will admit.

...

Arthur was relief that it was lunch time.

He had packed some egg sandwiches he made for himself and had a small bottle of honey which he will have as his dessert. He avoided the cafeteria, knowing what happened. Just as he was about to find a secluded spot, a hand grabbed his shoulder.

"That was amazing!" the voice of Jack yipped excitedly. "I have so many question to ask you about that mythology and what world is there beyond where we are. Hey, does your old town have a museum and-"

"Jack," the soft growling voice of Legosi halted the Labrador retriever from getting too excited. "Let him talk. Arthur, you were great out there."

Arthur was flustered, his white fur fluffed up, easy for him to bury his face under it. "Oh, thank you. I was a nervous wreck up there and I hope no one saw my wings shaking like I'm having some electric shocks."

Jack shook his head and grasped Arthur's hand-wing. "Come join us for lunch. We're just eating near the pool. No one goes there and the pool is only filled up during the evening."

'Well why not,' the Honduran white bat thought to himself. He had extra tea left in his flask and can share with the two canines his honey. He walked close to Legosi, knowing that the grey wolf is the one he knew more than his companion.

At the empty poolside, Arthur loved how peaceful it was with the occasional sounds of insects humming. The three of them ate in silence, the sound of the crinkling wrappers filled Arthur's ears and it was a satisfying sound. He was wondering what his dad, his grandmother and his old friend are doing at the moment. He mentally noted to himself that he will give them a call soon.

"You like tea a lot," Legosi pointed out. "Is it the taste?"

Arthur smiled, swallowing the sandwich before speaking. "Not just the taste. It's the effect of tea where it can make you feel calm or have the energy to do work. It's not as strong as coffee but it is very comforting for me. I like to drink them without anything but milk if my mood is down or honey."

The grey wolf pondered at Arthur's answer. He of course has drank tea but never at least five different types everyday! Arthur may be blind but Legosi could tell that he doesn't let that stop him from being a student just like everyone else.

...

Arthur was thankful for Jack and Legosi's offer to join them for lunch. He decided to call for his friend back home by plugging his headsets on his ears and voice command his phone to call a number.

"Oh, looks like you haven't forgotten about me~" a smooth voice on the phone answered the call. His tone was teasing and Arthur was glad that there wasn't a hint of anger.

Arthur chuckled as he walked down the school's hallway. "Hello Sameer. Just calling to check in on you. Also, sorry about the long wait because I have homework and adjusting to Cherryton."

"Aren't we all?" the voice laughed. "But it's good to hear from you, my friend. Ah, everything is well here in Gryphon Cross except that you are not around. Homework is pilling up and the compulsory after school activities. I swear that I might be the only one who is questioning us working to the bone at a young age."

Arthur shook his head at his old friend's ramble. He gave his friend a brief update on what Cherryton is like and the people he met. It was good talking to him again. "I know you can make it through. You are flexible in how you handle things."

The voice of Sameer laughed. "Likewise with you, Arthur. But I have to go now, got fencing after this. Hope we keep in touch soon. I bet you have a beautiful lady with you, no?"

"O-Of course not!"

There was a click and the call was off. Aoba was right about Sameer being understanding about the bat's situation. Arthur was thinking of playing a song on his keyboard in his room. Maybe something upbeat or epic? Or maybe-

"Hey! Let go of me!" a voice cried out. Arthur's cloudy eyes widened when he realised who it was. Placing his headphones back in his bag, he followed to where that sound was coming from with the help of his clicks.

"Your wolf isn't here to save you, Haru," that familiar voice almost made the bat stopped his tracks. What does that rabbit have with the president of the gardening club? Arthur was not sure if he was going to take action or take it as a private argument.

"Look, why don't you talk to him?" Haru snapped. "It's not my fault he went with me when you are being desperate and possessive. Of course he left you! No one wants to be with a possessive, crazy, Prima Donna!"

Arthur could sense the heat in the argument. He had to do something before things get ugly. Relying on his ears, he rushed in to shield Haru from an oncoming attack. After all, she is his club's president.

SLAP!

Arthur felt a stinging pain on his right cheek. He sweared that he could feel the heat and a rush of blood on where it hurts. He cupped it, hoping it will hold the pain for now.

"And what are you doing here?" the harlequin rabbit's voice demanded. "Can't you mind your own business?"

"Leave Haru alone," Arthur told her off.

The harlequin rabbit let out a laugh. "What's this? Don't tell me you've been sleeping with the freak too? Oh Haru, no wonder no one wants to be friends with you!"

Arthur may not know what she looked like but he assumed that her appearance might be taller than Haru and had a more fiery edge to her aura. He's not accurate but at least it's something he could pick up.

"And you," the bully rabbit he could feel was close to his face. "Stay out of things you shouldn't interfere. In fact, it's better if you don't interact with anyone at all. Animals will just pity you but they will never like you. Who would ever be with a blind, fish-eyed freak like you?"

The sound of her footsteps faded away and Arthur sighed. He had been holding his breath after taking the hit for Haru. He felt a tiny hand tugged his hand wing.

"Forget about her," Haru sniffed. "Come on, I'll walk you to the infirmary. She almost sliced your cheek."

Nodding, Arthur allowed the Netherland dwarf rabbit to guide him.