S.A.T.S was very big and beautiful. It was looking more majestic to Zina. She breathed in, this was the school that would catapult her to great heights.
Her luggage was collected by a man she guessed was the porter. As she approached the administration office, she saw a man who she knows needed no introduction. Professor Oludemeji, a man who has made and marred many aspiring artists. Thousands of stars across Africa attribute their success to him. A graduate of psychology and creative arts. He holds a PHD in the both courses.
He smiled at Zina" Miss James, I received a letter of excuse, your reason for your delay was" he shook his head" let's just say I don't tolerate such tardiness".
Zina swallowed that wasn't the welcome she was expecting, after all she had been the best student in the audition.
He waved her away and she entered the building. A fairly large woman frowned at her and murmured about late students making her work difficult and such.
" Your things were sent to room 215.Now don't fight with your roommates"
Zina shook her head. Roommates?" Can you fix me up somewhere else where I can be alone "
" Unless you want to sleep under the stairs, we have more important things to do, where are your documents?".
Mr Oludemeji waited for another twenty minutes, he had to see the boy. Ever since, he had been bubbling with curiosity.
Lost in his thoughts, he felt someone brush past him.
He turned, Faler by Don Mavier filled the air.
" Sorry, Sir" The tall, fair boy said.
" It is no problem, what's your name?"
" Koranu Stevens"
He looked at the boy, Stevens, a normal name belonging to no influential person he knew and yet the board insisted he should be admitted without auditioning.
Coming to Koranu, his tone was polite but he betrayed no emotion. Neither of warm or cold. It was straight and gave no particular aura. He was too polite to be a BMS. He didn't know why he was intrigued with these boy. Why he was determined to find out everything about this 17 year old boy.
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Koranu knocked at the door.
" Come in " A voice said
He entered the room, the design was nice though. The custom crafted dresser with matching drawers in oak , each table had a lamp. Each bed was dressed in brown and white bedspread. He turned to his roommate.
Yazz was a bit taller than him, with chocolate skin and his hair plaited into thick braids one could say he was quite handsome.
" Hey, Koranu. I am Yazz"
Koranu didn't want to ask how he knew his name so he just nodded and sat on the bed, it was small but...
" Alright, your things are here " Yazz said pointing to the drawers
" Okay" Koranu said resisting the urge to glare at Yazz, like he didn't know that already. He breathed and calmed himself, he was always like this after a flight.
Yazz sat down on his bed, his roommate was a quiet one no doubt.
" Do you know anything about the school"
Koranu thought about the 5 rule pamphlet, the woman had given him along with the key. He had memorized them.
* The hostels are for sleeping and resting , all kinds of talent practice is prohibited.
* Competitions not approved by the school should not be attended by SATS students.
* No jumping of the school fence
*Respect for all staff
* Diligence is highly recommended
He looked at Yazz " Not really"
"Wanna see"
"No"
Koranu said and lay down, closing his eyes. He rested in perfect silence, he would unpack later.
Yazz watched for some time. He then picked up his headset, a white beats by dre and started dancing.
Someone knocked on the door. Yazz stopped dancing and opened the door.
Two boys came in laughing.
" Hey junior "
Tobi slumped on the bed" How is your roommate"
" I dunno, we haven't talked much. In fact it looks like he doesn't talk much"
" How sad? Do your dad want to punish you or something " Junior said." Its 1pm and he is already sleeping"
" Leave him alone"
" Feeling the protective roommate already" Junior said and they laughed.
Tobi elbowed Yazz " This changes things. Your room is the best but..."
Yazz brought out something and covered Koranu ears
" You were saying...".
" Well, we didn't come here to make small talk, show me the steps" He stood up
" Okay, it is like this, one two three four "
Junior repeated after him" One, Two three didn't grab the four"
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Zina entered the room, two girls were lying on their bed.
" Hi" Kamy called out to her and stood up" am Kamy"
" Okay" Zina said, she pulled her box and opened it.
" Do you need help with that?"
" No, I don't "
Zina glanced at the the other girl who was sleeping.
" That's Kendell" Kamy said following her eyes.
She didn't talk to her, she kept on unpacking. The room was pretty big for three although not compared to her room at home. Each bed has a reading table, Zina wondered what they were reading, a wardrobe and a mirror with a cabinet.
Kamy's phone rang
"Jay"
" Where are you?"
" Coming"
She stood up and smiled at Zina
"I will right back rommie"
Zina frowned at her" My name us Zina James "
Kamy's eyes widened as realization hit her. Zina, the girl who got first in the audition, the winner of let's hear you sing.
Too bad, she wouldn't be in her class. Kamy's couldn't just wait for tomorrow.
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" I hope you don't make any strange noises while you sleep, I am a light sleeper". Yazz told him before going to bed
Koranu gazed at Yazz who was sleeping so soundly although Koranu's  own screams had woken him up.
He clutched the pillows closer to himself. Slowly taking deep breaths.

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So this is the end of Chapter  One, I repeat if you like the click on that star shaped button. What do you think about Zina? Or Kamy ?
I would love to hear your thoughts, suggestions and criticisms.