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Class is over.

But my mind and heart are not in the right state. I'm overthinking and my heart is beating faster. I am here at the library, trying to be calm. I tried to read a book because it is one way to calm me down but it didn't work. I tried listening to some relaxing songs with the help of YouTube using the free Wi-Fi of the school's library but still no effect. I tried reminiscing fun moments and memories in my life to drive away from this feeling but still, it didn't work.

Gary and Lovely are worried about me when I arrived after going to the comfort room. They tried asking me what's wrong but I can't talk. I tried but I can't. With worried eyes, I saw from my best friends, I just look down because of pity.

I pity myself for not knowing what to do. Pity me for not sharing this secret. And pity me because I am scared.

I touched my necklace that holds the love and my memory of my parents. I am adopted but my foster parents are the best. They gave me their love like I am their child. They said that when they adapted, I am wearing this necklace. It's a small key with a snowflake design. I always like snow and ice. The coldness gives me warmth like also a home to me.

I don't know why. Not just because it is as white as my hair but because I'm fond of them. My hair will never be a hindrance to my life even though it is one reason I'm being mistreated and bullied. They said that I looked like a granny but it didn't bother me.

I know now that I am calm. With a smile, I went home. I am walking to my bicycle getting ready to go home. I am unlocking its lock when I noticed a shadow. I looked back and saw the one I don't want to see.

"Hi Snow. " Him as he smirked looking at his opened book.

"Can we talk?" He said as he closed the book and looked at me with coldness. His eyes are like the fire of the magma of a volcano maybe because he has red eyes with coldness as for today as he looked at me. I didn't say to him that I agreed to talk but maybe it is time. Also, for me not to be bothered anymore.

We are walking silently going maybe somewhere. I'm not going to lead a strange nerd to my house but, I'm leading the way towards the park. I'm at the front walking with my bike at the side and Dave was at my back not knowing what he is thinking and doing. I am a bit scared of what he might to do me but there's also a feeling of safety, I guess?

When he said that we should talk, we didn't talk at all. We just walk. And just walk. I snapped when he closed his book and walk beside me with my bike at our center. I am getting nervous at the moment because I know that this is the right time now to talk.

"Snow," he said

"Y-yes?! " As I stutter in which it is normal for me to talk like this to someone I don't know but also the stuttering also due to the situation I am currently in.

" I think that you are a smart person, you know?" he said with a smiley and cheerful tone, not like earlier, soft voice and being nerdy. But now he's like a normal person.

"Why? " Trying my best not to look at his side.

"I believed that someone who loves science and math is smart. "

"Loving them doesn't mean you are smart. It depends on when you know how things work or how you understand them" I said as I am correcting him while I'm fixing my glasses.

" That's right but you understand how they work and apply them on a regular basis. " He said that confidently.

"How so? " I asked as I am curious about what he knows and how he can prove his statement.

"You used conic sections to draw your own design infrastructure. I saw you drawing a building while in class. "

It made me became still for a moment. I am shocked that it feels like he is observing me from afar and knows my every action.

" You used hyperbola for the structure but used ellipse for the base. You even draw it in 3D and the combination of colors that you apply compliments your personality. "

It made me look at him because of his last phrase that he just let out.
" Mysterious yet welcoming," he said that while looking at me like he is seeing into my soul.

" Didn't know that you're that observant. "

"Well, one advantage of being a NERD maybe. " He even emphasized the nerd word.

I looked at him with a doubtful face.
"What?! " He said.

"What do you want to talk about?" I said while I park my bicycle at the side of a tree. We already arrived at the park. I sat on the bench which is near the tree.

The park is very near to my house just a couple of miles away maybe 10 minutes walk from here. The park really gives a homey feeling because every weekend, different families are gathering here to bond with their children and to have someday off. Kids also meet with their friends and play with each other and also with the playground. Elders love going here for a nice walk and for the nice clean air. In addition, some also fond of having some exercise here during mornings any time of the week.

As I am looking at the scenery here in the park, Dave began to talk.

"Well, didn't expect that first week of school someone caught my attention already," he said as he leans at the branch of the maple tree.

"Someone who already knows something I want to keep a secret of. " He continued and then he looked at me.

And with a cold stare, he said,
" You're in big trouble, Snow"

And with a cold stare, he said," You're in big trouble, Snow"