The Institute Of Silver Lake

As Zeria's head landed on Stephen's chest he was momentarily shocked but he then pivoted around the girl so he was on one knee in front of her, still with her head on his chest. "Zeria, there was nothing anyone could have done."Stephen's voice was gentle and caring "you wouldn't have been able to stop him" Stephen gently moved his right hand onto the back of Zeria's head and placed his left hand halfway down her back.

"and come on Z, you have loads to live for, your music, your Acting, And most of all your friends."
 
Vesper yawned as he left the gym while Tessa jogged to catch up.

"Hey Vesper where are you going?" Tessa said in her normal cheerful tone as she came up next to Vesper. Vesper then let out a quick sigh before wondering to himself something about Tessa.

"I was going to bed as its been a long day", Vesper said simply before pondering wherever or not he should ask what he was wondering.

"Oh so thats why you were leaving", Tessa said almost sadly. "Oh well tierdness can't be helped." With this Vesper decided to ask.

"Tessa why haven't you cried. All the other girls were crying meanwhile you stayed calm, why?" Vesper asked looking at Tessa who now was looking almost down.

"I'm in shock. When something like that happens my mind closes it away, I'm left with my normal personallity and then when it wears off I just break down like you did", Tessa explianed before walking off sadly. Vesper didn't want to leave it like this and so grabbed her hand.

"I'm sorry I shouldn't have asked if you were so unconfitable with it", Vesper explained making Tessa turn round and look at him, Vesper knew he wanted to mend the damage he just did but he wasn't sure how so he acted on instinct and just quickly kissed Tessa on the cheak.
 
Zeria choked back another sob.

"No I don't..."

She clutched onto him tightly, not caring that they were both wet from the rain and from Stephen jumping into the lake.

"I should have been able to do something! She didn't deserve to die!"
 
"Zeria, you can't allow yourself to be buried by your feelings" Stephen lent back and gently lifted Zeria's chin with his right index finger. the pair were now looking into each others eyes "If you allow the sadness in your heart to take control there is no coming back, don't fall into Darkness Z" Stephen gently spoke.

Stephen then took his Finger from her chin and wiped the tears from under her eyes with his thumbs "please cheer up, i hate to see a pretty girl cry"
 
Zeria felt warmth rise to her cheeks and nodded.

"I just......can't help but feel like I should have been able to do something, Stephen"

She bowed her head and leaned against him, trying to calm her breathing. She bit her lower lip, head still bowed.

"I'm sorry...I shouldn't have broken down like this on you. And you're all wet too. You should go change before you get sick. It's okay to go. I'll be fine..."
 
Stephen smiled at Zeria's comments nd looked at her bowed head "I'm not leaving you." he then giggled "and I'm wet because i jumped into a freezing cold lake" Stephen told her through a smile "and as for the sickness, it would be worth it to make sure that your okay.
 
Cornelius approached the group of girls, he was about to try and charm them when he noticed they were in tears, now wouldn't be a good time to flirt... He could however try another method.

"Hey girls, what's wrong?" Cornelius called to them, with sympathy.

"Didn't you hear? A-a-a g-g-g-girl drowned in the pool..." One girl sad, trying to hold back tears.

"What? Is she alright?" Cornelius asked half shocked.

"She's dead!" Another girl shouted, half angry with sadness.

The girls by this stage were even more teary, Cornelius took this opportunity to swoop in.

"It's alright, come here." Cornelius said softly, offering hs shoulder for them to cry on. As the girls leaned over him he thought to himself "Success!"
 
Vesper was now highly confused over his actions with Tessa and his hasty departure but he felt better as she was happy when he left. Vesper was heading back towards his room in a rather calm manner while pondering his thoughts. Vesper walked past an open area like a courtyard when he overheard something.

"Shes dead", a girl across the courtyard shouted breaking Vespers trail of thought and making him stop and lean on a wall while he watched what was going on here. Vesper saw that girls were crying over what happened earilier and by the look of it a guy was trying to take advantage of there sadness. Vesper decided to make a move if this guy tried to be clever. Vesper watched as the two of the girls came to the guy to cry and Vesper then acted. He came up behind this guy and pulled grabbed his coller.

"Dude its a bad idea to take advantage of girls at any time but its also stupid to do that while I'm around", Vesper remarked evilly.
 
Zeria shook her head at Stephen and shakily rose to her feet.

"We should both go dry off and change before we get wet. I'm cold, and I'm sure you're chilled to the bone"

She would feel bad if he got sick because of her.

"Come on...our dorms shouldn't be too far off"
 
Half shocked that hewas suddenly grabbed by someone and by the girls quickly stepping back, Cornelius quickly focused his attention on this guy, hiding his shock he quickly gave him a more innocent look.

"whoa whoa whoa, what's wrong with you? I'm just trying to be sympathetic, is it wrong to perform an act of kindness nowadays? these girls were clearly upset so I comforted them, I apologise if I gave you a bad impression. I assure you though, my intentions were pure." Cornelius stated, he was half telling the truth, yet half lying as well, but this guy didn't need to know that... "Would you mind letting me go? I don't see why you need a grip on me just to talk? Surely that wouldn't be too much to ask? Girls, you're upset enough, I would suggest you get yourselves out of earshot for the time being"

The girls did as instructed and went to their dorms, Cornelius then turned his attention to his attacker. "So, it's now just the two of us, care to release me from your bear grip now?" Cornelius said, he retained his innocent look but his voice was becoming increasingly cocky now.
 
Vesper rolled his eyes in annoyance as the girls walked away while he still gripped the back of this guys coller.

"Ok I'm an honest kind person when it comes to girls and in my or any true gentleman opinion what you were just doing is taken advantage of the female gender", Vesper said calmly before drawing one of his swords. "And unless I hear a simply apology to myself and a promise for you not to take advantage of girls again. I will have to use my weapons", Vesper said evily as he set the tip of his blade on the guys back before letting go and pushing him forwards while keeping his sword in hand. "So what will it be."
 
Cornelius had trouble stopping himself from laughing now, he had a strange sense of amusement over this scene.

"Hah, you call yourself a true gentleman? Well I fail to see how putting a blade to my throat is going to resolve this situation, threats have never done well to control a situation entirely. And besides, what are you gonna do? Are you going to cut my throat? Think you could do it? thisnk you have the balls to become a cold blooded murderer and kill an unarmed man out of your own idea of revenge? besides, I doubt another death so soon would be such a good idea, and since this will be investigated, do you really want to be the prime suspect in that yong girl's murder?"

Cornelius looked deeply into his attacker's eyes, he was fairly confident what he had said would stop him from killing him, and if he was still persistant he wasn't going to back down.
 
Vesper couldn't help but let a smile sneak across his face.

"This is a fencing sword, it has a protective guard on the blade so it can only break bones which I will do with ease", Vesper remarked before running his finger down the side of the blade and tapping the tip showing the plastic edge on it. "And by the look of it I'm more of a gentleman than you are. A gentleman by definition is a person who treats others with the respect they deserve and one who treats females with more respect than males. I would let a girl slap me and all I'd do was glare at them where if a male did that I would leave him paralyzed or with several broken bones", Vesper remarked evilly before tapping his sword on the ground and pointing it at the guy opposing him.

"I'm sure you don't want to join the group I injured before gym in the sick bay", Vesper said before returning to his calm self and readying himself to dodge and counter any incoming attack if one came.
 
"hahaha, so, you like to feel more powerful than all the other guys? You like to set yourself a chance with the ladies? Sorry but girls don't always like a meathead who goes around beating on unarmed guys, last I heard they didn't get particularly turned on by that... Anyhow, what kind of gain would you get from injuring me? I can't defend myself, I can't move and you're the one with the weapon. I hardly see you in any position to be beating on me really, and what gives yo any right to say who gets injured and who is spared? you're no god, you aren't any more special than me and to be honest if anyone sees this scene, what do you think they are going to say? That I should be punished for 'supposedly' taking advantage of girls? Or that you were bullying another classmate with a blade drawn? That can get your fencing licence stripped from what I hear... Happens with any sport really if you do anything from there outside of class. Would it be worth beating me so that you miss out on something you enjoy? besides, if there's anyone in your class you particularly like, you won't exactly be showing them any class if you're kicked out for attacking another student with your sword."

Cornelius knew at some point this guy was going to crack, he just had to wear down on his defenses and then take the chance to get out.
 
Stephen decided Zeria was talking sense, He handed her the hoodie she gave him to wear and then he jogged back to his dorm. after a shower and a change of clothes Stephen exited the dorm area and headed for the gym when his phone began to ring. he answered it with a hello and then heard "Mr S. Hownam please come to the front of school" Although Stephen didn't recognize the voice he decided to head to the front off school.

As he arrived he saw a lorry with a trailer on the back parked on the drive way What the hell" he muttered under his breath as the driver approached "a delivery for you Mr Hownam" Stephen signed the piece of paper handed to him by the delivery man and became extremely confused when the driver handed him a pair of what looked like car keys. the driver then walked over to the lorry and pulled a lever opening the back of the carriage into a ramp.

Stephen walked around so he could see into the carriage and was shocked to see what it was. A Nissan 350Z was then rolled out onto the drive. the Lorry packed up and left. Stephen pushed the unlock button on the key and the car beeped twice with two flashes from the headlights Stephen was amazed "Is this mine?" he asked himself as he opened the door. there was an envelope taped to the Steering wheel. he opened it and read it...


happy birthday honey, sorry your father and I couldn't come we are in Switzerland. congratulations on passing your test, hope you enjoy the car your father picked it.
happy birthday

love mum xxx
 
Zeria took her hoodie back and headed to her dorm, cleaning up and hanging the hoodie above the shower to dry.

"There we go...now...to go check the mail. I was supposed to get a letter from father soon...and Leon promised he'd write with news of the swim team"

She brushed off her skirt a bit, then headed down to the mail area. She quickly found her two letters that she needed and sat down in the hall, opening the one from her father first.

Dearest Daughter Zeria,
We are glad to hear that you are well and that things in school are proceeding as you'd hoped. It is also good to hear that you have made a few friends during your stay there. We're going to be sending you something soon in the mail that your mother found that you might like. We look forward to the holiday and being able to see your smiling face. Don't forget to send us your school picture. We love you and hope you are well.
Love, Dad and Mom


Zeria smiled and put the letter in her bag. She would read the other letter later on when she was back in her dorm. She sighed and remembered the disk she had given Stephen.

"I wonder if he listened to it yet?"
 
Stephen looked at the floor as his eyes welled with tears "I hate them, so much" he muttered under his breath "Mr hownam, could you move that to the car park please?" Stephen glanced over his shoulder and saw the head mistress "Sure" he replied as he satin the driver seat and drove it around to the school car park.

After he parked the car Stephen climbed out and locked it.
 
Vesper sighed as he was bored at this point and his tiredness was starting to get the better of him, as this guy babbled on about what Vesper would consider the half truth of the mind he wondered what he was going to have for breakfast tomorrow morning. Vesper even let out a yawn after the guy had finished his lengthy speech.

"Well how clever are you, I know I'm not a god nor do I care what others think of me as I already have a girl who's close to me. I fight for enjoyment and as you said I would gain nothing so I guess I shouldn't waste my energy on such a second rate jerk who has no honor", at this point Vesper let out another slow yawn and sheathed his sword. "Besides I draw my swords so my opponents don't attack me while I'm speaking rather than using them in battle unless I'm outnumbered. So unless you got a couple of invisible friends to help you, my swords would stay unless", with this Vesper walked to the edge of the courtyard as he couldn't be bothered talking to such a person who dosn't get common style or someone who dosn't know the workings of things. When Vesper reached the edge he continued on his path to his dorm, Vesper also knew that because he was going to miss dinner by sleeping early he was going to need a big breakfast. "Hmm, I wonder if they are serving bacon tomorrow", Vesper said to himself.
 
Stephen stood looking at the car. He knew it would be fully insured as his parents always spoiled him "fuck it" he muttered under his breath. as he unlocked the car and drove to the front of school. He climbed out of the car and jogged into the office and up to the secretary. "hey Sandra, can i sign out of school please, I'll be back and in my dormitory by 9 tonight" the Secretary looked up at Stephen "you going to test out your new Birthday present Mr Hownam, okay" the secretary began writing in a large notebook and then she slid it across the desk "Sign here" Stephen did as requested and then smiled at her "thanks" he announced before jogging out to his car.

When he got outside he saw a couple of year 1's looking at his car in amazement. "hey, keep your hands off of the paintwork" Stephen announced before he walked over and opened his scissor door. "The paintwork wasn't cheap and i don't want fingerprints on it" he announced "sorry Hownam" one of them said as Stephen closed his door.

He turned on the engine and revved it up to around 3000 rpm and the engine sounded great. as he dropped the clutch the dump valve let out a hiss. "thanks dad" he muttered under his breath before reversing and then turning the car around. he then shifted into first gear and drove up the drive. When he got to the top of the school's large driveway he plugged his I-pod into the MP3 jack, turned the volume up and began his songs playing on random. everything from Punk to Dance music.he sped off at the junction and headed for one of the close by villages "time to get something decent to eat" he muttered
 
Zeria picked up her things and headed back up to her dorm, flopping down onto her bed and grabbing her other letter.

Zeria,
Hey girl! Us swimmers miss you! How is your new school? We scored good on our first meet. I hope you're doing good in your clubs. Congrats on finally finishing your one art piece. I bet it looks great. Ha ha. Anyways, sorry this is so short, but I'm about to head to swim practice. Tell me what you've been up to, a'ight chicka?
You Rock Chicka!, ~Leon~

She smiled to herself and put the letter with all of her other ones from Leon, then laid back on her bed and softly sang a song she liked...
 
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