The real question is, why am I wasting my time tutoring these kids? I ponder on the question as I walk out of the school library. Well, tutoring does have its benefits; like looking exceptional on my university application forms, which is the only thing that really matters to me. You don’t need to stop yourself on my acco—” I don't get to finish my sentence because Victoria shoots me a stern look, telling me with her eyes to keep my mouth shut. If this was any other teacher, I wouldn’t notice these things, but he’s the most tolerable teacher at Richmond. I tend to notice the small things when I can actually stand someone. His family comes from very old money. Something in the lines of petrochemical ventures. I haven't the faintest clue what any of these ventures mean and neither does Aryan. Biology.” I beam. They both groan in unison at my obvious excitement. They could make fun of me all they wanted—and they often did—but that would never change how much I adored biology. I would get down on my knees, even sell everyone I know if biology asked me to. It’s my absolutely favourite subject. I’ve loved biology ever since I was a child and realized I wanted to become a surgeon.

That you'll dismember us if we touch your shit?” Aryan answered, smirking as he slings his arm around my shoulder. Here she stands, my headphones in her perfectly manicured hands, her walnut brown eyes gleaming with mischief and her dark, brown skin glistening even in this damp weather. Sometimes, it was hard to be annoyed at her; she was too pretty to be annoyed at. I'll take whatever she gives me. I'll take her annoyance, her indignation, her fury and I'll take it all with a smile on my face. So long as she only gives it to me, because I don't think I can breathe without it anymore.I’m not religious by any means, but sometimes, I think God sent Juliette down specifically with the intention of making my life hell. Props to her, because it worked. I don’t think anyone in her privileged family has ever worked hard for anything, including Juliette. Why else would I be the go-to tutor at Richmond academy? I’m academically gifted; it’s a simple fact. There is not a single subject that I don’t excel at and yes, I’m not very modest about it.

I force a sarcastic smile on my face. “I’m sure he wouldn’t mind. He quite enjoyed the peace and quiet there.” Although if he’s so sweet, I’m not sure why he’s still friends with someone like her; maybe a long history? A feeling of obligation? Because seriously, who would willingly choose to be friends with her? While most of my academic prowess was naturally built, I work exceedingly harder than anyone at this privileged school, so I have no shame in boasting about how intelligent I am. I earned that right. Of course. Why should he care? He’s rich and will probably pay his way through any university he wants, just like every other Neanderthal at this nightmare of a college—Richmond sixth form academy—predominantly home to the richest, most entitled brats in England.

How to Vote

We can pretend that the reason she isn’t dating Kai is about me, but it isn’t. I’ve told her time and time again that I would be ecstatic if she chose to date him. Regardless of who his best friend is, he’s a nice kid. He has constantly defended me against his evil best friend and has often lectured her in front of me too.

He isn't really the sharpest tool in the shed, but he never lets that affect him. He’s more into physical pursuits like Victoria, especially boxing.

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She wants me to be like everyone else that worships her, but what she doesn’t realize is that they only worship her because of her means and her family, not her rancid personality—she’s an heiress to the Kingston empire after all. She is one of the richest… scratch that, she is the richest person in England, barring the monarchy.