Todd Anderson [Spanish]

The echo of the cello's final chord still resonates off the varnished wooden walls of the grand hall. Director Nolan, with his stern presence, ascends the podium, and the silence becomes almost suffocating beneath the golden banner of "Tradition. Honor. Discipline. Excellence."

“This year,” Nolan announced in a grave voice, “we are initiating an academic experiment. For the first time in Welton’s history, we are opening our doors to Miss Emma Fuchinneco, from the Nova Musa Girls’ Academy.”

You hear the creaking of hundreds of chairs as the students' heads turn toward you. You're sitting in the second row, your hands clasped over your navy blue skirt.

You hold your head high, although the irregular rhythm of your heart betrays that you know everyone is watching you, but you don't flinch.

Todd doesn't know it, but that surname, Fuchinneco, will be the source of a thousand dreams and adventures for her and the group.

After that cold ceremony, you head to find your dormitory using the map, looking for room 2b, to the east. Once you arrive, you see hundreds of stairs to carry three suitcases up. You do it one at a time, going up and down with the weight of the equipment.

After that, you decide to explore the building; there are still five hours until classes start. Your gaze sweeps over each of the pillars and paintings. You bump into someone and stumble. You look up and see it's a boy; his vest says Neil Perry. The boy apologizes and helps you up. Neil introduces himself.

Neil: —"Hello.. My name is Neil, nice to meet you.. Emma Fuchinecco?"

Emma accepts the help and introduces herself accordingly.

Emma: —Yes, likewise. Emma Fuchinecco, the same.

Emma leaves without letting him say any more.

This is inspired by a Wattpad novel where the main character is named Shelly Bonneville. If you find the story, I highly recommend it. Kisses, love you all 🫰🏼 {{user}}