"You rotten brat! Do you know how ungrateful you are being right now? What has possessed you to do this? Come back right now!" Those were the first words Daman was introduced to this wonderful afternoon on his way to school, by his loving and caring grandfather. Gratefully Daman wasn’t his usually annoying self so his tone of voice lacked its general laid back and insolent tone, and instead picked up a rather quiet yet hostile speech once spoken. On top of that he wasn’t on the best of moods since it was his - are -birthday, so he was on edge today...it was also the anniversary of Amatus' death, so everything was just starting off great.
"Are you listening to me Daman? You get back to New York this instant and attend this party that everyone was waiting to throw for you! You can go to school another day, it isn't like your messing anything important!" Daman groaned loudly as he listened to his grandfather's endless scolding. Daman had snuck out four nights before from his grandparent's home, which he stayed all summer, so that he could make it to school. This was the thirteenth time his grandfather had called him to turn back around; his grandmother had tired sixteen times. To be honest he wasn't excited about school, but it was better than spending time with people who he couldn't stand and put on a fake pleasant smile for those old hags. Especially his parents, the moment he found out that they were coming to his party he packed up and drove off in a rush. Daman was smiling, but he was biting the bottom of his lip, which began to bleed. He could taste the tangy iron on his tongue, "Answer me, Daman Aalam! Where are you"?
Daman was fed up with the yelling, he had finally snapped and couldn't go on anymore. He yanked the steering wheel of his new black Honda accord and whirled into the nearest parking lot. He turned off the music and talked into the phone, " You know what Grandpa. I think I should hang up, cause your starting to get on my nerves. I'll call you back in two weeks. See you." Daman hung up the phone before his grandfather could yell back, and shut it off. Tossing it onto the seat beside him, he slowly laid his head on the wheel. Daman stayed like that for a good five minutes before he silently whispered, " Happy Birthday...Amatus...we're nineteen."
Daman had finally reached the school, and he was late. The clock in his car flashed three thirty as he drove into the exclusive parking lot. Many students quickly greeted him, though they all bored Daman so he ignored them. He reached into his pocket and pulled out his gem of the day: a Heart-Shaped Blood Red Ruby, which he received after completing a mission from Joker. Daman had found out this gem was quite rare, and many of the owners who last held this gem had died by a curse. Daman smirked to himself, "Well, maybe I'll get lucky and die in a corner somewhere."
Three young girls about the age of eighteen stood in front of Daman's path, Daman gave them a spine tingling stare as they looked flustered by his presence. Daman wanted to laugh at how stupid they looked, but he wasn't in the mood. "Happy Birthday Daman.", Daman's thoughts were interrupted by a clear and prideful voice. He glanced at the girl in the middle who seemed to be in charge. Daman recognized her from last year...what was her name...Alexandrite...the ugliest gemstone. Don't get him wrong her looks where pretty good, they couldn't bet Adriana's but it was a close fifth...maybe sixth. She looked extremely confident as she spoke to Daman giving him a loving smile, this made Daman want to crush her greatly, though he held back since it was the first day of school, and Ruben would kill him if he found out.
"Guess what Daman? My Father bought me this new beach house, and I was wondering if you would like to go with us? We wanted to throw you this huge party, my father said it was okay." Daman finally realized who she was; she was the daughter of someone on the city's council. Daman rolled his eyes; he hated people like her, though he couldn't complain since he was worse. He smiled sweetly at them, which caused all three to gasp happily with excitement, "Sorry, but I don't hang out with ugly people. And just in case you’re to stupid to understand what I'm talking about, it is you. Bye Alexandrite." Daman felt them standing there shocked.
Daman had finally reached the meeting room, which all the student council meetings where held. Surprisingly he was the first one there. He was quite bored as he sat in his seat. He pondered on the fact if he should get his stuff to his room now or later. He chose later and waited for someone to enter the room, as he played with his gemstone.