“I’m not sure. Maybe not enough witches and vampires want to go there.” She stabbed her fork into her salad and took a bite.
“So, what other sports are there?”
“It goes rugby, soccer, track and field, then swimming.”
“Only those four?” What about basketball, volleyball, tennis?
“Those are the favorites, so the schools decided to focus on those. There are girls’ teams for each if you’re interested.”
I shook my head and broke off a corner of my sandwich. “No thanks. I have zero athletic prowess.” I held up my right arm and pointed out three small bruises. “I get hurt enough just existing. These two are from walking into corners, and I can’t remember where this one came from.”
“Me too. Plus, going up against super speed and strength isn’t very much fun for witches.”
“There’s not a spell or potion you can use?”
She shook her head. “No. There are rules against that, which is stupid, but oh well.”
That hardly seemed fair, but since I had no interest in joining any of the teams, it wasn’t something I had to worry about. There was more than enough on my plate already.
“So, Daniel and Malik won’t be around for dinner?”
She pushed her salad around. “Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, they have games or practice. They already committed to studying with us on Tuesdays and Thursdays and even the weekends if you need more help.”
“They’re willing to spend their only free time helping me?” Why would they do that?
She nodded. “They’re your friends now too. Plus, it’s not like there’s a ton to do outside of studying here.”
That was a fair point. We weren’t allowed off campus, and I’d overheard that the nearest town was over an hour away and had one gas station, diner, and motel. Not exactly the most tempting place to escape to.
“That’s really nice of them. I’ll have to find a way to repay you all.”
She waved me off. “Saige, I’m serious. We’re friends. You don’t need to pay us back. I’m sure a time will come when you can help us, but no one is keeping score.”
That was good because I doubted I would be of help to them anytime soon.
“Have you heard about the new group that’s here?” She leaned toward me, but her eyes were on the food line.
I shook my head. “Not unless you told me about them.”
“I forgot to mention them before. I guess they kind of count as a fourth supe species, but it’s debatable. They aren’t completely non-supes but aren’t exactly witches either. From what I’ve heard they only have one ability, and it doesn’t fall under the normal elements.”
“Really? What are they then?”
She faced me. “They’re a part of a group called the Sorcerer's Society. They’re descendants of witches, but I guess over time their abilities changed. I heard the group of them were in some sort of trouble, so they had to come here because it was the only safe place.” She shrugged. “I’m not sure of all the details. The girls live on the floor below us cause they’re a year younger.”
I studied the group of three girls and eight guys. They did seem a little out of place. No one else was talking to them and seemed to give them a wide space.
“The best part is that the girl,” she pointed over her shoulder, “that one with the long brown hair.”
I darted my eyes the girl’s direction, and Hannah continued, “She’s with five of the guys.”
“With them? Like in a relationship?” I was so confused. “Do the guys know?”
“Oh yeah, it’s like they’re bonded, but I don’t think the Sorcerer’s Society members bond if I’m right.”
“Bond?” I asked.
“Like mated or married.” She hurried on. “It’s not that uncommon in our society for polyamorous relationships to occur, but five? Man, she’s either the luckiest girl in the world or cursed.”