note: oh, how my guilty pleasures have taken the active role in this story. i was so ultimately bored on the bus that i started this thing. rated M for language and some *cough* sexual *cough* content. Nothing too crazy, yet.

. . .oh, and i don't own "Mahou Sensei Negima" or any of it's characters. . .

Life was normal-ish for a certain girl named Asuna Kagurazaka. Ah yes, life was alright for that third-year middle schooler, even when rooming with a overly-happy girl and a pubescent boy. Lately, life had been kind for Asuna, so good that she loved waking up in the morning with her small roommate laying next to her. Not that she would ever mention that out loud. Her usual personal and school life were filled with drama and worries that came with associating with a ten-year-old mage-in-training, who was also her homeroom and English teacher, but now, it was surprisingly calm. Class 3-A, the one our Asuna belonged to, was still as energetic as always but no one was threatening their lives, no one had been kidnapped for some outrageous evil magical plot and the girl loved this normalcy.

There was nothing, not one thing that could upset her right now as she sat at the living room table of their dorm room. She was hunched over the table as her pencil furiously scribbled all over the paper in front of her. The loud tapping from her quick writing was the only noise in the silent, lonely room. She was so absorbed in what she was doing that she failed to notice someone walking in.

Asuna heard a laugh. Her pencil paused for a split second as she recognized who had walked in then continued without looking up. "It's such a rare thing when one finds Asuna Kagurazaka doing her homework." Her pencil froze for another second as she thought about answering, but decided against it. "I wonder what has gotten into you, Asuna-chan? You have been awfully happy lately and you haven't even fought with Negi-kun for a while now." The voice paused as if expecting a rebuttal from Asuna. When the girl gave no answer, the voice let out a small giggle. "Amazing, it looks like nothing will break your concentration today, huh? Not even. . ." Asuna heard a rustle of plastic bags. "Not even if I bought some chocolately goodies, hm?"

Slamming her pencil down on the table, Asuna flew to the brown-eyed and long brown-haired girl standing at the doorway. "What! You went to the store? Did you bring those mini donuts?" Asuna desperately tried to get the plastic bags out of Konoka's hands. "How 'bout those Mexican chips? Oh god, say you bought some!"

Konoka Konoe, best friend and roommate of Asuna, laughed again. "Yes, yes I found them." She dug out a red and green bag from the groceries. Asuna jumped at the sight of the bag then quickly snatched it out of Konoka's grasp. "They were really hard to find. I had to go to three different stores before I found one that sold those chips." She laughed lightly at Asuna as she stuffed her mouth full of the spicy chips, dropping some in the process. "Careful! You'll upset your stomach!"

"Oh! So good!" Asuna shuddered as the chips sizzled on her tongue. "Thank you so much, Konoka!"

"Of course, Asuna-chan." Konoka headed towards the kitchen but stopped midway. She looked back at Asuna who had finished the bag of chips and resorted to eating the fallen chips off the floor. "Before I forget, my grandpa wanted to speak with you, Asuna-chan. He said something about grades and Negi-kun."

"Yeah, yeah, I'll go visit the guy." Asuna stood up as the last chip was eaten. She wiped her red-stained mouth with her arm. "I'm not in trouble right, Konoka?"

"No, he didn't sound angry, maybe a bit bored, but not angry." Asuna watched Konoka as she put the groceries away. "You should go see him soon. Maybe you can lift his dull mood. He has always enjoyed your company."

Asuna thought for a second. "Well, alright. Wonder what the old man wants me for?" Asuna grabbed her jacket. "Oy, Konoka, I'm out. See you in a while!" She waved at Konoka as she walked out the door. "If Negi comes, tell him I went out and I'll be back."

How unbelievable! I just left school now I got to go back. Bah! Asuna shoved her hands in her brown jacket and let out a loud yawn as she slowly made her way to the trains. It was almost six o'clock and the blue sky was beginning to streak with the pinks and the oranges of sunset. She shivered when a cool gust of night air blew passed her. Gosh, its cold and I'm so poofed. Why does the geezer want to see me anywho?

"Ah! Asuna-san!" Asuna quickly glanced in the direction of this all too familiar voice. "What are you doing about wondering the streets so late?" A young boy with red hair pulled into a short ponytail wearing a neat suit and glasses walked calmly towards Asuna. He was Negi Springfield, that ten-year-old teacher of Class 3-A, Asuna's unofficial friend and fellow roomie. She noticed he was carrying a gray folder stuffed tight with papers. He must have just came back from the school. . .

"You stalking me, brat?" Asuna smiled down at her younger teacher. "'Cause I don't like that."

"No, no, I most certainly am not stalking you!" Negi stumbled forward, sending his papers flying everywhere. "Oh!"

Asuna quickly caught Negi before his face hit the ground. "Nice, you clumsy idiot." She sent Negi a glare which made the boy flinch. "You should be more careful."

"Um, yes, yes of course I will." Negi hastily bent down to reorganize his things. "Ah, the dean told me that he wishes to speak with you as soon as possible, Asuna-san." Negi glanced at Asuna, who had already begun to walk away. He quickly shoved the last papers into his folder and ran after the girl. "Asuna-san! Wait, please!"

Asuna stopped so suddenly that Negi bumped into her and fell backwards on his bum, sending his papers, once again, flying everywhere. "Oh!"

"You. . ." Asuna looked down at Negi with an apologetic expression. "I told you to be more careful." She bent down to help Negi pick up his things. When all the papers had been rearranged, Asuna offered her hand to Negi, who took it without hesitation. "Really, Negi, you should be more aware of your surroundings."

"Yes! I will, Asuna-san!" Negi brushed the dust off his pants. "Did you hear what I said about Dean-san wanting to speak to you?"

"Yeah, Konoka actually told me before. I was heading over there right now." Negi looked at her with wide, brown puppy-dog eyes as he twiddled his fingers. She sighed. "You wanna come?"

"Ah, yes! I've been meaning to speak with Dean-san for a while now. And well," Negi paused and blushed, "I haven't spoken to you since this morning."

"Alright, let's go." Asuna walked quickly up the street with Negi trailing behind her, skipping to keep up. "I wanna get home a.s.a.p., let's make this a very fast visit. So you want to tell me about your day?"

Negi walked as fast as his short legs could take him just to stay next to the taller girl. "It was very pleasant, thank you for asking." As Negi talked, Asuna nodded and smiled, occasionally laughing at what the young boy told her about the memorable events of his day. "Oh yes," Negi paused, and thoughtfully glanced off into the distance before he continued, "Chamo-kun said he had some business to attend to, so we shouldn't be expecting him tonight."

"I'm sure it's just some of his 'private affairs'." Asuna made a disgusted face on the side so Negi wouldn't see. "So don't worry about it, yeah, Negi?" She smiled when the boy looked up at her and smiled back. "Did you hear that the dean planned for tomorrow to be a holiday? Weird, huh?"

"Yes, that was what I wished to speak to Dean-san about. It's very rare for a normal school day to be canceled like that. I am hoping he will explain the reasons for a holiday and if we should be on alert." He paused when Asuna sighed and hunched her shoulders. "Asuna-san? What's wrong?"

"This whole deal. And I was just getting used to everything being back to normal again."

The man behind the desk let out a loud, depressing sigh. He was Konoemon Konoe the disciplinary dean/headmaster of the all-girls middle school district of Mahora Academy and the grandfather of Konoka Konoe. He was also a powerful, mischievous mage and, at the moment, a very bored man. Things haven't been this 'normal' since the time Konoka was a baby and even then it was interesting. This was all too, too boring for him. There was nothing exciting going on, no one getting almost killed. He couldn't even tease the child vampire whom was so easy to string along. He needed something, someone to spice up the lack-luster routine he had gotten himself into. Luckily, he had just the thing, which done properly, would yield some of the most interesting events he would have the pleasure of witnessing. He just needed to be careful that he wouldn't get caught, very careful. Although, he doubted he would, the unfortunate person he had chosen for entertainment had no idea what was coming to her. . .

There was a loud knock on the door that disrupted his 'evil' thoughts. He knew instantly who it was. "Come in." The door opened wide to reveal an orange-haired girl and a smaller redheaded boy coming in behind her. "Oh? Asuna-chan, you brought Negi-kun with you? What a pleasant surprise!" His voice was sweet enough to disguise the irritation he felt inside. It will be harder now to proceed with the plans with Negi here but, luckily, I am always prepared with a back-up plan. "Before we begin, Asuna-chan, would you like something to munch on? I'm sure you are hungry from your small trip back here."

"Na, it's alright, dean. I ate a short while ago." The dean pulled out a red and green bag from behind his desk which Asuna quickly recognized. "On the other hand, I am feeling a little dizzy. Best better be getting my sugar level high." She made a move towards the bag, which the dean allowed her to yank out of his grasp. "Thank you very much."

The dean said nothing as he saw the girl tear the bag open and stuff her mouth with the red chips. He smiled mischievously at the sight. Plans proceeding smoothly. . .

"Ah, Asuna-san, are those the Mexican chips you were talking about?" The dean's smile faded as he realized what the boy was about to ask. Asuna nodded her head quickly. "Do you mind if I try some?" Just as fast as the dean's smile faded, it came back when he thought about all the interesting possibilities that could come into play if Negi ate the chips too.

"Sorry, all out." Asuna turned the empty bag upside down to show she wasn't lying, not even crumbs fell out. The dean felt a pang of disappointment at her words. "I'll buy you some later, Negi." Suddenly, Asuna grabbed her stomach. "Ooohh."

"Asuna-san! What's wrong?" Negi moved closer to the girl and placed a hand on her back. "Asuna-san!"

"I think the chips finally got to me. Dang, I hate it when Konoka's right!" The dean was giddy inside. It had taken effect so soon! How surprising and delightful. In a few hours, I will reap the products of my labor and I will enjoy it!

"Dean-san, I think it's better if we postpone our chat, Asuna-san doesn't look too well." The boy was glancing worriedly back and forth from Asuna to the dean. "I hope that it is not too much trouble."

"No, no, it's alright, Negi-kun. Take Asuna back to her room and please take care of the girl." Negi put an arm around Asuna's waist and, to the best ability his ten-year-old body, supported her out of the room. The dean could hear the girl groaning and complaining about her stomach as they left his building. He walked over to the windows and stared at the darkening sky, smiling to himself. Oh, how he couldn't wait for what the next day would bring.