Teacher AU

Conversation was buzzing between the other teachers in the Teikoku faculty lounge and it was barely time for first period. From what Sakuma could pick up on, there was a new teacher taking over Economics and Advanced Mathematics. Just from what he could hear, this new faculty member seemed like a bit of an overachiever. As much as Sakuma could respect that, his schedule sounded hectic and too stressful for a jr/high school teacher.

The bell rang for kids to head to classes and gave Sakuma his cue to duck out of the lounge and try to get a peak at the new teacher. He made his way to the Eco Room. As he arrived, he already saw kids funneling into the room. Instead of going in along side them, Sakuma greeted passing students and waited for the kids to finish entering the room.

Once inside, there was a low hum of whispers from the kids as they reacted to their new teacher. Sakuma stayed in the door frame out of respect of his new coworkers space. Looking into the room curiously, he saw a tall man standing at the back of the room. His hair laying across his shoulders in a careless lions mane of brown waves. The mans entire disposition seemed tired and a bit careless, even his clothes being a bit mussed.

Sakuma's eye analyzed the man slowly as he determined that the kids would be eating this weak looking person alive. As soon as the bell rang, Sakuma was ready to see the students walk all over this mess of a man like he was dust. And almost like clockwork, one of the kids stood up and tried to make himself seem big.

"And what kind of a joke are you?" The boy challenged, earning laughs from his fellow students.

Sakuma knew this would happen, the new teacher looked like he probably interviewed off the streets. Of course that couldn't be possible but it didn't change the fact that the teacher being put on the spot right now wasn't much to worry about by looks and stance alone.

The brunette crooked a bored eyebrow and waited for the kids laughter to calm down. Another kid seconded the comment with his own small joke, earning more laughter from the kids. It was almost enough to make the Sakuma want to step in.

Just as he began thinking that, however, the teacher in question cracked his knuckles and started towards the front of the room. All of the students became quiet upon seeing the new teacher move. The brunettes entire stance and aura changed when he moved. No longer giving off a tired or meek air about him, his eyes stayed locked on the student that was standing, almost like a wild cat watching its prey.

The student who had formerly been very confident about his previous actions seemed to take his seat slowly and cautiously. The new teacher spoke, his voice deep and commanding. "It's alright.. I get it."

His words and tone seemed so casual but his voice and body language were that of a man that was dropping harsh orders on a team of soldiers. He continued, "The break has been long and relaxing. You still have some of that vacation mentality in you. But I won't be wasting any of your time easing you into this year."

Sakuma felt his own eyes widen at that comment but he stayed watching. The kids seemed to notice the phrasing as well because the entire room took pause on that statement. The teacher turned on his projector then, revealing a screen that said "Knowledge Assessment". Sakuma gave a low gasp in shock as the kids began groaning or whispering.

'He was giving them a test? On the first day?!' The silver haired man thought to himself.

As the kids began protesting, the brunette man narrowed his eyes and spoke up more clearly. "I feel like you don't want me to make this harder so hush."

The class unified in their silence and listened once more. He started back where he left off. "My name is Fudou. I'll be testing what you know right now, and based on your scores.. I will know just how hard this year is going to be for you. And if we all have time for jokes than I will gladly fill your schedule so that you don't get distracted."

Sakuma's eyes fell on the kid who seemed to have started this punishment and he noticed a visible shrink from the said child. This was as messed up as it was impressive to Sakuma. Seeing someone take control of his class so easily was one thing but the way he did it seemed a little much.

As the kids filled out their "assessments" Sakuma eyed the new teacher, now sitting back at his desk. Sakuma's presence has been noticed minutes before but none of the kids were courageous enough to speak out and say hello. Fudou, on the other hand, called him out on his eavesdropping after only a few more minutes of silence.

"Why don't you take a picture it'll last longer" the brunette stated in a now bored tone.

Sakuma narrowed his eyes at the way he was being spoken too but decided not to react to it in front of the kids. They were feeling enough stress at the moment. Instead he picked a more subtle respond. "Oh? You think pretty highly of yourself if you are assuming I haven't seen enough already.."

To this, the brunette finally looked up and gave Sakuma a long once over. His eyes held more interest now, but he didn't respond to the comment. They shared another look before Sakuma decided to turn and leave. As he began to exit, though, he heard a snide "We'll see.."

'I guess we will, 'Fudou'-sensei' Sakuma thought with slight amusement. This year was going to be interesting..