"Learning Spanish"

Kenwyn Jones x Rex

Basically introducing the characters, my little OC Crest, who does end up with Noah despite the mass riots I'm sure I'll get in response.

Noah x Oc

The chalk squeaked across the board like an unwelcome guest as the writer purposefully made the most irritating sound he possibly could. The unwilling students gritted their teeth and a few even attempted to duck under their desks. The name Rex Salazar was underlined into the old fashioned chalkboard.

The teen slapped his hands together, producing a fine chalk dust cloud in the process, he smirked at the little cloud and smiled menacingly at his new prey- err…students.

"Hola, I am Mister Salazar! Welcome to the Spanish class. In case you are wondering why you are here, let me explain. Due to Providence's ever expanding systems, it's important to be able to at least speak one other language. Since Providence can't actually spring for an actual teacher, I'll have to do. So from this moment onwards, every Thursday, I will be teaching you how to speak", he leaned forward bracing himself for the words, "En Espanol!"

There was a collective groan.

The majority of people in the class were his senior by at least ten years and the last thing they wanted was Rex having power over them. He'd never let them off the hook. Not that Rex particularly cared what they had to think. The younger people were looking slightly nervous; he knew a few of their faces instantly.

Noah was there, if only for moral support and to try to get his own grades up in his Spanish classes. The blond figured if his teacher kept putting him to sleep in actual class, his best friend could keep him awake to make up for it. Rex didn't have a problem with that, it made it easier for him have a friendly face around. As far as Rex figured, it was two birds with one stone.

Rex spied with his little eye a girl he knew from previous engagements, Miss Kenwyn Jones. True to her nature, Kenwyn had a pencil in hand and was awaiting the lesson. She stood out in the class, her darker features practically burning into the white chair she sat in. Her black hair was tied in its usual stately ponytail, and her eyes rested on him. She was determined to do well in this class, although he could see a bit of apprehension in her eyes. Perhaps she didn't fare well in language courses?

Rex looked away from her and eyed a new girl who looked familiar. Oh yes, that's right, she had EVO'd out last week last week, destroyed most of New England harbor, and he had cured her. Well he had halfway cured her; her nanites were pesky little things that refused to go away. But at least she was in control of herself.

Her name was Crest, she was four years his senior, shy, tall, dark skinned, glasses, and her abilities focused on emotion and her control over them. In New England harbor, she had amassed an entire army, feeding off their negative energy and channeling it into pure aggression forcing those around her to act on her command. Crest hadn't meant any harm, and Rex could tell; her nanites had simply been overloaded with negative energy caused by those around her. The people ended up being okay, and even felt better than ever. Still once Providence had their hands on her there wasn't much he could do to help.

Now mostly she made a very functional therapist who lived next door to him. The idea was that once she was settled, she would help him with any of his emotional crises, and then he would be able to fight better. The forced awkward relationship had put both of them off. Come to think about it, this was the first time Rex had seen her out of her room in the week, Six and Holiday probably came and forced her out.

Rex waved at hand at her, and she timidly waved back acknowledging him with a nod as well. At least Crest wouldn't act too much like an adult, he hoped. It might even be nice if he could call her friend sometime soon.

"Me nombre es Rex!" Rex quickly went back to teaching, "First lesson, how to introduce yourself! Listen and repeat. Me nombre es…"

…

After about two hours of teaching Rex let the class go, instructing homework for his unwilling students. It felt good to have control over something, and this would prove to Six and Holiday that he could be trusted with other jobs besides fighting EVO's all the time. He waited as the class filed out; Noah gave him thumbs up, meaning that he had been able to stay awake during the lecture. Rex nodded as he watched Crest gather her things and leave. She had been very slow to open up, he would have to work on that with her. Finally only Kenwyn was left in the classroom. She had jotting down a last minute note on her small pile of papers. If Rex didn't know better, he would say that she had written every word he said down.

"So, did I thrill you?" he asked winking at the agent as she began putting her papers away.

Kenwyn coolly shouldered her belongings, "I'm going to be speaking Spanish before you know it."

"Glad to hear it," said Rex lifting his eyebrow. Was that a challenge he heard in her voice? He was certain it was. He liked a challenge and Kenwyn would most definitely fight to be his top student. "Remember, the most important thing about anything new is to repeat it over and over again until you get it. Repetition is key."

Kenwyn chanced a smile at him, "Rex I think I know how to study."

With that she left.

Rex smirked after her and looked around the hallway where Noah should've been waiting. He blinked when he noticed that Noah was busy talking to Crest. The older girl seemed flustered under Noah's attention. Rex quietly walked over to join them, purposefully taking his time so he could see what exactly Noah was up to. The last thing he needed was to end up blocking his compadre.

Noah was blushing softly as he tried to talk with Crest. Try was the ultimate word here, Noah was stuttering and the older, taller girl, seemed only to want to flee.

"S-so, you know, umm… I'm friends with th-the teacher."

"Yeah… I've kinda seen you around him before", she answered softly, "So..I'm just gonna… you know, walk to lunch…", Crest paused adding a little bow before she left, "Nice meeting you Noah…"

Rex walked up to his friend, "So?"

Noah smiled brightly, "She digs me."