'Class, I want you to welcome our new student, Miss Angel Black. She comes from the USA, and isn't acquainted with our country's customs. I'm sure you will all try to make her feel as comfortable here as possible.' The teacher stopped and her eyes scanned the whole classroom. Displeasure was written on her face when she saw where the only empty seat was. 'You can go and sit there, Miss Black.' she smiled at her as she pointed the seat. It was in the back of the classroom. Angel sat down, noticing slightly confused that the boy next to her was asleep. His face was half hidden in his arms, half covered with chestnut hair, so she couldn't see it. From what she could judge, he was quite tall and a bit skinny. She tried to ignore him and pay attention, but she couldn't help but glance every now and then at him. He was obviously in a very deep sleep, since he didn't seem to be bothered by the teacher's loud voice.
Class ended. Angel put her stuff in her bag. Then she looked at the boy. The other students and the teacher had left the room and nobody had woken him up. Angel rested her bag on the floor, took the boy's books and put them in his backpack. After she was done, she gently shook him. He grunted and opened his eyes. He was surprised when he saw Angel. 'Um, I just wanted to tell you that class is over. I thought I should wake you up.' she said quietly. He straightened up. 'Oh, ok then.' he muttered. He looked at the table and furrowed his eyebrows, obviously wondering where his books were. 'Here.' Angel gave him his backpack. He took it and looked at her. 'I haven't seen you before.' he stated. 'I'm a new student.' she said. 'What's your name?' he asked. 'Angel Black. And yours?' 'Seto Kaiba.' Angel raised her eyebrows. She, of course, knew the name. She was surprised. How could someone, who was recognized over the world as a genius, be such a slacker in school?
The first bell rang, startling both of them. 'I guess we should go. See you later.' Angel turned and left the room. Just as she was wondering where the Biology room may be, someone patted her on the shoulder. She turned and saw Seto. 'Thanks.' he muttered, looking at the floor. 'It was nothing.' Angel smiled. 'Mind if I walk with you to class?' he asked. 'Ok, besides, I don't know where the Biology room is.' Angel replied. 'I have Biology too. I'll show you.' Soon they reached the room and sat on the last empty table. Angel took out her notebook and her pen and put them on the table. Seto didn't bother doing so. He put his hands on the table and rested his head on them. He soon fell asleep. The teacher entered the room. He showed no surprise, seeing one of his students was sleeping. He began his lesson about the human brain.
It was like that for the next four classes. At Lunch Angel entered the café. She looked around but couldn't see Seto anywhere. Thinking he may be in the Math's room – they had Math after Lunch – she headed there. She entered and saw him sleeping. 'He is very lazy!' she thought. She sat down next to him and took out her lunch – a homemade sandwich. She didn't take a bit though. She put it down and looked at Seto. Sighing, she woke him up for what seemed like the 100th time today. 'Are you hungry?' she asked pointing to her sandwich. 'We can split it.' she said. 'No, I'm ok.' Seto said. 'Have you eaten anything today?' He shook his head. 'Here.' Angel gave him half of her sandwich. 'No, there's no need.' Seto protested. She placed it before him. 'I'm giving it to you, you can do what you want with it.' she said simply. After a few minutes Seto reached out and took it. 'Thanks.' he said, chewing slowly. Angel smiled. 'Can I ask you something?' she said. 'It depends.' He replied. 'Are you really that Seto Kabia? The CEO of KC?' she asked. 'Yes, of course. Who else did you think I was?' he asked. 'Don't get mad, but the whole world praises your genius and achievements and yet you are a slacker in school. I just can't grasp it.' she explained. Seto smiled lightly. 'There is an explanation, you know.' he said. He finished his part of the sandwich and then continued. 'I was given an elite university education at the age of 14. Since then I have no need to go to school. But the law forces me to. And since I have to spend half the day in school and cannot do any work for KC, I have to catch up with it in the night. So I sleep here. The teachers don't mind, I already know everything I have to for the exams.' he said. 'That's sad.' Angel said carefully. Seto shrugged. 'Nobody said life is perfect.' he stated. 'So, you told me about school and work. What about your friends? When do you get to spend time with your friends?' Angel asked. He just laughed. 'I have no friends. And I don't need any either.' he said. Angel frowned and looked down. That hurt her, although she didn't understand why. She wasn't trying to become his friend. Seto noticed she quieted down. He wondered for a moment before it hit him. 'You're so stupid!' he yelled at himself. 'Look, I don't see you as a friend.' he said to Angel. She looked at him upset, ready to burst into tears. 'No, wait, that's a good thing.' Seto quickly added. 'In my opinion friends are bad. They are weak and are never there when you need them. And you, you aren't like that. You're sweet, nice to me, although I have no idea why. I'm happy when I'm with you.' he said. Angel's face lightened. 'Thanks.' she said with a faint blush.