Eating with Class Zero was, well, noisy. As any class was, at lunch. Before he had even touched a quarter of his food, Kamon found himself joking and laughing with Nine and Jack, any worries about his new classmates being quick to fade. They may have been the best of the best, but they werent scary students at all. Just normal everyday kids like Kamon's old class.
A few of his old classmates glared at him with bitter jealousy from their table, and Kamon couldnt seem to avoid catching their stares.
"You should just ignore them, hey. If they want to be jealous then give them something to be jealous about. Be happy, yo... You know what I'm saying?" Nine said randomly as he ate a mouthful of food.
Kamon smiled gently. "But... They are- were my friends." He poked at his food now, looking down at his plate.
"Nine's right, Kamon. If they cant be happy for you getting a promotion they arent worth your time." King spoke up from across the table. He hadnt said a word since they'd started eating, listening to Trey babble on about something.
Kamon shifted a little as the room quieted, looking around, and Jack nudging him. "Why's everyone so quiet?" He whispered. "I know King rarely speaks but-"
"You're Kamon, right? The one who risked his life during the campaign and then got transfered here?" Kadaj Crescent, Class First cadet, stood just behind Kamon's chair. He took a deep breath, looking up at the silvernette.
"Whose this punk, yo?" Nine grunted.
"Ah... This is Kadaj Crescent. He's-"
"The son of General Sephiroth Crescent and one of the best Class First cadets... Not that it's important to you... I just wanted to give you something." Kadaj leaned against the back of the chair, stirring his smoothie before tipping the entire thing over Kamon's head. "A gift from your old class for deserting them." He hissed.
Kamon sat still for a few seconds as silence took hold of the room before jumping to his feet and bolting from the room, missing the commotion behind him. He just needed to get out. He didnt hear the shouting of some of his newer classmates behind him, or Nine's irritation as he was held back from attacking Kadaj. He smacked into a solid and rather muscular chest, and he quickly stepped back.
"I-I-I'm s-sorry. Sir-" Kamon froze as his head was lifted. He hadnt just run into any officer. but three. Commanders Angeal Hewley, Genesis Rhapsodos, and General Sephiroth Crescent.
"What happened, cadet? Was this dumped on you?" Angeal asked gently, frowning as he held out a few napkins, which Kamon quickly took to wipe his face and the tears starting to form. He nodded slightly, sniffing. "Which cadet." Angeal knelt down so he was eye level, his gaze soft.
"Hundred gil says it's Kadaj." Genesis whispered to Sephiroth.
"I-It... It was. Sir. Some of my old classmates. Playing a prank." Kamon mumbled. Sephiroth stared for a moment and moved past them towards the Mess Hall, Genesis waving a hand before following the General, side stepping to let King and Cater past him on the way.
"Sephiroth-... Here come your classmates." Angeal smiled gently, standing upright as the duo approached.
"There you are! We were so worried when you ran off- Nine punched him in the face before one of the officers stopped him. Man was he pissed." Cater glanced at Angeal. "... Hello sir."
"Cadets. I have to help the General. But please make sure your classmate gets cleaned up. I'll send an officer cadet to check on him shortly." Angeal said before leaving them.
"Come on. Let's get you cleaned up." King put an arm around Kamon, leading him down the hall.
"But- uou're getting smoothie all over you." Kamon glanced at King's arm.
"It's fine we can clean it. You're covered though. I'll find Moglin and make sure he gets you out of classes this afternoon." Cater waved and ran off, leaving Kamon to simply walk with his head down, trying to keep the smoothie off of King as he was led to his room.
King didnt leave his side even when they entered the dorms, walking him to the washrooms as well for a bath. When Kamon came out King offered him a small bag, filled with goodies and candies. "I was asked to get this by Jack." He said.
"Thank you..." Kamon mumbled softly as he took it, digging through. "... Um.. Do you want to sit with me?"
"Cater's getting us both the rest of the day off. If you want the company I dont mind." King nodded. Kamon relaxed a little and led the way to his room, sitting at his desk and waving a hand towards the bed. "You can sit there, or in the beanbag chair. Wherever you like." He said, watching the red eyed cadet sit down.
Silence fell over the room as Kamon ate some chocolate, but it was a comfortable one, and Kamon eventually put the remains of his snacks aside.. Moogle delivered his now clean uniform a little after.
Kamon was just about to join King where he was laying on the bed reading one of Kamon's books when there was a knock at the door.
"Come in?" Kamon stared as a raven haired officer cadet stepped in. "Uh..."
"Zack Fair. You're Cadet Kamon, right? The one who Kadaj dumped his smoothie on?" Zack asked, and Kamon nodded. "Ang- Commander Hewley asked me to check on you."
"I'm alright... I was just sitting with another cadet and relaxing." Kamon smiled. Zack nodded, scratching the back of his head before he held out his COMM. "Ah-"
"Usually I dont do this but make sure you save your info into my COMM. If Kadaj tries anything you can send me a message any time." Zack said with a serious look that really didnt suit him. Kamon slowly put his info in, and passed it back, glancing at his at it buzzed moments later.
"There. Now you have my info... Just message if you need me." Zack waved as he left.
"... You look tired. You should get some rest." King commented as Kamon sat back, playing with his COMM. The blonde stood up, and Kamon sighed before flopping onto his bed. "I share my room with Jack. Across the hall. If you need me at any point, just call me." He said quietly as he put the book down, and flicked off the light, leaving Kamon alone. The door shut behind him with a soft click.
"... Yeah. Thank you." Kamon whispered, before falling asleep.
