I'm back! officially, life has had me ridiculously busy so I'm glad I can get back to writing. Also for those of you who have read my Monji story, no I haven't abandoned it I'm writing for it too. But anyway hope you like the goings on of this story so far, and enjoy! By the way the first chapter was called 'I Envy Deaf People'


Chapter 2: The Calm Before the Storm

So now we're in the present and I'm getting ready for wok. I've gotten used to the lack of sleep by now, and have taken up an addiction to coffee. Last night was like any other, my delightful neighbor had a girl over and proceeded to plow into her as loud as possible, depriving me of sleep. Now I know what you're thinking, why if this is such a problem haven't I just moved out of my apartment? Well it's because teacher's pay is shit and this the only apartment within my budget that doesn't have me rooming with roaches. So I choose to ignore the loud...so very loud sex in the middle of the night, in fact I'm saving money to invest in sound proofing equipment that keeps me from hearing sounds outside of my apartment.

I finish my cup of coffee and am now hatefully glaring at the mail that doesn't belong to me sitting on my counter top. At least once a week for the past three years the mailman has put Jaegerjaques mail in my mail box, and so not only do I have to suffer through the sounds of his fucking, but I also have to suffer through seeing his stupid smug face in the morning.

I hear the familiar 'clack-clack' of unsteady legs make their way downstairs, and as if on cue there is a singular loud and crass knock at my door. I scowl slightly knowing exactly who it is and pick up the mail as I make my way to open the door. I look up to see Jaegerjaques already has a smirk plastered on his face, I shove the mail in his hands and try to close the door in his face, but of course the jerk holds it open with his foot and punishes me even more by speaking.

"Hey what's the rush babe? Ain't we going to have a little chat first?"

Now that really made me glare at him, it wasn't even because he made fun of my accent, yeah it's obnoxious but every one does it so it's not that big of a deal. The problem here is that he just called me babe, honestly this guy is lacking in both shame and decency. I was quick to fire a retort to his comment though.

"Who ya' callin' babe ya' idiot? I ain't yer babe got that, in fact I ain't nothin' o' yers so get that through yer stupid thick skull, now move or I'ma be late fer work."

And with that I shoved passed him and made my way towards the stairs, not before hearing this though.

"Heh, I hate to see you go, but I love to watch you leave babe."

My eyebrow twitched as I marched on to the train station, I'm positive this guy is going to give me a stroke one day.

Anyway, lets forget about who I absolutely abhor in this world and on to who I absolutely adore, my students. I've always loved kids, so I always knew I'd end up an elementary school teacher someday. Yeah there are those students who are complete brats, but I love 'em anyway. And so forgetting the blue haired demon in my apartment complex, I put on a smile once the familiar setting of the school came into my field of vision.

The kids were already inside, a roar of laughter and noise filled the room, but this noise I liked. This was a happy noise filled with all the good in the world. I sit down and for the first five minutes of class I just watch them in silence, waiting to see when they would notice me already sitting there.

It was Nel, the spunky green haired girl sitting in the 3rd seat of the first row that noticed me first. As my eyes looked on from student to student they met with light brown and then I smiled. She had sea-foam green hair, spoke with a lisp, and was very animated when she spoke, but I liked her anyway.

True to her nature, Nel started getting everyones attention by talking over all the other students and flailing her arms for emphasis, her speech impediment prominent throughout her speech.

"Hey you guys be quiet, Sayu-sensei is here!"

All the other kids immediately stopped talking and they turned their attention to me, big grins forming on their faces. A collective "Good morning Sayu-sensei!" was called and I couldn't help but laugh at how eccentric they were. I get up and start addressing them all.

"Alright, alright, calm down will ya'? Class is startin' and I have a surprise fer all o' ya. Since we're in tha' beginning o' tha' year, I have an activity fer ya'. I want ya to come in with yer parents next week because we're gonna' be doin' some stuff with paint and I want to meet them all. This is a fun way ta' do it so make sure ya' let them know when ya' get home."

The rest of the day goes by quickly, and before I know it the day is over and Nel is at my desk, a puppy dog expression on her face. I smile and ask her whats wrong, she keeps that same expression on her face before she answers me.

"It's just that, Sayu-sensei, My daddy can't come with me next week cause of work. Would it be ok if I brought my uncle instead?"

My smile doesn't leave my face as I gently pat her head.

"O' course it's okay if ya' bring 'im I don't mind. Now go on, yer dad's probably already waitin' fer ya'."

And with that she skipped out of the class a bright smile and a thank you left behind her. It was around 9 when I got home, because remember I like being super extra prepared. My mailbox only had my mail in it today and the night was surprisingly devoid of Jaegerjacques activities. Seems like today is going to end on a good note then. I walked inside my apartment and immediately got ready for bed, excited because tomorrow was the weekend and I could sleep in. And while I slumbered, I was unaware of how much my life would be turned around once Monday rolled around.


Did anyone catch the epic foreshadowing? anyway next one up soon thanks for reading and reviewing and putting this on your favorites and alerts list those of you who did I appreciate it tons!