Italics= normal thought

Bold italics= telepathy

…Just for the sake of clarity. Hope everyone is enjoying the story so far.

I'd like to tell you and I'd like to say

How I, I feel right now

And I'd like to follow you down the hall

And see where it goes from there

-You Don't See Me (Saftysuit)

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As soon as Yukio had mentioned that telepathy was a skill that he had difficulty with, Rin had made up his mind that he would excel. Of course it helped that Sora would be doing most of the teaching, using Yukio as an example when needed. It would be easier to pay attention when the teacher was the beautiful bluenette instead of his brother.

"In my experience, telepathic communication and psycho-attacks are one of the hardest techniques for an exorcist to master. Especially a human exorcist." Sora continued, speaking to everyone. "You either have the aptitude for it or you do not."

"Like summoning?" Izumo asked.

"Yes, but a different skill set is required for summoning than this." Sora answered. "My goal, and the one Yukio discussed with me, is to discover which of you have any ability or potential to succeed and to prepare you in the event that someone attacks you with it."

"So how does it work?" asked Suguro, always the blunt one.

"The concept it quite simple. In order to communicate, you must imagine projecting what you want to say onto the other person. This usually works better if the person you wish to speak to is capable of telepathy themselves, however, the more experienced should have no trouble sending their thoughts to anyone." Sora explained.

"Targeted telepathy is easier because it only requires focus on one person. So, for now, I would like you all to attempt to say something to only me."

Sora leaned back on the desk at the front of the class while everyone, including Yukio, focused on speaking to her.

"Wait." Suguro said after about a minute, causing the others to groan as their concentration was broken. "What did you mean by 'especially human exorcists'?"

Sora smiled, the expression very close to turning into a smirk. "As a rule those who already have supernatural powers are typically better at this type of skill."

"Meaning what?" he prodded.

"Simply? Demons." She answered, staring pointedly at Rin.

Rin's ears perked up at this and he looked at Sora surprised while Suguro groaned. "Great, my rival has the advantage. Guess I'll just have to work twice as hard." He said and went back to focusing, as did the rest of the class.

They spent the next half hour in silence, all trying to project their thoughts, all without much luck, when Sora spoke again. "I suppose that's enough for one day. Feel free to practice in your dorms if you wish. I will be able to hear you, even at a distance."

The class sighed in relief. And Yuki dismissed the class. However, before anyone could leave, Sora stood up from her perch on the desk and went over to Shima and slapped him on the back of his head. All eyes turned to her.

"What did I do?" Shima exclaimed.

"Congratulations on being the first to succeed. However, I do not appreciate such thoughts. Please contain yourself in the future."

Shocked, all eyes turned to Shima who stood there gaping like a fish. "What did you do man?" Suguro questioned.

"I don't know." He replied "Wait. Are you telling me you heard that?" he asked turning to Sora who nodded in reply. Shima's expression turned to one of joy before quick turning to one or embarrassment. "Oh, sorry Sora." He said blushing. "Won't happen again."

Sora rolled her eyes and walked away. Rin watched her leave the class room before turning to Shima. "What did you say to piss her off like that?"

Shima scratched the back of head in embarrassment. "I was thinking how pretty she is and how much I wanted to-"

"Nevermind." Rin quickly interrupted. "I don't think I want to know." He turned, grabbing his stuff and ran to catch Sora in the hall as the others congratulated Shima on his success.

"Sora!" Rin called as he spotted her just a ways ahead of him in the hallway. Sora stopped and turned, waiting for him to catch up. Once he did he passed to catch his breath and the two resumed walking.

"That was amazing today. Have long have you been able to do that?" Rin asked.

"My parents were exorcists. They began teaching me self-defense tricks at a very young age, that being one of the first."

Rin nodded. "Then why are you only an ExWire? If your parents were exorcists, shouldn't you be more advanced?"

Sora's expression grew sad. "My parents were killed by demons when I was eight and I was forced to live with my aunt. She loved me like her own daughter, but she had never known about my parents' true profession. Because of that, I was only recently able to begin training."

"Oh, I'm sorry," Rin said seriously.

"It's alright. I managed to have a good, happy childhood, for the most part. My aunt raised me well." Sora grinned. "And I believe my parents are happy in heaven, proud of who I've become."

Rin couldn't help but be surprised. Even through the worst of hardships, she has managed to stay happy. His face softened into a small smile. "I'm sure they are too."

They walked in silence for a few more moments before a thought dawned on him. "Just a second," He paused. "If you could communicate this whole time, why didn't you tell us yesterday?" he asked.

For the third time that day a laugh echoed in his head. "Because, Rin. Don't you know? You never put all of your cards on the table at once."

"Does that mean there are still things you're hiding?" Rin accused, eyes narrowing.

"Guess you'll just have to wait and find out." Sora said, looking at him with mirth dancing in her eyes.

By this time the pair had left the academic buildings and were nearing Rin's dorm. Rin turned to her in confusion. But before he had the chance to ask, Sora spoke, answering his unasked question.

"I requested to stay in one of the emptier dorms. This is where I ended up. I'm on the floor above yours."

"I didn't think they had coed dorms here." Rin mused.

"They don't. But since you and your brother are the only ones here and I have a connection with Pheles through my parents, they made an exception."

"Cool." Rin laughed. "Hey, I was planning to watch movies in the common room tomorrow, if you'd like to join me. It gets boring by myself." He piped, trailing off toward the end.

"I'd like that." Sora responded.

"R-really?" Rin asked incredulously. Sora nodded, smiling. The two bounded up the stairs together, heading to their separate rooms.

"See you tomorrow Sora!" Rin called as he left her on the stairs.

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That night Rin lay in bed wide awake for the second night in a row. He was too excited to sleep. She had agreed to have a movie marathon with him! It could almost be considered a date.

He shook his head, dispelling those thoughts quickly. You don't even know how she feels about you. Don't get ahead of yourself.

Rin rolled over, suddenly frustrated. He would just have to find out tomorrow. No use dwelling over it now. Now, he should sleep, so that he wasn't late again in the morning. With that thought, he closed his eyes repeating her name over and over in his head as if it was a mantra meant to lull him to sleep.

Sora. Sora. "Sora."

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Third chapter done!

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