Today I was actually in my own class for once: High School Class H. We liked to say it stood for Hopeless. It fit too, as we didn't actually have a permanent teacher, she had called us a 'hopeless group of delinquents,' and quit. The nickname stuck, and we had taken it up as a motto of some sort.
I lounged in my seat, vaguely aware of what was going on around me. I was too busy thinking about Valentines Day. I sighed, that had just been embarrassing. I shook my head, trying to clear out the thoughts, before settling on thinking about who our teacher would be today. Usually the teachers rotated, but we generally got one teacher a day. All the others were too busy teaching their own classes. This could be good, but on some days, like days Jinno decided to teach math for seven hours, it could be a real pain.
I was snapped out of my thoughts by a gentle touch to my shoulder. I glanced over, to see a few kids from our class looking at me. "… What?" I asked, unsure of what they wanted. Then again, they usually looked to me to decide how or what we would do on certain days, especially when no teachers were around. I was the head trouble-maker after all, and I had gained some major reputation after that little stunt with the inauguration. Of course, with masks on, the school couldn't prove anything, even with our Alice's being used and the fact that we looked alike. Why? They had no proof, other then the word of those who had seen it. No pictures, no seriously wounded people, nothing. We knew how to get away with these things.
The class did seem to want to know if I would be up to anything though. "Nothing planned right now, but it depends on how things go in class." I said vaguely, basically giving them free reign. The teens grinned and ran off to their select groups, making plans for the day. I yawned, ignoring Fate's gaze. It was just inhumane to make us go to school at eight in the morning. I yawned again, before turning to Fate, who was sitting next to me, as usual. I always sat in the isle seat next to the window (as it was the best place to be for a quick get away), and Fate sat to my left. "What's up?" I asked, looking him in the eye. He smiled and pulled me into a hug, causing me to grumble a bit. He chuckled, but I allowed him to hug me for a bit. He finally let go, and I opted to lean on his shoulder instead, my golden bangs covering my eyes slightly. He smiled and wrapped an arm around my waist, which I allowed.
Fate and I were good friends, and had been since we were small. He came to the Academy a few years after I did. I had been here since I was two, as my Alice's are easy to spot. Apparently my tantrums were a nightmare though, as I would shift and throw the teachers and other kids across the various rooms in the Academy. I mellowed after Fate came though, we got along well and he kept me in line. We started to become friends with our class after that, as I had gotten older and could now restrain myself from hurting them (Could, not would mind you).
I felt the arm around my waist tighten, and I snapped out of my daze. The class was in utter chaos, in preparation for the teacher that would be here today. Someone threw a can of silly string, and I caught it. I slipped away from Fate and proceeded to have a silly string war with three others, which I lost. I ambled back to Fate, covered in neon strings of the stuff, and he laughed and helped me get it all off. I shook my hair, making sure all of it was out, before lounging next to Fate. I put my hands behind my head and leaned back, relaxing. I felt one of his hands run through my hair, and I smacked him upside the head, causing the class to laugh. All of them had know about my… Cat-like tendencies for years, and it amused them to no end when I beat up Fate over them.
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It was almost ten now, and still no teacher. Much of the class had started setting up traps and ambushes for the teacher, from trip wires to telekinetic chalk. I simply watched with some interest. The teacher was getting what they deserved. Showing up late to Class H wasn't just unwise, it was downright idiotic. Who on earth would be so stupid?
Then, a ruffled Narumi barged into the room, setting off about six traps, and ending up sprawled on the floor covered in chalk. The class laughed, including me. Of course, only Narumi would do that.
He got up, looking startled, and brushed the chalk off his outfit (It looked rather pirate themed today), and looked around. The class had gone back to doing the usual chaotic things, and he was completely ignored. He attempted to get the class back under control, from using his Alice (which really didn't work well, and simply made the class focus on him instead), to simply threatening them, which made us laugh.
I was leaning on Fate's shoulder, when Narumi made his way over to me. I looked up at him, adjusting slightly so that I could see him better. He looked confused, and slightly desperate. "Ace, will you help me get them under control!" He asked anxiously. I looked at him for about ten seconds, before leaning back on Fate and muttering a negative answer.
He looked irritated and grabbed my arm, turning me so I had to look at him. "Please!" He tried again. I stared back impassively, and most of the class was now watching the proceedings with interest. Narumi had finally figured out that I was leading this class, and bothering me after I had refused was generally not a good idea. Well, unless you were Fate and you could get away with it.
"Why?" I asked simply, causing a surprised look to flash across his face. He hadn't even thought I would consider it.
"I'll owe you!" He said, not realizing the implications of this. I smiled darkly for a moment, causing him to realize that had not been such a great idea. I stood up, I already had the classes attention from talking with Narumi.
"… Sit down and shut up, now." I ordered, turning to the class. They obeyed almost immediately, and chatted quietly amongst themselves. I returned to my earlier position, laying my head on Fate's shoulder. "You owe me." I stated, reminding Narumi, before letting out another yawn. Narumi was a bit nervous, owing me anything was not bright, not at all.
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The rest of the class went off without a hitch, surprising Narumi and the teachers that were supposed to come in and check on him to make sure we hadn't mauled him or something. Eventually Serena and Jinno came in, and looked at the quiet, somewhat behaved class we were being, and asked Narumi how he had done it. He simply answered that he had asked me for help, and that the class listened. The other teachers noted this down, and they were wondering why on earth I would help Narumi, but Narumi already knew the deal, and he would stick to it. He just hoped I wouldn't do anything to horrible.
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Lunch break was boring, most of the class filed off to the Cafeteria, but I stayed behind. Fate had gone out to get us food, and I opted to lounge in the sunlight that splayed over our seats instead. I relaxed in a sleepy daze. Sunlight always made me relaxed and sleepy, probably a cat thing.
I didn't notice Narumi until he was in front of me. I groaned, and cracked open my eye. "You're blocking the sunlight." I said, whining slightly. That was just not cool. He smiled a bit at my tone, and sat down next to me, which was possible as I was sitting in Fate's seat. Well, technically his spot, as the seats were really just a big wooden pew or bench type creation. I sighed and turned my head so I was looking right at him. "What?" I asked, a bit annoyed. He was blocking the nice, warm, sunlight after all.
"Why did the class listen to you?" He asked, wanting to make sure his hunch was correct. "I dunno." I answered lazily, "because they've always listened to me." I sighed, looking away from him and instead leaning forward onto the long desk (it was more like a table) that was connected to the seat. I felt the light hit my hair again, and smiled a bit. This was nice. Then I felt it blocked again, and looked up at Narumi, giving him a slight glare. "Stop blocking the light." I said irritably, resisting the urge to flick or possibly punch him.
"Why'd you help me?" He asked. Narumi's question wasn't necessarily about just helping him with the class. It was also about why I helped him with saving his class from a panther, or why I took the bullet for him. I refused to give him a straight answer though. "Because I felt like it." I said, promptly getting up and moving to another spot, before sitting and basking in the light again.
I felt the light being blocked once again, and I growled. "I swear if you do that one more time Narumi-" I started, before I felt arms wrap around me. I stiffened as I heard him whisper, "Thanks," before he moved away and left the room.
I was in shock. W-why would he thank me? I mean, it wasn't like he owed me for those! Well, not the saving the class or the bullet anyways, he totally owed me for today. Why thank me though? Any other teacher would be trying to get out of the deal by now… Hmm.
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I was still thinking when Fate came back with lunch. He noticed my mood, and automatically assumed Narumi had done something, as he had been the only one in the room. "What did he do?" He asked, a bit angry.
I thought about this for a moment, before responding. "… He thanked me…" I muttered, very confused. Even Fate looked surprised. Then, he pulled me into a hug. "Don't think about it too much. Anyways, look, I have returned with food!" He said cheerfully, his mood switched now that he knew Narumi hadn't done anything wrong. I smiled playfully and took a sandwich. "My hero." I said sarcastically, causing us both to laugh.
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The rest of the class filed in after lunch, several of them holding a newspaper. One of them walked over to me, and showed it to me. I checked the page, reading the caption.
This great shot of Ace Nishigawa, clinging to Narumi-Sensei, was only available thanks to a Love-Chocolate that was accidentally eaten by Nishigawa! Fantastic work!
I paused, and re-read the caption, looking over at the picture, which was exactly how it was described. Me clinging to Narumi. I looked at the guy, and he simply said, "Specs." I stood up, and brushed past Narumi, who was just coming back in. He looked at me curiously, and looked towards the class, who simply shushed him and walked towards the door, waiting to see what would happen.
They didn't have to wait long. Yelps and crashes came from the newspaper club room down the hall. "I'M SORRY!" Yelped someone, before there was another loud crash.
"DAMN STRAIGHT YOU'RE SORRY YOU BASTARD!" I yelled, and more smashes were heard. A wide-eyed Narumi darted down the hall, a giggling class in tow, and shoved open the door to the club room. What he saw, he did not expect.
I was glaring down at Specs, and I had him in a wrestling hold. I was sitting on his back and pulling on one of his legs, causing him to flail and yelp. Of course, it was clear I wasn't pulling too hard, not enough to break or seriously injure anything. "I'M SORRY! IT WAS FOR THE PEOPLE!" He yelped.
I glared and pulled harder. "IT WAS NOT YOU DAMN BASTARD!" Another crash was heard as his flailing knocked over a stack of pens. The class started to laugh, and I looked up, pausing in my activity. "Oh." I said, looking up, before going back to tormenting Specs, which caused the class to howl with laughter. Narumi walked in to stop me, but Fate stopped him and showed him the same paper.
He looked at it, glanced at Specs, and sighed. "… I'm afraid I can't help you." He said, causing the class to cheer. Even I grinned, and it was actually Narumi's comment that saved him. I gave his leg one last tug before getting up and dusting myself off. He had learned his lesson.
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It had taken an hour to get us all back to class, but when the class got there, I shut everyone up and the class went on again. I leaned on Fate and basked in the light, allowing him to lightly run a hand through my hair. Fate chuckled when my chest started to rumble, and I smacked him upside the head, before leaning on him again. Fate was content, and oddly enough, so was Narumi.
Near the end of the class, Narumi and Fate exchanged a glance, when they both caught each other looking at me. I didn't notice, as I was looking out the window. They looked at each other for a moment, and Fate leaned his head on mine, looking a bit protective. A storm was coming, and I had no idea what I was in for.