(AN: Hey there guys! Well, it's time for a new story as usual! And look at that, we've reached 10 stories too! Here's to another 10!)
Story 10-
Distractions
Espio gets taken aside after class due to him being distracted by Vector in his thoughts.
Notes - I wanna give a huge thanks to miguelisasir for helping me with writing Antoine's lines. I have NEVER written him before so i had no idea what to do. Anyway, this is a rather short story this time, and this takes place around January in Transfer (where it was described nothing happened that month).
Espio was in his creative drawing class, attempting to do his crosshatching mural design. As he dragged his pencil across to make another line, he suddenly had more thoughts about Vector.
"No, no! Stop it, Espio! You haven't gotten any work done since you keep on thinking about him!" The chameleon told himself mentally. It was showing; he hadn't gotten much done compared to his usual, as his crocodilian roommate invaded his thoughts.
"Remember your ninja training, Espio. A good ninja always remains calm and clear of any thoughts…"
He tried to mentally repeat this to himself over and over again, but to no avail.
Suddenly, the red coyote professor stood in front of the class.
"Class is up! We'll werk on ze murals tomorrow, but 'and your werk in and you can be off," he said. "Except for you, Espio. I'd like a word with you once everyone is gone."
Espio was confused. What had he done? He had done his assignment, so why would Professor D'Coolette need to speak with him?
After gathering his materials, and once everyone else had left, the chameleon walked over to the desk of the coyote art professor.
"What is the matter, professor?" Espio asked.
"Espio… I noticed you were acting a little-'ow you say- out of it today, and didn't werk quite as 'ard. Is something wrong?" Professor D'Coolette said.
Images of Vector flashed through Espio's mind like a wildfire.
However, he didn't want anyone to know about his feelings for the crocodile, so he shook his head.
"N-No… I'm fine," The foreign exchange student lied.
"I see… Well, I understand. But, if you ever need 'elp with anything, or need some advice, I am always 'ere to 'elp you. So are your other professors, and ton colocotaire, your roommate. It's understandable why you would feel a little out of it now zat you have been 'ere for 'alf ze school year. But I digress. You should run along now and 'urry to your next class."
Espio nodded and bowed before making his way out of the classroom as quickly as he could (although with geta shoes, it was not easy).
However, something panged his heart.
"I lied to my professor. But, it was a lie I had to make…" Espio thought. "A lie to make sure no one knows about how I feel about Vector until the time comes."