Day Nine: Piece

Another day, another Unbirthday Party to prepare for. Not that the vice head truly minded, he had been doing this long enough for things to run smoothly. Still, the extra help didn't hurt.

After Kokoro had saved Riddle, the dorm leader insisted she'd be invited to all their gatherings. She later had to explain to him that such events exhausted her, even overwhelmed her at times. Her 'quirk' made interacting with people easier said than done.

When he had heard this, the Heartslabyul Head gave her a challenge: she could stay as long as she could, just as long as she showed up. Though he wouldn't say it aloud, Trey suspected Riddle didn't want the prefect to be left out; especially when she had a key role in rescuing him from himself. Maybe the "bond" between them now also played a part in it?

Regardless of the reason, Kokoro made it a point to help out wherever she could. (Possibly so she could leave sooner)?

Carefully taking the tarts out, the older teen set them aside while Kokoro worked on the filling.

"Good job!" he congratulated. "I think Riddle wouldn't mind if you had one now."

"You sure?" she couldn't help but question. "I know how he gets when rules are involved..."

"Yeah, I'm positive." Trey reassured. "Since he's not as strict as he used to be, he'd overlook it just this once. Just consider a thanks from me."

Kokoro slowly nodded, silently accepting the gift.

All-too-soon, the tarts were finished.

"Here you go." Trey offered her one, the strawberries looking akin to jewels.

As he turned away to grab a fork, the vice head heard a loud chomp and gulp from behind him. Facing her again, he found the tart gone and crumbs covering her fluffy scarf.

Trey couldn't help but laugh. "Ace and Deuce weren't kidding when they said you're a fast eater."

Trey: So, how did I get here?

G.G.: Um, not important. Anyway, would you mind answering a few questions.

Trey: Uh, sure.

G.G.: So, where is Grim during this?

Trey: I think Ace and Deuce were keeping an eye on him.

G.G.: Then who was watching them?

Trey: I believe it was Cater.

G.G.: ... Should I be concerned?

A/N: All I own is Kokoro. Trey belongs to Disney's Twisted Wonderland.