Chapter 4: Academy Blues
She twirled around in front of me and gave me a huge smile. "What do you think?" she asked, motioning to the clothes she was wearing.
I raised a brow and studied her. She was wearing a plain white long-sleeved blouse with a dark blue necktie, a dark blue jacket, a straight cut dark blue skirt that reached her ankles, and black shoes. Interesting . . .
"Dark blue," I confirmed.
She gave a twinkling laugh and playfully whacked my arm. "I'm so sorry, mister severe black, but my school required me to wear this."
I gave a small laugh and offered my arm to her, which she quickly took. We headed towards the dark vehicle and I helped her in.
The trip to school was quick and so we reached it in about ten minutes. As soon as I helped Tomoyo out, the students around us gave us odd looks. I wasn't surprised. They never expected to see the mysterious and intelligent Eriol to be with a girl, much less ride with one.
We entered the headmaster's office and were greeted by his unwavering glare that amusingly looked like Li-kun's. He stared at us suspiciously and motioned us to sit on the large leather armchairs in front of his desk. I was lucky to be in good terms with the man.
"Professor Sylvanus, this is my good friend, Tomoyo Daidouji, who I've informed you about. She will be studying in the academy for the year," I said as I presented Tomoyo. He gave Tomoyo a piercing stare and then he gave her what seemed like an attempt to a warm smile. Tomoyo gave him one of her own.
He gave a nod and presented her with a small stack of books and a locker key. "Welcome to the Phoebus Acadamy, Ms. Daidouji."
We walked down the hall as Tomoyo looked at her schedule. "Let's see . . . I have chemistry in Laboratory 5-D," she looked at me. "Eriol! How am I supposed to know where Laboratory 5-D is?" she asked with a silent scream.
"Maa, Tomoyo. I have made sure that all our classes are the same. You just have to follow me," I said reassuringly.
She was comforted only a bit as we reached the white doors of the laboratory. Through the small circular windows, I saw the students inside trying to take a look at us. I frowned. Typical.
"Shall we?"
She gave a silent nod of her head and clutched tightly on my arm. I gently opened the door and brought her towards our professor. Handing her a note, I left Tomoyo and headed towards my workstation. As I walked, I received even more odd glares.
The severe looking woman cleared her throat. She was about to present the newest addition to her class.
"This is Ms. Tomoyo Daidouji from Japan. She is a friend of Mr. Hiiragizawa and your new classmate in chemistry," she announced to the all of the students and I gained even more looks. To Tomoyo she said, "You can sit with Mr. Daniel Addams."
Tomoyo gave her a confused look and our professor immediately looked pale.
"Uhmmm . . . Do-you-know-how-to-speak-English?" she asked Tomoyo, who immediately looked amused. The entire class erupted in laughter.
"Of course," answered Tomoyo. She could speak perfect English, although with an odd accent. "I was just wondering who Mr. Addams is."
A boy with blonde hair and light blue eyes stood up. "I'm Dan."
I frowned and looked at him. He was a football jock. Jocks plain annoy me, maybe with the exception of Sakura and Syaoran, but I still hate them.
"Ah, professor," I called out to our teacher. She looked at me and so did Tomoyo. "I would like to request that Ms. Daidouji stay near me because of . . . health problems." Tomoyo raised a brow and the professor raised both. I felt downright uncomfortable.
"What might these health problems be, Mr. Hiiragizawa?" asked the professor. I knew that trouble was brewing. I couldn't possibly explain the magical sickness of Tomoyo. I was getting careless. Luckily, Tomoyo decided to intervene.
She cleared her throat to catch the professor's attention. When she finally got it, she gave me a very cold look. "It's nothing, madame. I am just prone to fainting, that's all."
The professor gave an understanding nod. I was quickly relieved. Using magic in front of all these students was not an option. "I'm sure it will be fine if you sit with Nerissa Arragon on the table right here up front of Mr. Hiiragizawa." She watched as Tomoyo nodded and went towards her designated seat, saying formal hellos to her new acquaintance. The professor continued. "Now let us go to our lesson . . ."
School finished with a speed that a slug could top. Maybe it was because of the fact that I knew more about the lessons than the professors did or maybe it was because I was exceedingly annoyed at that football jock who kept on flirting with Tomoyo. Either way, I was bored.
"Eriol," a girl's voice came behind me. It was Tomoyo. "I'm going with Nerissa and her friends," she glanced at the bunch of students who were waiting by the library door and eyeing us curiously. "Can you pick me up anywhere?"
"Hmm . . . where will you head off to?" I asked, looking at them.
"I don't know."
I sighed. I knew arguing with her was not an option for in the end, she'd probably win. "Here," I said, removing the small ring from my finger. After saying a few well-chosen words, I handed it to her. "Just talk to that ring to contact me. The power is in the ring so it won't affect your health status."
She eyed it curiously then gave me a hug before running off with her new found friends. I blushed slightly, but quickly remedied the would-be fatal mistake by using another one of my practiced masks.
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A/N: How is this for a fourth chapter. I don't like it. If you think I should change it, please say so. I just had to add something about school. Please review.
Disclaimer: I do not own CCS.