Angel of mine Disclaimer: Escaflowne and its characters do not belong to me. They belong to Bandai, so don't sue!!! V/H FIC CH.2:Van Slanzar de Fanel (~)-thought

Hitomi was regretting going to class. Her professor absolutely hated that she was late all the time. She tiptoed upto the classroom door and turned the knob slowly.....

"Come in, Miss Kanzaki. We've been expecting you." The teacher kept his back to her as he wrote on the board. Hitomi's face burned a bright red as she made her way to her seat. Her best friend Uchida Yukari gave her a sympathetic look. Hitomi felt really embarassed.

"Please start copying the notes before you are more behind than you already are." The teacher gave her an irritated look. Hitomi ducked her head and her face grew redder.~Why does he have to embarass me every time I'm late?~,she thought . She began to copy the notes.

Over in the corner of the classroom in the window seat , a young man watched the girl that came into the classroom late. He felt sorry for her. He was new to the school and did'nt know the teachers could be so harsh. He made it a point to talk to her after class.

Hitomi was still copying when a note was placed in front of her. She slowly slid it in hernotebook to read it . Her English teacher, Mr. Teraka, was notorious for reading out loud notes he took up during class. It was from Yukari. Hey, Hitomi. Sorry you were late. Mr. Teraka is such a jerk. Someone should tell him to get that stick out of his butt . Hitomi giggled, and Mr. Teraka turned to glare at her.

"Is there something funny, Ms. Kanzaki?"

"No sir."

"Then I suggest you be quiet , and finish your notes."

"Yes sir." She then continued to read the letter. Have you seen the new student? He is fine!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm going to introduce myself after class. I hope he's single. W/B Yukari ^_^

"Ms. Kanzaki, are you listening?" Hitomi looked up suddenly and found the whole class staring at her. Mr. Teraka tapped his foot impatiently.

"Yes, sir. I was listening."

"Then I guess you would'nt mind answering the question I asked."

"Umm". Hitomi had no idea what question he asked.

"We're waiting , Ms. Kanzaki."

Hitomi was still at a loss. Then a warm voice whispered in her ear,"Say Charles Dickens." Then she blurted out ," Dickens!" The whole class laughed at her outburst . Then the bell rang. Hitomi breathed a huge sigh of relief. She'd embarassed herself enough for one day. As she headed out the classroom, Mr. Teraka called out :"Try to be on time tomorrow, Ms. Kanzaki." He stressed the word on time. She winced slightly. Yukari caught up with her in the hallway.

"Sorry I got you in trouble ,Hitomi. Teraka is such a jerk somtimes." She gave Hitomi a sympathetic look.

"It's okay, Yukari. It is'nt your fault . I have so much on my mind." She gave a big sigh.

Yukari looked at Hitomi closely. "Did Dilandau bother you again? What a stupid jerk! Hitomi, you've got to go to the principal about this. You've let him get away with it too many times. He gives me the creeps. He might really end up hurting you one these days."

"Yukari , going to the principal will do no good. His father carries too much weight with this school for them to expell him. Besides it's not that bad. I can handle it for now, okay?"

"Alright ,I'll let you handle it . Meanwhile......" Yukari said with a sly look on her face. She grabbed Hitomi's hand and dragged her over to a tall boy with dark black hair. "Hitomi, I'd like you to meet Van Fanel. Van this is Hitomi Kanzaki."

The boy turned around and briefly smiled at Yukari. Then he turned to Hitomi. He had the most beautiful face she had ever seen. And his eyes were a brandy-brown color. They both blushed when they realized they were staring at each other. ~So this is the late comer with the strange boyish haircut . She's kinda cute~ Van thought .

"Hi," they both said at the same time. Hitomi liked the way his bangs fell into his eyes. She began to imagine what it would be like to run her hands through his hair......... ~No! I can't think about him like this. I just met him. Besides, even though we've had our share of problems, I love Allen and I will marry him someday.~ A smile came to her face as she thought of her boyfriend of 6 years."It was nice to meet you Van, but I have a class to get to. Maybe we can talk some other time." She began to walk away. "Oh and by the way, thanks for the help in English class." She gave him a wink.

Van gave her a small wave and smiled to himself. ~Maybe this school year will turn out better than I thought .~

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