glad you're enjoying it! Thanks so much for the legendary reviews, and here's the 9th chapter; rather short, but rather important…

this one was oddly enjoyable to write! It's from personal experience with a new teacher…


Chapter 9:

A Second First Intro

Mrs. Piki, temporary educator of the BBA league, approached the classroom hesitantly. From out in the hall she could all ready hear the chaos.

'Ok… just breath…' she pushed the door open.

Stepping into the room, Mrs. Piki paled considerably. In the background, loud music drowned out anything outside; its words were foreign. Most likely German. Perhaps Russian…


'Oi! Teacher!' Kevin quickly discarded the adult magazine he, Tyson, Max and Lee had been salivating over.

It flew across the room, landing on the desk that Gary was seated at, apparently attempting to do the work he'd been unable to finish the former night. Beside him, Rei was explaining the math problems, his eyes, however, visibly riveted on the young Russian seated across the room, eyes closed as if he were meditating.

Or napping.

A few meters away, on a few of the unused desks, Tala and Bryan were getting acquainted; apparently unfazed by the fact they were in an open room with the rest of their "class mates". Certainly didn't prevent wandering hands.

Mariah was absent at that time, complaining of a horrible head-ache and asking to be excused from her lessons that day.

'Ummm… can we please turn off the music and take our seats…?' Mrs. Piki's voice was just audible.

Everyone looked at her; then went back to what they were doing formally, Kevin and Tyson lunging for the rouge magazine. Vaguely, Bryan gave their teacher a nice view of his middle finger, before returning his attention to Tala.

Rei and Gary exchanged looks, momentarily pitying their substitute. It had been difficult for Jini- how was it going to be for someone like this meek, older-aged lady? Getting to his feet, Rei approached his team captain.

'Um… Kai… do you think you can… get everyone to listen to her…?'

It was a good enough idea: should Kai get worked up enough, everyone would listen. Even Tala and Bryan, despite being his senior, and just as snappy.

Crimson eyes opened.

Kai sighed.

'SILENCE!'

Once again, everyone stopped. This time, however, it was for real. 'Get your asses in your seats or else!'

A few annoyed grumbles and everyone did as directed. Mrs. Piki sent Kai an appreciative expression, which the Russian ignored blatantly, foregoing the seating plan and falling in between Rei and Bryan.

'Umm… thank you, young man…'

Kai snorted.

'I did it for Rei. Don't bring it up again.'

Apparently, Mrs. Piki understood this, moving to write her name on the board.