Fuyu awkwardly fiddled with his hands, trying to decide if jumping off a moving train was as bad as people said.
Saph and Lilith were on either side of him, bickering, some time ago they had just started flinging insults at the other.
"Atleast I'm not flat as a board!"
Saph spat out, making a point to lean over Fuyu and show off, not caring how awkward the boy felt.
"W-well...That's none of your fucking business!"
A small smirk casually made it's way over Saphs features, as Lilith stumbled over her words.
"Such a naughty word for such a little girl."
"I am not a little girl, you old hag!"
"How old are you then? Twelve?"
"I'm fourteen! How old are you, ma'm, thirty?"
The girls continued to invade Fuyu's personal space, glaring harshly at the other.
"I'm seventeen, got it. I'm a lovely young woman. Now you on the other hand, are a little brat!"
"I may be a brat, but I'm a pretty one!"
Lilith stuck her tongue out childishly.
"Hah! Pretty my ass! You look like an overgrown rag doll! Now I am gorgeous, especially next to you."
"Nu-uh! Fuyu thinks I'm pretty! Right Fuyu?"
The girl looked up, blinking her large green eyes. This is the first time she spoke to him since they left the order, two days ago.
He suddenly couldn't remember how to speak.
The one thing he wanted, was not to get involved.
xxxx
"U-um, I'm h-home."
The boy, Shikusa, called softly into the noisy cafeteria. He was clinging a book tightly to his chest, his oversized issued jacket hanging off his frame. He had short messy red hair, his bangs almost falling to his eyes, eyes that were the color of fire yet reminiscent of water.
"That's great, now do you mind moving, loser-gami."
He flinched turning to see Yuki Uchiha standing behind him.
"I-I'm so sorry!"
He bowed low, not being able to see her roll her eyes.
"Just move."
"Y-yes ma'am!"
He stumbled so the girl could pass him, and gulped as she stopped.
"By the way you're safe for a while, the big bad grim reaper is away at a mission."
"D-do you mean Lilith?"
"Who else dresses like death?"
He sighed in relief, and Yuki walked away.
Another, smaller figure pushed by him and he looked to see the leopard girl who had recently been taken in.
"H-hey Aya."
He followed her into the food line.
"Hey, crybaby."
Her voice was melancholic, and her catlike ears had drooped.
"W-what's wrong."
"Stuff."
The two stood awkwardly, one desperately wanting a conversation, the other desperately wanting him to leave.
xxxx
"Seriously Lilith, I really have to go to the bathroom."
"Than answer my question first!"
Liliths petite hand had latched on to Fuyu's, and she was leaning back with the majority of her weight.
"Yeah, just tell her she looks like the prepubescent child she is."
Saph's eyes glittered dangerously as she eyed the two.
"Shut up, you old hag! Let Fuyu answer."
"Ask a finder! . ."
Fuyu tried tugging his hand away again to no avail.
"Let the man go to the bathroom, we can settle this ourselves."
"I want Fuyu to answer!"
Crocodile tears began brimming at the corners of Lilith's eyes.
"You're pretty okay! Pretty! Now may I please go to the bathroom."
Without an answer to the question he fled the room, leaving a confused finder to check on the girls.
"Pretty girls can get whatever they want by crying."
Lilith stuck her tongue out at Saph, who in turn flipped her off.
xxxx
Shikusa sat awkwardly at the table, with Yuki and Aya. Nobody made a move to talk. They just ate and every now and then looked towards the door.
"Oh yeah, I never asked about your mission, Uchiha-chan."
Aya looked up curiously, before unconsciously turning her gaze back to the door.
"It was boring, Fuyu acted like he was some big hero."
Yuki spoke in a dull voice.
"M-my mission w-wa-"
"I heard you and that one chick got kicked out of the science department."
Yuki cut Shikusa off.
"It was all her fault."
"H-how long are you banned for?"
Shikusa spoke up a little, shocking the two girls.
"Who knows."
They went back to eating silently, ignoring the failure of a conversation.
xxxx
"Ah! Aire fresco! I love the country!"
Saph jumped off the train, tripping Lilith on her way. She latched herself on to Fuyu's arm and the boy froze instantly. His space being invaded far too much lately.
"Remember, do not mention the catholic church when we get there."
"You mean we're not there yet?"
Lilith popped up holding a suitcase containing clothes and her black robe in one hand, and grabbing Fuyu's spare arm with the other, suddenly feeling touchy feely(if not just to win against that girl).
"Are you that stupid? Why would a town that cut themselves off have a train stop?"
She pulled Fuyu closer to her.
"Yeah, you know, I really like the open air. So much personal space."
Fuyu hinted, only to have Lilith pull him to her.
"Shut up Saph, you're only with us temporarily, so don't get clingy."
"Don't you know, Spaniards show physical affection."
Pulled towards Saph.
"Well so do Greeks."
Towards Lilith.
"Japanese don't…"
Fuyu pulled away from the two girls and found himself disappearing in the crowd.
xxxx
"This is boring."
Aya stated, looking between Yuki and Shikusa. They were sitting on couches in a common area
" W-we c-could always play charades?"
Shikusa offered shyly.
"Pass."
Both girls replied in synch.
"This is lame, I'm taking a nap."
Yuki yawned and placed her feet on Shikusa.
"I'm gonna draw."
Aya walked off to her room, as Yuki began to snore.
"I-I'll read then…"
Shikusa reached for his book laying on the floor in front of him, only to find he couldn't reach it.
"Stupid short arms."
He complained to himself.
I don't really like this chapter, but whatever. Also, up to you guys if you want me to bring the real characters in next chapter or not?
Also on a side note that nobody cares about me and two of my friends decided if we were exorcist's we'd ditch the order and become fugitives if Tyki or Road asked us to...