Hey! A short little update. I thought the big chapter would be this one, but I guess it isn't… lol next chapter! Ernst and Hanschen finally talk to each other! Its exciting!! Haha:)

Also, I'm totally not going to update for at least a week and a half (which isn't that long, but…just a heads up! :D) because of freakin finals. I hate life. They'll be done by the end of next week so hopefully I can update at least 3 or 4 chapters during the winter break…that's my goal!!!!

As always, I don't own Spring Awakening because I'm not a doctor yet. But when I become one…I'm so co-producing it with someone damnit! Who's with me??! LOLxD

Okay, that was a long intro lol. On with the story…

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Consume My Mind, Chapter Three – Wonderful

This had to be against school rules. And it is most unacceptable behavior for any professor. Yet here they are, being loud and somewhat tipsy in a public place. 'Well,' thought Hanschen, 'Melchior was known for doing whatever the hell he wanted…'

The teachers were all at a Japanese Bar, eating sushi and drinking and all in all having a fantastic time. They sat around a low-lying table and chatted away excitedly about their lives and the new teacher. It seemed to Hanschen that all of them wanted a little electricity in their lives and this fresh addition to their faculty might be the exciting new shock they've all needed.

Melchior still hadn't arrived with him yet, and Hanschen was absolutely bored to death. He hated little gatherings such as these. It always made him feel the need to converse with people. However, Hanschen didn't mind meeting with them too much, as they all saw each other constantly and there was no way he could escape them (or their over-zealous attempts at building a friendship with him, which Hanschen accepted-much to his dismay).

The blonde sighed. What could have possibly made him agree so easily into this event?

'Oh,' Hanschen thought, just as Melchior arrived with the new professor in tow, 'This is why.'

"This is Ernst Robel, everyone. And he will be substituting for Martha…" The man Melchior pushed through the door was young; perhaps a little younger than Hanschen. 'Of course he wouldn't hire someone elderly…' Hanschen thought absently as he took in the new teacher's appearance.

Ernst Robel had dark chocolate hair, cut just a bit below his ears. He had side-swept bangs that slightly covered his beautiful grey, grey eyes. Hanschen noticed that his eyes had speckles of hazel and brown as well; they were wonderful. His smile was awkward and small, as if to hide his nervousness. And he was nervous, his body language giving him away. Hanschen thought that was charming as well. The man looked perfectly delectable in the grey and navy sweater vest, which matched very nicely with his beautiful eyes.

"Sit down, sit down Ernst!" Melchior laughed, pushing him into his seat jovially. The silence in the restaurant was deafening as Ernst moved to sit on the cushiony pillow, smiling awkwardly.

"Would you like something to drink, Professor Robel?" Wendla asked charmingly, holding up a large bottle of Japanese wine.

"Y-yes, please. B-but only a little...I do not drink that often…" Ernst replied, his voice coming out soft and unexpectedly angelic. "A-and do please call me Ernst."

"Okay, Ernst." Wendla smiled genuinely and the restaurant once again exploded into voices conversing cheerfully. Hanschen remained mostly quiet, observing the new teacher with seemingly uninterested eyes. Ernst was an extremely polite person, Hanschen concluded, who tried every type of food his coworkers offered him and answered any questions they had with great patience.

The man seemed very interesting. His family had just moved from Germany not too long ago, yet his accent was faint and barely noticeable. He was surprisingly single, yet held the courtesy and the handsomeness of a married (or at least taken) man. His features were almost sharp, yet his voice was soft. 'Actually, everything about him is soft,' Hanschen mused. His movements, his smiles; it all contained a sort of fluidity and kindness that suited the man very well.

Melchior stood up and made a toast to the new teacher, raising his sake cup with a large Melchi-like smile on his face. They all said their cheers, thus marking the beginning of Ernst Robel's new occupation.

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Note- I totally did research on Gideon's eyes. I always thought they were green. 'Cept they're not, ha. Oh god! He's so fyne. x)

I'm somewhat satisfied with the thing….aghghagd.

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