Chapter One - A beginning
"Miss Caoimhe, please pay attention." the teacher said
"Yes ma'am" the girl said staring at the wall. She was so bored of listening to the teacher. The woman had been droning on for over an hour about inconsequential things, at least to her.
"Undine, you really should pay attention, as there will be a test on this. Don't you want to keep that straight "A" record?" the teacher said to her, now standing over her
"I'm sorry ma'mam, I haven't been feeling very well lately." Undine said
"I see, well do you need to see the nurse about it?" she said still standing over her.
"No, Ma'mam, just a good nights sleep I suspect." Undine replied as the teacher seemed satisfied with this and returned to the front of the classroom
Undine hated being here, but her draw to the boy was too powerful. Since he had been forced to come here, she came too. She never wanted to be a dancer, but that is what she was about to graduate to be. As she contemplated her future, she was unaware of the tall boy in the back watching her
'She is so incredible, I wonder what kissing her would be like' he thought looking at the girl. She was incredibly tall, nearly 6'2 with very long, light blue hair, that slightly curled as it flowed down her very supple back. And her eyes, he thought, were the lightest shade of blue, that he had ever seen. Since he always wore his Machoman glasses, she was never aware of his gaze, but it was never far from her eyes and body. He itched to get his hands around that waist of hers. He was so sure that when he did, his hands would still touch each other, she was that small. But they would never stay very long on her waist, he thought again. Shaking his head to stop his thoughts, he allowed himself to hear the teacher again as she was telling them of the mid-term vacation that was coming up
"So students, as I was saying before Tantus interrupted" the teacher said at the class clown that was having a hard time snickering at his latest joke on the teacher "The Mid Term jaunt to the hot springs located above Aldebaren will be happening soon. What is going to be different this time, is that you will be alone. With the exception of your parties. No teachers will be accompanying you as this will also be a test of your abilities. Tomorrow the list will be posted of who will be partied with whom. It will be a group of 4 to each party." she said as she sat down and stacked the pages that had been prepared for her class's homework. "Now before you all start groaning and moaning about it, there will be a bard and a dancer to each group. You will also have a supporter, as the neibouring church has decided to take their vacation at the same time as us. So be on your best behaviour with these people or I will show you new meaning to Dazzler...is that all clear to you" she said, raising her voice at the end, but looking straight at Tantus.
"Yes Ma'mam" they all said as they heard the ringing of the bells ending the class and the day.
As Undine began to pick up her books, the man that had been watching her in the back started towards her. Then stopped as the newest member of the school descended on her and grabbed her books. Anger raged through him, as he watched this man, take what was his. He had to stop himself from casting Melody Strike as the man put his hand on her waist, and guided her out of the door.
"Undine, I hope we get partied together" the man said, his hand still on her waist
Undine glowed at the feel of him on her waist, but calmed herself as she answered him "Jian, I am sure that we will be. We are always together, and lets face it, you don't talk to anyone but me." she said, stopping herself from touching his hand at her waist. When he finally released his hand, she nearly cried, at losing his touch.
"Undine, are you all right? You do look pale." he said as he swept a hand over her face to check her temperature.
Undine trembled slightly at his touch but attempted to remain motionless. However Jian noticed, and held her face within his palm. Very shakily she replied "Yes Jian, I am okay...I think I will just rest"
"You know, I would escort you home if I could, but you never let me walk you home." he said, unconciously stroking her face.
Fearful that she would melt, if he continued to stroke her like that, she placed a hand on his and assured him that she would be fine. He agreed and allowed her to leave. Unaware that the man had watched this, and was simmering in rage at Jian touching his property.