Chapter 2
Radiant Garden High School
Lea snuck into the school as Isa scowled, "Must you 'borrow' things so much from school..?" "Relax Isa we're returning it aren't we?" Lea chuckled as they put the telescope back in the science room before heading out into the hallway. "Be grateful you weren't busted this time Lea.." Isa sighed at his friend.
"And be grateful I'm so flexible with my thinking Isa.." Lea winked as they sat down in front of the school, "What now genius? School doesn't start for another hour.." Isa yawned as Lea chuckled, "Well seeing as we both love our beauty sleep how about we take a nap in the school?"
"Are you insane? The last thing we need is people thinking we LIVE at the school.." Isa huffed as Lea chuckled, "What's this 'we' business constellation nerd?" "You know what I..AHHHHH..meant.." Isa yawned to himself.
"Alright..that decides it..nap time!" Lea chuckled as he took Isa's hand leading him to the Gym's supply room before hopping onto a wrestling mat, "Ah..softer than the ground but better than nothing.." Lea patting the spot beside him as Isa set an alarm on his watch, "Only for a few minutes..AHH.." Isa yawned as he curled up on his side to rest.
Lea chuckled fondly as he gazed up at the ceiling feeling himself starting to doze before waking up with a grimace at hearing Isa's teeth chattering, "Dammit..I forgot he gets cold easily.." Lea grimaced before blushing softly as he pulled Isa close as Isa immediately cuddled against his chest comfortably wrapping his arms around Lea's neck and shoulder.
"Man..you're lucky I love you Isa.." Lea smirked at how cold the boy felt before stopping at realizing what he'd just said, "..Wait..not like THAT kind of love..Isa.." Lea nervously gulped hoping the boy hadn't heard him, Well, Isa's my best friend..and it's not like he likes boys..right? Lea trying to think, Well..he's never has really dated anyone or shown any interest in girl's..heck I'm the only thing he hangs around with other than his 'precious' moon.
Isa groaned softly in his sleep murmuring, "Lea..try..ngh..sleep.." as he relaxed comfortably against the boy, Lea felt his cheeks flush a slight red, I'm an idiot..we're friends just using each other for some sleep..Not lover's cuddling.. "AHHH.." Lea yawned before falling asleep against Isa as Isa worriedly frowned at remembering how close his friend had come to death last night, I wished I could protect him from getting hurt..stupid falling star better work.
Counseling Office
A woman smiled before standing as she greeted the man, "Hello..my name is Aerith..I'm the school counselor, I heard you'll be starting today..Mr. Xehanort right?" Aerith smiled as Xehanort nodded, "Yes..though I'm surprised you have students who understand advanced physic's at such a young age. I've been meaning to start looking for 'apprentices' to teach at my research facility."
"Oh..well I'm certain you'll find some bright minds here.." Aerith smiled good naturally as she led Xehanort down the hallway, "You came at a wonderful time..one of the Teacher's is off on Maternity leave..and we were worried her students would fall behind.." Aerith opened a classroom door as Xehanort entered surprised to see some models of various elements already lined up across the wall.
"These you don't have to grade.." Aerith led Xehanort over, "This's my favorite..'copper'..I just love the detail work the student put into it.." Aerith smiled gently as Xehanort chuckled, "I'm surprised these models have accurate molecularity.." Xehanort browsing some of the models seeing very few flaws, "Promising young classroom I'm assuming this is?"
"Yes..though most of them are very quiet and to themselves..so don't take it personally..You know how teenagers can be.." Aerith chuckled as Xehanort nodded before sitting down, "When do these bright young minds arrive?" "Oh..at about 8 a.m..though after the weekend some of them love to be late."
Gym Supply Closet
Isa woke up with a soft groan at his watch alarm going off before yawning as he nuzzled against his friend, "Lea..it's time to go..we have class in 10 minutes." "Then that means we have 5 more minutes.." Lea yawned sleepily as he murmured, "You're comfy Isa..and I don't want to get up."
"I don't care.." Isa sitting up as Lea yelped at the movement before scowling, "Aw..Isa couldn't you at least have woken me up with a TINY bit of 'love' for your pal..?"
"If I didn't love you as a friend I wouldn't bothered to have woken you up for school.." Isa fondly helped the red head stand who scoffed, "Honestly Isa..are you as cold hearted as your body temperature?" "What's that supposed to mean?" Isa glared slightly at his friend as they began walking to their first class, "Oh I dunno..I mean it felt like I was hugging a popsicle earlier..not that that wasn't uncomfortable..I like how cold you are.." Lea hugged his friend who rolled his eyes.
"I get cold easily you know that.." Isa embarrassedly continuing to walk with his friend hanging over his shoulders, "And I have NO problem warming you up.." Lea chuckled before nuzzling his nose against Isa's neck, He always smells nice too..and I'm surprised his skin's so soft like a girl's.
"L-Lea..quit it.." Isa embaressdly gasped blushing heatedly at the odd sensation as he tried to keep from squirming too much, "I-I'm not a-Whoa!"
The two boys yelped when they knocked into someone as Lea grimaced, "Dammit Isa..watch where you're going!" "It's hard when you're the jerk distracting me.." Isa glared before glancing over at who they knocked into, Isa feeling his blood run cold and his heart stop when his eyes met a pair of familiar amber orange one's.
"Oh..so we meet again.." Xehanort gathered his class roster as Isa nervously trembled, Lea confusedly helped his friend stand, "Hey Isa..what's wrong?" "Wait..you go to this school?" Isa stared feeling his heart starting to panic, Dammit..I'm stuck in the same building as this pervert.
"Actually..I'm a teacher.." Xehanort smirked at the look of fear and shock on Isa's face, "So that means I'll see you around..Little Isa.." Xehanort leaving the two as Lea raised an eyebrow, "..'little Isa'..you know that creep?"
"No..I-I just ran into him on the train.." Isa quickly answered before he shook his head trying to calm his racing heart, "Um Lea..let's just get to class okay?" "Sure..but what're you freaking out so much for..? Wait..Isa, you didn't hit on a Teacher FINALLY did you?" Lea winked playfully as Isa scowled, "For the LAST damn time..I don't sleep with Teachers."
"Well there's gotta be a reason you get all A's..I mean for all I know you're into that kinky 'Teacher' and 'Student' play.." Lea playfully nudged Isa's side as Isa rolled his eyes, "In your dreams Lea..Unlike you I actually STUDY and do my homework."
Lunch
Ienzo glanced over some of the students before murmuring, "Isa..over here.." as Isa headed over to sit with him as Lea went his separate way sitting at a table with a group of girls who giggled and cuddled automatically to Lea. "I just love that scarf you got Lea..it's SO trendy.." One of the girl's played with it as Lea shrugged, "I wouldn't know..I just thought it'd go well with my sense of 'style'.." Lea smirked to himself.
Ienzo frowned slightly, "And Lea's at it again..why do you hang out with that guy Isa?" "He's my best friend..why wouldn't I hang out with him?" Isa moving to eat his food as Ienzo murmured, "I heard we got a new substitute Teacher for our AP Science class."
"Really?" Isa blinked in surprise before murmuring, "Huh..that's weird..I hope he's a college Professor or someone who can actually teach us more than what's in the book." "I agree.." Ienzo nodded before he smirked to himself, "Who knows what USEFUL things we could learn outside of the text books."
"Whatever Ienzo..applied science is YOUR field..mine is astronomy.." Isa finishing his food as Ienzo asked, "Hey Isa..Lea's pretty good with the ladies..I'm wondering if any of that's rubbed off on you?" "..What?" Isa raised an eyebrow before blushing slightly as Ienzo explained, "Let's try a social experiment..If 'bird's of a feather, flock together', Let's see if you can ask a girl out and accomplish getting a date."
"Get real Ienzo..playing with girls is like playing with fire..and asking one out on a date for the sake of a social experiment I would imagine leads to me being slapped across the face or being branded a 'science jerk'.." Isa drinking some of his chocolate milk as Ienzo grimaced, "I forgot..you don't like 'girl's.." Ienzo feigning innocence.
"What?" Isa glared before scowling, "Ienzo I DO like girl's..why else would I have respect for them?" "Well you obviously don't love ANY girl's here..so one would naturally assume you prefer males or females.." Ienzo smirked as Isa huffed, "Fine..I'll ask a girl out..but give me a week.." Isa nervously bit his bottom lip as he glanced around the room, A girl..a girl..how the hell do I ask a girl out when I don't know any?
Isa glanced over at Lea whispering something into a girl's ear who giggled with a small blush and playfully pushed Lea away, "Lea..that's embaressing.." Isa blinked in surprise before thinking about it, Hm..Lea! Of course..Lea knows lots of girls..maybe he can help me figure out which one would be more compatible for me?
"All right..one week to complete the experiment..Otherwise I conclude that you Isa..like boys.." Ienzo chuckled darkly moving to throw his tray away at the bell ringing. "Hmph.." Isa frowned before following Ienzo to their next class.
Physical Education Class
Lea chuckled dodging another boy in their game of flag football before smirking when he crossed the line, "And score another point for the yellow team!" Lea grinned as some students scowled, "Dammit Lea how the hell'd you get so fast?" "Practice..and running from my various 'admirers'.." Lea smirked before yelping when one boy dragged Lea back to their side, "Quit playing around..We got a game to play!"
"Alright fine.." Lea absently got into position before glancing over at the classroom, smirking at seeing Isa writing away in his textbook with the other students, Still the nerd I know and love.. Lea nervously bit his bottom lip, Love..well..Isa's never really liked anybody..Maybe I should ask Ienzo if Isa plans on dying alone..? Lea grimaced nervously at the thought, Man..no way in hell am I letting Isa die by himself surrounded by textbooks and theories.
Science Class
"Dammit.." Isa crossed out a formula as Ienzo chuckled, "Relax Isa..the Teacher isn't back yet and we have time to plan.." Ienzo glancing out at the field at seeing Lea playing with the other students, Hm..perhaps I should talk to Lea and expand this social experiment..the bonds between friends and a new lover..?
Isa felt his heart catch in his throat when Xehanort entered the classroom feeling his blood run cold for the second time that day, Dammit..I DO have this bastard for a class..FUCK.
"Good evening students..as you are aware I am not your normal Teacher.." Xehanort began writing on the black board, "My name..is Mr. Xehanort.." Xehanort turned around with a smirk at seeing Isa before Xehanort cleared his throat, "Your Teacher is on Maternity leave..so I will be you Teacher until the end of the Year."
Ienzo raised his hand as Xehanort smiled, "Ah..a question already? Yes?" "I was wondering..are you the same Xehanort who works for the brilliant scientist named 'Ansem'?" Ienzo asked hoping the man was who he thought he was.
Xehanort smirked before answering, "The one and the same..Ansem is my Mentor and I'm his apprentice..though I'm very close to becoming my own scientist.." Xehanort gazed around the room explaining, "Ms. Aerith informs me that some of you are the most brilliant minds in the school..if by the end of the year you demonstrate such intellect I may be taking on a few apprentices of my own."
Xehanort chuckling when excited whispers began growing through the classroom as Ienzo smirked to himself, Fascinating..and finally a Teacher with a successful career in science.
"Let us begin..everyone open their textbooks to page 204..and begin reading the chapter on Gravity.." Xehanort smirked at Isa, "An uncontrollable force..that draws two objects together..some would dare say 'love' is like 'gravity'..though it's a dismissive concept with how fickle 'love' can be as you all are aware?"
A couple students nodded as one raised his hand before Xehanort nodded for the boy to speak, "Love is a dismissive concept as there are far more variables in a 'relationship' than there is compared to gravity which is much more 'simple' compared to 2 human beings being attracted together for the purpose of genetic reproduction."
"Very astute of you..There ARE some brilliant minds here.." Xehanort smirked as he went to his desk to look over some papers as the students began reading.
Dammit..where the hell's Lea when I need him..? Isa grimaced to himself as he continued to try and read his science book, Maybe..I should tell Lea about what happened on the train.. Isa glanced outside seeing the red head laying on the grass laughing with some friends before he sat up and smiled at seeing Isa. Isa blushed slightly when the red head waved to him as Isa smirked waving back before yelping when his book was abruptly closed with a resounding, SLAM!
Isa gulped nervously at seeing a tan hand on his book with a faint bite mark, "Mr. Isa Crescent..is there something outside you find FAR more interesting then what is going on in my classroom?" Xehanort frowned at the young boy.
"Um..no not really.." Isa nervously blushing at everyone in the classroom suddenly staring at him like he'd just killed someone, "I'm sorry Sir..it won't happen again.." Isa kept his gaze down on his book as Xehanort sighed, "I'm sure it won't..One detention with me should fix that."
"What?" Isa immediately stood from his seat, "But..I..It wasn't my fault..and I only looked away for a moment..a-and I've NEVER had detention before-" "One moment.." Xehanort interrupted the boy before explaining, "..is ALL it takes sometimes to make a GRAND mistake especially in science. For instance..if you're handling hazardous material and look away, That ONE moment could cause disastrous results.." Xehanort relaxed at the other students who blinked in surprise at the logical standpoint of Xehanort's reasoning.
"You NEVER take your eyes off of an experiment..so you shouldn't take your eyes off of your work.." Xehanort heading back to the front of the classroom as he smirked darkly at Isa, "And honestly for someone who has never had detention you are almost..begging..for it with raising your voice to a Teacher."
"Ugh.." Isa growled before frowning as Ienzo put a hand to Isa's shoulder, "Isa..relax and sit down before you get into more trouble.." Ienzo wondering why his friend was being so snippy with the Teacher, Does..Isa actually LIKE this new Teacher..? Then again he's displaying the signs..UN-necessary aggression, complete lack of logic, and avoiding gazes.
"Fine.." Isa sat down sulkingly to get back to reading his book as Xehanort smirked at Isa's look of defeat from having to succumb to his orders, I'd love to see more of that defeated look.
Afterschool
Lea waited outside of the school raising a brow at Isa having not come out yet before whistling, "Yo! Ienzo..freak with the emo hair!" Lea chuckled good naturedly as Ienzo scowled, "I told you to stop calling me that you cretin.." Ienzo huffing, "What do you want Lea?"
"You seen Isa? Usually he's outside by now and I wanted us to get some ice cream.." Lea chuckled good naturedly, "Kind of like the icing on the cake after a hard day at school."
"Well Isa has detention so you'll have to ask him another day.." Ienzo smirked at the look of shock on Lea's face, "Huh? Isa..you mean THE ISA got detention? This I gotta see.." Lea chuckled heading back into the school as Ienzo rolled his eyes, Weirdo.
Science Classroom
Isa nervously entered the empty classroom as Xehanort smirked, "Over here Isa.." Xehanort gesturing with his finger as he finished filing some papers as Isa raised a brow coming closer to the Teacher's desk but trying to stay out of arm's reach of Xehanort.
"I'm surprised by your little outburst in class today..care to tell me why you so strongly didn't want a detention..other than the obvious academic shame..?" Xehanort smirked as Isa clenched a fist, "You know DAMN well why!" Isa glared at the man, "You're that pervert from the train that's why!"
"And what exactly did I do that made me a 'pervert'..little Isa..?" Xehanort smirked at ruffling the composed looking boy as Isa scowled, "You touched me!" Isa glared as Xehanort chuckled, "And you bit me..but that doesn't make you a cannibal now does it?"
"What..? Oh..well.." Isa nervously tried to think about it as Xehanort smirked, "Well in this classroom I AM your Teacher and you're MY student..so.." Xehanort sat back in his chair before murmuring, "Sit on my desk Isa.." Xehanort pointing to the spot in front of him as Isa blushed heatedly, "..what..?" Isa blinking confusedly at the request, What's he up to..?
"You heard me Little Isa..or do you want another detention?" Xehanort smirked as Isa scowled before sitting down on the desk in front of the teacher, Isa absently crossing one leg over the other to keep the man from moving forward too much, "Well?" Isa scowled at Xehanort who chuckled, "You're a very interesting creature Isa."
"What makes you sat that..?" Isa raised an eyebrow confusedly as Xehanort explained, "You're obviously very handsome..but unaware of how 'lovely' you could be if under the proper care." "I'm not a doll so don't think for a damn instant that because you're a Teacher you can play dress up with my body.." Isa scowled as Xehanort chuckled, "I never said anything like that..must you think the worst of someone when they compliment you..?"
"Given I had a bad first impression of you..it's merely natural.." Isa glared as Xehanort smirked, "Well let's try to reverse that shall we? I paid you a compliment..would you pay me one in return..?" Xehanort sat back in his chair as Isa blushed heatedly, "What..?"
"That's another detention Isa..I dislike repeating myself.." Xehanort smirked as Isa scowled before trying to think as he looked over Xemnas's body, Compliment..compliment..shit all I can think about is punching this jerk and running away.. Isa nervously gulped feeling like his heart was in his ear's upon further inspection of seeing Xehanort without his lab coat.
Xehanort's body looked firm for a Scientist with his shirt hugging him in various places like his arms, biceps, and shoulders, He..looks strong.. Isa trailed his gaze further up at seeing Xehanort's lips, Hm..he's got thicker lips..than Lea.. Isa blushing heatedly at remembering the previous night and almost kissing Lea as Isa embaressdly looked away.
"Problem Little Isa..?" Xehanort smirked at the flustered boy, Honestly..I'm surprised he's taking this long to compliment me with his mouth when his eyes have been giving me so many nice little compliments.
"Y..You..have nice eyes..?" Isa nervously glanced over at Xehanort who chuckled, "Why thank you Little Isa..now was that so difficult?" Xehanort smirked as Isa glared, "That's not the damn point!" "Well I believe it is Isa..you're UN-accustomed to compliments so you resort to anger as a defense..but when it comes to complimenting others..you chose the one part of the human anatomy that is the closest 'window' to the soul.." Xehanort gently tilted Isa's chin to get the boy to look into his eyes.
"Do you have ANY idea what that tells me..?" Xehanort smirked gently at the young boy who nervously answered, "Um..no..n-not really." "That you are pure of heart.." Xehanort placing his hand over Isa's chest as Isa gasped feeling his heart skip a beat from the man's warm touch as Xehanort explained, "..you look past the body..and into the soul..It's a very endearing trait."
"Er..t-thank you.." Isa nervously kept still as Xehanort chuckled, "See..? You're making progress..that's the first time I've complimented you without you raising your voice in protest..or biting.." Xehanort frowned slightly at the memory and at seeing the still healing bite marks on his hand before abruptly pinning Isa to the desk.
"Ow! W-What the hell are you-MMph!" Isa trembled when his mouth was covered as Xehanort murmured, "Just relax Isa..you did a very foolish thing and bit me.." Xehanort unzipped the boy's jacket revealing his shoulder as Isa trembled moving to struggle as Xehanort lifted the boy's black undershirt off of the shoulder leaving the skin exposed, "Consider this returning the favor..and for you to think twice..before biting the hand of someone MUCH stronger."
"AH-MMPH!" Isa gave a muffled scream of pain when Xehanort abruptly bit the boy's shoulder drawing blood as Isa trembled against the desk Isa's hands weakly clawing and clinging to the man to get a grip on something to distract himself from the pain.
"Hey Isa! I heard you got detention.." Lea's voice called out from behind the classroom door with a grimace at the door being locked, "Hey Isa! You in there?" Lea called out as he began knocking on the door.
"L-Lea-mmph!" Isa trembled when Xehanort abruptly covered the struggling boy's mouth, "Not a word of this to anyone little Isa..or I promise there WILL be consequences.." Xehanort whispered darkly into the boy's ear as Isa gave a muffled sob before nodding once as Xehanort got off the boy to wipe his mouth free of any of the boy's blood, "Isa's in here..He's just finishing up some work.." Xehanort called out to the door as Lea's voice murmured, "Oh..okay. Just tell him to hurry up..I'm STARVING.." Lea whined with a faint pout.
"Ugh.." Isa panted breathlessly against the desk trembling before embaressdly moving to fix his shirt and jacket as Isa quickly moved to grab his backpack and head for the door yelping when Xehanort pinned him against the door nipping the boy's ear once as he murmured, "Remember..not ONE word..Little Isa.." Xehanort smirked darkly as the boy give a fearful nod before Xehanort opened the door.
"Here he is..safe and sound.." Xehanort chuckled fondly as Lea scoffed, "As if! Mr. A plus and honor roll in detention means he's going to sulk about this all week.." Lea jokingly chuckled as Isa nervously headed over to his friend, "Um Lea..let's go."
"Later teach!" Lea waved as he followed Isa outside of the school, Xehanort headed back over to his desk making a note, A pure heart and a strong will..young Isa demonstrates an eagerness to follow his heart, but that habit must be broken if he's ever going to work for me.
Ice Cream Shop
Lea chuckled fondly handing his friend an ice cream as he murmured, "C'mon Isa..eat up..don't be a zombie now.." "Um..yeah.." Isa nervously trembled as he took a bit of his ice cream before taking a deep breathe to calm himself, I can't believe I have another detention..with that..that MONSTER..?
"What's the matter..?" Lea glanced over at his friend as Isa embaressdly blushed, "Er..nothing..just, something Iezno and I talked about earlier.." Isa glanced at his friend, "Hey Lea..do you really think..if I asked a girl out..she'd want to go out with me?"
"Oh ho ho..romance..? First detention and now you've got a crush..guess that shooting star really changed ya Isa.." Lea chuckled before asking, "So..who's the girl you're in love with?"
"I..I don't really know.." Isa nervously bit his bottom lip, "Ienzo talked to me about asking a girl out by the end of the week..but I don't want to strike out. Do you know any girls..who would be interested in a guy like me?"
"Pffft..TONS.." Lea smiled before murmuring, "You're a great guy when it comes to getting past that extra thick shell of yours Mr. Scary and brooding." "Quit it with the nicknames..I'm being serious.." Isa nervously sucked on his ice cream as Lea stopped feeling himself gulp unconsciously at seeing Isa's lips sucking and draining the color off the tip of the ice cream, Isa's eyes closed in concentration as the boy ran his tongue absently over the bottom of the ice cream when it tried to drip away.
"Damn.." Lea unconsciously groaned as Isa raised a brow, "Damn what? Do I really have so little chance of asking a girl out..?" Isa nervously groaned to himself at the thought, Dammit..stupid Ienzo. "Relax..just leave it to me..I'm sure we can find a girl who's interested in you who isn't a stalker or a bimbo.." Lea winked playfully, "Or..are you asking a girl out with the prospect of losing your virginity to her?"
"Get damn real Lea!" Isa scowled embaressdly as Lea chuckled, "I think I know a girl..I'll introduce you two tomorrow."
"Oh..okay.." Isa unconsciously rubbed his shoulder where Xehanort had bitten him, I..I can't tell Lea now..shit..how am I going to get through this next Detention?
End Chapter 2