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Chapter 10

Confrontation

In the cold of the morning air, Faust decided to play some violin under the roof of the pavilion. He grabbed his Instrument and stepped outside. What he did not expect, was that one person was waiting for him there. There stood, still dressed in a white Yukata and a black scarf over his shoulders, the director of the x-Laws University.

Faust stopped in his track and glanced at Marco with an astonished expression. Neither of them spoke for several seconds. The directors face expression was hard and cold, with narrow eyes. Suddenly, Marco walked slowly to Faust and stopped a few steps ahead of him, his eyes reflect hate.

"I cannot forget the day, my daughter told me about you. Since that day I am filled with hate.", he paused. "With hate on you. I hated you so much, that I did not want to face you, not even wanted to hear your voice.", he spoke in a calm but tense voice. "If I wanted, I could drag you through this gate...", to emphasize he pointed to the gate with his chin. "...and throw you on the street and no one could stop me. But I will not do that.", Marco shook his head. "But now I want you to stay here."

Faust didn't even attempt to say something. He just let the director say what he has to say, without interrupting him and without showing any hints of intimidation. His face remained neutral.

"Surprised?", Marco asked amuse. "You gave a fifty-five year old man a reason to fight for his ideal, once again. I'm ready to prove once again that the path I've been going for twenty-five years is still the right one.", his voice remained cold but calm. "You were right, Mister Faust. I am a person who is ready to face challenges. You will do what you think is right... and I will do, what I have been doing for twenty-five years. This institution is based on foundations that are so massive... that no Johann Faust with a violin and a smile on his face, can shake it, let alone collapse it... Never, Mister Johann Faust.", he paused once again and send him a hateful glare. "Never.", Marco spoke before turning around to leave Faust behind.

Faust watched him leave and smiled. "Eliza, you were right. It is not easy to convince your father. Stubborn.", his smile widened. "But so am I too."

xXx

Yoh, Horo and Ren were in their room, getting ready for a day full of lectures. While getting ready they whistled a song composed by Faust. Horo already laced his shoes, while Yoh still fastened his belt. The door of the bathroom opened and a yellow eyed boy, stepped out. Only clothed with a towel around his waist. He walked to the mirror and grabbed a comb. Yoh and Horo saw him, looked at each other and smirked.

Horo walked up to Ren and tugged on the towel. "Boroboro! Give it back!", Ren called out and run after Horo.

Horo laughted and throw the towel to a grinning Yoh, who catched it. Suddenly they heard a knock on the door, which caused them to freeze. Ren took the opportunity to grab the towel from Yoh to shield his private part just in time before the door flung open. There stood Faust with a coffee mug in his hand.

"Good morning, sir.", they mumbled at once.

"Morning, can one of you play the piano? Hm?", Faust asked.

They looked at each other quizzically.

"It does not matter, just a question.", the blond man stated. "I'm just looking for someone who can give piano lessons in the house of the Diethel´s. I will ask the others.", he waved off. Before he closed the door he studied the room and said "Nice room."

When the door was closed Yoh placed a hand on Horo´s shoulder and frowned. "Diethel... Diethel... isn´t that the name...", their eyes widened and the said "Oh, shit!", and looked at Ren who froze for a second.

He turned around "Oh, shit!", and stormed through the door looking for Faust. Then he heard a whistle behind him and turned around. He saw Faust leaning against the wall next to their room, whistling, while tapping on the edge of his coffee mug. "You want to give piano lessons.", he looked up to meet Ren´s eyes. "Am I right?"

"Yes, sir!", Ren tried to sound cool, while he jumps in joy inside.

Faust giggled and approached Ren. "Liam Diethel, huh?", he stated. "I will see you downstairs in ten minutes to practice a bit.", the teacher glanced at Ren´s towel around his waist. "And put on some clothes."

xXx

Jeanne had made herself comfortable with a book until she heard someone playing the piano downstairs. "Who could that be? The only one who used to play the piano was... ", she shook her head to get the thought out of her head. "I should stop being so depressed it´s bad for me and the people around me."

She placed the book on her nightstand and run downstairs, curious who dared to bring music back into the house since the death of her husband. She reached the last step to the front hall and walked to the conservatory were the piano was placed. Suddenly she stopped running, as she recognized the piano player. "Ren? He can play the piano really well. What excuse did he used to get in here?", a thousand questions swirled in her head. She shook them off and approached the man at the piano and her parents-in-law. Now she noticed that Redseb was sitting in his lap. When the piece of music finished Ren rose from the chair and placed Redseb on the ground. Everyone else applauded.

"Wonderful, Ren! Very well.", Mister Diethel cheered.

"Thank you, sir.", Ren replied and bowed slightly.

"Now Redseb.", Mister Diethel tilted down to Redseb, who was standing besides Ren. "I want you to learn to play the piano so well too, until your uncle visits us.", he smiled at the little boy. "Then we can be really proud of you!",he said while pinching Redseb´s cheeks lightly.

"Do not worry, sir.", Ren said with a smile while placing his hand on Redseb´s shoulder. "In a month he will play better than me. Am I right, Redseb?"

"Yes, of course!", Redseb cheered and gave Ren a high- five.

Jeanne and Jane smiled at them.

"Ok, I have to go now, Ren. Go on with the lesson. Alright Redseb?", he asked and ruffled Redseb´s hair.

"Yes!"

Jeanne also wanted to leave, but was stopped by Jane. "Jeanne", she whispered and dragged her to Ren. "Ren! One moment please. This is my daughter-in-law, Jeanne.", she introduced them to one another. "And Jeanne this is Ren, Redsebs piano teacher."

Ren and Jeanne smiled to each other and just play along, even if they already know each other.

"Hello, pleasure to meet you.", Ren said and nodded with a warm smile.

"Hi.", Jeanne greeted him in a short manner.

"Oh, Ren. If you do not mind, you could teach Jeanne along with Redseb?", Jane asked.

"I beg your pardon?", Jeanne whispered to Jane.

"Why, not?", Jane replied loud. "She loves music! She even learned ballett."

"Jane, please!", Jeanne said softly.

"All right! She has stopped now. She...", Her Mother-in-law told Ren, but was cut off by Redseb.

"Luckily she stopped!"

"Redseb!", Jane and Jeanne called out as once.

"The music always woke Seyram and me up!", the little boy explained himself. Ren chuckled.

"Enjoy yourself´s!", Jane called out and left the three alone.

"Alright Redseb!", Ren grabbed him before he could run away and put him on the piano chair. "Will you bring me a glass of water?"

"Ok!", he said and run off.

Ren and Jeanne glanced at each other till she turned around to leave. "You never told me that you danced.", he stopped her and she turned around with a small smile.

"There is not much to tell. Besides, that was a long time ago. I have stopped.", she shrugged her shoulders.

"But why?", the student asked and took a few steps towards her.

"You are asking too many questions."

"And get too few answers.", he relied cheekily with a smile.

Jeanne chucked and relied in the same manner. "Are you here for piano lessons or to talk to me?"

Ren just leaned closer, crossed his arms and said "What do you think?", while sending her his most charming smile.

She was speechless, but smiled warm at him and felt how a blush crept on her cheeks, so she turned around and left him. Ren, who noticed her blush, stood there smiling.

xXx

"Anna child, from now on he will be your new dance partner.", Miss Run pointed at the person, who was standing next to her. "Asakura Yoh, right?", she asked. The addressed person gave her his best smile. "Right."

Anna just rolled her eyes annoyed and put her hands on her hips.

"Ok, Yoh...", Miss Run continues. "... I want you to know that this dance competition is very important for the reputation of our institute! That's why I told Mister Faust to send us the best dancer of their College. Faust is wonderful!", she raved, while Yoh grinned broadly at Anna, whereupon she sighed annoyed.

"If I wasn´t with Lee Pyron then...", Miss Run stopped herself to get back to business. She took Anna´s hand to get her attention. "Anna, I want you to get to know each other and become good friends. And perform something spectacular in a month!", the headmistress cheered. "But please sign up.", she asked, especially addressed to Anna, because she know her temper.

Anna smiled politely at Miss Run and said "Yes, madam." With that Run made her way back to her office leaving the two behind in the gym of the Girls College.

Yoh grinned at her while she just narrowed her eyes. "Listen!", she started with a firm voice. "So, that's clear what's going on here. For the past three years I have always won this competition and I have no plans to lose this year, just because of an idiot who can only grin stupidly. So, if you do not want to make a fool out of yourself, you better get lost. Because stupid men are not asked here."

Yoh´s smile remained. She is so ambitious, he through. He really admires her and would not want to miss this chance to spend time with her. "Aw, come on Anna-chan! At the party in College we two danced great! Please, give me a single dance and I would pay it with life.", he pleaded and knelt in front of her.

"This is not a stupid College party! This is serious to me. And if you're just here for fun then you should go.", she replied annoyed and turned around to leave, but Yoh had other plans and got a hold of her wrist. "Anna-chan!", he called out, causing her to turn around angrily.

"My name is Anna.", she hissed. He twirled her around and caught her in his arms and held her close to his body. Anna struggled against his lean body. His hold was firm but she was not crushed.

"My friends think, that you are mad at me for kissing your cheek, last time.", he said still holding her.

"Oh, and what do you think?", she asked, raised an eyebrow, still trying to get free.

He looked deep in her eyes and smiled "I think you liked it, but I am sorry."

She sighed and avoided his eyes. "It´s alright.", she said softly.

"Friends?", he asked.

She rolled her eyes "Friends.", since it was the wish of Miss Run, she accepted.

"Great.", he smiled.

"Will you finally let go of me?", her patience slowly came to an end.

"But I like it this way.", he replied innocent.

"Oh really? You probably want to get another slap.", her hand switched slightly.

"Hm... Yes, sure.", he said teasingly, while turning his head slightly so his cheek face her, in the same manner she did at the apple barrels a few weeks ago.

The corner of her mouth twitched and she smirked in disbelief. He noticed this. „You are smiling at me.", he teased.

She raised an eyebrow and glared at him furiously. "Me?"

Her glare send shivers down his spine. "I was wrong."

"Let me go!", she ordered in an angry voice.

He let her go immediately. I probably went too far, he throught and scratched the back of his head.

"Idiot!", she hissed and stomped away angrily.

"She is great!", he told himself laughing. The next weeks will be great!",he thought and smiled.

xxx Hey! I am thanking everyone for reading this Story that far! I really hope you enjoy it and want to know how it will end! There are only a few chapters to go! Then I will start to upload a Story only about AnnaxYoh, they will be the main Focus! Again sorry for any language mistakes! If something is bordering you in this story, then let me know! And I'm happy about any Feedback! xxx