Chapter 4
A simple compliment goes a really long way - for a guy to just come over and say, 'You have great hair' or 'I really like your dress,' and then just smile and walk away.
It was the middle of the day, with Kaleb studying earlier in the year, as his classes haven't started. He was studying stances, combinations of moves, and everything he needs to become an expert in fighting. Only thing was, Peter was going to kill him.
"Kaleb Rizer, please make your way to the headmaster's office." A voice said over head, on the PA System that was scattered across the Academy to make quick messages all over. Kaleb heard this and sighed out of frustration. He knew what he was in trouble for.
"This is why, I don't trust anyone I don't know. Of Course I get blamed for placing a firecracker in the teachers bathroom, Peter must hate me now." He said aloud for himself and Desmond, the wolf always was near him while he was home after all. The wolf barked in agreement as a heavy knock on the door to his room in the tower made both of them jump in surprise.
"Kaleb! Get yourself out of there this instant! I need to speak to you!" Kaleb could tell it was Port, making him question if he was lying about the speaking part. He just silently walked over to the door, and cracked it open, peeking into the doorway. Peter was standing there with his signature weapon and looked like his pants had a hole in the back, with black covering the inner parts of his pants and back. Lucky for Kaleb, Peter was too agitated to pay attention to the thing that kept them apart until it was fully open.
He immediately opened his window up, motioning Desmond to follow him. They broke off onto the rooftops toward the biggest tower the saw, the one where it held his Father and Auntie Glynda.
Jumping over tops of other towers that were constructed, he was on his way to his destination.
He was overjoyed at first, as he almost made it to safety, to salvation. Until he heard a certain someone. "KALEB, GET YOUR ASS BACK HERE." Kaleb looked back to see that Peter had followed him onto the rooftops, also afraid that he would maim him. You see, Professor Peter Port never cursed, as he believed it was unhealthy. Unless he was incredibly angry, like he was now. Yea, you see where I'm going with this don't you? *Jobo looks at the reader* We should probably run too, peace. *Jobo waves at the reader and disappears in a blanket of smoke*
"I DIDN'T DO IT PETER, JUST CALM DOWN MAN." Kaleb was trying his best to make his way past more of the rooftop, but with the mixture of panic and exhaustion settling in, it was extremely hard to calculate the distances he had to jump, run, and just plainly sprint to "Get the fuck out of Dodge" as quoted. After a few minutes, The giant of the man still was chasing the student, and with Peter chasing and no more options, he flimsy opened his scroll, calling the one person that could help.
"Hello? Kaleb? Why are you calling me when you're supposed to come here Young man!" Thinking the boy was just being lazy to just want to talk over the communications device.
"AUNTIE GLYNDA, NO TIME. JUST HELP ME, FOR THE LOVE OF GOD. IT'S HARD JUST TO TALK.
"Why on Remnant would I need to help?" Glynda seemed obviously conflicted with the way he was talking to her, he usually never was like this.
"I GOT FRAMED, PETER IS MAD, JUST HELP ME GOD DAMNIT" Kaleb shouted some more, as he was still being hunted down by the giant of a man, and he was running out of energy for sprinting for 10 minutes straight, Man, fear was a bitch to people that weren't tired.
"Fine, just stand still for a moment." Glynda said, working on a spell with her cropduster to hopefully teleport the teen away from the man.
Kaleb gulped, as he stopped, just awaiting for the hopefully painless death that awaited him. Peter saw he was paused, thinking he was catching his breath, sprinted even Faster to tackle the teen off the rooftops. Announcing he's got the teen now, pounced for the kill, thinking he has him, when all of a sudden, the boy disappeared. Now, all that was left was to fall off the rooftops in a cartoon fashion.
In the Tower, after everything was explained to his guardians. Kaleb was sent to the office to discuss what they were originally talking about. When he stepped into the office, Ozpin looked at him, and smiled. Putting his cup down, he started to explain why he wanted to see the boy, and didn't mean anything related to anger or negativity to him.
"So wait, I just got called down for you to see me, and for you to also congratulate me on completing the mission?" The boy said with a confused tone to his voice, not sure whats going on.
"Yes my child, am I not allowed to see my stepson?" Ozpin hinted with a bit of sarcasm in his voice, attempting to joke around with him.
"Of course you're not man, I've totally outgrown you in every way possible" Kaleb shot back with a smile, getting up to hug his Father. Both of them holding eachother for a brief time before Ozpin let go of the hug and recollected himself.
"Anyways, your girlfriend sent me a message on the scroll she asked to borrow, asking me if I would allow her in for a day to see you, I didn't know you had someone special? Ozpin laid on, hoping Kaleb would answer the question.
Thinking about it for a moment, Kaleb thought of the only possible Solution.
"Cinder…" He mumbled, confusing his father. "Yea, I met her a few weeks ago at a restaurant in the shopping district, her name is Elizabeth."
"Oh, Lovely! I will send a pass for a few days so you can spend some quality time with her! I'm quite happy that you finally got someone to spend time with." Ozpin said ecstatically
"Thanks Dad, I'm sure you'll love her." The teen added on, to try and make it seem believable, as he wasn't sure why Cinder was trying to infiltrate Beacon. Was there someone that was doing something to bother her here? I'm sure that she didn't come just to see me, right? "I'm just gonna go back to my room, I'm pretty sure Peter destroyed my room before chasing me. Please try to explain to him what happened"
"Don't worry, if he goes after you again, he'll know what will happen." Ozpin said with a smile, making sure to get the point across.
After making his way back to his Tower with Desmond, who stayed silent the whole time during everything thats happened today, settled down in the bedroom, finding that nothing was broken. Kaleb shrugged at the find, and just grabbed a drink from his fridge, and grabbed something to eat from the cupboard. Desmond, standing on his hind legs for a second, grabbed a piece of sliced meat from the freezer, joining his bud after closing it. Both of them ate in silence other than some music that Kaleb was jamming out to.
"Hey buddy, I'm sorry today wasn't the best so far. But once we get the TV working, we can have something to do. I wish the students trusted you enough for you to roam in the hallways, but they can never be too careful I guess. I mean, you are, well, Were a creature that would tear out their throat if you had that chance. Not to mention that Weiss girl we attempted to talk to is honestly a bitch.. Wonder why she has sand in her vagina.. She even tried to stab you for gods sake, I was even shouting that you were friendly." Desmond barked in reply, signaling he understood, with his mouth full of course.
" I'm just gonna take a nap, wake me up if something happens m'kay?" Kaleb asked, making Desmond bark once more in agreement.
The teen picked his drink up and chugged the rest, and wrapped his potato chip bag up to prevent it from letting it go stale. After everything was put away, he went to his room, hoping to rest for about an hour to half an hour, letting sleep take him as soon as he hit the bed.
Desmond however was still awake, and just put his head down. Listening to the conversations happening around beacon with his enhanced hearing with both Grimm origins and Aura enhancement. When he heard someone knock, at the base of the tower. Questioning if he should wake Kaleb or not, since he Just went to take a nap. Deciding not to, he strolled downstairs to open the door with the technology that his master installed, allowing the visitor in. Sensing that she wasn't hostile, he let her pass by and go upstairs, probably to see Kaleb. Meh, most likely would wake the teen up if she wanted to talk to him. The wolf soon made his way back up to the higher floors, only for another knock on the door to stop him in his tracks. Sighing in his mind, sensed that this person wasn't hostile either, opened the door up once again. Only to find Bartholomew in the doorway.
"Ah! It's our favorite furry friend, how are you doing little guy?" Bartholomew said, petting Desmond behind his ears like usual, making the wolf thump his leg in pleasure. " I was just walking here to see if your companion had his girlfriend over yet, as Ozpin announced it to the staff." he added on, making Desmond make a mental "Oooooooh" to the person he saw earlier. Allowing the professor pass, he joined him in his climb up the stairs.
"So what are you doing? Just listening around Beacon?" Bartholomew asked, awaiting Desmond to bark in agreement. "Ah, Excellent. I was just listening to some gossip in my classroom as well. I can't wait for the boy to join me in the wonderful world of learning!" The professor added, opening the door to the main room of the tower. Both of them walked around a bit before Bartholomew concluded he was in his room, while Desmond was confused to where the lady was.
Walking to the door and opening it, the professor just sighed in happiness, as he saw the lady just waiting for her loved one to wake up, not wanting to disturbed him. She saw them both as the door opened, and waved at them. Desmond walking in, and Bartholomew leaving, she sighed and held Kaleb's hand as he slept.
"I love how I feel with him... he just makes my heart go crazy" Cinder announced, as Desmond climbed onto the foot of the bed, laying down with his master. "I wish he knew how I felt, it's heart wrenching to know he might not feel the same way." she admitted nervously, making sure not to speak too loudly.
She just wanted to spend time her loved one, not wanting to ruin the moment. "I'm going to lay down as well, I've spent too much time working, and not having enough quality time to actually rest. It's sad actually, I've just been wanting to know him, and admit my feelings, but I haven't had time to do anything but make up for my henchman and plan how the events will go." She whispered, sliding in with the teen.
Attempting to snuggle with him, he shifted to get comfortable, putting his arm around her in the process and squeezing lightly. Allowing Cinder to just let herself fall to sleep as well, as she felt like she was in her own little world. For once, she was truly happy.
Well! thats chapter 4 down. My gosh, I felt like I was a love doctor or something, I love having little tender moments like that near the end. It allows me to actually feel like I did something right. Anyways, Please review and do whatever your beautiful face feels is needed! Seriously though, please review, It means the world to me when you guys do that, its like a million fireworks going into the sky making chunks of confetti fall down from the sky. Anyhow, I will see you folks later, Ciao!