The sounds of the eight-leaves style swordsman filled the kitchen of the class VII dorm. On his knees, brush in hands and scrubbing the floor to clean off the events, which had been titled by Crow as "Rean's favorite kind of chocolate". Rean found it best to not try and say anything. Would they believe him if he tried to tell them it wasn't what they thought? No, they definitely wouldn't.
Luckily it wasn't all bad. It had almost gotten worst. Crow was seconds away from asking how he used the chocolate. Rean was glad Fie stepped into silence him.
He looked over his shoulder to see his now partner in crime in almost the same position as him. While she wasn't the one to get in trouble by two of our other female classmates, she stuck around (in secret since he doubt they'd trust the two alone together anymore) to lend him a hand.
"How come I'm the only one to get in trouble?" he had to ask.
Fie stopped cleaning for a moment and closed her eyes. Something he noticed she often did when she thought. "You just can't read women well." She responded as she went back to work.
"What does that mean?"
"What fun would it be if i gave you the answers?" She looked at him with a smirk.
He smirked back. "Well that's not fair. You're usually so docile when we're alone."
"Shut up." She quickly turned her head away.
He couldn't help but laugh to himself. He'll admit, he got a great feeling being the only guy to make her get so shy. Since she usually didn't let others see her this way, it made their alone times feel more special.
"Thanks for helping me out." He smiled as he got back to his own work.
"Well…" She sounded slightly upset. He wondered what was on her mind. "I did kind of leave you in the frying pan." She stopped scrubbing again and lifted herself up to sit on the back of her legs. "I'll admit… I was caught off guard."
Rean stopped to look at her once again. A scene he was familiar with was happening. A slight frown on her face, eyes trying desperately to not meet his, her slightly tinted red cheeks, and the shining in her eyes that made him want to hold her.
"I was… the situation… I wasn't sure what to do." She finally was able to meet his gaze. "I was too embarrassed to say anything. Honestly the only time I ever felt that speechless was when-"
She stopped herself when she saw Rean start laughing in his hands.
"What?" Her she slightly glared at him. "I'll admit it was pretty cheesy, but you say way worse stuff than that."
"N-n-no, I mean- wow," He gave himself some time to calm down. "You just always manage to catch me off guard. Honestly, you can be so surprisingly cute when we're alone."
"You really suck you know that?" Her glare melted away instantly. "And if you're playing that card. You're always such a perv when we're alone?" She didn't even noticed Rean moving towards her until he wrapped his arms around her. One around her waist, the other to her upper back so he could stroke her hair.
"Oh I'm sorry," He said it in the most teasing voice he could muster. "Are you complaining now? I remember you saying something along the lines of 'I'm happy to be the one who sees you like that'."
"Y-you and…" She gulped slightly. "Petting girls." She was at a lost for words but she'd never forget it.
"Heh, guess old habits die hard."
Crap, this was still going on.
Rean tugged on his collar uncomfortably as he noticed the odd looks he received from his classmates as he continued his usually free day activities of going to see them at their clubs.
The worst was definitely Alisa. She didn't yell at him or even give him a nasty glare like the other times he's anger her. But that's what was wrong. And it's almost as if… she had this negative aura that just flared when he was near. He felt as if he was suffocating while looking at her. After a terrible excuse he ran for dear life.
On second thought. His talk with Sara was probably the worst.
"Rean~!" A voiced called to him.
He turned to face the caller. "Instructor?" He sighed. He was already mentally exhausted from Crow's constant questions. They ranged from "So how did you use it?, Who made the first move?" Or, "Are you the dominate one?" Rean growled. "Have more work to drop off to me?"
"I'm hurt Rean." She placed a hand to her chest. "Just so you know, I came to give you something from the goodness of my heart."
It was definitely more of her work.
He didn't have the energy to complain. He held his hand out to accept his faith.
To his surprise what she handed him… was worse than work.
"'Bracer for impact'?" He read the box aloud. "Size XL-YOU'RE GIVING ME CONDOMS?!"
"Eep!" She playfully squeaked as she stepped back.
He quickly retreated a hand to his mouth after his outburst. "W-why are you giving me these?" He whispered.
"Oh come on Rean," She winked, "I know about what happened with Fie."
"Where…"
"Crow."
"Of course."
"I must say I'm disappointed. Chocolate is for many things… I don't mind if you kids have your special alone times as long as you're safe… but chocolate is a line you do not cross at this age."
"Should an instructor really be giving these to students?" He ignored her.
"Meh," She shrugged. "What else can I do? I can't stop the burning passion of youth from taking over. I at least wanna make sure little Fie isn't eating for two for a long time."
"H… how did you get this job again?"
"Oh no. You don't get to act high and mighty this time mister. After what you guys did? I mean, do it in the kitchen, sure, who hasn't yet, but the chocolate… never knew you guys were so creative."
"I… I… I think I'll go now."
He wasn't sure what was worse. That she gave these to him… or that he kept them. Y-you never know! They could come in handy…
But now it's time for the last of his trip. The gardening club.
He… didn't feel like anyone was watching him this time. Of course his sensing may not be on Fie's level, but he was no slouch.
"Rean~!" A flirtatious voice called to him.
This just means trouble, Rean thought.
At the moment when he turned around to see the greeter he was glomped by a massive amount of pink. The sudden force almost caused him to fall over but he manage to stay upright and held the figure in his arms. As he looked down… he regretted his action so far.
"Aw, Rean~" Vivi cooed. "I just love our embraces." She battered her eyelashes at him. "No man can hold me like you can."
He instantly released her and began to furiously wipe off his chest. Of course there wasn't anything there but she just gave him that feeling.
Not to mention Fie was definitely near and he didn't need any more women in class VII pissed at him.
Now he received a playfully slap to the face.
"Wait!" Vivi said in that familiar dramatic voice of hers. "Don't try to sweet talk me!"
Sweet talk?!, Rean repeated in his head. I haven't said a word to you yet! And right now, I don't think they'd be pleasant!
He opened his mouth to object but a finger pushed its way to his lips. "Shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh~. I shall not fall to your charms once again you playboy. After all of our passionate, fierce, kinky love nights have you no idea how surprised I was to hear you had a… passionate night of chocolate and cream with another girl… and not just any girl… my best friend! Fie!"
"...Huh?" Rean was hoping he had gone deaf.
"Oh my," She placed her hands to her mouth. "Would you like me to go to deeper detail? I had no idea you were into that too."
"I'm gonna kill Crow…" Rean promised as he inhaled deeply.
"Killing won't solve your problems, my dear Rean. I'm no longer sure I can forgive you for-huh?" Something on the ground caught her attention.
Rean watched in horror as she bent down to pick it up.
"'Bracer for impact'?" Her eyes widen as she read it. "Rean! You dirty boy~! How can I stay mad at you when you offer this?"
"V-vivi…" He tried to come up with an excuse but he found himself too tongue tied.
"Alright Rean! Too the kitchen! I have some marshmallows I wanna try out-!"
"That's enough." A bored voice said.
Vivi found herself being pushed away lightly and the box she was holding was taken away from her grasp.
"F-fie?!" Rean stuttered.
She met his eyes for a few seconds then quickly went back to Vivi.
"Seriously?" Fie crossed her arms.
"I was just joking." She laughed in her hands. "Besides, I'm so happy for you. You got to have such a hunk lick you all ov-"
"And I think that's enough!" Rean quickly interrupted.
"We'll see you later Vivi." Fie was all too eager to leave. Not giving Rean a chance to protest or even agree and she grabbed his arm and dragged him off.
The silence that befell them as they sat with each other on a bench was overwhelming. They could tell that the other was… a bit uncomfortable at what has been brought to light. Namely how people outside of class VII have heard about… it.
"So…" Fie spoke examining the box. "Are you trying to hint at something." It didn't even sound like she was asking him. More like she was trying to suggest something herself.
"N-no!" He quickly grabbed the box back to hide it away. "It-it, I- i mean- i was- we don't- instructor… Sara… gave me them."
"Figures." She shrugged. With a smirk she asked. "So how come you didn't get rid of them?"
"W-well… y-y-you never know… when… they'll be needed… right?" He gulped louder than he thought he would.
Fie closed eyes as if she were in thought. "Looks like we have to cut this short." She opened her eyes. "They're here."
Oh, come on!, Rean wanted to yell.
"Should've guessed." He sighed. "Can we keep this," He pointed to the box. "A secret?"
"I think we both know our secrets don't last."
"Wow… that's very true."
"I need to head back to the gardening club anyway." She stood up.
"I'll come visit you later." He received a nod.
A quick hug and the two went their separate ways causing the pair of peeping eyes to scatter.
Oh shit, oh shit! Rean started panicking. This realization just hit him. If Vivi heard about all this… what about the rest of the classes?! More specifically Patrick, Towa, and Angelica. Patrick would most likely never let him forget that and he wasn't sure he could face Towa if she found out!
And Angelica cause… she's just angelica.
And if the implausible becomes possible… Elise. Yep… she probably wouldn't want her model brother doing that stuff.
He quickly pushed those thoughts to the back of his mind. Right now he just wanted to finish his daily routine if visits since he has finished all but one of his request.
Once again he'd soon regret his choices.
He knocked on the door.
"Come in." He could hear Towa's voice on the other side.
He turned the knob and made his way inside.
"Well well well~." He was greeted by a smirking Angelica and a blushing Towa who looked shocked to see him. "It's the man of the hour." Angelica continued.
"H-hey?" Rean rubbed the back of his head nervously. DON'T PANIC!, He yelled at himself. Maybe… just maybe they don't know.
"R-r-rean?!" Towa was apparently so startled be his presence that when she took a step back she almost tripped on her feet. Luckily she managed to grab hold of her desk.
"T-towa?" He noticed that if he took a step closer she instinctively took a big step back.
"We were just talking about you, you know." Angelica rested her cheek in her palm.
"Really now…" Damn it…
"Hehe, yep," She moved closer and rested her hands on his shoulder. Rean couldn't help but gulp as he saw her redden cheeks and the lust that basically resonated off her. "You must tell me Rean… how did it taste to have one of the fabulous fifteen's fair skin sweeten to it's maximum? Is she a screamer? How does she-?"
"A-angie!" Towa cried as she pulled the taller girl iff Rean.
Rean was about to fall to his knees. Well… how could this get worst?
Rean didn't even know what to say.
"Sorry bout that." Angelica fanned herself with one hand. "Got too heated right there."
"How…?" Did you know, is what he wanted to say.
"From Crow of course." Angie answered.
"Crow…" He repeated with a slight growl.
"Uh…" Towa gulped. "W-well, Angie… uh… forced it out of him."
"Forced it out?" Rean repeated.
"Mhm…" She nodded.
Earlier…
"Guys!" Crow ran into the engineering room in such a hurry he almost fell over. He fell to his knees but held his hands on the top of the table as he choked on his own laughter. "You won't believe it!" The rest of his friends eyed him curiously. "Our little boy Rean's a man now!"
Now…
"Definitely… forced." Towa finished.
Rean opened his mouth to reply but was interrupted by his ARCUS ringing. "Hello?"
"Good day Rean, it's me, Neithardt."
"I-Instructor Neithardt?" Rean questioned. "Is something wrong?"
"Oh no," He assured. "But I was wondering if you could come see me. I'm at the teacher's lounge. You don't have to of course."
"Hmm…" This situation… was familiar somehow. He would question this more… but he was more than willing to leave before Angelica can ask him anything else. "I'll be there."
He hung up and bid farewell to his second-year friends.
Rean was about to find out that his life never lets him off the hook…
A quick update but i gotta strike strike while my interest is at it's peak! Not interest in the series, that'll be around for a loooong time. I mean interest in writing on my phone. I have no internet so that means no writing on the computer for me… and it really affects my writing. But I wanted to get at least two chapters out since there's only like two i know of including this one. I also want to later try making another AU story that's to follow the events of the game while this one stays as sort of a "poor rean" fest in a way, ha! I wanted to write it after being inspired by ultimatedbzmaniac's story Trails of blood and steel.
For Reans punishment it wasn't like he actually got in trouble for doing anything (or anyone ha oh!) Wrong. Basically down to someone getting jealous.
Opps and it looks like thats all the time we have here folks. It might be a while.