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Pomni, Gangle and Zooble sat in the back of the typical looking anime classroom. While Jax and Ragatha sat in the front row with Kinger at the front, acting as the teacher by the blackboard. Immediately Jax dtarts to complain about the suggestion while Zooble snaps back to defend. That even Ragatha tells Jax to cool it.
Whilst turning in her seat, Ragatha notice the group is missing a member. She double checks around the room in case she missed you, but no luck. You aren't in the class room. So where are you?
"How did you know this was my suggestion?" Ragatha hears Gangle shock question and returns her attention back onto the group. Turning in time to catch Jax moving his chair closer to Pomni, to share a few words with the jester.
"Hey, guys?" Ragatha calls out, tearing her gaze away from the pair. She's able to grab Gangle's and Zooble's attention, but wasn't quick enough to mention you. Getting cut off by Kinger starting the so called class.
"Alright, class, today we're gonna learn," Kinger writes on the board effortlessly. Like he's done it many times before, "the popular foreign language known as… English?!" Kinger looks at the board, in surprise at the word. When did he write that?
Jax moves to a different seat in the front, ready to grab the group's attention to huff his annoyance, when suddenly the door to the room slides open. Ragatha lets out an 'oh' in realisation, watching you step into the class.
Kinger turns to face the incoming visitor and, sees you entering the room, while carefully studying the box in your hand. He feels his heart skip a beat at the sight of you. You're wearing a teacher’s outfit like his, but much sharper looking. Dressed in a black dress pants, a white button-up with the top button undone – which Kinger gulps at the sight of– and a black blazer.
Kinger felt his grip on the chalk become weak as you slowly meet his gaze. Looking over the thin rectangle glasses frame that sits low on your nose.
"Mr Kinger," no sooner do you make eye contact does Kinger drop the chalk, and the classroom behind you fades away. Replace with a backdrop of soft pastel bubbles. The lighting softens your sharp features, making you look heavenly. "I'm sorry to interrupt your class. But would you happen to have any more…" you speak softly, and professionally. Playing your role as a fellow colleague seriously, until- "staples?"
You look at the box in your hand in confusion, wondering when and why your holding it. Breaking out of your role as you become aware of the item, and your actions. With a shrug, you return to normal as you toss the box over your shoulder. Breaking the allure of the backdrop as it returns to the classroom.
As you enter the room, the others slowly turn to face Gangle. All with wide, disbelief eyes at having witnessed the background change when you addressed Kinger. Especially at the anime like blush covering Kinger's face.
"What was that?" Jax asks. The confusion and unimpressive tone are clear in his voice.
"Is this a romance?" Ragatha ask. Holding back a smile, ad she tries to contain her exictment. She can’t help but find it adorable.
Gangle's wide, dreamy smile at the scene is quickly wiped off. Her mask becomes redder under the stares as she stutters through a response. Embarrassment floods through her as she gets caught red-handed what her suggestion intentions are.
"Gangle?" Zooble pips up. Waiting for a response.
"I-I just think they're cute together." Gangle quietly admits. Hiding behind her hands as she avoids the stares and follow up questions.
Kinger doesn't notice his students arguing among themselves behind you, his eyes fixated on how you walk towards him instead. Watching you take a seat on his desk, placing yourself on the edge closest to him. Letting your legs lock in front to support you while crossing your arms. Kinger feels his mouth dry at how you enter his space. The confident strides, the casual pose and how beautiful you look in your clothes.
"Naw, thank you." You smile at Kinger. Flowers appear around your head from your happiness.
"Did I say that last part out loud?" Kinger awkwardly laughs. He feels himself becoming nervous, suddenly unsure of how to act around you. How should he hold his hands, or hold himself up?! Does he look okay?
"Yep! And, you're not looking so bad yourself," you tease. Shooting a wink his way over the top of your glasses. Something about that act makes you look more attractive than usual.
"O-oh, thanks." Kinger stutters. Having to look away from you, as he feels butterflies flutter in his stomach. He fidgets with his fingers in an attempt to soothe himself. Before you could tease Kinger any more, the vote called pops up. You spare a glance over your shoulder and spot Gangle being the most eager to leave. If her loud cries are anything to go by.
Figuring there must be a reason for it, you submit your answer. Soon, the vote results came in. Everyone's icon appears in order of their vote. First is Jax with a green tick to skip. Next is Pomni, also with a green tick to skip. Gangle's space remains blank, revealing she called in the vote. Zooble, Ragatha and your icon show up simultaneously with green ticks to skip. Last to pop up is Kinger’s icon with a red cross show he wishes to stay.
"Kinger?" You gasp at the chess piece in shock.
"Oh! That must have been a slip of a finger! An accident!" Kinger tries to defend himself. Hands flying wildly in front of his chest to deny any further accusations.
You smile at the sight, find Kinger's flustered appearance adorable and couldn’t resist teasing him a little more. "Are you enjoying this suggestions?"
"Yes? No! Well." Kinger stutters, trying to find a way to explain himself. At the sound of your footstep, Kinger returns to his surroundings and lets out an anime-like gasp. Becoming aware of you standing up from his desk to take a step forward. Kinger tries to step back to create space but bumps into the backboard.
"What about this suggestion do you like most, huh?" You lean close enough that you quiet teasing can't be heard by the others, and refrained yourself from touching him.
There is nothing pinning Kinger in place, and he still has room to step away, if he wants to. But he doesn't. Because your hypnotising mischief gaze traps Kinger in place, and it's exactly where he wants to be.
Over by the students, the others look at the display in various levels of surprise. Jax being an exception, as his stares in a mix of disguise. Gangle is silently cheering at the sight. Her hands move with what can only be described as anime-like speed to draw the scene. Her Shoujo suggestion of two teachers, who use every excuse to visit each other, must be captured before Caine switches onto the next suggestion.