Chapter 14

"Ohmygod" Gushed Ariadne as she rushed into the lower sixth dorm, "Matthew, give me a hug, I've just ahd the most terrible fright."

Obediently Matt put his arms around her, "What's the matter?"

Ariadne grinned evilly at Eagle, "Oh, nothing now you're here." She said to Matt. She looked around the dorm, "I've just read the paper," she announced to the world in general.

"Oh really, wow, you can read." Said Sejij sarcastically.

"That's not what's important," Ariadne shook her head, "Someone, in the town, was murdered last night."

All faces turned to Seiji, who carried on getting his clothes out, ready for the day ahead of him. He looked around, "What?" he asked.

"You were out last night, weren't you," Asked Nienna,"Did you see a murderer?"

Seiji looked slightly confused, "Not allowed off school grounds after lights out." he said.

"But that guy, he said something about the town to you."

Seiji blushed, "Uh, "town" is knida a code word, I'd prefer not to talk about it."

Art had just appeared in the doorway, after furiously washing his hair to try and get the dye out, laughed, that boy ought to get a medal for his acting skills, "Have a good time with Shinza?" he asked Seiji. "Right," he turned to Ariadne, "I'm sure you're not meant to be here, and for God's sake let Matt go."

Matt scowled at Art, who took no notice,

"Come on guys," he grinned, "Breakfast."

They obediently trudged downstairs to breakfast. Art slipped his hand into Eagle's, "I'm here," he whispered.

Eagle smiled at him, "Seiji won't be pleased." he grinned, "and I'm rather scared of him now."

Art shrugged, "He never kills anyone, unless he's told to."

Eagle still stayed suspiciously away from Seiji.

After lunch the everyone wandered over to the Art room. Seiji shut his eyes as soon as he went in, seeing Eagle sitting on Art's lap.

Eagle jumped up, blushing.

"Sit down people," Art grinned "We have work to do." he laughed, as they all found seats, "I love being in charge, it's great. Now everyone, I'd like you to meet your new classroom assistant for these lessons." He nodded at Eagle,

"Uh, they know me already," Eagle grinned.

Art looked around the classroom, "Sitting in your pairs?" he asked, "If not, move around so you are."

A few people switched places.

"Right, more talking to your partner today, but I want you to draw the things you talk about." He thought for a second, "That was really badly explained, God, I'm a crap teacher," he laughed, "Say you're talking about their favourite food, I want you to draw that. Ok?"

"What do you want me to do?" Eagle asked

"Just wander around and make suggestions, and don't be too mean." Art laughed, "As if you ever would."

Eagle laughed, and went to do as he was told.

Seiji sat opposite Matt, he grinned at him, "Can I ask you something."

"Uh, that would be the purpose of the lesson."

Seiji laughed, "Yes, I used to think it was a stupid idea too." He looked Matt directly in the eye, "Do you like being hated by our year?"

"Do you hate me?"

"I don't but that makes me a minority."

Matt thought about it for a second, and shook his head, "Not really, no."

"Do you know why they hate you?"

"Cause, cause I hang out with Ariadne, and not them."

"No," Seiji shook his head, "Cause you hang out with Ariadne and not Eagle," He grinned, "They all love Eagle to peices, and know how much you hurt him, when you say evil things about him to Ariadne."

"Why does it hurt him?"

"You're his best friend, right?"

"I guess, I know it's really harsh, but I just," he blushed, "I really like her, and I don't know what to do?"

Seiji smiled benevolantly, "Yeah, I get you. I think, however, we could use this to our advantage."

"Really?"

"You're the one person who can get the bastards in the upper sixth to leave Eagle alone. No-one can get them to accept him, but you can get them to atleast ignore him."

"How does that help, if they ignore him."

"Uh, they stop making his life hell?" Seiji laughed.

Matt looked confused, "But, I don't get why you're so concerned."

Seiji looked pointedly at where Art was stood in the corner, talking to Eagle, "Because if he cheers up, I stand a chance of getting my boyfriend back."

"Can I ask you a question?" Matt grinned,

"Sure,"

"Who's Amber?"

Seiji flushed a deep crimson, "Uh, how do you know about Amber?"

"You mentioned her this morning."

"Oh right," Seiji laughed nervously. "I did, didn't I?"

"Yes, who is she."

"Oh, she's Art's kid sister."

"Who you fancy?" Matt smiled,

"God no!" Seiji blushed,

Matt raised his eyebrows.

"Fine, yes, but don't tell Art,"

Matt grinned, "Ok" He thought for a second, "Why don't you hate me?"

Seiji shrugged, "Why should I, besides, I don't think Art likes me not hating you, and I always try and piss him off, because for some reason he says that makes me cute, and then he likes me."

"So you can screw his sister?"

"Nah, so I can screw him."

Alex blushed as he looked at Raven, "Did you mean what you said yesterday?"

"That I love you? Yes," Raven thought for a second, "Did you?"

Alex grinned, "Of course, I wouldn't have said it if I didn't"

Raven smiled, "Are you going to ask me out?"

"No, you're brother's watching us, and I'm really scared of him."

Raven laughed out loud, "You shouldn't be, he's not that scary."

"I figured he'd rip me to shreds if I even went near you." He grinned at her, and tentativly stroked the side of her face, "But for you, it might be worth it." He lauged, as he saw Art grab Eagle by both arms.

Art grabbed Eagle, "Don't." he hissed,

"That bastard,"

Art took him by one hand, and led him out of the classroom, "Raven is 16, you have to let her go sometime, and Alex is a really nice bloke."

"No he's not."

Art put a hand under Eagle's chin, forcing him to look at him, "Would you rather it was someone like me, or worse, Seiji?"

"Point taken," Eagle sighed, "But, I, she's my sister."

"Cut her some slack, you don't see her complaining about you and me, do you?"

"I guess."

Back in the classroom, Mara and Nienna were in hysterics. Art glared at them as he came back in, "That doesn't sound much like working."

"Sorry," Mara laughed, "It was just really funny,"

"So it seems," Art wandered off

Nienna turned back to Mara, "Aren't you scared of it happening though?"

Mara shook her head, "Tor's really different to Fergie, when you get to know him, I don't think I could mistake them, ever."

"I know they act different, but Fergie's really good at acting, what if he was pretending to be Tor."

Mara started to laugh again, "I'll just have to trust him not to then, won't I?"

Tor and Fergie sat silently at the desk, staring at each other. Fergie leaning back, feet on the desk, hands in his pockets. Tor had his chin resting on his hands, elbows resting on the desk. Every now and again, they'd both laugh. Fergie grinned, looking away for a second, Tor blushed bright red, "Right back atcha," he laughed, "Always."

Again they were silent, but again Tor broke the silence, "God Ferg, you have such disgusting thoughts."

Fergie grinned, "You think them too."