Don't toy with me Miss Artemis

Chapter 4

The bell rang signalling the end of class, the two had been reading and giggling the entire time as they had been reading the book the entire time. However, they had only gotten so far into it and Bell was left wanting more.

"So what's your first thought Bell?" Haruhime spoke gleefully, putting the book into her bag and turning to get his opinion. Her green eyes staring into his, waiting for an honest answer.

Bell smiled "It's great! I loved the part where he stared down the dark knight. To be met with such overwhelming force and being able to still stand and fight. It's Amazing!"

"I know right, though my favourite part is later on and I wouldn't want to spoil it for you." She looked at the clock and then back at Bell... "Ummm... D-do you also have a free period now Bell?"

Bell shook his head. "N-no I have an Archery class next and..."

Haruhime's eyes widened. "Y-you're taking archery?" She cut in her voice seemingly full of worry.

Bell scratched his head. "Y-yeah... W-why what's wrong with that?"

"B-but you're a man, surely you know about the teacher and her hatred towards them!" She leaned forward grabbing his arm, her eyes staring into his trying to display her concern.

He didn't know what to think, he had only known Haruhime for less than an hour however in that time he had to admit she was a kind individual and probably would be concerned about something like this.

"Ughhh I've heard but I refuse to believe one person can be like that, especially a teacher, I refuse to judge them until I've given them a fair chance myself."

The shy Renard turned away, still holding his arm. It took a moment but she finally let go.

"F-forgive me it's just... Enough people have spoken about her that... Just promise me you'll be careful."

Bell nods and gives her a large smile. "I promise." He looks at the clock and gulps. S-sorry Hime, I have to go, I'll speak to you tomorrow okay!" He rushed out of the room nearly hitting multiple other students as he barged through the door as he tried to bring himself into a run. Haruhime just watched, she was about to reply but he had already disappeared. She blushed a little as she brought her tail to her lap.

"H-He gave me a-a nickname..." Her hands brought her tail to her face as she hid her large smile and blush behind it. 'I can't wait to see him tomorrow.'

....

Bell had run through the school at lightning pace, down the stairs and out into the main courtyard, he sighed with worry every time he looked up at the clocks. He only had so long to get to his next class, and they had to be at opposite ends of the school. He dug deep and continued sprinting past a few girls on the way who watched him and giggled.

"He-he Isn't that the new boy? He's so fast and cute. Almost like a rabbit running from someone." The small tanned girl said following the boy as he turned a corner.

"Hmmm did someone say rabbit?" A tall blond-haired girl looked up from her snack as she looked around the area. "I don't see it..." She said looking a little sad.

"It's not an actual rabbit Aiz... We're talking about the new transfer student."

"Oh" She muttered, seeming not that interested and yet she still looked around the courtyard like she was.

In the background, the two amazons argued with one another.

"Seriously Tiona why do you take such an interest in that kid?"