Twisted Wonderland x (Todoroki) Reader

Schemer of the Scalding Sands

-3rd POV-

As they walked back, Grim couldn't help but grin, seeing the snow blanketing the ground.

"Ooh, check it out, (Y/n)! We got a whole blanket of snow out here!"

(Y/n) smiled softly as she only wore a scarf around her neck, using her left side to warm her body, "We better check on the fireplace." She said.

"Yeah, maybe the fire fairies are feelin' the chill, too. Better bring 'em some firewood." He said, before smiling, "Ooh, and I can check out the kitchen an' see is they any leftovers while I'm there!" He finished with a small song.

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They entered the cafeteria and the feline was shivering, while having the scarf of the girl wrapped around his neck.

"Gees, it was out there! My paws feel like icicles! (Y/n), hurry up and get that firewood in the fireplace."

The girl sighed softly "I asked you if you wanted to hop in to my arms, but you didn't want to..." She said, before grabbing wood and putting it into the fireplace, which instantly the fire fairies appeared to make the room warmer.

The tanuki sighed in relief, putting his paws close to the fire, "You guys must be the fire fairies. I'm feelin' warm and fuzzy just being near you."

The small fire fairy smiled at them. But over the crackling of fire, the sound of chopping and sizzling was heard from the kitchen, along with the movements of pans being heard.

"Hm? What's that I hear over the crackling fire? Chopping? And...sizzling meat?! And now my nose is tinglin' with the spicy aroma of foreign cuisine! It's coming from the kitchen." He said as he drooled, then turned to the girl, "Let's see what's up, (Y/n)!"

The girl nodded, "Sure." She said, and the two walked over to the kitchen, only to see Scarabia students.

"Once you're done cooking the vegetables, boil the thawed meat. Don't forget to add the nuts once the oil is heated." Jamil said.

"Yes, sir!" The golden haired male said.

"Vice Housewarden, will one tablespoon of spices be enough?" The purple haired male said.

"The housewarden's palate veers spicy. Add another teaspoon." The black haired male said.

"What's goin' on here? It's winter break, but the kitchen's full of students!" The feline said, which made them turn to them.

"Hm? You're..."

(Y/n) blinked, "Oh, you're that handsome guy." She said, which made his eyes widen and blush.

He cleared his throat, "Yes, we had a brief chat back when I got injured before the Spelldrive tournament. Your names were...(Y/n) and Grim, yes?"

"Right. And you're...Jamil, correct? I'm surprised you remember us, senpai." She said, and looked at his hand, "And how is your hand?"

"Yes. It's Jamil, Jamil Viper, vice housewarden of Scarabia Dorm. I make it a point to memorize people's names and faces. Not to mention, you two have quite the names for yourselves since you first enrolled. You'd be hard-pressed to find anyone at this school who doesn't know who you are." He said, smiling, "And my hand is much better, thank you again for that gummy."

"Whoa...Really?" Grim laughed, "Y'hear that, (Y/n)? We're famous!" They exclaimed, as the girl nodded.

"At any rate...Why are you here on campus when it's winter break?" He asked the two.

"We don't really have anywhere to go home to for the holidays. Especially when I'm from a different world." The dual haired girl said.

"Not to mention, the headmage personally gave us a super-special job. We're tendin' the fireplace. I'm as diligent and competent as they come! Only makes sense that the headmage would turn to me when he needs help!" The tanuki said, smiling.