Mr. Alter (Cherik au)

Day 3

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The most despicable thing a person has ever done to me is when they interrupt my ice cream date with me and myself.

Charles... well he's in a very different state today.
He suddenly came up to me one mid morning hour and begged me to come with him to the library. Does he even see the damn cone in my hand? Well I'm not the blind one here for sure.

Reluctantly, I dragged my spirit with him and bid my farewell to the ice cream parlor, the home of my love. Well as you know Cookies and Cream is his name. Ha.
Aside from that, we reached the huge local library beside Charles and Keith's, the only good reason why I go here too. With his head held high, Charles gracefully trotted like a baby pug finding some wieners. His eyes twinkled again, his well combed hair fluttered a bit in the arid wind, and his face was lit up with an abundant smile you would see for days.

Upon entering the ancient ancestral building of Charles' knowledge, the familiar face from the days before appeared to us like an angel of God.

"Fancy seeing you again Mr. Xavier." The Doctor greeted with a stern look.
Charles stopped by the information desk, his expression morphing from poker to extra wide mouth.

"Oh, hello Dr. Lehnsherr.... didn't see you there ha." He squeaked a bit.
Pressing my lips together I saw in a split second that unnoticeable dramatic eye lock you see in dramas. Dr. Lehnsherr slid his hands in his wool coat's pockets and exhaled a mist of cold air.

"What seems to be your unexpected visit to the library?" Lehnsherr asked in a deep and cool voice. Almost like those fictional characters, fan girls would rant about and fantasize.

"You know, just looking for the.... um.... Encyclopedia for the Pythagorean... uh.... System." He paused and stuttered as he bit his lip. What the hell did he say???

The doctor smiled. "Ah, the Pythagorean system. I was looking for that but only about Pythagoras's discovery about it."

I Cannot understand Professor.

Charles seemed  perplexed and then coughed. "Oh.. what a coincidence, ha. Well then we're on the same track it seems."

Then those steel eyes turned towards me. What is with everyone acknowledging me on the last seconds?

"You must be Raven, his sister isn't it?"

Woah, did not see that coming from a doctor.

"Correct, actually its step sister because I was adopted." I explained.

He nodded and turned to Charles. "So, shall we?"
Charles smiled. "Of course, lead the way."
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My eyes opened from my unplanned slumber. I found myself in the middle of the library, where the reading tables were.
A small yawn escaped my chapped lips as I took in my memories from what I was doing.

There was barely anyone and the lights were warm and dim, the tables and chairs empty of any guests, the corners and gaps in the maze of books were quiet and hollow, and the cold air made me shiver.

Then the sound of inaudible chatter averted my attention to the bookshelf behind me. I glanced at my watch and it was already 3:00 pm.

Damn, how long was that topic really?

With the small shuffles, I walked up towards the set of books and pressed my ear to them. With my thoughts shutting up, I eagerly listened to whatever they were talking about.

"... You have any lover?"
"No, well... I wanted to have one but being a professional professor is my goal now."
"Ha, so you're really tired?"
"..... Maybe Erik."
"Do you.... have time tomorrow?"

My eyebrows raised immediately.

"What?"
"You know... like if you're free tomorrow?"
"Is there something I'm involved with?"
"No, it's just you're interesting to talk to."
"Oh thank you..."
"So are you free for tomorrow?"
"Sure."

I smirked. Something is definitely up.

But first, I must have my date with Ice cream cone.