Curse named human

Curse named human - Part 15 / 40

† Curse named human †

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Part 15

The changes in my immortal life

It was funny to observe how Hakuei was more nervous than Toshiya on his first day of school in heaven. It was something similar to school, not entirely strict with learning and whatsoever. Shizumi, teacher for all the new arrivals, would inform them about general things in heaven and hell. And besides it was desired for the youngsters to make new friends too.

Hakuei checked on Toshiya for probably the 10th time today. If not asking him about his well being, he looked at his face or touched him on the shoulder randomly.... Seeing Hakuei behaving kind of helpless was somehow.... sweet. Toshiya had to smirk about it but didn't tell Hakuei about the funny observations. Frankly, it felt quite nice to be taken care of. Toshiya couldn't remember the last time this was the case. The more he enjoyed it.

On the other hand of course Toshiya was nervous too but it was in his nature to remain calm anyway like he always did. Panicking wouldn't help either one of them.

And in front of the school building outside the castle, many Guardian Angels have arrived with their proteges. Too many for Toshiya's taste and he felt like becoming even more shy if it was somehow possible. It was not that he disliked other people or Angels in that matter, he just made bad experience in the past and preferred to rather stay alone.

Hakuei turned around for about three times after he said his good-byes to Toshiya. And he told him more than once to contact him mentally if anything went wrong. Safe protege must kept safe.

Toshiya touched his neck sheepishly.

With his head lowered, he entered the school building. Many young Angels of all genders sat in between the rows, talking to each other, exchanging gossip.... it was an environment unknown to him. When eyes lay on him, and he could feel them starring at him, it always felt like they would read him like an open book. What if they just knew what happened to him in the past? What if they laugh about him or his poor roots? What if they lay open memories he would have rather forgot?

Toshiya seated next to a smaller Angel who seemed to be just as shy as he was. Getting used to the environment, Toshiya peaked now and then to the little Angel next to him. His hair was raven black, grown to his shoulders and his bangs were funnily grown over his eyes. It amused him and Toshiya had to admit that he didn't came up with such a clever idea of hiding. He smiled and the unknown Angel must have noticed it. Very calm, he said hello. Toshiya did the same and stretched out his hand.

"I'm Toshiya."

"Nice to meet you." He looked through between his bangs and the eyes scanning Toshiya were more intense than expected. Almost cat-like. "I'm Ryutaro."

He seemed like a funny fruit. Toshiya slightly smirked at him and together they observed the ongoings inside their class room. There were so many different proteges. Taller and smaller ones, some loud or quiet. And even some with funny hairstyles.

It must have been some kind of reflex when Toshiya turned around and found somebody straight staring at him. He literally felt the strangers eyes burning holes into the back of his head but what scared him the most were these cold eyes and furrowed brows. Not to mention that the ring through his lip was rather strange too.

Slowly, without looking too suspicious, Toshiya turned his head back again and mouthed silently to Ryutaro. "Do you know him?" Taro shook his head after he took a fast glimpse. "No."