『 I Won't Run Anymore』

Part 9 ~ Library

"Okay class, since you've all done such fine work you can enjoy what you have made."

The class chatted happily, the sound of silver cutlery clattering reaching my ears. I watched as they ate with a smile, talking to their friends and sharing their cooking with others. It caused my mouth to twitch into a smile. I had never thought I would be a teacher of all things, but this was wonderful.

"Miss Renshaw?"

I blinked back into reality, turning to face Rin. The demon boy I had met when I first woke up here. We had spoken briefly after the incident, he seemed to be amazed that I was okay with him being the son of Satan and had taken quite the 'teacher's pet' liking to me. This was the first time he had cooked though. So I turned my eyes to the half of an omelette he made, held in both his hands on a small plate. He was looking at me with a sheepish smile.

"I was wondering if you'd like to share mine with me. Not to brag but, I am an amazing cook."

He puffed his chest with pride and I giggled slightly. He was a really cute kid. A slacker, but cute. And he did seem to put in a lot of effort into his practical lessons.

"Alright Rin, I'd love to."

I took the plate from him with a thank you and sunk my fork into it. Wow, it's so soft... with a smile I popped the egg based product into my mouth.

"!"

"Huh?! What is it?! It's not bad is it?!"

Rin panicked as I chewed the small piece of omelette, swallowing.

"Rin, this is amazing! You have a real talent for food."

The grin reached his face again, a small blush forming at the praise.

"Ah, it seems I'm in time for the results."

Rin dead-panned and we both looked towards the flamboyant voice that was Mephisto's.

"W-what are you doing here you clown?!"

I bit back a giggle from Rin's insult, now noticing that in his attire... I guess he really did look a bit like a clown. He ignored the boy's outburst and directed his attention to me.

"So Miss Renshaw, how have the students done?"

"Brilliant, Mr. Faust."

I remembered to use that name in public.

"Wonderful!"

He turned to face the students as I packed up my things and headed for the exit. Leaving him to his speech or whatever. I really needed the bathroom and it couldn't wait through one of his long-ass lectures. If it was important for me he would have stopped me.

After; I headed out into the fresh air that I greatly needed. A steam and smoke filled environment for 6 hours on the trot really got to you.

"Let's do something."

I jumped at the hot breath that suddenly fell down the back of my neck, raising the small hairs in fright.

"Amaimon!"

I looked wide-eyed at the male who seemed impassive to my reaction. I looked around, seeing no students or teachers.

"A-are you supposed to be out in public?"

"No, so let's go do something. You did promise."

"N-now? I've just finished work."

"So if you don't have to go back then it's ok. Let's go."