The Bird That Couldn't Sing (GBFF)

Chapter 33 - Sang

A/N: I think it's safe to say I used Google Translate for this chapter, so don't hate me too much for not actually being fluent in all the languages Sang is. 😬😄 Feel free to correct me, though; I know GT is wrong a lot...

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Well, I think it's safe to say that I'm not a prodigy when it comes to the violin. First he taught me how to dangle it from my chin and then decided he'd teach me how to play an easy song.

It wasn't very easy if you ask me.

Anyway, I managed to get it down just before the bell rang, but that doesn't mean it wasn't still sloppy. Because it was.

"You did very well for this being the first time you played," Mr. Blackbourne had insisted. Yeah, right. I think he just said that so he didn't hurt my feelings. He'd also insisted that I call him Owen when it's just the two of us--which, from all I've gathered from the short amount of time I've known him and the rest of the boys, is very strange.

I remember that night I'd made dinner for all of them; he said I could call him Owen, but I guess that just felt a little awkward, seeing as the only other person that calls him that is Sean. But then I did, and I found it was actually kind of nice: the way his name rolled off my tongue. He smiled a real smile, not just his famous millimeter smile. And, I don't know, I guess that just made me feel kinda special.

Anyway, now I'm here, being led to Dr. Green's class for Japanese--which will, no doubt, be very easy for me. But hey, at least I get to spend this time with them, even though I don't really get to spend any time with Sean; it'll still be nice to see him, though.

I set my things down on my desk just as Victor sets my bag down next to my seat. I thank him with a smile--as he sits himself in the seat behind me--and turn to the front of the class where Sean stands. The bell rings and he's quick to introduce himself. "All right, guys. My name is Dr. Green, and I'll be your Japanese teacher this year. Or should I say... Sate, min'na. Watashinonamaeha gurīn hakasedesu. Watashi wa kotoshi ana ​​ta no nihongo kyōshi ni narimasu."

I notice most of the girls aren't even paying attention to his words, just his face. I would be mad if I didn't completely understand where they're coming from. I mean, just look at that face. How could you not get distracted?

I do get a little upset, though, when he continues to speak and the girls are still staring him down like a piece of meat. And then they giggle. Barf. At least he won't offer to administer the 'cure' on them. Whatever it is, I'm sure it's inappropriate, and a teacher can't actually do that with his students, especially in the middle of his class. But does that mean he can't do it to me, whatever it is? I hope not, because I'd actually like to find out, eventually.

"Do you hear these girls?" Victor whispers in my ear from behind me. "I don't think I'll be able to get any learning done with them in here.

I can't suppress the small giggle from leaking out of my mouth, but I quickly stifle it with my hand. It's too late, though, as Sean has already heard it. He stops speaking to the class and turns to me, an eyebrow lifted in amusement. And I'm pretty sure with the way he's looking at me, I know what he's thinking. "Do I have to administer the cure after class?"

Oh, thank God! I thought that deal was off the table. Though I'm dying to find out, I slyly shake my head no, not wanting to make a scene. He gives a brief nod in response.

"Just so we're all clear, there will be no flirting in my class unless it's done in Japanese. I think what Victor should've said is Jikai, anata ga sono airashī chīsana waraigoe o hanatta toki, watashi wa chiryō o hodokosu shika nai nodesu. Shikashi, watashi wa anata ni yakusoku shimasu, anata wa watashi ga suru no to onaji kurai sore o tanoshimudeshou."