The Other Brit- An Infinite Stratos OC Fanfiction

Introductions

The atmosphere of the classroom was... distinctly dubious. The girls sat in ominous silence, their gazes forward-facing, every one turned towards the figure positioned uncomfortably at the very front. The blonde male shifted from foot to foot, trying unsuccessfully not to meet any of eyes turned towards him. It wasn't that the looks the thirty-odd girls were supplying were particularly hostile, or even slightly negative, in fact they appeared to be rather pleasantly curious- but that was exactly what made the boy feel awkward.

"Where's your introduction?" Prompted the tall black haired woman who stood with crossed arms and a stern scowl upon her face. Orimura-sensei. There was no denying her, he supposed.

Lifting his chin so as to appear at least a little confident in himself, and straightening his back to seaw himself to his full height, the blonde looked directly that person- who at the current moment in time looked rather comical, leaning forwards with blue eyes bulging.

"My name is Edward Chase," the pilot stated in his best Japanese, dipping the whole upper body forwards by a few inches, one hand before him, in a quick bow.

The occupants of the room broke out in quiet mutterings amongst themselves, casting the occasional glance over at Edward. One of the bolder girls gave an appreciative whistle. He ignored them, his own gaze narrowed upon that person. Sometime leaned across to her and said something which was probably meant to be funny, then looked offended when she didn't even make a though she had heard her.

Their eyes met.

She blinked first.
'Long time no see, Cecilia.' Edward mused to himself, a smirk slowly forming upon his lips as her expression shifted between infuriated, delighted, agitated, amused, and finally settled upon one that seemed to be an attempt at all four at once.

As the green haired woman- whose name had escaped Edward already- quieted the room with an rather insignificant cough, he made his way to a vacant seat several rows back on the right, still trying to endure the looks he knew was receiving.

He had finally found her. The government had finally made a slip up large enough to reveal her position to him. The thought caused a soft grin to brush his lips. He wouldn't lose track of her again, not now. If it was his curse to always be second, then so be it, but separation... That was simply not an option.