You bit your lip in consideration before going to take a seat next to Reiji; after all, he was one of the only ones that hadn't acted in an...untoward manner with you. He was strict about rules and regulations, yes, but at least he hadn't licked your ear.
"Good...evening?" You greeted as you placed your hands on the back of the chair and pulled it out slightly, and he glanced up at you for a second, amusement flashing in his strange red eyes. You were quite taken aback at that crack of composure, and it seemed as if Reiji was too, judging by the slight parting of his lips.
"You may say evening or morning, depending on which you think is most suitable." He informed, and you took your seat, carefully tugging it closer to the table.
"I'll use evening, then. I don't think I'll be able to get used to saying good morning when the sun's setting." You said, and he nodded slightly, as if in approval.
"An appropriate greeting either way."
"Hey, Reiji, are you gonna tell her the rules or not? I'm starving over here." Ayato snapped, eyeing your exchange with irritation. Reiji cleared his throat, adjusting his glasses slightly.
"Of course. As you already know, Y/N, we attend night school. You will be required to attend as well. Any unreasonable absence will be punished and low grades are unacceptable. If you attempt to tell anyone of your situation, either you, the person you told, or both of you will be killed, which would be a rather regrettable incident. Am I clear?"
"I didn't expect anything less. I doubt anyone would believe me, anyway." You replied with a wry smile. His eyes took on that gleam of amusement once again even as he gave a scoff at your almost-impudent answer.
"Good. Each school day begins at eight thirty p.m and finishes at three a.m, with an hour lunch break at twelve. Majority of your classes will have one of the triplets in, so do not attempt to run or cause any unnecessary hassle. You will be expected to behave in an exemplary manner whilst on school grounds and in public, although some of us don't seem to remember that." Laito gave a light chuckle and, across from you, Kanato gave a small growl.
"That bastard insulted Teddy. You should have let me kill him, then that man wouldn't have heard about the medical bills." He spat, shooting Reiji a glare.
"Absolutely not. Your behaviour was unacceptable. It wouldn't do to have police inquiring into our family, and you know that." Reiji reprimanded, and Kanato gave a huff of annoyance, snatching up his fork and stabbing it down onto his plate over and over, reducing his breakfast (if you could call it that; it was just a plate of macarons) to mere crumbs as he gave a crazed giggle. "Kanato, that is no way to behave at the breakfast table."
"I don't care." He muttered, raising his fork once again, eyes seething with anger.
"It was rather cruel of him to insult Teddy." You interjected quietly, and his eyes fell on you, in them a mix of irritation and curiosity as to why you dared interrupt him. "I'm sure he deserved whatever you did to him." Kanato's shoulders relaxed as he clutched Teddy closer, eyes unblinking as he stared at you.
"Yes...he did. Perhaps you aren't as stupid and unworthy as Teddy and I first thought." He murmured thoughtfully, and you gave him a weak smile.
"Thanks." You said, and he shrugged, giving you a scowl.
"It doesn't mean we like you."
"But that means the two of you don't hate me, right?" He narrowed his eyes slightly, considering you for a moment before bursting into a peal of maniacal laughter.
"No, we don't." He said after his laughter subsided. He shoved his chair back, getting to his feet. "I'm not hungry anymore." He marched out of the dining room, slamming the door shut behind him. Reiji sighed, shaking his head.
