The hour following lunch passed agonisingly slowly; not only did you not actually know much about Japanese history, but Laito was in the same class - somehow ending up at the lab table next to you - and he just would not stop staring at you, a vaguely dazed expression on his face. It had been seriously creeping you out for at least half an hour now, and you had even noticed Elaine glancing between the two of you with puzzlement and then suspicion in her eyes. You were on your feet and out the door before the bell had even ended ringing, and you just thanked god that Fridays were an hour shorter than usual. Even dealing with the Mukamis reactions to your little blood tryst would be better than putting up with Laito any longer. Just as you reached the exit, however, an announcement came out over the speaker system requesting that you head to the head teacher's office, something which you never thought you'd end up doing so you had no idea where it was. After a few misses you eventually found it with the help of multiple people, knocking cautiously on the door.
"Enter!" You opened the door and peeked around it, surprised to find that the headteacher was the only person in there; you had been expecting one of the Mukamis to be in there complaining to her about you 'having sex' on school grounds just to punish you for your indiscretion, despite it not being the case. "Please, come on in miss L/N." You did so, taking a seat before the desk.
"Um...can I ask what this is about?" You questioned tentatively, and she peered at you over her glasses, green eyes sharply focused on you.
"It is about your grades."
"Oh...well I have been away for six months. I'm sure they would have slipped somewhat but I only came back yesterday so I don't see―"
"Oh, no. That's not it. I meant your previous grades. You were only here a few weeks, yes, but in that time you scored the highest in your year in biology, and in English you actually scored full each time...it suggests perhaps that second year lessons in these subjects are too simple. Dr Reinhart gave you a glowing report―"
"Dr Reinhart?" You interrupted, startled, and she smiled coolly, adjusting her glasses.
"You may know him as Karlheinz by this point, rather than Reinhart. But nevertheless, he doesn't give undue praise so clearly he wants you getting the most out of your education."
"You know Karlheinz?" You questioned, voice flat, and she chuckled slightly.
"Who do you think paid for the new wing of the school? Although, you may not have noticed, having run away for six months."
"Ah. So you know...everything?"
"Oh, not everything. Enough, though. You are going through an adjustment period, and naturally your guardian wants to help you as much as possible." You stared at her incredulously, not quite believing what you were hearing.
"You do know that I'm actually past the age of highschool, right? And I have ceiling grades in English because I've been speaking it all my life. I don't see how any of this is relevant really." You pointed out, and she shrugged.
"I am well aware. But if the King of Vampires requests that you attend school then attend school you shall. The honour is yours that he places you at such a high level of priority." You gave a scoff, folding your arms.
"So what does his highness want you to do about my grades?" You asked, voice heavy with condescension.
"You will be moved up into the third year classes for English and biology. They are at the same times so it shouldn't be an issue. Now, get out before I decide to take offense to your flippant attitude toward our king." You stood, shooting her a glare as you exited the room.
