Eternal Courage

Chapter 3: A Noble's Innocence (U)

The whole class, well the male section anyway, were all looking at the new student who was stood before them. The girl was average height, roughly the same height as Saku, with long light brown hair and light green eyes. Her brown hair was neatly curled at the ends, down her back and curled at her shoulders. She had a curvy figure with a slim waist and a large endowed chest.

Saku looked at the girl and thought to himself "Anastasia Michaels. She carries herself with a lot of grace. Even stood still she looks really dignified. She must be a noble or something. Saku broke off his thought he then heard the swooning of men all round him

"Well...she's been here five seconds...and she's already got a fan club"

"Tell me about it" said Sophie sighing "she is quite beautiful though. She has such shiny hair, nice eyes and big breasts" Sophie then looked down and crossed her arms "they look as big as mine" she then turned to Saku who had a pink face "What's up with you?"

"Look, I might be resistant but I'm not immune you know" he said in a annoyed tone making Sophie let off a light giggle

Anastasia was looking between all the students, especially at all the males, which made her a little bit depressed. "Just as I thought. These men are moaning like sad violins, all judging on my physical appearance" She then saw Saku talking to Sophie "but that one..." Saku caught her gaze and smiled "Feels different to the rest"

"Okay Ms Michaels" said Ms Reapa "can you go sit in one of the empty seats?" several of the boys looked excited as they all stood up

"Here you go have mine" "no have mine" "sit here"

Anastasia began to walking to the right side to where Saku was, who noticed her come up next to him "Can I help you?" asked Saku in a little bewilderment

"May I be okay in requesting you move along to the adjacent seat please?" she said "I wish to sit next to you"

"hmm...yeah that's ok. Sophie do you mind moving along one?" with a nod Sophie and Saku moved along one seat so Anastasia, much to the sorrow of the men, sat next to him

"I thank you for your kind request" Saku gave a polite nod as Ms Reapa spoke

"Okay, now let the lesson begin" Anastasia looked again at Saku before listening to the lecture

It was a while later when the chime echoed. Ms Reapa addressed the class "well, everyone that's it for today. There are no more lessons for the remainder of the afternoon but no slacking off. See you tomorrow" with that the students began funnelling out of the room while the boys all gave Anastasia a glancing look and waves

"it seems you're quite popular here Anastasia" said Sophie

"No, it's the normal behaviour of the male populace towards us" said Anastasia with a tone of disappointment

"I can't say I completely agree with you. I know of one person who's different" Sophie gestured to Saku, whose plain expression perplexed Anastasia.

Saku was becoming nervous as she leaned towards him "What's wrong? Do I have something on my face?" she shook her head making her curls shake

"No I apologize for my rudeness. It's just...you look a bit..." she then regained her composure "disregard my last comment. I'd like to formally introduce myself. I am Anastasia Michaels, a B-rank duellist. You may just call me Anastasia. May I ask your names?"