I adjusted my glasses before walking into the classroom. New year, new school.
I looked around and spotted an empty seat next to a dark looking guy. He had black gelled hair with grey streaks and a purple scarf around his neck.
I walked over to him and tapped him on the shoulder. "Is it alright if I sit here?"
"Don't touch me, fiend. My flesh is poisonous," The guy pulled his scarf over his mouth.
I blinked in confusion. "Alright... I'll just sit down then."
I sat in the seat and placed by books on the table. I noticed something wriggling in his scarf as four little hamsters poked their heads out.
"Awww, your hamsters are adorable!" I gushed.
"They are not hamsters!" He snapped. "They are the Four Dark Devas of Destruction! This is merely their temporary form."
I giggled. "Alright then."
I spent the rest of class attempting to make conversation with the guy who I eventually figured out was Gundham.
At lunch I found him sitting alone, feeding his hamsters next to the fountain.
I took a seat on the fountain rim next to him. "Hey, what are their names?" I inquired.
"Why must a mere mortal like you know?" Gundham replied stoutly. "Although I suppose I could share such information with you."
I smiled. "Yay! So what are their names?"
"Supernova Silver Fox, Mirage Golden Hawk, Crimson Steel Elephant, and Invading Black Dragon." Gundham replied, gesturing to each one as he said their names.
I scratched my cheek. "Erm... Is there anything shorter?"
He looked almost annoyed. "I suppose some call them San-D, Jum-P Cham-P, and Maga-Z."
"Those names are so adorable!" I grinned.
"No they are not! They are fearsome," Gundham replied, pulling up his scarf.
I chuckled. "For sure!"
The bell rang and I stood up. "Sorry, but I have to go! Talk to you later, Gundham." I waved goodbye and headed to my next class.
*****
A few months had passed and I felt I was growing closer to Gundham. At first, I thought he was kinda cold but I realized he was just unique.
Every time I saw him, I felt something weird. My heart would feel warm and my stomach fuzzy. I also hated it when I saw him with other girls too often.
It was first period and I took my seat next to Gundham. I looked at him to see him tenderly feeding on of his hamsters.
I felt my heart twinge and averted my gaze when he glanced at me. I felt my cheeks grow hot as my eyes flickered back to his face. What is this feeling... Do I-?
My thought was cut short as the bell loudly rang, signaling class had begun.
It was finally lunch and I headed to my normal seat with Gundham. I spotted a random girl sitting with him at the fountain, speaking to him. She was laughing and I felt my gut twist.
I quickened my pace and took a seat on the other side of Gundham. "Hey Gundham!" I greeted him.
He turned to me and Cham-P scuttled down his scarf onto my hand. I placed him on my shoulder with a giggle. "Greetings, mortal."
