Natsu barely even felt the pat on the back, or the words that were spoken to him. But that wasn't just because he was listening to music, it was also because he was zoning out.<span style="color: #BF0000">"Yeah..." </span>He mumbles in response, glancing up at the clock on the wall, checking what time it was. He knew he should probably try meeting up or rather finding his brother so they could get to their next class. Putting away the water bottle, he stands up, shouldering his bag, before turning his eyes to Celes.<span style="color: #BF0000">"Thank you for letting me sit with you. I gotta go and try to find where my dumbass brother is."</span>He walks away a few steps, turning back one last time and raises his hand in a half-hearted wave.<span style="color: #BF0000">"See ya. In class."</span>He knew he would, even though a lot of the schedules of the students were different. He knew, of course, that he, his brother, Celes, and a lot of the other students from the first class were going to be in a lot of the same classes. He also knew that the guy that was missing from the first class wasn't going to be at this one either. In fact, that guy wasn't going to show up for over a week.<br/><br/>Walking out of the lunchroom, he looks both ways down the hall to his left, then to his right. Turning down one toward the bathroom area, he could feel the 'string' that tied himself to his brother becoming stronger, tighter, and more rigid. He sighs in relief, when they were away from each other the feeling got more faded, as if they'd simply disappeared. It wasn't a good feeling at all, and even though he acted like he hadn't minded that his brother had left, he was frantic to be at his side again. Spotting his brother up a way in the hallway, he was oblivious to the fact that Lee was there as well.<span style="color: #BF0000">"Akifuko, it's almost time for-"</span><span style="color: #40BFFF">"Yes, I know. Let's get going."</span>Akifuko gives his brother a smile, and Natsu sighs softly.<span style="color: #BF0000">"Yeah, let's go."</span>Together they head towards the next class, arriving in the room and taking their seats.<br/><br/>Loke smirked as he looked at Haruki. "Ah, but I'm not hungry either." If he was honest with himself, Loke would have to say he got mixed feelings whenever he was around his vampire colleague. But that was okay. At least Haruki was willing to talk to him. If only in small talk that was. For a bit, seconds tick by with nothing being said, Haruki sitting on his coffin all straight backed, prim and proper, Loke sitting mid air, leg crossed and casually propped on his chin. After a moment, he reaches in to his pocket, pulling out a small pocket watch, pressing the button on the side to open it, checking the time. He sighs, groaning softly. As much as he wanted to spend time down here with Haruki, he knew he'd have to get back to the surface soon for his class. Turning his eyes to the vampire as he places the watch back where he'd pulled it from, he speaks up. "Hey, so, totally random. But, since you're never available during the day...wanna hang out sometime this week...night wise?" As much as he acted like he was in control, he wasn't always completely sure about Haruki. That's why he liked the guy so much.