Chapter : 17 Matsuda
"SWEET! We got a shorty, and she's hot, yo!" Said Matsuda. "Bust 34, waist 26..." said Motohama, but he felt something hit the side of his face before he could finish his calculations. "HEY! WHO THREW THAT?!" He asked, but no one answered.
Anthony just chuckled, putting his Boosted Gear away from under his desk, having fired a very weak beam of a move he dubbed Dragon Shot... it truly was a handy tool.
Since it was known as the Red Dragon's Gauntlet anyway, he figured that name sounded appropriate. 'Well, it looks like Asia's gonna get along with everyone just fine. As long as they don't find out...' Anthony thought to himself.
"It's overwhelming, but luckily I'm staying with Anthony." No sooner did those words leave Asia's lips, every single male student in that room eyed Anthony, making the Italian sweatdrop. Of course, Matsuda and Motohama were on him in seconds.
"You've been shacking up with Gremory AND Shorty? HOW'D YOU PULL THAT OFF?!" Said Matsuda, shaking Anthony while crying.
"You gotta tell is your secrets! Page 3, subsection 5 of the bro code demands it!" Said Motohama, holding Anthony in place from behind.
"It's in the 'Italian Stallions' genes, now let me go!" Said Anthony, breaking free from the perverts' hold. Regardless, Anthony smiled as a few girls called Asia over to an empty desk near them, looks like people'll like her.
Girl #2: So, you live with Anthony?
Asia: Ah, yes. I've known him for a long time and...
Girl #4: What's he like?
Asia: Well, he's a good cook; and he's such a gentle guy who you can talk too...
Girl #3: How big is he?
Asia: (blinks, not understanding the question or why it was asked) Um... 5'8.
Girl #5: Real cute. Seriously, what's his SIZE?
Asia: (is confused) Size...? Well, he's got a big heart and..."
Girl #1: (facepalms) Do we have to spell it out for you? How big is his d-?
Teacher: ALRIGHT, ALRIGHT! That's enough! Turn your books to page 12, NOW!
Anthony was never so happy to start a lesson in his life. Troie. That's the only word Anthony could think of to describe those girls. They clearly weren't at all interested in anything Asia had to say unless it was about him.
The poor girl also didn't catch onto their slang, which Anthony was thankful for... that would be a conversation he'd rather avoid with the ex-nun.
-TIME BREAK-
Anthony had taken his bike to school today instead of walking. The reason for this was because Anthony hadn't made a pact in quite some time. He didn't have to since he was still human, but felt it was necessary; Rias did in fact save his life.
Although Anthony couldn't help but think there had to be a better way to pay Rias back for giving him a second chance at life, a birthday feast maybe? He'll ask when her birthday is and... actually, since Devils are immortal, do they even CELEBRATE birthdays?
Eh, he'll worry about all that later.
Asia had gotten all sorts of attention from everyone, and it overwhelmed the poor girl. Luckily for them, Anthony knew a guy in the wood shop club that was more than happy to assist the obvious problem the bike had... that being it was a one-seater. It wasn't the best solution (or the safest), but Anthony found it rude to just take his bike home and leave her behind.
It was hard trying to ride with it, but eventually Anthony and Asia found balance and took the new and (slightly) improved bike home. If this was gonna become a recurring thing, Anthony will have to work overtime at his job to get enough money for a new bike.
"I'm glad everyone was so nice to me today" said Asia, cheerfully. She had herself worried about fitting in with the crowd since she was church-schooled, but today turned out better than expected.
"Oh yeah, especially those tazze di frutta during homeroom" Anthony said, earning a light slap on the shoulder from Asia.
"Sii gentile, they were just curious about you" said Asia.
"Sono sicuro che lo fossero..." said Anthony, sarcastically.
"Your friends Matsuda and Motohama are really nice too" Asia said.
"Yeaaaaaaaah, about them... they didn't do anything to you, did they?" Asked Anthony.
"No" said Asia.
"Didn't ask anything creepy?"
"No."
"Ask you to swing their dolphin?"
"... No... what's that?"
"Nothing, don't worry about it" Anthony cut to conversation off, not wanting to go any further or worry Asia.
"By the way, are they devils too?" Asked Asia.
"Pffft, they wish. Why do you ask?" Questioned Anthony.
"Well, they invited me to a party they called Devils Three Way" said Asia shamelessly, mostly cause she didn't understand what it meant.
"Whatever you do, NEVER accept that invitation" said Anthony, sternly.
"Oh, ok" Asia promised.
BUMP!
Anthony either drove over a rock or a large crack in the pavement, for the bike bounced a little and due to the sudden happening of it, Asia hugged Anthony on instinct. Anthony stopped the ride to check on her. "Hey, you ok?" He asked turning his neck to face her.
"Oh... y-yes, I'm fine" Asia assured him.
"Alright... well, hold on tight. Eggplant Parmesan with chicken and rice, here we come!" He said, revving up and riding home. Asia couldn't help but giggle at his ecstatic behavior towards food, he was always like that... he'd even aggravate the church cooks about it whenever they served something.
Hugging Anthony as he drove home, Asia blushed as she leaned her face into his back... she was glad she found him again.
-TIME BREAK-
Rias was staring into space the next day, she hadn't even touched the paperwork on her desk. Anthony noticed his as he sat on the sofa (not the one Koneko was on, he didn't want a repeat of 'the piggies' incident).
Walking up to her, he called once. Nothing. He called again, a little louder. Still nothing.
"*makes a radio static noise* Attention passengers, would a Rias Gremory please be so kind as to answer her favorite Pawn when he talks to her?" He said.