An Empty Seat

The principal waited and waited, but Mike still had not come. The longer it took, the more relieved that Leo felt on the inside. Of course, he would never show this with his outward experience, since it would not only be rude, it would also imply that Leo was afraid of Mike, which was not the case at all. He was simply glad that Mike was not showing up, since this meand that there was still a chance that Hunter was alright and was simply preoccupied with something else instead of being attacked by Mike and his goons.

After waiting for a few more moments, the principal shook his head. He seemed to be quite disappointed. "It seems that one of the candidates for the Student Council Elections is late for the debate." The principal stated the fact in a monotone voice, as if he was completely indifferent about this fact. The teachers immediately stood up and left the gymnasium, going to Mike's designated lodge to find him.