the librarian give another amused look and gladly knock the door. "come in" was heard and Reed open the door for the librarian. Reveling an older man with a silver fox look who give a happy smile at them or more pacifically at the librarian. Reed was mot amused and force his face to not sneer or show any emotions. he would not want attention from the headmaster and quickly move to the cupboards and prepare tea for the other two, who having their small talk- Reed didn't not listen. the usual song and dance for Reed.
Miss Lydia the librarian maybe the most favored of the Headmaster and the only one in the academy who can safely talk back at the headmaster. so for today, Reed will have to use her as a shield to whatever the headmaster is planning for him. thus why Reed act pitiful and over work in front of her, by being his usual self but more moving. looking down, never make eye contact and hunching but makes tea efficiently.
For the three years in his stay in the academy, the librarian was probably his only friend in this magical institute. while Reed avoided the librarian when in public or if anyone could see them together, namely the headmaster who is annoyingly possessive of the librarian- like a jealous boyfriend. because of the headmaster blatant favoritism, staff and student alike would either try to befriend or to torment the librarian.
'what a female lead'
Reed thought once when he first saw the librarian being harassed by female staff then being praise and infatuated by other populants of the academy. it was worst with the headmaster who is smitten- simping for the librarian. the first time he saw the simping, it was Reed fifth day of paper work. it was Reed 2nd year in the academy, the tower of papers was not yet diminish, Reed had no sleep and was figuratively dying. then the librarian came with out knocking and with out thinking, the headmaster throw his paper work at Reed to focus on the librarian.
because of the sudden movement of throwing papers at him, Reed flinched and accidentally hitting one the towners of paper work. not wanted it to fall, Reed quickly try to pull it back but end up making it fall towards him. A crash and heavy papers topples on Reed gain the attention of the duo. pain was on his back that he did not want to stand or sit up when the librarian asked if he was fine while moving away papers on top of Reed.
'here, let me help you up.'
'no thank you, I prefer to lay down for a while.'
the librarian give him a worried look with a hint of amusement. the headmaster was giving the first time a dark look at Reed. it was indeed scary like the rumors' says but Reed was to much in pain to fully acknowledge it. when Reed finally stand up and the librarian deem him fine before she return where she came from- probably the library.
the headmaster however didn't change his look and act harsh at Reed who was not connect why his boss is acting more of a pain of the ass; harsh tone when talking, throwing thing [but mostly paper works] at him and ordering Reed with unreasonable task for a week.
then, when he meet with the librarian the second time in the library, looking for reference of his magic theory class. browsing the books, Reed bums with the librarian who was read a novel that Reed recognize.
'you read [the lonely rose]? that's depressing as hell'
'ah.. yes, it my first time reading.'
'I see, I don't recommend it if your have a fragile heart.'
'really? oh I thought it was lovely romance with the cover.'
'don't judge a book with its cover, I guess.'
the two then talk about novels for hours that Reed almost forgot to look for his references. the librarian gladly help Reed on looking for his books, however it taken them several hours that night has fallen and the headmaster appear looking for the librarian.
seeing the librarian and Reed was sitting close, the headmaster had a dark look and stomp his way toward the duo. Garbing Reed by the collar, lifting the smaller male and violent violet eyes stare down fearful brown eyes. the librarian move fast to stop the headmaster and calming him down to let go of Reed. the headmaster did let Reed go but he throw the younger male away. the librarian wanted to go and check Reed but was stopped by the pulled for a hug by the headmaster. her face was on the older mans chest but the headmaster didn't leave his glare at Reed.
glowing gems of violet and purple stare Reed down like a lion- no a dragon at his prey. with all his will, Reed stand up and run away from the library. Reed realize now why the headmaster is more of an asshole towards him. Reed didn't sleep well when he brain didn't not settle seeing and old man hugging a much younger woman in an intimated hug even if said old man was glaring, also unnerving Reed to not fall asleep.
the next day, Reed force himself to got back to the headmasters office but shaken and afraid. with hesitated knock, Reed slowly enter the office. seeing the headmaster smiling and in his young man form, unnerved Reed that he feels like throwing up. the headmaster seems to know it, smiling wider.
'what a brave boy you are, I usually put ugly worms out of the academy. however Lydia made me promise not to. shame I want you replaced for a while, your substandard for my taste. Lydia ask me to return this to you' lazily gesture Reed's bag that was forgotten in the library. then the headmaster stands up and walk to wards the door. Reed moves away from the older man.
'do finish the papers when I arrive, ugly.' the man cheerily said as he walk out.
'what an asshole' was Reed thought as he fall in his knee's. 'the headmaster is a scary asshole' he continue his thoughts. not wanting anymore punishments, Reed stand up and do the paper work. but Reed had a deadfall feeling, that that was not his full punishment by the headmaster.
Reed was unfortunately right, the headmaster had made a far more cruel punishment. hours of sorting paper work, a senior student arrive in the office informing Reed that the Headmaster allow him to stop his work and to return back to his dorm.
while Reed does not want to, his nervousness made him work thrice harder and faster that he made the work load haft than what it was while he made his school work at the same time. His nervousness and paranoia probably would allowed him to sleep. the senior student eyes of contempt , is not making Reed feel better.
'but I'm not done...'
'oh the headmaster insisted that you will not finish the job either way.'
'...either way he said?'
the gleeful malice in the senior student face, made Reed guessing what is about to happen. Red found two choses; to stay and finish the paper work or to return back to his dorm with the likely chance he would get hazed.
'I see.'
Reed nodded at the senior student and gather his stuff. notebook, pens and several variety of magical homemade hand grenades was put back in Reeds small sling bag. the younger man schooled his face into an emotionless expression. not even reacting when the senior student pat his back with some force that Reed stubble a bit and said 'good luck' in a mocking way. needing not to look at the senior student, Reed counties walking.