Chapter 81, Right Back to it

Chapter 81, Right Back to it

Kreig watched carefully as Erica sunk into a tight-lipped silence. Had he said something wrong? Somehow, she seemed unhappy.

But just as he began readying himself to apologize, she turned to him instead, her eyes shining with a strange lustre. Youre right, she said. Youre exactly right. I could barely even read myself and how I was feeling, and still, I thought I could at least tell what they were thinking. Youre exactly right.

Kreig stared at her dumbly. He was right? He said the right words? He swallowed dryly. Then, youll return to teaching?This chapter is updated by nov(e)(l)biin.com

Her expression of enlightenment collapsed on itself. No, thats Well, I probably could, but Or I cant I mean, dicks or not, the problem was just that I didnt like teaching, right? Kreig shifted where he sat, trying not to think about what such a statement might mean for their current relationship as teacher and student. Besides, I dont see how its important that Id go back to teaching.

Kreig tried to rack his brains for an answer that might be more substantial than I enjoy teaching and youre a good teacher so I think youd like teaching again. So, in the end, he tried to circumnavigate her entire argument by answering only the smallest of the three questions she asked. If I talked to the principal Im assured my recommendation would secure a position.

She knitted her brows. What, just like that? Kreig nodded resolutely, trying to hide his uncertainty. Its not like he could force the principal to do anything. Well, he could, but if he did that his siblings would be upset. Regardless, since she had already been working there for some time, and knowing her obvious skill at teaching, Kreig couldnt imagine a scenario where she wasnt given a job. Still Its not like I dont have any other job than this one, right? Not to even speak of college. Its not like I can just quit.

If you If you were to work as a teacher instead of your other job, would it make too much of a difference?

Right now Im working as a cashier, Erica said thoughtfully. If I worked as a teacher, Id be working more and longer hours, giving me less time for college

Ah-, aha! Okay, yes! So thats what it was Well, fear not! I actually know a really good store just on the other side of town. I can take you there sometime! If-, if its no issue to you, I mean. But, a man and a woman being seen in public Somehow, against all odds, her face grew yet another shade redder. W-, well, if youd rather I recommend you an online shop or something, I can do that instead. No lizard-people, guaranteed.

There were lizard-girls on Earth? No, considering her use of people instead of females or girls, it seemed they were both males and females, unlike the lizard-girls of the other world. Curious. Either way, the lack of lizard-people in the shop was probably a good thing.

Very well then, Kreig said. Sadly, I am unable to operate the internet. I hope you will allow me to impose on your knowledge and presence.

Surprise painted her face and Kreig tried to hide his shame. Huh? So were going to Poirot? Hey, neat! Ill make you buy the fastest bike I know of!

Ah, I dont need anything fast, as long as it gets me where I need to go. If he wanted speed, he could just run.

Erica mumbled something conspiratorial about how Kreig must be a time-travelling caveman or something.

Kreig decided not to think too hard about what she thought since it was mostly incomprehensible. In the end, they decided that they would meet up at Space Circle a little before lunchtime next Saturday. Kreig thought it sounded good, but during every step of their little planning, Erica lit up a little more. By the end, her cheeks were almost as red as Messiahs Fruits.

Kreig thought she looked pretty cute like that, but the second he thought it, he felt himself grow just a little red himself.