Ronin's PoV

Me: I-I th-thought you girls were asleep?

They both giggled softly at my embarrassment.

Ember: We woke up when the song was changed.

I could feel the blood rush to my cheeks as embarrassment flooded my mind.

Luna: Your voice is pretty.

Me: Its decent.

I mumbled to myself trying to not let them hear. However, I forgot they are part cat.

Ember: You're good. It was very nice to hear.

The tint of rose pink that was splashed over my face never left. Only when we reached the house did it finally cease.

Me: Alright, you guys can go upstairs to change, and mess around. If you need anything, and that means anything, just call me. I'll be in the kitchen if you need me.

They hopped in place excitedly. They ran up to me hugged my legs, whilst I ruffled their hair. Now, I had also gotten some stuff for school as it started in about a week. Everything I needed from the list was in my bags an I set them down on the table. I went to my room to grab my backpack and started organizing everything in.

Me: Now, what about them?

You see, I cant really take them to school. Their children and need to be active, so sitting down for almost 7 hours wasn't going to work.

Me: I guess I can find them a sitter.

I silently voiced my thoughts to myself. Yeah, that seems like the only option.

I headed over to the living room and hopped onto the desktop. I searched the web and found a trustworthy site with good reviews and hired one for when school starts. In the meantime, I'll spend time with them, treat them well, and give them an actual childhood.

Luna: Dad?

I heard Luna's soft voice ask from upstairs.

Me: Coming!

I closed the browser and headed upstairs. I saw an open door in the hallway and went into the room. I saw Luna sitting in front of my storage trunk and Ember was no where to be found.

Me: Yes Luna?

Luna: What's in this?

I searched her face and saw a smile tugging at her lips. Ember was inside. I played along though.

Me: Do you want to see?

Luna: Yes please.

Before even opening the trunk I heard a giggle from inside that confirmed my suspicion.

Me: Ok.

I opened the trunk and nailed the performance as Ember popped out trying to scare me.

Ember: ROAR!

I fell back on my butt and yelped.

Me: OH MY GOD!

I faked a terrified face and looked at them. They tried to hold a straight face but bursted out laughing. I joined them. I could tell the next week was going to be great.

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Me: Alright girls, have a good time. I'll be back soon ok?

They ran up to me and hugged my legs  slightly crying, ears flattened to the sides.

Luna: Dont go Daddy.

She was sniffling. I honestly didnt want to leave but if was to keep giving them a good life I needed to attend school.

Me: I will come back. Dont worry sweety.

Ember: Promise?

Me: Promise. The sitter will be good to you ok?

Both: Mhm.

I kissed their foreheads and ruffled their hair, and waved goodbye. The sitter closed the door and started the car. Heading off to school it was a half hour drive so, I sang the entire time. It wasn't too long 'till I got there and found a parking spot.

Me: Geez, that's a lot of kids.

I got out the car and locked it. I wasn't too costly of a car so it didnt call to many eyes. What did though was that, I, was the only one in it. That spiked attention. Great, already getting attention. I walked through the gates and into the main office.

Office Lady: Hello, how can I help you?

Me: Good morning. May I get my schedule?

Office Lady: Of course. What's you name?

Me: Ronin. No last name.

She typed something into her desktop and something started to print behind her. She ripped it out cleanly and handed to me.

Office Lady: Here you go, have a good day.

Me: Likewise miss.

I stepped into the outside lunch area. Or at least I assume it was, their were benches everywhere and people were sitting at them. They were all older so I assume they were cliques from somphmore and up. I spotted an empty table and sat down. Putting my earbuds in and playing music I didnt notice that the bell had rung until everyone had started moving.

*Looking at schedule*

Me: So PE first. This should be good.

I headed towards the field and saw the P.E. coach in front of a doorway. I walked in as he held his fist for a bump. And I did so.

P.E. Coach: Hey man, what's your name?

Me: Ronin. No last name.

He searched through, presumably, and attendance sheet and found my name, crossing it off.

P.E. Coach: Alright Ronin. Take a seat wherever you like.

Me: Alright.

I took the seat in the furthest corner, putting me backpack underneath as they had a spot there for that purpose.  Tme passed and the class had filled. I guess I looked intimidating with my Emo get up, black jacket with golden zips, red polo shirt, black jeans,  plain red shoes with no brand, and black and red earbuds. Or I just radiated an aura of inaccessibility because nobody sat close to me. There was at least, a yard in distance between me and any other seat that housed a person.

PE Coach: Ok guys, I am your PE teacher for this year. My name is Coach.

Huh, fitting.

Coach: However, although this class is PE, that doesnt mean it's just gonna be workouts. We will be playing sports and other things between those workout periods. Every monday will be extra tough as we have very little time those days. So wake up, and bring your best self here to class.

He seemed chill, and actually liked what he was teaching.

I zoned out for whatever else he said. As class quickly ended.

Coach: Alright guys, class is over for today, you will all be going to your 2nd period. I will see you guys again tomorrow. Now get out.

He said jokingly as everyone spilled out the doorway. My second period was in the bigger building as I had English next. The class was the very first door when entering the building. Convenient.

English Teacher: Hello. What's your name?

She seemed cheerful but the dark bags under her eyes spoke differently.

Me: Ronin. No last name.

Once again they check the attendance sheet and crossed my name, telling me to take a seat after doing so.

Me: Okay.

Once again, there was a wide gap between me and any clasmate from my spot in the far back corner.

English Teacher: Hello class, I am Ms. Kietzmen. Now, this english class will most likely be different than any other English class you have had. That is because we will be using gaming narrative and comparing it to regular narrative.

Okay, interesting. Once again, I zoned out, this time my mind wondered to the girls back home. I hope they were doing ok and werent missing me too much.

*eagle caw*

Ms. Kietzman: Well that's it for this class, you all have nutrition and after that you head to 3rd period. Hope you all have a good day.

She waved towards us as we all piled out the door.

Nutrition was boring but that's mainly because it was just me browsing through YouTube and listening to music. Once it ended I headed towards Math as it was my 3rd period and, lucky me, it was the classroom right next to the table I sat at.

Same thing happend here and for fourth and fifth period, which are Science and Spanish.  The classes were just, ask for name, say what they were going to be teaching us for the year head off to the next class. My math teacher was Mr. Lopez, fourth period's teacher was Mr. John, and fifth was Ms. Angela. Sixth, was different in the fact that it was an elective. The elective I chose was Choir. Lunch was after fifth which was the same, sit down alone and watch YouTube.

Choir Teacher: Go ahead and take a seat.

What made this class different wa that, throughout the small amount for time we had, she met all of us individually. It was interesting. Her name was Kelly.

Ms. Kelly: Ok y'all, head off to your next class.

She smiled genuinely and waved to us. My next class was Engineering. Now the thing about this school was that you could take one of two different career paths. Fine arts or Engineering, but freshmen are forced to so both, on semester of each.

Me: Hello sir.

Engineering Teacher: Hello mister, what's your name?

He was around 60 to 70 years old as white hair peppered his head.

Me: Ronin sir. No last name.

Engineering Teacher: Hm, a respectful one Hey? Dont see that too often nowadays. Well why dont you go take a seat, class will start shortly.

He was honest with that and I knew this class was going to be fun. This class was basic engineering and so would teach us simple concepts and techniques engineers actually use. The guy also said that his name was Mr. Boman.

Mr. Boman: Off to your next classes. Now get outta here ya filthy animals.

I smirked at his reference and he caught my smirk grinning in response. My last class was another elective. Botany, or the science behind plants. Same greeting and eveything. Take a seat, wait till he starts class, yadah yadah. His name was Mr. Joman and he seemed layed back even when students would interrupt.

*Eagle caw*

Mr. Joman: Alright class that's the end for today. You guys can head home now.

I got out of the class and headed towards where I had parked my car in the parking lot of the school. I hopped in, started it and drove out of there and headed home. However, something I failed to notice that day was the group of kids that was following me to my car.

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I unlocked the door and yelled.

Me: I'm home.

I turned around to shut he door and when I turned back around I was tackled to the ground by my girls.

Me: Hey girls. How was today?

Luna: It was fun!

Ember: But we still missed you.

They were purring as I scratched behind their ears.

Me: I know but I have to. Now go back to what you were doing, I'll make us some food.

Both: Ok!

They ran back upstairs and I walked into the kitchen to find the sitter drinking a cup of water.

Me: I hope the girls were'nt too much of a handful.

Sitter: Of course not. They are little Angels.

I payed here and she left the house. I made us dinner and I realized something. I was extremely tired. I locked the house and went to bed. As usual the girls got in as well. Even though I only wanted to let them that one night they did this every night. I couldnt say no, when their little eyes glistened with tears it was impossible. They nuzzled into my sides and fell asleep. And I soon followed.

The sound of their soft purring guiding me towards my dreams.