Mar 10
Judge a book by its first line: Poison Study (Chronicles of Ixia Book 1) by Maria V. Snyder
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Judge a book by its first line: Poison Study (Chronicles of Ixia Book 1) by Maria V. Snyder
me: oh well, perhaps the fans have something spicier for me
the fans:
“to yelena, our newest food taster. may you last longer than your predecessor”
Part1 | part2 | part3 | part4 | part5 | part6 | part7 | part8 | part9
STUDY 1
This is the first installment of hopefully many others to a baji fic I had brewing in the back of my mind. So far it is sfw. Please do enjoy.
"Oh man chifuyu if I don't get my grades up my mom will cry again" the put together brunette sighed in his hands. Confiding his problem to the poor blonde having lunch at his table. His last exam results scattered around the table.
"You know I think I know someone who may be able to help you. But they are living in the opposite direction from here." Chifuyu said stuffing his mouth with a mouthful of yakisoba after speaking. Handing the bowl back to his friend.
"Oh yeah what makes you think they can help me?" He asked taking the bowl from chifuyu and stuffing his mouth in the same manner.
"Because they are smart and a great tutor and well they owe me a favor for saving them from some tugs. They're in class 2-_" chifuyu said taking a swig of his drink before wiping his mouth with his sleeve.
"You said they are living in the opposite direction from our apartment."
"Yeah we may have to meet somewhere half way."
"Wait I know the perfect place" he beamed his toothy smile fangs showing in all its glory.
"Great let me meet up with them." Chifuyu said getting up and stretching and started to head off in the direction of the classroom door. Stopping himself he placed a and on his friend's shoulder "baji San don't worry this person can help."
"Hmm we'll see" he whispered finishing up the bowl of yakisoba. Chifuyu already gone to look for you.
Meanwhile
"Hey name Chan in here?" He asked a boy hanging out at the door.
"Yeah they're over there finishing up lunch" he looked in the direction he was pointed to and saw you packing up your lunch set and pushing from your seat. "Name Chan some one from year one is looking for you" the boy yelled out to you earning the whole classroom's attention.
Looking up you spot the boy who saved you back when you were in the convenience store and some older guys were harassing you. "Hey chifuyu right?" You asked walking to him.
"Yeah you remember me" he spoke up shoving his hands in his pockets "can we talk alone?"
"Sure why not" you said following him as he led you the roof top for privacy. When you both got up there he leaned against the fence as you stood facing him.
"I need to cash in on a favor" he outright spoke
"Straight to the point I like go on"
"You see I have a friend he got held back and he is still failing. I was wondering if you could tutor him."
"Sure" shocked at how eagerly you agreed without knowing the details he gawked at you. "What? if this helps me repay that debt then fine I will do it." You said crossing your arms over your chest.
"Give me your number. I will text you where we will meet up" he said pulling his phone out giving you it to put your details in. In turn you did as was expected handing him back his phone you gave a nod to signal your conversation was over and you were heading back. You were eager to repay this debt and if tutoring was going to help then you will be damned sure to tutor this person to the best of your ability.
Friday evening pulled up so quickly on you that you almost forgot you had plans for the long weekend ahead. "Name Chan!" You heard chifuyu calling for you from behind. Halting your progress home you turned to see the blonde running to you and another guy who had slick back shoulder length hair pulled back with some thick glasses, he almost looked like a nerd.
Chifuyu stopped in front of you dropping his hands on his knees trying to catch his breath as his friend walked up slowly behind him.
"This is the guy I was telling you about" he said pointing to the nerdy guy
""You serious?" You were surprised at this revelation.
"Yeah, this is baji..."
"Am I some joke to you chifuyu?" You didn't let him finish. Going to walk off you felt a rough grip on your wrist.
"Please I'm desperate. If i don't pass my finals I will be kept back again. Chifuyu trusts you to tutor me and I am willing to learn" a rough voice spoke behind you. Turning slowly to the teenager you tilted your head.
"You're not a genius?" You asked
"No I'm not" he shook his head innocently
"But you look..."
"Classic don't judge a book by a cover trope" chifuyu interjected "and you could let their hand go now baji san" he said pointing where your hands were still connected. Baji released your hand with a quick sorry and turns his head to the side scratching the back of his neck.
"Fine I'll do it but we got to meet somewhere in the middle cause of where we live." You said shifting your weight to the other foot.
"I know a place where we can meet. I have a friend whose brother has a bike shop. We can meet there along with some of my friends as well." Baji stated looking back at you. Looking to chifuyu for support.
"I'll be there too so no worries. You'll be safe I promise on my life" he says putting his right hand up "maybe he can not invite all his friends just the three of us in the office of the bike shop" chifuyu suggested noticing you still didn't trust them. Nodding at that solution he looked to baji a bit hopeful.
"Yeah I could really use the concentration." He said pocketing his hands. "No extra distractions"
Both you and chifuyu nodding your approval and everyone heading in their own directions you waited for chifuyu to text you back the directions of the place. Hearing your phone as you got out of the shower you opened it up to read the text
"S.s. motors?" You whispered "it's a bike shop they said" texting him back that you got the message you climbed under your covers. Your phone got another message reading it
*thanks again name. See you tomorrow. Good night. Sweet dreams*
*good night sweet dreams* You messaged back a little embarrassed at a guy wishing you sweet dreams. You closed your eyes and drifted to sleep.
The morning came quickly as you got ready in your outfit of choice and packed up your books and strapped on your bag and picking up your keys you yelled to your guardian that you will be leaving and that you will be back later than usual. Rushing to the meet up in front of the small bike shop you eyed it cautiously. Looking at the name on the sign and the name in the text. "S.s. motors this has to be the place" you whispered more to yourself.
"Can I help you?" A strange mature voice said at the entrance of the door. Looking to your right you saw three men leaning against the wall of the building smoking. One with short black hair, tall and lanky. The second was tall and muscular with a blonde hair and a beard. He had an intimidating aura. The third almost seemed more feminine and short with stripped blonde and purple hair.
"Um I think I have the right place" looking from them to your phone.
"Uh got a bike to fix? Although I don't see one" the black hair one spoke up again smoke puffing out witb each of his words
"What? Oh no I was supposed to meet two guys here" you spoke up shaking you head. Just then you heard the motor of two different motor bikes heading your direction. Looking towards the sound of the motors you see both chifuyu and baji driving towards you. Then stopped and parked their bikes. Chifuyu jumping off and running towards you.
"Sorry we're late" he gave the widest smile you have ever seen.
"Ahem" one of the older men cleared their throats to signal they were still there. Both you and chifuyu stood side by side when baji walked in front of you both and introduced you both the man with black hair.
"Shinichiro, this are the two people I spoke to you about. This is chifuyu and name. Guys this is shinichiro he is the owner of s.s. motors." Baji said looking finally at you both.
"Welcome I heard you were helping keisuke here" shinichiro said with a cute smile.
"Thank you for letting us use your office for this" the three of you bowed and spoke in unison.
To be continued
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❅2021 Winter Studying Challenge❅
December 1st- Do you like Winter?
I love winter! It’s my favorite season. I figure skate so it’s my prime time. My birthday is also in winter so that’s always fun. Plus sweaters are the best thing ever invented so that helps.
Study Summary 12/1/2021
Today I started planning my outline for my final paper for English. I started with a mind map and then revised using a bulleted list to organize my thoughts better. I’m gonna attempt to start (and maybe even finish) the first rough draft tonight so wish me luck!
Study Tools Used
iPad Air 3
First Generation Apple Pencil
My laptop (specs to be posted later)
Airpods Pro
Listening to Forest Time on Spotify
I just saw that the Italian title of Poison Study is called Dark Moon - La Farfalla di Pietra.
How come the English version just got boring old Poison Study with no mention of butterflies of stone???