The lesson after that historic break finally began.
By now, the seating arrangement in Class 1-A had changed. Ordion sat in the same row as Arvin, Allen, and Alrain.
At the front of the class, Professor Elliana, who was writing on the chalkboard, paused her hand for a moment. The beautiful professor could only let out a long sigh and shake her head. The news of the shocking, brutal proposal and the instant transfer of a Class 1-C student to her elite class made her head spin. However, since this was the will of the academy's prospective new owner and had been approved by Dean Saires, she could do nothing but continue.
At his desk, Ordion felt as if he were floating on clouds. He was so excited and couldn't stop smiling because he was in the same class, even sharing a desk with the person he loved so deeply.
His notebook was wide open, but his focus was not at all on Professor Elliana's explanation. The red-haired teenager frequently tilted his head, staring intently at Arvin's handsome face as he focused on taking notes. He admired that sharp jawline, his straight nose, and the strands of blue hair that slightly covered his forehead.
Arvin, whose instincts were as sharp as a sword, naturally noticed the intense gaze constantly piercing the side of his face. Without looking away from the board, Arvin leaned his body slightly toward Ordion.
"Ordion..." Arvin whispered softly, his deep voice resonating right in the youth's ear. "Stop staring at me like that. Don't let Professor Elliana scold you on your first day in this class for not focusing on the lesson."
Ordion flinched slightly, his face immediately turning bright red as he was caught stealing glances.
"If you want to keep looking at my face to your heart's content," Arvin continued whispering, the corners of his lips lifting slightly into a thin smile, "just do it when we arrive home later."
Hearing that naughty yet protective whisper, Ordion's heart felt as if it were about to explode. He bit his lower lip to suppress an even wider smile. "Okay!" Ordion answered very softly, but his voice sounded incredibly intimate and full of obedience.
He immediately forced himself to look forward again and focus on the lesson. Though to be honest, with his brain capacity as one of the brightest students and armed with memories from his previous life, Ordion already perfectly understood all the basic material being taught in his class.
While occasionally taking notes, Ordion glanced at his husband out of the corner of his eye. Arvin appeared serious about noting down everything explained by the professor, as if he were an ordinary student learning something new.
I wonder what is actually going through my husband's mind. Ordion murmured in his heart, his hands busy dancing across the parchment. Even though he is so smart and his strength is absolutely nonsensical, he always remains disciplined and focused on the lessons in class.
Ordion once again recalled the terrifying yet amazing moments from that past era. If he truly remembers everything as Alrain said, then basic lessons like this are surely not important at all for him. Ordion analyzed in his head. But instead, he stays focused on respecting the professor and blending in like a normal student as if the events of that era never happened. He really is an amazing husband!
Time passed unnoticed. As the long bell rang, signaling that all learning activities at the academy had ended for the day, the classroom atmosphere became bustling again. All the students left the class. Some went back to their respective homes, while others returned to the academy dormitory.
As planned, Ordion, now accompanied by Arvin, Allen, and Alrain, walked side-by-side through the academy corridors toward the dormitory area to collect all his belongings. The four handsome teenagers were undoubtedly the center of attention for every eye they passed, but they chose to ignore it.
In the middle of that relaxed walk, Ordion suddenly raised both hands and pulled his own cheeks hard enough to make them turn red.
"Ouch!" He winced softly.
Seeing that strange behavior, Arvin turned his head. "What are you doing?"
"My Dear, am I currently dreaming that I have officially become your spouse?" Ordion asked innocently while continuing to pinch his cheeks, still finding it hard to believe the string of miracles that had happened to him since noon.
Hearing the question filled with doubt and innocence, Arvin approached his spouse. He gently brushed Ordion's hands away from his face, then rubbed the reddened cheeks with his thumb. Arvin's eyes looked softly into his third spouse's eyes.
"You aren't dreaming, Ordion..." Arvin answered casually yet with a tone that was incredibly soft and soul-binding. "This is reality. And from now on until forever, we will always be together."
Thump-thump! Thump-thump!
Ordion's heart beat very fast, thudding against his ribs. His face felt hot. The sensation of the pounding he felt now was not just because he had received that gold ring with the blue gem, but because of an absolute realization hitting his mind.
Today, he and I will surely create the Life-and-Death Contract Symbol! Ordion thought with feelings that were still very nervous yet also filled with burning anticipation. I truly can't wait to become Arvin's legal and official spouse until forever.
Ordion looked down at the ring on his ring finger, then looked at the sturdy back of Arvin, who resumed walking in front of him. If in the previous era I was too much of a coward and didn't dare to express my feelings to you until the end of my life... in this current life, you came looking for me and proposed of your own accord. Ordion thought, feeling like crying out of pure happiness. Thank you, God.
Upon arriving at Ordion's dormitory room, they didn't waste time. The four of them immediately worked together, helping to collect and pack all the belongings, clothes, and books Ordion owned into magic bag.