Chapter 84 - Pheromones

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Next day, the first class of the day was biology, taught by the eccentric and somewhat absent-minded Rangiku Matsumoto. Despite her offbeat demeanor, her ability to make the most complex concepts come alive was astounding. But with the subjects she picked, she always made things a bit too alive for Orion's taste.

Orion walked into class, his eyes scanning the room before landing on Rangiku at the front of the class, leaning over her desk in a way that left nothing to the imagination. His heart pounded, remembering their previous private lesson on 'reproduction,' where they had definitely gone beyond the boundaries of the textbook.

"Settle down, everyone," Rangiku called out, clasping her arms under her chest as she straightened up, and the room grew quiet instantly.

"Alright, class, today we're delving into a special topic," Rangiku began, drawing everyone's attention to the front. She started pacing around the room, her hands gesticulating as she spoke, her actions innocent yet provocative to the unsuspecting audience.

"Today, we'll be covering the fascinating world of pheromones and how they function in the animal kingdom." Orion could already feel the heat rise in the room as giggles and whispers erupted among the students. He shook his head, suppressing a grin, readying himself for another one of Rangiku's unintentionally suggestive lessons.

"Now, pheromones are chemical substances produced and released into the environment by an animal, especially a mammal or an insect, affecting the behavior or physiology of others of its species," Rangiku began, blissfully unaware of the room's mood. "They are essential for communication, especially when it comes to finding a mate."

At her words, Orion glanced around the room, his gaze falling on the faces of his classmates, some blushing, others stifling laughter, and some wearing expressions of pure confusion. Luna and Aurora met his gaze, their eyes twinkling with mischief, making Orion chuckle softly under his breath.

"Imagine, if you will, being able to smell your way to your soulmate." Rangiku said, her hands flowing in an exaggerated manner to illustrate her point. "These chemicals we release—pheromones—act like a siren call to potential mates."

Orion watched as Rangiku pranced around the room, her ample figure swaying with every step, drawing the eyes of every person in the room. She seemed oblivious to the flushed faces of her students and the muffled laughter that punctuated her speech.

"Mating calls are especially prominent in insects," Rangiku continued. "The female releases pheromones into the air, attracting the males. It's like... like..." She paused, her brows furrowing as she searched for an analogy.

"Like a sexy fragrance, a perfume if you will, that only the opposite sex can perceive," she finally said, her eyes bright with enthusiasm. Orion couldn't help but laugh at the way she animatedly described the process, her body language only adding to the innuendo.

It was at this point that the class really lost it. There was no holding back the laughter and the red faces anymore, and even the typically reserved students like Hinata and Mikasa were blushing fiercely. Even though Rangiku didn't fully grasp the reasons behind their reactions, she took it as a positive sign of student engagement.

As Rangiku continued her lecture, Orion couldn't help but be reminded of his family's late-night talk shows. It was as though he had landed on an adult cable network, only this was a science class, and the host was their voluptuously enticing biology teacher.

"Mammals, like us humans, also utilize pheromones, albeit in a more nuanced manner." Rangiku resumed, her hands moving to emphasize her words in a manner that was certainly not scientific. "These chemicals are used to communicate various types of information, such as territorial marking, alarm signals, and of course…" She winked, her voice dropping to a sultry purr. "Sexual attraction."

Gasps filled the classroom, a blend of shock and stifled giggles. Orion could see Akeno trying to contain her laughter, while Nezuko was turning a shade of red that matched her kimono.

Rangiku, ever the enthusiastic teacher, continued obliviously, "Our bodies are basically saying, 'Hello! I'm ready for some good old mating!' Isn't that fascinating?"

"Indeed," Orion muttered under his breath, earning a sharp elbow from Aurora sitting beside him. Luna, on his other side, was trying to suppress a giggle.

Rangiku, not hearing him, carried on, "Think about it like this, your body is like a broadcasting station, constantly emitting signals like, 'Hey, I'm available! And I'm super fertile! Come get me!'"

This time the class couldn't contain the laughter. Hinata, usually reserved, was blushing heavily, covering her face with her hands. On the other hand, Saeko, ever stoic, merely raised an eyebrow, a glint of amusement in her eyes.

"Imagine, everyone," Rangiku went on, seemingly unfazed, or perhaps encouraged by the students' reactions. "Your sweat could literally be shouting, 'I'm super sexy and ready to reproduce!' to the opposite sex."

The classroom erupted once again. Even Mikasa was struggling to hold back a smile, and Yachiru was shaking with suppressed laughter.

Orion glanced around the room, the corners of his mouth twitching upward. The atmosphere in the class was electric, a mix of embarrassment, confusion, and amusement. It was chaos, but it was the good kind of chaos, the kind that made even the mundane interesting.

"Rangiku-sensei," called out Lucy, her voice trembling slightly with suppressed laughter, "So you're saying that if I'm attracted to someone, my body is basically screaming, 'Let's make babies!'?"

"In a manner of speaking, yes, Lucy!" Rangiku replied, completely missing the humor in Lucy's tone. "Our bodies communicate in ways we aren't always consciously aware of."

Vivi, sitting behind Orion, muttered just loud enough for him to hear, "With this level of explanation, Rangiku-sensei's body must be shouting all sorts of things."

Orion choked back a laugh, trying his best to maintain a straight face, not just because of Vivi's comment, but also the sudden thought that crossed his mind: Rangiku had been his tutor in private lessons. Did he react to her, then, due to her pheromones? The mere idea sent a shiver of amusement down his spine.

"Alright, let's bring our attention back, class," Rangiku called, drawing them out of their private discussions and chuckles. "Now, humans also release these pheromones in… intimate situations."

The words hung in the air like a suggestive note. Orion could feel the tension rise in the room. Ririchiyo, sitting a few seats ahead, turned a deep shade of red. Winry, next to her, was trying her best to hold back laughter.

"During sexual arousal, humans release a rush of pheromones, signaling their readiness and eagerness to mate." Rangiku continued, her voice dropping a notch, eyes sparkling with the thrill of the subject matter. "It's like your body is declaring, 'I'm hot, I'm bothered, and I'm ready for some action!'"

Orion watched, bemused, as the classroom transformed into a riot of embarrassed faces, stifled laughter, and choked gasps. Rangiku, with her risque explanations, had turned a regular biology class into an impromptu sex-ed session. But, to his surprise, he realized that this was perhaps the most attentive he had ever seen his classmates in this room.

Despite the hilarity and blushing faces, he had to admit, he was learning something. Rangiku's unorthodox teaching method, while being incredibly suggestive, was also strangely effective. They were engaged, they were laughing, and they were learning.

Orion glanced at his sisters, Luna and Aurora. Their eyes met his and they shared a silent laugh. The air was thick with embarrassment and innuendo, but it was a day they'd surely remember.

Biology, with Rangiku Matsumoto, was never going to be a dull affair. And as Orion watched the class, half laughing, half horrified, he realized that he wouldn't have it any other way. After all, where else could you learn about reproduction with such a... vivid demonstration?

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