Why Should I Howl? Chapter 7: I Almost Die...Again...
"Why do you ask?" I asked nervously.
Jake eyed me and started to chuckle. I didn't know whether or not to feel relieved or scared. His laughter definitely helped break the tension. Maybe that's what he wants. If he is bad news then he won't come out with it. He'll lead me into a false sense if security then strike.
"Chris?" Jake shook me from my thoughts. "You still with us?"
I look right at him. He looks a little concerned but it could be a trick. I nod.
"Have you noticed anything odd in the forest?" Jake inquired. "Anything hard to explain?"
What do I do? If he learns about the existence of werewolves then-
'Lie you idiot!' Taka growled out like it was obvious (which it was). 'There's something very different but familiar about this guy and I don't like it.'
'Let me think!' I snap back at Taka.
"No I haven't seen anything." I lied. "I'm new here remember?"
"Yeah that's right." Jake chuckled. "Why did you move here anyway? Lunarville is a dangerous town. No one usually comes here unless they have to."
"Uh trouble at home." I started to sweat.
That's when it happened. In that split second of hesitation he saw my lie. I could tell because his eyes flashed. In that single most intense moment, somehow I'd given him everything he needed to know. What scared me the most was how quick the look disappeared. Had I imagined it? Should I keep my guard up?
'He knows Chris!' Taka growled. 'Somehow he poked into our mind! Be careful he knows everything!'
"What a smart wolf you have." Jake said, making me flinch. "He's definitely right to feel defensive."
"I...I don't know-" I began.
"Don't lie to me." Jake was suddenly nose to nose with me. "I know what you are and where you come from. Did you think you could hide your scent from me? Give me a break."
I started to breath very heavy in fear. No not fear, terror. I was horrified of this guy. Who was he? He could smell me? Does that mean he was a were-creature?
"I see you don't recognize me." He laughed again. "Come on kid don't you smell it? Give my arm a whiff."
When no one was watching I smelled his arm real quick. The scent was very familiar indeed. I still couldn't figure it out though. Jake saw the obvious confusion on my face.
"Chris it's me-"
"Ok class time to begin the lesson." Mrs. Dare interrupted.
'Dammit!' I thought.
Jake mouthed "I'll tell you later" before the Ms. Dare started doing her thing.
I sighed feeling a little irritated. I'm not very good with suspense so this class period felt more like a day instead of an hour. The whole time I could feel him watching me. Even as I wrote my notes the feeling of eyes on me was overwhelming.
When class ended I gathered my stuff. I turned to ask Jake what he was going to say but...he vanished. Don't ask me how someone as big as him disappears but he managed it. I was slightly annoyed considering he was supposed to be my tour guide. Now how was I going to get to class? Plus he didn't tell me how he knew me.
As I walked out of class feeling a little huffy I was tackled. At this point I already knew who it was.
"How was your first class silly?" Rachel sat on me. It was kind of embarrassing considering people started to look and laugh.
"It was fine Rachel." I was barely able to say as I couldn't breathe. "Now get off you're heavy!"
"Are you saying I'm fat?!" She pretended to look hurt.
"You're certainly not light, that's for sure." I chucked, then got hit on the head. "Ow just a joke! Can you get off now I'm gonna be late for my next class!"
She got up and I took out my schedule. It said that I had gym class next...great. If there's one thing I hate more than school, it's gym. Not to say that I'm bad at sports I just don't like playing with others. I huffed in annoyance.
"Hey I have gym too!" Rachel said as she jumped on my back to look over my shoulder. "I can lead the way come on!"
She grabbed my shirt and dragged me to the gym at the other end of the school. When we got there I went into the men's changing rooms. As I undressed I checked my bag in the hopes I had clothes to change into. Of course I did. Jason actually had my back this time. There was a pair of black shorts plus a white t-shirt and running shoes. I gratefully put them on then found something else.
Folded up neatly was black hooded vest with a howling white wolf on the back. On top of it was a note.
Dear Chris,
I noticed you carry a jacket around a lot like a security blanket. Well considering werewolves have high temperatures that's very bad for you. So I got this vest to keep you cool while you still maintain a sense of protection. I know that's kind if sappy but you're my little bro. Enjoy.
- Jason
I had to admit that the vest looked nice. I put it on and instantly felt better. Call me weird but it does feel nice to have a layer of protection.
When I left the locker rooms through the other exit that led to the gym. When I passed by the girls a few of them giggled and pointed at me. I got that a lot. It probably had a lot to do with my white hair. I blushed slightly causing them to laugh even more.
The gym was bigger than I thought. The bleachers were a lot like theatre seats. All in all it kind of looked a little Dusty, like the janitors only clean it once a month. Can you blame them though? School gyms are huge.
"Popular with the ladies on the first day?" Carlos appeared out of nowhere. "Not bad pup. Not bad at all."
"Why do you keep calling me that?" I asked curiously. "I'm not a baby."
"Well because of your recent 'condition'," he quoted. "You're considered to be a puppy by the pack's standards."
I chuckled at that. Me a puppy? As if...then again I was a lot smaller than I would've liked. Not to mention that Rachel has the same build as me while all the other dudes I know are bigger and taller. Guh I'm a puppy...
"Ok class today we have a new student!" The coach spoke up causing everyone in the gym to gather together. There were about thirty of us in all. "Christopher Rowan could you stand up here please?"
I nervously walked up as twenty-nine eyes followed me to the front of class. The coach put a hand on my shoulder. He was a very buff dark skinned man with a football jersey and some gym shorts. Your average everyday gym teacher.
"My name is Coach Adam." He introduced. "I'll be your gym teacher while your at this school. Nice to meet you Chris.
"Nice to meet you too coach." I responded, causing him to smile.
"Ok class today we're going to play dodgeball." The coach announced. "Make teams and try not to kill each other! Carlos is captain of Team A while Rachel is Team B! Dismissed!"
With that the coach laid out the dodge balls in an even row. Rachel and Carlos went to different sides then started to call names.
"Chris get over here!" Rachel demanded causing me to blush. "You're first pick on my team!"
"You're going down puppy." Carlos smirked as I passed.
The game was a doozy. I have to say that the teens on Carlos' team must've been all werewolves or something. They all had the same smell as my brother which I'm guessing must be pack smell. Taka wouldn't tell me. He growled at me the whole time I was playing. Afterwards we hit the showers which I didn't care to much about.
I know most people aren't comfortable showering with other people. It's like a regular shower as long as you don't pay attention to the others. Although I have to say Carlos looked a little sexy. Not that I'm gay or anything but Carlos looked...never mind.
The rest of my classes were great for the most part. I had a short schedule so I only had two left. English (Zzzzzz) and math. I'm pretty good in most subjects but math is my ace. Give me a problem and I'd solve it in no time. Mr. Craft, the math teacher, was so impressed he said that the class could skip the HW assignment. This caused the whole class to shoot me happy looks.
It was bit embarrassing since I'm not usually the center of attention. Ok that was quick and painless. The only thing that bothered me was where that Jake fellow went. He said he had every class with me so...where was he? Oh well I'll probably see him tomorrow.
It was about one o'clock when I descended the steps of the school. My first day of Lunar High had been great. I was top of my classes first day and I met that cute guy Jake- I mean I made a cool friend named Jake. Cute? What am I thinking?
I couldn't possibly like a guy could I? Ptffff that's ridiculous. Why would I-
WHAM!
The wind was knocked out of me as I felt a force slam into me. As I was knocked back by a crushing force I felt my neck get grabbed. When I open my eyes I see a familiar face with pale skin and soulless eyes holding me up.
"Nice to see you again kid." The vampire tightened his grip causing me to gasp for breathe. "We had such an abrupt parting in the train!"
Shit it was the guy from before! I struggled as I tried to part his hand from my throat. He simply laughed and slammed me into a patch of grass.
"Gack!" I coughed up blood but got no air. I felt my self being lifted again.
"Let's see if you can fly!" The Vampire laughed then without warning I was flung through the air at high speed towards the forest.
Let me tell you...being thrown really sucks. You know what sucks worse? Smashing into a tree sucks even worse. Even worse than that is breaking it clear in half on your back. Yes I was thrown so hard I broke a giant tree in half!
Pain shit through me as I went through the tree. I felt something in my back pop when I crashed into the dirt ground of the forest below. For a minute I thought it was broken until it suddenly felt better. Better but still painful.
"Dammit..." I coughed. "Taka...we need to..."
I fell to my knees. All my energy was gone.
"Taka!" I said in my head. "We need to transform now!"
No response...well shit. I picked the perfect time to have a pissed off wolf. Ok then I can try to shift myself. I concentrated hard...nothing...was I that wet behind the ears?
Suddenly a blur runs up to me and punches my gut. I hear a few ribs crack as I roll into another tree but only make a slight indent in it. I look up at my attacker as he slowly walks towards me. Blood flows like a river from my mouth as I clutch my side in pain.
"Stings doesn't it?" The vampire chuckled. "I Maurice Valentine will slay the white wolf like I should have on the train! Yes I've been watching you since our last encounter. I needed to wait until you were alone to kill you! I can handle one werewolf puppy just fine."
I felt my doom as he got closer and closer. An odd feeling welled up in my chest...
'Is this it?' I thought. 'Is this where I'm going to die? If I don't shift soon I'm finished!'
A/N: Mwhahahaha! Cliff hanger for the win! All hope is lost for our rookie werewolf. There's no one to help him...or is there? Will he survive another day to ponder his feelings for guys? Or will he still find forbidden love in Rachel? Tell me what you think in the comments! Vote and fav/follow if you enjoyed it! Atticus out! Or if you wanna meet me on kik we can chat. Ok Loves you all!
