The weekend flew by and school seemed all but too easy. Things had cooled down again to the way things were before, the way they should be. Without the constant vixen known as Jessie Grey trying to stir up trouble again, of course. But things were quiet, almost too quiet really for this young vulpine as he thought to himself. Fox stepped out of the weights class to get some air and some water as he passed by more students. Little did he know some of the students on the basketball team shooting hoops for a warm up were looking dead at him.
"Hey man, there's Fox McCloud." The black jungle panther signaled his lupine friend as he turned to see the vulpine's back turned toward him still bent over. The lupine was tall, taller then Fox by a good couple inches. His fur was a grayish blue mix with white hair, as he held the ball by his side. Fire was in his deep purple pupil eyes, he wanted to know why this kid was always the talk of the school. Just as Fox came by their side he stepped up.
"McCloud." He yelled out toward the vulpine to grab his attention, "How about a friendly game?" The lupine tossed the ball hard into the vulpine's chest as he held a puzzled state, who is this guy?
"Sorry I don't play basketball." He bounced the ball back toward the lupine as he headed for the weight room doors.
"Why not? I heard you're apparently the best at everything."
"Then you've heard wrong."
"I'd rather prove everyone wrong, come on what's there to lose?" Fox turned annoyed to face the lupine and his over confident smirk. "Or are you afraid?" That's when Fox was about to lose his cool, he had stepped up to many tasks that were much more scary then playing a simple game of ball.
He was going to put this lupine in his place. "Fine then let's go." The two took the court as the lupine's friends stepped off the court.
"First to five."
"Deal." The ball was first served to Fox's opponent as he checked the ball back. He started out slow as Fox wasn't about to let him score. Then out of nowhere he charged straight for the hoop, knocking the vulpine straight down on his back sliding on the court, a definite illegal procedure but apparently rules didn't apply here. The lupine scored with no trouble as Fox picked himself back up, his body and his pride bruised.
"That was easy enough." He seemed unimpressed with his illegal move in his scruffy voice, He checked Fox the ball as he had no verbal response. He responded in the way he played. Unlike this jack ass lupine Fox played by the rules, he used his advanced dribbling skills to easily by pass the lupine as Fox jumped and dunked the ball with ease, still hanging on to the rim.
"And so was that."
"You got lucky let's see you do it again."
"Easily." As Fox checked him the ball he took off to go in for another lay in, but faked him out backing up to go for a straight shot. Although he shot the ball bounced up on the rim as Fox jumped up to retrieve it. He took the ball back as the rules stated while Fox just dribbled the ball. He didn't want to dunk it again, to much of that would probably hurt the lupine's pride, especially since he was a couple inches taller then Fox and he probably couldn't dunk it. He was fast but to much of a bulky build, like a guy on steroids or so. Fox tried the same maneuver as his opponent, faking him out from the left side, backing up to shoot as it easily swished with the net.
"That's two."
"And that's all you're going to get." He began to get angry as the ball was checked to him twice in a row now. The lupine was fed up with lay ins. He could shoot well also, Wolf didn't even bother to try and get close he stayed at the three point line while the basket graced his ball with a point.
"Not bad."
"Not bad at all." Fox's opponent smirked as he went back to check the ball. Fox didn't seem impressed as he simply dribbled for a moment. Fox went charging toward the right hand side as he seemed to try and dunk it. While they jumped up Fox coursed the ball through his legs, switching procession with his left hand scoring once more. Only two points stood in Fox's way of victory. The lupine grumbled to himself as he didn't figure this guy to be so good, but he was always the talk of the school and heard in freshman year he made varsity team on any sport he participated in. He was down by one but planned to make his comeback. The lupine dribbled back the ball trying to use some flashy as he was horrible off the marker. Fox recovered the ball keeping his eyes completely focused on the lupine as he faked him again. Fox went in for the easy lay in but suddenly propelled forward having to drop the ball from not landing face first. The lupine had pushed him off out of bounds obviously trying to cheat.
"Hey!" Fox finally decided he had enough as she shoved the lupine aside, though he was a cheater in sports he sure as hell wasn't afraid to get into a fight. He pushed the vulpine back as the two stepped up ready to swing fists. Fox's yell had signaled the teacher as he pushed the two away from one another.
"Break it up I'll suspend you both on the spot." Even though Fox sure as hell didn't like this guy's attitude, he wasn't worth getting in trouble over. Fox had just gotten back to school; he couldn't afford to get kicked out.
"Whatever." The lupine walked away as the bell had just rung; his two friends followed the lupine as everyone began to break off to undress and head home.
"Who was that coach?" The Great Dane turned toward Fox as he had to think about it for just a minute.
"That's Wolf O'Donnel, he's relatively new here to the school, he's a big hot head and like to show off he's playing varsity for the basketball team right now I think. His two friends is Panther Caroso and Leon, I can't even remember the lizards last name something with a 'P'." Coach Hedrick finally looked Fox in the eyes, "Stay away from him Fox, he's trouble. I love all my players to death but I will not hesitate to suspend you for fighting." Hedrick made his way believing he had delivered the message to Fox clearly. Fox knew he was right, the last thing he needed was to stir up any trouble. He just let out his held breath and headed toward the locker room. Coach Hedrick was a nice guy but he was really weird, he could be mean when he wanted to, right on the spot. Fox thought he would have had a 'Self Improvement Program' waiting for him straight after this, must have been his lucky day.
X
Fox walked down the front school steps to another glorious day. Not a single cloud in the sky, now if only he had some spare time. Perhaps he would take Jamie for a walk today, let her see the world from outside the house again, she would probably love that. Krystal quickly met up with the vulpine as they took each other's hand. They met up with the whole group to discuss their days and all for the time being. Except Miyu…she only stepped back as she watched the group talk about their lives, everyone's life seemed glamorous but her own. She stared at them all, a boy and a girl, holding hands, staying close to one another. Bill and Fay, Falco and Katt, Fox and Krystal…Even Slippy had someone, the frog Amanda even if they haven't been around for a while.
But not Miyu, she had nobody's hand to hold. She only frowned to herself as she began to walk away. She seemed like a ghost passing by through everyone else as she headed home. Without even noticing she passed by Wolf and his friends as he saw the lynx looking down as his eyes went wide with amazement.
"Wow." Was all he stated as he stepped down the stairs still staring at her walking away looking hopelessly sad, "Who is that girl?"
"Her? That's Miyu Lynx she's in my Lylat history class."
"Damn…" Wolf was absolutely entranced by the lynx; to him she seemed so beautiful…
"Oh come on Wolf!" Leon intervened in his classy, sophisticated voice. "You can't be serious about trying to get with her."
"Why not? She seems lonely and she's definitely hot."
"Ehhhh I guess for your liking." Panther gave his opinion on tastes, "That blue vixen Krystal is much more attractive in my opinion."
"I guess." Wolf easily found her amongst the crowd, how could you miss fur like that? But they both saw a surprise they didn't expect, the blue vixen holding the guys hand from earlier in 7th period. "She's dating that loser?"
"To be honest I'm not surprised." Panther raised his hand to his chin, "I've charmed girls from their boyfriends before, this might prove challenging."
"You're just an idiot. I'm staying out of this one." Leon walked away departing with however method he gets home.
"I'll catch ya later Wolf. Good luck!" Panther walked the opposite direction as they left Wolf in a daze. But he soon caught on. The excited lupine quickly headed to try and catch up with the lynx from earlier. Luckily she wasn't walking very fast and he found her immediately.
"Hey there." He caught up matching his pace with her own as she turned her head still with that sad gaze and looked back toward the ground, his presence hardly noticed.
"Hey…"
"What's your name?" He tried to break the ice as he offered her a nice smile.
"Miyu, you?" She sounded so sad. She saw his sparking purple eyes that went so nice with his flashy smile.
"My names Wolf."
X
Fox and Krystal walked through the halls of the school as today seemed pretty quiet, almost too quiet once again.
"So tonight?" Krystal asked as she applied more pressure in their grasp.
"Yea tonight should be good if you wanted to come over."
"I'd love to."
"Great." The two had to break away heading down separate hall ways. After a quick kiss the two separated waving goodbye. Fox headed down south as Krystal went down the western halls toward the science classes. Through the crowd he say something he hadn't seen in a while, Miyu smiling and laughing like there wasn't a care in the world. He headed to see what all the commotion was about, until he froze in the middle of the hallways. Wolf that lupine from earlier in the week was there also, laughing right with her?
"Are you serious?" Wolf could hardly ask through his laughs and giggles.
"I know right?" Miyu finally regained her composure as she settled down, and noticed Fox approaching. "Hey Fox!" Wolf turned as he met a cold stare from the vulpine. The tension was obviously high but each held their fake smiles while keeping eye contact on one another.
"Hey Miyu, hey Wolf."
"What's up Fox?" Wolf asked as the tension rose. Miyu seemed surprised.
"Oh you guys know each other?"
"Yea we know each other; we have the same weights class." Fox played along with whatever Wolf's game was, he didn't want things to get ugly right in front of Miyu. She deserved to feel some joy also, even if it was fake.
"We've only met once before, but not before that. But I hear a lot about Fox all the time."
"Yea he's constantly the talk of the school." Miyu took the bait obviously not sensing the same tension as the two guys, "Well I gotta get to class later guys."
"See ya." Wolf waved her goodbye keeping his eye on Fox; as soon as she was out of sight Fox dropped his smile.
"What are you up to Wolf? Why are you talking to Miyu?"
"Jeez Fox jealous much? I'm just trying to simply chat with her what's so bad with that?" he seemed offended.
"Yea right." Fox wasn't so easily fooled by the lupine's trick. "Why should I believe you?"
"Why shouldn't you? I haven't done anything wrong I just simply find Miyu amazing and definitely attractive."
"I doubt she feels the same way about you." Fox was surprised as all Wolf gave in rebuttal was a gentle laugh.
"Oh you don't know me Fox, you don't even know her."
"I don't, but she doesn't know the real you also. I've known her for seventeen years Wolf, can you top that?"
"Hey," Wolf tried to defend himself, "even I know I get a little hot headed when it comes to sports and competitions, no one likes to lose right?"
Fox had to give him credit on that one, though he sure needed to work on his temper that's for sure.
"I can honestly tell you I like Miyu and I'm trying to get to know her better."
"Fine, I'll play along in your game for now." Fox began to walk away from the lupine giving him nothing but this, "You better be telling me the truth then Wolf, if you do anything to hurt Miyu I swear you won't regret it."
"Like I'm afraid of you."
"You will be if you hurt her." The two met a cold stare once again, Fox's serious but Wolf's laid back and daring. He didn't like that demented look in the lupine's eyes, Fox wasn't so easily fooled. He was surely up to something.
X
It kept Fox on edge the rest of the day, lunch seemed to go so quickly as he needed some help with this matter.
"Hey guys." Fox approached Bill and Falco from behind as they turned to his calling, wondering what he could be wanting, "I need some help guys."
"What's up Fox?" All three of them gathered around in a small circle as the two listened in on Fox's warning words.
"It's that new guy Wolf either of you guys seen him?"
"Yea I have he's a total dick." Bill sounded aggravated, perfect for Fox.
"Well he's talking to Miyu and trying to get with her, I'm afraid he's only going to hurt her in the end, we gotta find out if he's for real or not."
"I doubt it but let's do it." Falco agreed as the three friends put their hands together to get to the bottom of this mystery. All three of them went in opposite directions as Fox headed back toward the cafeteria, Miyu and Wolf had just come walking in to the school from the local supermarket. Fox felt like a secret agent spying on them, but he would keep his promise to Miyu and protect her from anything, even an fake jerk like Wolf.
Panther closed his locker as he prepared for his next class, at the closing of his locker he was a bit weirded out to see Bill slouching up against the lockers beside him.
"Yes?"
"Your friend Wolf, he's talking with Miyu?" Bill regained his composure as the two made eye contact.
"Yea what about it?"
"What's he up to?"
"What do you mean?" The panther didn't seem to know.
"He doesn't actually like her."
"Hey I may hang out with Wolf and I'll admit he can be a total jack ass, but I know when the guy is telling the truth. I can reassure you he likes Miyu and just wants to hang out with her and get to know her better. And I can also reassure you that he plans to ask her out eventually."
"People like him are only after one thing, and don't care about hurting other peoples feelings." Panther merely shrugged it off.
"Whatever man you can believe what you want, but I can tell you he really likes her, but just go with what you think then." Bill just watched him go, he didn't like it. But with answers like those he couldn't make any accusations about Wolf, he only hope that Falco would be a bit better.
Leon was heading toward class in the halls as he put away the rest of his lunch, he could never eat his entire lunch at one time and normally snacked throughout the day but he had skipped breakfast today and needed a bit more then usual. As he turned the corner Falco stood full board nearly making Leon jump out of his skin a week early.
"Jeez can you give me a warning next time?" Leon held his heart as he took a deep breath.
"What's your friend Wolf up to with Miyu?" Leon seemed surprised by the sudden question as he saw the fire in the avian's eyes.
"What do you mean he simply just wants to get closer to her."
"Bull. Shit." Falco approached arms crossed as he stared the lizard down; he scratched his head as he tried to think of another reason.
"If it isn't that then I honestly have no idea then. Personally I don't even find her that attractive, but everyone has different tastes." Leon merely shrugged his arms walking past the avian, ending the conversation.
"Your friend better be for real or he's going to regret it."
"Sure, sure." Leon didn't seem to care whether Wolf was for real or not, and Falco couldn't use anything he had said against the lupine. He only sighed heavily as he walked back to meet up with the guys.
X
Fox's worry only got worse as the day went on. He had seen fake guys and relationships with his friends before, and Miyu in her critical state obviously couldn't take another heart crusher. Though he felt a bit of guild in the back of his mind, Miyu has been so down and depressed lately, and he came to realize she was the only one without someone's hand to hold…
"Wolf better be for real." Fox whispered underneath his breath as he saw Miyu and Wolf talking again. Just as he was about to step up to them Wolf had to suddenly leave as he ran the opposite way, Miyu watching him go with a nice smile across her face.
"Oh hey Fox." She gave a nice wave as she looked back to Wolf, letting out her stilled breath, "Isn't Wolf one of the greatest guys you've ever met?" Fox wanted to tell her the truth that Wolf was nothing more but a lying cheat. But with no real proof and Miyu being so happy, he just couldn't bring himself to do it…
"He's well…" Fox rubbed the back of his head, "He's full of surprises."
"I know isn't he?" She took it a different way, "He wants to take me to the movies this week and we just met a couple days ago. I swear I feel like I've known him forever now."
"Oh well that's cool." Miyu caught on that Fox didn't seem so cheerful all of a sudden.
"Is something wrong?" Fox merely shook his head as he let out his breath.
"No, just be careful please."
"Be careful?" Miyu finally caught on to what Fox was hinting at, "Be careful of what? Wolf? He's one of the nicest guys I've ever met." Miyu defended the lupine as defined by her slightly angered tone. But Fox couldn't argue, not with nothing to prove what Wolf's real intentions were. Fox walked away from the lynx, turning toward her with real pain in his eyes, Miyu could only help but wonder why.
"Just be careful, I couldn't bear to see you get hurt again." Fox left her alone in a daze as she wondered why he would be saying this. In her mind Wolf was one of the greatest guys she had ever met. But Fox knew, he knew what guys like Wolf were like. He only wanted one thing, some tail, and then he would dump Miyu to the side. But Fox caught himself thinking strangely, if Wolf was for real why should he try to break up what he and Miyu have going on? Everyone deserved a bit of happiness, especially Miyu…
Fox looked up to see Wolf about to cross the street. Just like on cue Wolf turned around immediately walking backwards looking back at the vulpine. He merely gestured Fox goodbye in a daunting way, evil filled his eyes and his smirk was fueled by trickery. That look just made Fox's blood boil as he grasped his bag strap tight, baring his fangs at the lupine. He merely turned his sly remark into a smile as he turned back around walking home.
Fox didn't like it at all. He was only afraid that Miyu was going to end up getting hurt again. Wolf had just given himself away. Fox had always been good at reading people for who they truly are.
"Wolf is up to something," He talked to nobody in particular, "I'm sure of it."
