I didn't really want to go to the drama club after class but…. Well, I couldn't deny Louis something like this. With luke-water hesitation, I dragged myself to the drama club's room after the last bell of the day. Along the way, I listened to Mendelssohn's symphony 4 in A major- his "Italian"- on my phone; I usually listened to music when walking alone in between classes. I'll admit, it did pump me up a bit; as much as classical music can for one. But once I reached the clubroom door, I sighed taking out my earbuds. Nugh, I really don't want to do this; I'm in the garden club for a reason. Not that it gave me a lot to do with all the snow outside. My hand gently rested on the door handle, slowing pressing it down and pushing forward.

"Hello, Louis? I'm here," the first thing I saw when I opened the door was this backstage-looking room, with ropes and stage equipment scattered everywhere. One of the walls was covered from roof to ceiling with mirrors; a bar across the middle kept civilians away. The room was full of bodies, all in their school uniforms. Everyone went from chattering to pausing and turning my way. Talk about awkward…. I hesitated a little, not going any further in the room on my own.

"Ah, Haru," a familiar voice suddenly approached me. I looked to see Louis come over my way with a smile. I instinctively mirrored his relieved expression, taking his hand once he offered it to me. Everyone watched as he guided me inside. "So this is the drama club," I said more to myself than him, scanning around as he brought me forward. My head turned to the left and that's when I saw him…. Him.

My feet immediately halted as I simply, effortlessly stared; and he did the same. There, right in front of me was the most handsome, most gorgeous grey wolf I'd ever seen in my life. Tall, with dangling arms, long fingers, and this patch of white going from his mouth down the front of his neck into his shirt. Handsome, was my first thought; utterly stunning. My second thought was how bizarre my first thought was. Here I am, thinking a wolf is beautiful right after I got attacked by a predator the other night. What's wrong with me? How sick is that? I doubt it was him whole assaulted me; I don't think he was the guy from the library either. But he's still a carnivore….. A beautiful canine.

This wolf- hereby dubbed Mr. Gorgeous until further notice- stared at me with equal intensity. Though while mine was pure admiration for his physique, he seemed more…. shaken, on edge. His entire body stiffened, then flinched as he eventually tore his eyes away from mine. They shifted around in apprehension and awkwardness. This immediately made me feel like I'd done something wrong; I made him feel uncomfortable somehow. And of course I wanted to help, to make him feel better in some way or another. But I had no clue what I could have done or how to fit it. Instead, all I could do was merely stand there and watch him with wide eyes.

What I just described happened in a matter of like five seconds. It wasn't long enough for Louis or anyone else in the room to notice it. Louis also stopped when my feet halted, and he glanced back over his shoulder at me. "Haru?" Him saying my name instantly snapped me out of…. of….. of whatever this was. I blinked at him surprised and he gave me a gentle tug. Realizing what he was doing, I didn't hesitate to follow him again. He didn't stop until we were in the centre of the room. While still holding onto my hand, he turned to address the crowd.

"Everyone, listen up! This is Haru; she's going to audition for the part of Juliet in our upcoming play." Oh, this did not sit well with the rest of the club, who lit up in a fuss. "What?!" "Why should she audition?" "Does she even have any acting experience?" "This is stupid! You can't do that." "Yeah. Just cause you're playing Romeo doesn't mean you can shift your weight around like this." "You just want her cause she's your commune sister. What talent does she really have, if any?" That last comment appeared to get under Louis's skin. While I agreed with all of them, Louis stayed adamant- as usual. He fired off a look which told everyone to shut the hell up, and I felt his grip on my hand tighten. Meanwhile, I remained quiet, gazing from our clasped hands back to the still gawking Mr. Gorgeous. He's been oddly silent this whole time too.

"I beg your pardon, but I don't think you heard me. I personally asked Haru to play my opposite in the play; this is a favour she is doing for me. I would not have asked her if I thought she wouldn't do a good job; quite the opposite, actually. I asked Haru because I know she will do a fantastic job." "Oh yeah? How can you be so sure, man?" A tiger asked. "Because I am," Louis shot back with an undeniable tone.

The room became uncomfortably still again as the other club members looked at each other, unsure what to say next. Louis seemed pleased with this, visibly relaxing his shoulders and grinning lowly. "Don't worry; I want this to work out as much as you do. That's why we have to go with someone I trust." "You trust her." "I do, and you will too after working with her." They will? I'm not so sure about this, Louis. "What do you think?" It took me a second to realize that he was now talking to me. Too bad; he brought my attention away from Mr. Gorgeous for a moment. A brief moment. "Hmmmmm?" I looked up at my commune brother, who was already observing me.

"What do you think, Haru? You'll help out with our play, won't you?" "Oh… oh! Yes, of course," I nodded. While everyone still seemed reluctant, the mood of the room calmed down a bit with most members glancing my way now and softening their faces. "You'll really do it, then?" The red panda asked me. "I will give it my best shot," I flashed him a reassuring grin. "See? I knew you would," Louis finally let go of my hand, patting me on the back. I gave him one last smile before peering back to you-know-who. He still was as flustered and shy as ever. Awe, I hope I can talk to him some time, I inwardly sighed to myself.

I guess I hadn't realized until literally just now- I found wolves extremely attractive.