Sheila finished getting her meal and was walking to find a good spot to enjoy her meal, if not with some of her friends. Her day was going fairly well, not that she really had any real bad days. She was well liked and was pretty friendly to most of the students. As she made her way through the cafeteria she caught a glimpse of someone waving at her only to see it was Anya when she turned to see who it was. She offered a smile as she waved back only to blink as she saw Anya motion for her to come over to where she and Shinoku were sitting. She also could have sword she saw the jaguar that was sitting with them finish turning his head back to face them. Not wanting to be rude, especially if Anya needed to inform her of something pertaining to the club, she turned and headed over to Anya.
"Hey Anya, do you need something?" Shinoku asked as she reached the table Anya, Shinoku, and his friends were at.
"Oh, no, not really." Anya remarked. "You remember that question I asked you the other day?"
Sheila arched a brow as she looked at Anya. "So it's one of Shinoku's friends then." Though it might have sounded a bit like a question it was more of a statement.
"Yup." Anya affirmed with a smile.
"You told me there wasn't anyone too nervous to ask or a plan." Sheila said as she narrowed her eyes.
"And that was true, for the most part." Anya admitted. "I just decided to fast track thing."
"So, which one?" Sheila asked as she glanced at the others at the table.
"That would me." Vega spoke up before anyone else could with a slight sigh. "Name's Vega, mind if we talk elsewhere? I mean if that's OK with you, I just figured it'd be nice to not have an audience or anything. Of course, it's fine if you don't want to." He offered, his voice doing it's best to hide his somewhat nervous state.
Sheila looked at him for a second, as though contemplating it. He did offer to talk where they could have some privacy, that was pretty considerate to say the least. "Sure."
Vega stood up, a somewhat neutral expression on his face, a far cry from the usual boisterous and confident demeanor that his friends knew him for. "Thanks, is outside alright with you?"
"It's fine with me, it's pretty nice out anyway." Sheila replied.
"Alright." Vega said as he looked to his friends who, in all fairness, looked rather bewildered by the side of him, having been much more cocky and care free. "See you guy later."
"Later..." Jax said as he just looked at Vega before he left, turning to the others after the jaguar had went off with Sheila. "OK, did anyone else expect him to be like that?"
"No..." Hassan replied.
"Oh thank god!" Jax sighed. "I thought I was the only one."
"He's probably just nervous, I mean to be fare he was kinda pushed into the situation like you guys did with me." Shinoku mused. "Although I will say I didn't expect him to be so serious."
"Oh, like you didn't act funny when you first talked to me." Anya teased with a grin. "At least he's not stammering like someone I know did."
Shinoku blushed profusely. "H-hey! That's not fair..." He said in a fluster as his friends snickered.
Anya giggled. "I didn't say it was a bad thing, I found it very cute." She said with a slight purr before kissing Shinoku's cheek.
Shinoku's tail started wagging rapidly as he grinned rather funnily. "Heh...really?"
"Yes you dummy, it was endearing and refreshing." Anya chuckled.
Shinoku didn't even care that his friends were giving him slight grins of amusement, kissing Anya's cheek in return. "Thanks."
"So...you two need a room or us to go…?" Jax teased.
"Let him have this Jax." Hassan chimed in with a sly smirk. "Even if it is funny to see him get flustered."
Shinoku narrowed his eyes. "I'm right here you know..."
"We know." Jax smirked.
Shinoku just sighed. "Anyway, just hope the best for Vega, hope he doesn't get rejected..."
Vega seemed relatively calm as he walked with Sheila, the two had made there way from from the cafeteria to just out side it. Looking about slightly, he lead her near it's side of a close by building where he didn't see anyone, sitting down on the edge of the walkway with Sheila following suit. "Ah, this is much better." he said with a sigh. "I felt kinda pressured back there, or was taking everything I had not to show how nervous I was."
"Oh?" Sheila asked as she looked at him.
"Don't get me wrong, I'm usually not the one to worry, but…I'd be lying if I said being thrown into talking to you before I was ready threw me for a loop." Vega admitted. "Now I know how Shin felt when we pushed him to talk to Anya."
"So Anya and Shinoku being a thing is all thanks to you guys." Sheila said with a slight smile.
Vega smiled proudly. "Yup, we figured the guy had been looking at her long enough, gave him an ultimatum of either talking to her or one of us would for him." He said with a chuckle. "Honestly I doubt he ever would have talked to her if we hadn't."
"Is he really that bashful?" Sheila asked curiously.
"Well, I'd say more nervous than bashful." Vega replied. "Don't get me wrong, the guy's got enough confidence to take any fight. But when it comes to social things, especially girls, he is...or was until he and Anya started dating, very apprehensive and nervous." He clarified. "Honestly, the amount of progress he's made in such a short time is amazing. I'm glad we got him with Anya, he's becoming more confident socially and willing to chase his dream more."
Sheila's smile grew warmer. "Shinoku's really lucky to have friends as great as you guys."
Vega chuckled slightly. "Yup and he knows it." He grinned. "But seriously though, it's the least we could do, we in room eight o eight look out for each other through thick and thin."
Sheila blinked, "Wait, you're roommates as well? How'd that happen? Usually canines and felines are put with their own because of the specific differences and needs."
Vega looked at her with a smile. "Well, it was during the entrance ceremony, ,e and Sebastian already sort of had a prior acquaintance from middle school. We noticed Shinoku was sitting off by himself far from everyone else. He didn't look unhappy, but he didn't look exactly content either. We hadn't really heard the rumors about him fully so we decided what the hell and moved to sit next to him." He explained.
"I see…" Sheila remarked.
"Shortly after we did Hassan and Jax did as well having thought the same thing we did. We had started talking and after a bit of it decided to all hang out. A few weeks later we learned no one really wanted to be Shin's dorm mate or at the very least, were giving him much of a chance." Vega continued. "So the rest of us decided to go to the principle and see if he'd let us room with him. You can imagine his surprise at felines wanting to room with canines, but he was so moved by us wanting to improve Shin's experience he let us do so."
Sheila looked at him for a second before speaking. "That was so kind of you all to do."
"Yeah, well, in a way we're kind of oddballs you know? Vega chuckled. "I mean you don't hear of too many felines willing to share a room with a canine, let alone a Jaguar and a lion."
"No, I suppose you don't." Sheila smiled. "Seems like you guys are just trying to break as many norms as possible."
Vega smirked. "Why make the norms if they weren't meant to be broken?" He chuckled, which caused a slight giggle from the cheetah. "Sorry for asking Anya to ask if you were single and who you were into. I didn't fully mean it when I asked her, in fact I was partly joking. I was actually planning on trying to talk to you after we got Shin and Anya together."
Sheila blinked. "It's fine, you're not the first to have someone ask me those questions." she said with a small reassuring smile.
"No, I suppose not." Vega chuckled. "So, you don't care about species?"
"Well, when it comes to other carnivores not particularly." Sheila shrugged. "I mean I do have my preferences for other felines, but I wouldn't turn a canine down if just to see how it'd go." She added. "But if it had been a herbivore...I'd likely would have politely declined. And not because I don't like herbivores...it's just..."
"No, I get it, we're carnivores." Vega commented. "It's in our nature to crave meat, the temptation might be too strong. Doesn't mean we can't try to be friends with them."
"Exactly." Sheila agreed. "Though I wouldn't try to stop anyone from trying of course...It's just…kind of a risk to try and be too close with a herbivore."
"Right." Vega nodded. "But hey, if this school can bring us closer to coexistence, who knows what else might be possible you know?" He remarked.
A smile once more formed on Sheila's lips."I suppose so. So, what made you want to ask me out?" She asked. "I'm curious as to why you are interested in me."
"Well, for starters, I can tell you're quite nice and kind." Vega said as he leaned back a bit. "Which if you talk to my friends you'll find is something you wouldn't expect me to be completely into." He remarked. "If you were to ask them what kind of girl I'd likely look for, they'd say punk, fellow smart ass, or troublemaker. Which, yeah, I'm into as well." The Jaguar admitted with a slight shrug. "But I just think a nice girl is something worth looking for."
"Is that so?" Sheila asked with a half smile.
"Yeah." Vega replied. "Plus I'm not afraid to say that you're very cute. Hell, I'd say beautiful if asked."
A blush started to form on Sheila's face. "Thanks..."
"You're welcome." Vega smiled.
"You do realize we're a grade apart though right, I am your senior." Sheila pointed out.
"What's a years difference?" Vega remarked. "Plus, if you ask me, makes things a bit more fun. Nothing like a bit of a challenge to keep things interesting." He grinned.
"So, are those the only reasons?" Sheila inquired.
"No." Vega said simply. "I know full well just being cute isn't a good enough reason, I'm not that stupid." he smirked. "Though how much of a dummy I am I'll leave that to you." The Jaguar joked with a cheeky look, causing Sheila to giggle a little. "Anyway, as to there being other reasons...another is that, well, there's just something about you. Something special that I can't quite place that I'd like to know."
Sheila felt a more intense blush form on her cheeks. "I see, well then…I suppose it wouldn't hurt to give you a chance." she said with a smile. "You do seem like a nice enough guy, and someone who can be bold and fun."
A bright smile formed on Vega's mouth. "Thanks for the chance." He said trying to hold back his glee, "I promise not to be too much for you." The jaguar chuckled. "That, and to make sure I'm not boring either." He said, a sly grin present on his face.
Sheila gave him a slight smirk. "I'll hold you to that."
Vega grinned at her. "Wouldn't expect anything less from a girl like you."
Sheila shook her head bemusedly before looking at Vega and quickly planting a peck on his cheek, "Did you expect that?" She grinned.
Vega tried his best to keep his jaw from dropping, unsuccessfully. "I...no."
The cheetah giggled at his reaction. "So, you going to ask me out on a date or just sit there?"
It took no time for the jaguar to recover as he looked at Sheila with a grin. "What, this wasn't one?"
"Ha ha, this doesn't count. Nice try though." Sheila. smirked.
Vega chuckled. "Thought I'd try. Hmm..." He trailed off in thought. "We could grab dinner after clubs are done, sit somewhere nice."
The smirk on Sheila's face remained as she looked at Vega."A meal during sunset? My I didn't know you were a romantic." She remarked.
"That's because you didn't ask." Vega grinned.
Sheila rolled her eyes slightly as she smiled. "Yeah, I get the feeling you won't let things get too boring, don't seem like the kind of guy."
A chuckle escaped Vega's throat. "I try my best. So, see you tomorrow?" He remarked. "I better get back to my friends and let them know my heart wasn't utterly devastated to the point of me dying."
Sheila chuckled a bit. "Yeah, see you tomorrow."
The two stood up and went back to the cafeteria. Vega's mind raced as he tried to hide the excitement of getting a date with Sheila. He was grateful that felines didn't show their emotions through their tails like canines did, otherwise his joy would be clear to see. Once the two entered the cafeteria again they split up as Vega headed back to the table his friends were at.
"So, how'd it go man, did she say yes?" Jax asked with barely contained curiosity.
"Yeah, everything go well?" Hassan echoed as they all looked at Vega as he moved to sit down, even Anya was rather anxiously curious.
"Well?" Shinoku asked as Vega sat there for a second, not showing anything.
Vega sighed. "She..."
"Yes?" Sebastian said with the same amount of tension the others were feeling.
A sly grin slowly formed on Vega's lips. "Said yes."
"Way to go man!" Jax said before punching Vega in the arm. "That's for keeping us in suspense."
"Heh, sorry, couldn't resist." Vega chuckled. "But yeah, we're going to grab something after clubs tomorrow."
"Decided to go all out with a romantic sunset meal eh?" Jax grinned. "Pretty smooth."
"Thanks, though I'm just hoping not to blow it." Vega flat out admitted.
"Relax, I'm sure you'll do just fine."Jax reassured him, waving a dismissive hand. "Besides, not like you're going to be a nervous wreck like Shin." Jax joked, causing Shinoku slightly glare at him as the others laughed.
"Heh, very true." Vega grinned.
"Yeah, you got this." Hassan commented.
"Oh!" Anya said as he thought of an idea. "If things go well with you and Sheila maybe we could do a double date sometime, It'd be fun." Anya suggested.
"Eh, sure." Vega shrugged.
A smile formed on Anya's face. "Great!"
"So Shin, plan on staying the night with Anya some more?" Sebastian asked.
"I thought about it, but I almost got caught by the dorm mother yesterday and I'm pretty sure she might start to get suspicious of not seeing me." Shinoku replied.
"True." Hassan said. "But we all understand your natural protectiveness as a wolf, if you want to stay with her a bit longer until things are safe then do so." He added. "We'll figure out ways to keep you out of trouble with the dorm mother."
Jax nodded. "Yeah, when it comes to creeps like this Otis, nothing should be left to chance."
"You sure?" Anya asked. "I don't want to hog Shin..." She added, sounding slightly guilty.
"Of course." Sebastian replied. "Besides, we all know Shin wouldn't sleep because he'd be too worried." He added knowingly as Shinoku rubbed the back of his head with slight embarrassment.
"Thanks guys..." Shinoku said as his tail wagged slightly.
As lunch drew to an end Shinoku and Anya said their goodbyes to the others as they headed t their next class, the two stopping before leaving the cafeteria as Anya saw a friend of hers approach. Although she seemed nervous around Shin, she informed Anya that she was informed that their softball game was pushed a day. Anya Thanked her and she quickly excused herself. The tigress sighed at how her friend seemed quick to want to leave because of Shinoku, but he reassured her it was fine and the two went on their way once more.
The rest of the day went as the others had, the routine that he and Anya had fallen into getting more and more natural and making the day all the more enjoyable. It wasn't long until it was time for drama club and the two made there way there. As Shinoku walked into the guy's changing room he was surprised that he and Anya had apparently made it early to the club as he didn't see anyone else there yet. Not wanting to just do nothing, Shinoku went ahead and started to change.
"Hey..." Came a familiar voice as Shinoku was just finishing getting his shirt off.
Shinoku turned to where the voice came from only to see Legosi, "Oh, Legosi, hey." Shinoku was about to open his mouth, wanting to know exactly why Legosi was the way he was, why he seemingly took no pride in being a wolf while they were alone, but that changed as the others came in.
"Hey Shinoku!" Bill said as he, Tao, and the others came in.
"Hey Bill." Shinoku replied.
"How'd your day go Shinoku?" Tem asked as he walked after the others had left, looking over at Shinoku.
"Oh, well good...thanks." Shinoku answered. "Yours?"
"Same, thanks for asking." Tem replied with a smile.
"You know...it's kinda surreal...haven't really had a herbivore be so friendly towards me before." Shinoku commented.
"Because of the rumors?" Tem inquired.
"That, and well...just how I look." Shinoku answered.
"Yeah, you can look pretty intimidating, just as Legosi can look kind of...well weird." the alpaca joked, "But considering you wanting to be the beastar, let alone the drama club means you can't be all that bad right?"
"Yeah...thanks." Shinoku remarked. "Still, you seem pretty..."
"brave to approach a carnivore in such a friendly way?" Tem asked.
"At least for an alpaca…" Shinoku said. "Aren't they usually cautious around carnivores?"
"A bit yeah." Tem replied. "But I like to think that like all of us here, including you, carnivores and herbivores can be good friends, really get to understand each other."
Shinoku smiled. "Fair enough, it is a good goal to have, the day where coexistence is not just a goal. You and Riz seem to be good friends at least from the way you described him."
"Oh, no, I kind of….lied about that." Tem admitted.
Shinoku blinked. "You...lied?" He remarked. "But why?" The arctic wolf asked.
"I wanted you to feel comfortable after hearing this was a place where herbivores and carnivores got along so well and seeing that the rumors about you weren't true." Tem explained. "I mean, we have hung out, yes, but only when some of the others around." The alpaca added as he rubbed the back of his head. "I'd like to think we can be good friends, but we've never talked one on one before...he does seem...lonely or something..."
"Well your a good animal Tem." Shinoku commented. "And hey, never hurts to try right?" He remarked. "I'm sure you two could actually be good friends, give it a chance and really talk to him one on some sometime."
"Maybe...I suppose it wouldn't hurt." Tem smiled. "Hey, maybe you and I can be friends too. Get some more practice in with being friends with a carnivore before I try to be with Riz. At least then I can try to understand him fully." he chuckled.
"I'd like that." Shinoku smiled. "It'd be good to have a herbivore friend."
"Good to hear." Tem smiled back. "well, we better get to the practice room, we'll see about hanging out sometime later."
"Right." Shinoku said as he headed out of the guy's changing room along with Tem. He was about to do his warm ups when a flying squirrel walked up to him with a jar. "Hmm, can I help you?"
"If it's not too much to ask...could you help crack these walnuts?" The squirrel asked.
Shinoku blinked, "Uh...sure." He said before taking the handful of nuts in the small jar and effortlessly crushing them before gently letting them fall back into the jar. "There you go."
"Thanks!" The squirrel smiled before walking off.
"You do realize she's now going to ask you to do that from now on right?" Commented a bald eagle.
"Eh, I won't mind." Shinoku shrugged. "By the way you're..."
"Aoba."
"Aoba, nice to meet you. I really should learn everyone's name." Shinoku chuckled.
"Considering how you joined and what happened yesterday with Bill I can see why you haven't exactly had time to." the eagle said with a slight smile, "Anyway if you want to learn there names quickly, the squirrel you just helped is Cheru." Aoboa said before pointing to a nearby mongoose. "That's Kai, can be kind of a handful but generally a nice guy." he then pointed out a few more members a peafowl named Dom, Zoe the goat, Dolph a hippo, Kibi an anteater, Fudge a red panda, Moro a Rhino, Mina a giraffe, and Els an angora goat.
"Thanks, I'll try to get to know them." Shinoku thanked Aoba
"No problem." Aoba said with a slight smile. "Anyway I better get back to my stretches, later." He added before heading off.
"Later." Shinoku bid farewell.
The rest of club went as it had gone last time, Shinoku did his stretches, eyes wondering over to watch Anya do so and noticing her doing the same, and then helped her do her dance rehearsal when she asked. After that he went about doing his own acting practice under Louis' strict and confrontational gaze. It seemed like no time had all when club time was over.
"See you guys tomorrow." Shinoku said as he started to leave the guy's changing room.
"See ya. Oh, Shinoku, maybe you should come to one of the carnivore gatherings. I don't think I've ever seen you at one." Bill offered.
"Thanks Bill...maybe another time though." Shinoku replied.
"You sure?" Bill asked. "I mean I won't make you, I just figured you could at least try to get on better terms with your fellow carnivores. Or, at the very least, get to know the rest of the guys here." He explained. "Hell, even Anya goes from time to time."
Shinoku thought for a second then sighed. "If I do, no trying to get me into anything relating to trying to be the beastar alright?" He remarked. "I still need to take care of something. And as I said, I want to find the right opportunity."
"Fine, fine." Bill said with a dismissive wave.
"Good." Shinoku said before leaving, heading to the main practice room and meeting up with Anya. "So, Bill's invited me to the carnivore gathering, told him I'd go if you did."
"Have you ever been?" Anya asked.
"No." Shinoku responded. "Bill said you go from time to time though, is it something worth going to?" He asked.
Anya shrugged. "I don't really go all that often but it's a nice get together where carnivores can just talk and even vent." She replied. "If you want to see what it's like we can go."
"You sure?" Shinoku asked. "If you're not up for going we can just...head to your room."
Anya smiled as a chuff emitted from her throat. "Mmm, that's very tempting, but it has been a while sense I went to one, might as well."
"Alright." Shinoku smiled as he he took Anya's Arm. "We can use it as an excuse for a second date." He grinned.
"That too." Anya giggled.
As the two walked out, Shinoku spotted Bill and waved to him. "Looks like I'm attending."
"Great!" Bill smiled brightly. "If nothing else, at least you'll be more acquainted with the rest of the guys." The tiger said with a smile.
When it came time for the carnivore gathering, Shinoku and Anya made there way to the rooftop. As they got there Shinoku took in all the carnivores that were attending, it felt like a good chunk, if not most of the carnivores were there, socializing and sharing. It felt like some secret private club that only carnivores knew of, though he was sure the herbivores knew about it too.
"I'll go see some of my friends I haven't spoken to lately, you should try to make some new ones." Anya encouraged.
"Y-yeah, I'll try." Shinoku said, though he had already felt everyone's eyes on him from the moment they reached the roof. He knew for certain that word had already through the school that he was spending a lot of time with Anya, hell even dating her with the affection they've shown. Considering her popularity he already knew that he likely was already on the bad side of those jealous of him, especially the male tigers.
Shinoku sighed slightly as he gathered his courage, 'here goes nothing.' He thought before he tried to approach some wolves that were talking after Anya went to talk to a wild cat and a stoat. "Hi..." Shinoku started. "nice evening isn't it?" The arctic wolf said as he mentally railed at himself for being so socially awkward.
"o-oh...y-yeah…" One of the wolves replied, clearly knowing of his reputation.
"Very...nice…N-not to sound rude…but…" The other said.
"Oh...right…sorry..." Shinoku said before turning to leave, his slightly growing confidence now dwindling. It especially took a hit when his ears caught them mentioning him and Anya.
"I guess the rumors of him and Anya are true." One of the wolves said.
"But why would she date someone with his reputation?" The other asked.
"Maybe she's only doing it to keep away someone she doesn't like or just stop others from asking her out. Could also be out of pity." The first wolf remarked.
Shinoku felt both sorrow and anger towards the two, though more than anything he felt discouraged. He tried a few more times, first with a dingo and then a lynx, but each time they quickly shied away and excused themselves. After those he just felt like it was useless, he was thinking of finding Anya and just saying he'd leave when he happened to catch a glimpse of Bill and the rest from the club hanging around.
'Well, at least I can talk to them.' Shinoku thought as he started to make his way there, only to accidentally bump into someone. "Oh, so-" His eyes slightly widened and went into slight anger during the first second of seeing the back of a doberman that just kept walking. 'Oti-...no, he's just a student…' Shinoku realized as he unclenched his fist. He hoped no one saw that brief flash of anger but knew one or two might have. Sighing he just turned and continued to Bill and the rest seeing as the doberman didn't stop.
"Hey Shin, Glad you could make it!" Bill grinned.
"Hey…" Shinoku greeted. "Think I'll just stick with you guys for now, everyone seems...preoccupied."
"Fair enough." Bill shrugged. "By the way...I've been meaning to ask you something."
"Yeah?" Shinoku asked, only for Bill to motion for him to follow him a few feet away from the others.
"So.." Bill said as he leaned in close. "Sense you've been with Anya, was se-" Before Bill could finish his question Shinoku's hand had slammed against his mouth as the arctic wolf glared at him.
"If you finish that question, I am going to hurt you, BADLY. I am NOT discussing my sex life with you or what it's like for Anya's sake, clear?" Shinoku said coldly.
Bill nodded. "clear." came his muffled response.
"Good." Shinoku said as he removed his hand, he and bill returning to the others, getting better acquainted with Kai.
Anya was having a fairly enjoyable time, she had managed to get to talk to a number of her friends before deciding she was ready to go. Mostly because she had her fill of interaction, but partly because some started to ask about her and Shinoku but stopped or did and why she was with someone like him. It took everything in her to not make a scene, it helped that they weren't overly rude about it and sounded more concerned. She just forced a smile and explained it to them, that he was nicer than what was said and she did like him.
They didn't seem overly at ease by what they heard, even expressed concern of it being an act on his part. Oh, that really made her strain to sound nice, resisting the ever growing urge to yell and punch the one who said it. Before she was unable to resist any more she decided to find Shinoku, finding him with the other guys from the drama club.
"Hey Shin, would you mind walking me back to the girl's dorm if you wouldn't mind?" Anya asked, tying not to give any hints they were staying together.
"Yeah, sure, I was about to head to the guy's dorm myself." Shinoku replied as he got up, continuing the act. "See you guys at club tomorrow." He said as he waved to the others, though Bill had a slightly knowing smirk on his face. A smirk, that was quickly gone as he and Anya shot him a quick glare before they made their way from the roof and towards the girl's dorm.
"That was...nice, though I think it'll be a while before I attend another." Anya remarked. "I really didn't care for the questions I was getting about us." She said with a tired sigh. "It took everything in me to not yell at some of my friends.. I get that they're concerned, but still..."
"Hey, at least they care." Shinoku responded. "I tried to talk to others but…yeah…didn't help I heard murmuring about you dating me out of pity or just because you wanted to keep other guys away."
Anya's grip on his hand tightened as a growl emitted from her throat. "Who said that?!" She asked in a snarl. "I'll kick their ass!"
"Some wolves mostly, don't worry about it though." Shinoku replied. "Right now I just want to focus on us and the bigger issues we have. Besides, I already had enough confrontation with talking to Louis the other day."
Anya blinked as she looked at Shinoku. "I was actually going to ask what you and Louis talked about after Bill left, what happened?"
"Well, he basically said that I was the exact kind of carnivore who was trouble, that was most likely to give into their savage instincts and then stuck his hand in my mouth asking what it'd take for me to eat it." Shinoku explained.
Anya huffed as she narrowed her eyes. "I knew he didn't like you from the rumors, but I thought he was giving you an honest chance. Instead, he's being a dick." She muttered. "Please tell me you didn't just take it."
Shinoku gently squeezed Anya's hand. "I didn't, told him he had no right to judge me and then after a...minor exchange about my hope for society." He explained. "I declared war with him for the title of Beastar and being lead actor." The arctic wolf added. "True he has a year on me, among other things, but things can change."
Anya smiled. "Good."
"I may have…also flipped him off as I left after getting the last word in." Shinoku grinned.
Anya snickered. "You bad wolf you, he deserved it though." She said with a smirk. "I'm just glad he didn't use it as an excuse to kick you out."
"Me too." Shinoku agreed. "I don't know what his issue with carnivores is, but it's going to have to change if he wants to be a true beastar. His pompous arrogance and views of carnivores will not get him far with half the school, if not a few enemies." He mused.
"True…" Anya agreed. "I'm sure he'll come around eventually."
"You rooting for him Anya?" Shinoku asked in fake shock. I'm hurt." The arctic wolf said as he pouted.
Anya gently elbowed Shinoku. "No, I'm still routing for you silly." She retorted.
Shinoku chuckled and kissed Anya gently. "Well, we're here." He said as they came to the girl's dorm. "Honestly, I'm kind of nervous after almost getting caught." The arctic wolf admitted.
"Hmm...you know where my room is right?" Anya asked.
Shinoku blinked. "Yeah..."
"Come to my window, I'll open it for you." Anya said. "We'll use that for a bit but alternate between that and you sneaking in."
Shin blinked before smirking. "Clever."
Anya returned the smirk. "I know."
The two separated as Anya went in and to her room and Shinoku around the side of the dorm. As he started making his way to the side of the dorm he stopped, he was being watched. Shinoku looked about, eyes narrowing, though saw no one. The feeling just as quickly went away and he made his way to the side of the girl's dorm and to Anya's window, paying the feeling he had no mind, chalking it up to a student wondering if he was going to enter the girl's dorm as he climbed through Anya's window when she opened it.
"There, now you look even more like a stalker." Anya teased.
"Shut it! I didn't even think about it looking like that until you mentioned it!" Shinoku said in a fluster.
Anya giggled. "You make it way too easy." She teased before shutting the window.
Anya proceeded to have Shin help her practice her dancing, though in truth it was also to help Shinoku get better at it. Well, that, and because she really enjoyed dancing with him. After a bit the two helped each other with work due the next day before snuggling up in bed. As he lay there, Shin smiled, arm around Anya. He couldn't help but hope for the best for Vega tomorrow and that he and Anya had a great future ahead of him. Though as he laid there happily, a figure elsewhere in the school near the boy's dorm looked at the two pictures it managed to take, one of Shinoku and Anya in front of the girl's dorm, and one of him walking towards the side of the building.