CHAPTER 5
James
I walked into homeroom confused by the smell. I didn't understand it, I didn't know who it was. " Mr. Stone, you were late this morning," Ms. Garcia said as I was setting my things down at my desk. " yes sorry, I was in the bathroom" I replied, " okay I'll give you a warning this time" she said turning back to the board. She continued her lecture.
I looked out the window frustrated that I couldn't find the person. I wasn't even paying attention to what the teacher was saying. I wonder if my father was this nervous when he met his mate. Out the window I could see all the fallen leaves on the ground they were an orange-brown color and there were people playing soccer on the field.
I'm not sure how long I was zoned out but the aroma started to come back, the same one as before. It was faint at first and it slowly grew stronger.
I hear the door nob wiggle and I hear a few people walk in, the smell is strong. From the voice, I knew it was Ava and Owen, plus the new person. The sell is really strong and I felt my fangs slipping out a bit like I was going to transform, I had to calm myself down. I start to play with my necklace it usually keeps me calm. I hear Ms. Garcia talking to him, "So your Oliver Pines?" She asked him. Oliver.. so that's his name I think to myself. Trying not to get too excited. After a few moments, I decided to look at him while he was picking his seat.
He looked a bit shorter than I was with light brown hair. His eyes were blue, like the sea. His face looked nice. I couldn't look away, almost as if something was pulling me closer and closer to him.
I was hoping he'd pick the set next to me since I always sit alone, but sadly he went to go sit next to Miles. Another werewolf, his family was from Europe and needed a clan to stay with and we agreed to let them stay with us. After a few minutes, he looked up at me. And I realized that I had been staring at him this whole time. But I couldn't help it, it was as if the world stopped spinning and my only focus was on him.
Even tho I wanted to sit and watch him for hours I knew I had to pull away, I couldn't stare at him forever. I forced myself to look out the window. It was difficult to resist the urge but I had to keep myself calm. The last thing we need is for me to wolf out here of all places. There were 15 minutes of class left. This was going to be the longest 15 minutes of my life I thought praying that I wouldn't transform. My blood was boiling, and I could feel my eyes turning. I had to get out.
"Okay class we will continue the rest of the chapter tomorrow, and we will split off into groups and come up with a poem that relates to Dylan Thomas" Ms.Garcia stated as she closed the book, a few moments later the bell rang and it was finally time to go. I quickly put my stuff away, I couldn't stay there any longer and rushed to get to the door first and leave without saying goodbye to Ava and Owen.
I was glad the next 2 classes he wasn't in there. I couldn't stand being in the same room as him right now. Soon it was lunch time and while walking I ran into Ava and Owen. on the way to the cafeteria, the smell started to come up again, and I started to get a bit anxious.
Inside the lunch room were so many people like usual. people talking and eating. Both werewolves and humans that I know of. After a scan I see him walking with a girl in line talking. I'm surprised he made friends so fast. But after seeing him my blood starts to boil again. " shit" I said under my breath. " what's wrong? do they not have fries today?" Owen asked hoping that wasn't the case.
" no, it's okay they do, it's nothing" I reply trying to force a smile. But I knew I couldn't stay for long, The urge started to grow too much. I had to leave.
I turned around, decided to push people a bit, and stormed out, I had to go home. I could hear people being a bit pissed at me shoving them. I rushed down the hallway. Ignoring the calls from Ava and Owen to come back. I opened the doors to the field and walked outside. It was a warm day but I knew I had to get out.
Once I reached the cover of the woods, far from any prying eyes, I ducked behind a sturdy oak tree. The cool breeze whispered through the leaves, but it did little to calm the fire coursing through my veins. My heart raced as I peeled off my uniform and shoes, careful not to tear them again. Folding the clothes neatly, I tucked them into my bag and leaned back against the tree, trying to catch my breath.
Oliver. His name echoed in my mind like a drumbeat, relentless and consuming. My blood boiled, and the familiar, raw energy surged within me. I clenched my fists, feeling my nails sharpen into claws. A shudder ran down my spine as the transformation began. My hair lengthened, black as midnight, spilling down in waves. My fangs stretched past my lips, glinting in the faint sunlight filtering through the trees. My eyes burned, shifting to a vivid, otherworldly yellow.
I dropped to all fours as the change completed, the earth cool and damp beneath my paws. Every scent in the forest seemed amplified—the crisp bark of trees, the faint musk of animals, and, above all, Oliver. His scent lingered in the air, unmistakable and maddening. My instincts roared, urging me to find him, to see him.I padded forward cautiously, each step deliberate as I adjusted to the heightened sensations. The forest seemed alive, every rustle and chirp a symphony in my ears. When I reached the edge of the woods where the school met the field, I stopped, crouching low. I could smell him—his scent was stronger now, drawing me like a moth to a flame. The urge to rush into the building was almost unbearable.
For a moment, I hesitated, scanning the windows for a glimpse of him. Just one glimpse, that was all I needed. The school loomed just a few feet away, so close and yet so impossibly far. My muscles tensed, ready to move, when a sharp snap broke the stillness. A branch. My head whipped around, and there, standing frozen in wide-eyed terror, was a student I didn’t recognize—a boy with glasses and freckles, clutching an armful of soccer balls.His scream shattered the quiet. He dropped the balls and bolted, yelling at the top of his lungs, “Wolf! Wolf! There’s a wolf!”
“Shit,” I muttered under my breath, my ears flattening as I retreated into the shadows of the trees. The damage was done.
I knew I couldn't stay here or more people might see me. I picked up my bag in my mouth and started running back to the house. It was a long sprint but I finally made it home. Inside I saw a few people confused by my early return. Some people don't like working and would rather stay in the den. Some of them were teachers for the cubs, usually by the time they go into kindergarten their powers should be under control. Some of them not so much, and even if their powers were under control they got to decide if they wanted to go to school or not.
After I turned back into my room and got dressed, my phone started ringing. I pulled it out of my bag, and a photo of Ava appeared on the screen. I picked it up.
“James, are you okay? Someone said something and now everyone is freaking out about seeing a wolf! Was that you?” Ava asked, her voice a mix of confusion and fear. Behind her, I could hear muffled voices, people talking over each other in panic.“Maybe,” I admitted, my tone shaky. “I didn’t mean for anyone to see me.”
“What do we do? Your dad is here trying to calm everyone down, but the whole school’s panicking,” she said, her words tumbling out quickly.I sighed, rubbing my forehead. “It’ll be okay. Only one person saw me, and I’ll handle it,” I replied, trying to sound confident, though doubt gnawed at me.
“Why did you transform at school? You know that’s against the rules,” Ava pressed, her tone both worried and scolding.“I know, I know,” I said with a nod, even though she couldn’t see me. “I couldn’t help it… I think I found my mate.”
Ava told me that she was glad and wanted to talk later, I knew she was happy for me, she sounded like she was. But I wasn't sure what to do now after someone saw me. what if Oliver rejects me? Everything was rushing in my head so I decided to work on some homework to take my mind off it.
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