Rogue's Romance [BoyxBoy]

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Chapter 8: "Newbies"

I wiped my palms against the fabric of my shorts, drying it from sweat. I'm sure I am not nervous, but what is this I'm feeling right now, standing before a horde of pack-wolves?

I feel judged. All of them looking, not at us, but through us. Checking even deep in our soul. Each and every stare is an individual judgement, giving one opinion after another. I can feel the droplets of sweat forming on the tip of my nose. I wanted to wipe it so badly, but my head says don't.

Their faces show what they think of us, new recruits.

Curious, wanting to get to know the rookies.

Glad, that their pack is blessed with additional members.

Uninterested, wanting this pack meeting to just end already.

And disgust, frowning on the fact that their alpha accepted rogues.

"...and I know that these two wolves are going to be excellent defenders of our beloved pack." I managed to hear from the long introductory speech of Alpha Dawson. Honestly, my thoughts interests me more than his speech. As he announced that John and I were going to be part of the warwolves, murmurs started and looks, good and bad, were directed at us.

"...so let us welcome John Doe-" he gestured for John. John Doe really? I'm not buying it. Anyway, even if I ask I won't receive the answer I needed, so I'm not even gonna bother.

"-and Robert Cole." he gestured for me. Well, that's it then, we are officialy members of Midnight Moon Pack.

Moon-suffixed packs still annoys me though.

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"So, you're a wolf." Mrs. Andrea stated rather than asked as the bells chimed after I entered the cafe.

I have been thinking about what would they think of me if ever they would find out, and now that they know, the answer I wished for will be granted. A big sigh was needed to let out. Be careful what you wish for.

"I am really sorr-" Leila cut me off.

"It's alright Rob, we understand." she said. I looked at them both and a smile crept up my face, seeing their genuine smiles. I am truly grateful that they accepted me. "Besides, the more wolves the better pack, right?"

I chuckled a bit. "Right." I clasped both of my hands and bowed slightly. "Thank you, really, I am very grateful."

"It's okay Robert." Mrs. Andrea responded and she gave me a warm hug, a welcome. At first I hesitated to hug her back, but I lifted both of my arms slowly and hugged her back.

My thoughts were mistaken all along.

As we serve the customers through sunrise, I told them my real story. How my pack was slaughtered, including my parents, the reason I became a rogue. How I lived my life as a rogue, hiding my scent and pretending to be human, and moving from a place onto another continuously. And how I got here in Northridge.

"How about your mate? Did you find her already?" Leila asked.

I did, I found HIM.

"Nah, not the right time I guess." I lied.

My morning shift ended and here I am infront of my locker, taking the books I'll be needing for the first three periods. The atmosphere of the school became foreign. I don't feel like my old self anymore, me who's cautious and alert, keeping a low profile and acting human. I feel free, like I came out in a hide-and-seek game. But also, I can't help but to feel unwanted. The looks that the students, who are also wolves, give are uncomfortable and discriminating.