The Tigress

Chapter 14:"Lunch"

Now, what was I doing again?

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Ah, lunch. Food for the soul and food for thought....also because I just enjoy food. Here, at school I get to eat what I want without my carnivore parents getting after me about eating meat.

Meat. You know, at one point of my life I've had meat. Meat is what makes a carnivore a carnivore. It's what makes us strong and powerful but....I don't want to be strong and powerful through taking a life. That's not who I want to be but it's not like I had a choice in the matter. I was peer pressured into it.

It was either eat or starve. Those were the choice presented to me. In my household, the only meal available was meat. There was no other options. I should know. I have tried all of them before. Sneaking into the kitchen at night didn't work since the door was locked and even then. All the food were taken out and nothing was left behind but meat.

I've tried to go out into town with my own money to buy something else but I was brought back before I could even get a bite. Locked in my room....starved...left alone in the room with nothing but a pile of meat right next to me....a subtle movement....was it living? Was it breathing? Still alive?

I-I-I don't know...I lost all control that day and gave in. What happened that day? I ate meat and I found out I hate the feeling of not being in control. So, from then on. I started to eat the meat they gave me to insure that I never lose control. This way, I don't eat another living meal.

"Valerie?"

Oh. It appears that I'm with someone at the moment. How embarrassing.

"Oh....Legoshi. I didn't hear you. When did you get here?" I asked.

"Just...just awhile ago." He mumbles to me. Sigh. I need to stop doing that.

"Your a carnivore. You need to be sharp and focused, otherwise even your food can catch you off guard."

Ah yes, there's the lovely voice of mother dearest. Haven't had one of these lecturers in awhile. At least, I now know my instincts are still working.

As it should be.

And I shouldn't have mention them....

Yes, it's me. Your instincts. And I just want to-

Ignore them.

What!? No! You should never ignore your instincts!

Ignoring.

No! Stop! I have something important to say!

Annnnnnndd there. I've successfully ignored them now. I know it seems like a bad idea but they get annoying sometimes and-

"WATCH OUT!"

Huh?

BAAAAM

"ACK!"

"VALERIE!"

Huh...I guess I should have heard my instincts out.

Told ya.

Arrrggghhh!!! Shut up!

"Valerie?! Are you okay?!" Ah yes. Can't believe I've forgotten about them again.

"Ah. Yes Legoshi. I'm quite fine but if I may. What hit me?" I asked.

"A shoe." He responded.

"A shoe?" I questioned as I rose a brow.

"A shoe." He states. Okay, but a shoe? Whose shoe?

"Huh. Okay, but whose shoe?" I ask again.

"Oh! That would be mine!" A dog? A Golden Retriever, if you want to be more specific. Hmm, it feels like I've seen him before.