Life's Return

Like No Otter

Author's Note: This chapter has been rewritten or is in the process of being rewritten. Enjoy~
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Amity Pov:

"Amity Blight. Please refrain from getting distracted in my classroom-"

"Oh-! U-Uh- y-yes sir.."

There I go again... losing my train of thought when all I could think about was about yesterday. The way she caught me off-guard with my ear, the way she sung. Damnit, Luz. Why did you have to be so... you?

Maybe some fresh air would get me off of my mind. I raised my hand to get the professor's attention. "U-Um, may I be excused, sir? I need to use the restroom."

He looked up with a slight glare, then waved his hand at me. "Fine fine, you're excused, Miss Blight."

I dipped my head, then headed out into the halls, biting at my thumb nail as I walked. I couldn't help myself, thinking about the way Luz looked in the sunset light. If only I hadn't been so hesitant to simply just.. reach for her hand. It was right there. The ache to simply intertwine my fingers with her own had been downright torturous. Taunting me. Begging me. I was at least bold enough to lay my head on her shoulder. That much I was proud of.

My thoughts were interrupted by a sudden explosion coming from the classroom ahead. It was the potions room. Students rushing out coughing as smoke began to pour from the door. It was nothing out of the ordinary, students had their mishaps in that area plenty of times before. However, something told me this was a special case..

I peeked into the room curiously, and it seemed my suspicions were correct.

There, sitting on the table, was an... otter? Though something seemed.. familiar about it.

The professor came over and grabbed it by the scruff with a disciplinary glare. "Miss Noceda! How many times do I have to tell you to not experiment without my permission!"

"L-Luz??!" I spluttered out in shock. Of course it was her. This had her handy work written all over it. Why didn't I notice? Her little ears perked at my voice, looking over and giving me a sheepish grin. Well.. it could be worse. At least she was cute as an otter, not like she wasn't already cute before.

Amity, get a hold of yourself!

"Well since it was only a temporary potion, this should wear off in about twenty four hours." The professor explained, leaving Luz to sigh in relief. The other students cooed at her, and I felt my chest tighten. Was this.. jealousy?

"She is excused from the rest of school today, so she may go-"

"I-I can take her with me-! I was excused as well- so- I can take her home." That was a lie, but I didn't want her going home alone. I could come back and get my things later. Who would've thought, Amity Blight skipping class. Mother was going to kill me... Well, that was later me's problem, not like I respected that woman anyhow with how she treats us.

"Well then, if you're sure-" I gave a nod, coming over as the professor lowered the little otter into my arms.

Luz seemed to blink up at me as I cradled her in my arms, unable to protest since she couldn't speak. As I walked past the other students, I glared at a few who seemed to want to touch or pet Luz, but I wouldn't let them. How selfish was it for me to want her for myself? I wouldn't admit anyhow. Once we were out of the building, I held Luz up under her little arms with a stern gaze.

"You need to be more careful, Luz. What if you had made... I dunno- acid instead?" I huffed out. Her fuzzy ears drooped, glancing down with a guilty expression. Fuck. How was I supposed to be mad at her when she looked so adorable in this situation? I sighed, holding her in my arms again with a roll of my eyes. "Just.. be more careful next time. Listen to your professors more-"