Enemies or lovers(Rocket x oc) rewrite

Chapter 3

Ruth's pov

I pricked one ear when footsteps passed by my spot. I lifted my head from where I was curled up against Shadow's belly. I pressed against the floor on all fours peaking around the darkened corner. Several other inmates were stomping about the area. I pulled my muzzle back when one almost stepped on me, pressing into the darkness. Shadow lifted his head head, opening his jaws in a large yawn. He turned to me, tilting his head.
"Ruth awake?" I turned to him, one finger up at my muzzle in a silent declaration for him to keep quiet. He lowered his head, moving his body so that he was crouched around me. I leaned forward again, looking down the corridor. I got just vaguely make out the shapes of those guys. The fur on my neck bristled when footsteps from behind started to near. I ducked back again. My gaze followed the person who passed. I recognised the hair and face. That was the guy that had been with Rocket and Groot earlier. From the direction he was walking and the way he was trying to blend in as to not be spotted but was doing a pretty bad job at it. He either just had no idea how to stealth or he was the kind of stealth that used objects rather than slipping through open space. Rocket was not far behind, following on all fours with his gaze set on his companion. I pushed my head out into the open once more. Shadow pressed his muzzle into my side, breath ruffling my fur around the scar. I reached towards the socket I'd plugged into, letting the wires slither back into my pad then stepped forward, lifting my legs over Shadow's tail. I stood in the middle of the floor, staring down in the direction everyone had gone. Shadow stalked out of our spot, pricking his ears so they lifted out of his face more. I looked to him then started stalking across the walkway, keeping close to the wall. Shadow kept close behind me, nose brushing against my tail as I walked. I pricked my ears. There was a lot of noise going on from one of the rooms further down. Were they trying to draw the attention of the guards? I approached the door where the commotion was going on. Several of the inmates left, muttering curses, threats and other various things under their breaths. I pressed further against the wall, keeping out of their way. When they were far enough away, I looked around the corner where there were 3 people. Rocket, his companion and the other girl. Gamora if I'm remembering correct. The ground surrounding them gave the signs of a scuffle. So that's what the noise had been about. I slipped into the room, examining the remains for anything that I could use. I looked behind me for Shadow who was crouched at the entrance, his gaze focused on me. I returned to my task, slipping around things that had been there prior. I was out of luck. There was nothing here. I swished my tail and looked over at Shadow. He met my eyes, holding my gaze. I broke my gaze with him with a screech when something pressed on my tail. I turned my body, leaping at the offender and sinking my claws and teeth into soft flesh. A cry followed up my attack, accompanied by Shadow's barking. Pain had blurred my gaze for a few seconds before it was then obscured by black and white fur. I felt like I was falling backwards seconds before my left arm hit the ground hard. My gaze flickered black a few times. Teeth sank into the back of my neck, dragging me away from where I was pinned. My gaze flickered with little squares a couple more times before returning to normal. My feet grazed the ground before the teeth in my neck fur let go and I landed on the ground with a thump.
"What was that for?" The guy was facing me with an lowered eyebrows. I pulled my tail close, running one paw over it. 
"You stood on my tail" I hissed.
"Where did you even come from? And did you have to set your dog on me?" 
"I came from the same area you did and I didn't set him on you. He just acted in my defence" I turned my head away, letting go of my tail. Shadow had returned to being wrapped around my body, tail brushing against my legs. 
"Does it matter what happened? We should just go before any of the guards show up" Gamora started walking out. I climbed onto Shadow's back, patting his shoulder. He began tailing the others while I listened to their conversation about some orb and credits. We stopped outside Groot's cell.
"Well if you're both escaping and getting credits. We want in" 
"Shadow yes" he wagged his tail back and forth, tongue lulling out his mouth.
"You too?"
"Both of us actually. Shadow gets his own share" Shadow nodded his head, looking over his shoulder at me.
"Fine. We'll all meet at the cafeteria tomorrow" 
"Sure. No problem. Now if you'd be ever so kind to move. I still have some charge to catch up on" Shadow squeezed through the two, his tail swishing and hitting Rocket's muzzle as we passed.
"Don't you mean sleep?" Quill calls from behind.
"Whatever" I reply, directing Shadow back to the spot that had that little socket.