His Gentle Werewolf [BxB] ✓

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KABANATA 1

The whole C City is shrouded with dark clouds and blanketed with gentle rain. It's currently the last day of school and the grade 12 students were all excited for their upcoming commencement exercises.

But in contrast to the bright and enthusiastic atmosphere, someone sitting at the last row is feeling sick. No one noticed him because he tried to lessen his presence.

Nanginginig ang katawan ni Ethan at nanlalamig ang kanyang mga kamay at paa. He is covered with cold sweat. Sa bawat paghinga niya ay nararamdaman niya ang bahagyang pananakit ng kanyang katawan.

“Alright guys, sana makuha niyo ang mga dream courses and dream job niyo someday. I really hope na may na pick-up kayo sa lahat ng tinuro ko. See you all sa darating na graduation. Class dismissed,” sambit ni Alpas—the youngest teacher ng City C Institute.

Nag-ingay ang buong mag-aaral at pagkatapos nilang magligpit ng kanilang gamit, isa-isa silang lumabas.

Pagkalipas ng ilang segundo, nakalabas na ang lahat. Tumayo si Ethan ng biglaan at tila isa itong maling desisyon dahil muntikan na siyang bumagsak sa sahig. Mabuti na lamang at nakahawak siya sa pader.

Panandaliang nandilim ang kanyang mga mata at nanlalambot ang kaniyang katawan.

Napatingala si Alpas at nakita niya si Ethan na namumutla.

“Ethan? What's wrong?” Alpas asked softly while approaching him.

Ethan sniffed—a sweet and fresh oranges scent entered his nostrils. He somehow gained a bit of strength and he used that to stand up straight. Medyo magkasing-tangkad sila ni Alpas pero mas matangkad ng konti si Ethan kay Alpas.

“N-nothing, sir. Ayos lang po ako,” sabi ni Ethan, medyo nanginginig pa ang kanyang boses.

Alpas frowned, nararamdaman niya na may mali sa kanyang estudyante. “Sigurado ka ba?” tanong niya habang hindi niya maiwasan na mag-alala.

“Opo,” Ethan said politely habang kinukuha niya ang kanyang backpack.

Ethan forced a smile to reassure Alpas. Isinukbit niya ang kanyang backpack sa kaliwang balikat. He then took a few steps but he faltered. Luckily, Alpas caught him by the waist.

“Fuck,” Ethan hissed. The sweet and fresh oranges scent intensified.

He blurted that obscene word in front of his teacher and then realization hits him. He quickly muttered an apology, “I'm sorry, sir. Nabigla lang po.”

Alpas chuckled softly. "It's okay."

Huminga ng malamim si Ethan. He is now pretty sure na kay Alpas nanggagaling yung kanyang na-aamoy kanina pa.

The scent was not just sweet and orangy, it's somehow delicious as well. It's like smelling the scent of his favorite food but at the same time, Ethan can't quite describe it with words.

Using his left hand, he held the side of Alpas' neck. He can't get enough of the scent, and decided to bring his face closer to the other side of Alpas' neck. This action sent shivers down Alpas' spine.

Napalunok si Alpas sa biglang paglapit ni Ethan. “E-Ethan?”

“Hmm? You smell so good,” sagot ni Ethan habang dahan dahan niyang pinikit ang kanyang mga mata.