the spy who was 15

chapter 6

Ren’s POV

I ran home. I was used to getting yelled at so when Yuki seemed mad, I wasn't too worried. Though when i got home mother walked up to me angrily.

“WHAT WAS THAT PRESENTATION!” she snapped. Whoops, I'm dead. 

“I needed a topic and I didn't want to expose myself.” I replied forcefully calm.

“YOU WILL NOT DO SOMETHING LIKE THAT EVER AGAIN!” she roared. I wanted to stand my guard but for once I was actually afraid. Mother slapped me across the face, and I fell to the floor. Tears rolled down my face but I couldn't cry, not in front of mother. “DO YOU UNDERSTAND?”

“NO, YOU DON'T UNDERSTAND! WHAT DO THESE WARS GET US? REVENGE??” I snapped back, though that was a mistake as mother’s eyes burned with fury. “Well maybe you would like it better if i didn't exist.” I sighed, my eyes dark with sorrow.

I turned and ran out of the house. I will not go back! I can't go back! I ran for a while till I wound up near the school. It was midnight by that time and I needed a rest so I shapeshifted into a cat and wandered to an alley to wait the night out.

I woke up and shifted into my human form. I looked at my phone to check the time. Normally I'm the last one at school, but today, I guess I'll be first. I got up and walked to the school. I stepped inside, the halls had a few students but not much otherwise.

I walked to my class. I let out a deep breath and opened the door. There were a few students in class talking amongst themselves. I walked to my seat and sat down. Maybe I could learn how to draw? I don't normally have the free time, but I can try.

Turns out i suck, but it's quite fun! I drew for the entire time until I realized students were entering. I looked up for a second and saw Yuki but I turned back to the paper. Maybe animals are easier to draw.

A few minutes later, I finished drawing. I also realized that animals were much easier. I smiled realizing that I did quite good for a first time. I guess I had a hidden talent!

“Ok class.” the teacher called. I put my drawings in my backpack. “I'm going to let you guys know that prom is next week.”

I thought for a second. What the heck is a prom? I wanted to ask but I felt like that would be weird so maybe I can ask Yuki during lunch.

Later at lunch, I was getting nervous. Yesterday she sounded like she would smack me, but that hasn't happened before now. I finally gathered the courage to go ask her, so that's what I did.