Alternate Paths | An Aphmau Reader Fanfic

Chapter 12 - Cupidmau

Abbreviated Inserts

(Y/N) - Your name

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Monday rolls around swiftly, meaning that you are forced to head back to school as quickly as you got out. You really, really don't miss the feeling of having to wake up and go to class.

"Eaughhhhh-!"

And you can tell Mari doesn't like it either.

"Your whining isn't helping, you know." You say, looking over to your best friend with a slight glare. You're both aware it's not malicious; it's more so a slight annoyance from it being so early.

"I know, but at least complaining makes me feel better!" She groans, "Besides, you have some time before class, I have to head straight to the office to check in for my routes!"

"Shouldn't have become a teacher's aid then."

"I didn't decide that, it's Irene's fault!"

"Blaming God is crazy."

Mari doesn't bother responding, alternatively choosing to roll her eyes while leaving you in the lobby. You snicker as she leaves, knowing full well she would do the same thing if she were in your position.

You should probably go to Homeroom.

However, you barely take a few steps when you notice an unusual duo.

Garroth & Gene.

You glance and quickly, before slotting yourself behind the nearest wall, straining your ears to hear their words.

"I suppose you can keep living in denial~" Gene says, shrugging a shoulder.

While his words are light and playful, Garroth's face is anything but. The blonde's brows are furrowed together as if he's struggling to think properly.

"I'm not in denial." He mutters, "I just don't believe you. It doesn't make any sense."

Believe him...?

"Aphmau is Alpha's mate; that seems pretty sensical to me."

Garroth's face shifts from slight annoyance to uncertainty. "Aphmau isn't a werewolf.

That's why it makes no sense."

Gene lets out a sigh, a small smirk plastered on his face. "Look, I'm not a werewolf, so I don't get it, but that's what I heard..."

Before Garroth can respond, the delinquent catches the attention of two nearby werewolves, a friendly smile on his face.

"Hey, you two mind answering somethin' for me?"

The two wolves immediately stiffen at the sight of him.

("A shadow Knight?" "Not A, THE! It's THE leader!" "W-what does he want with us?")

"S-s-sure...?" One of the freshmen stutters out, avoiding eye contact.

"Aphmau is the Alpha's mate, right?"

"Oh...um.." The freshman's nervous expression shifts to panic. "W-were not really sure...but she is a contender....."

Gene's smile drops slightly at that, "A contender?"

"Eep! S-she basically is! Her and that other one, (Y-Y/N) I think?"

"Good to know."

Gene turns back to Garroth, his amused smirk placed back on his face. The blonde doesn't return it, looking at him with an apathetic expression. "Well...? Does that clear things up for you?"