Three Little Misfits

Olivia (part 1)

This story was inspired by a guest on fanfiction.net, with a few changes.
Thank you thank you to whoever suggested this story!

The chilly autumn air made every animal bring their jackets closer to hold onto their own heat. The leaves had begun to turn from that vivid green to the gorgeous shades of yellow, orange, red and brown. Alex stuck his tongue out as the prolonged yawn left his lips. For some reason, last night did not turn in his favor in regards of sleep. That or he just felt extra tired today. Johanna and Peter were a different story, however, for they seemed to be filled with his energy as well as their own. The bunny just put his hood up and laid in his arms in hopes to get just five more minutes of sleep before the bell rings.

Alex drifted into a state of daydream, until he was pulled back too soon at the sound of the bell. He sighed, putting his hood down as to not get lectured by his teacher. Mrs. Hisani greeted the class as she stood in front of her desk. The lioness wore her usual caring grin, but it seemed extra happy today. "Kids, today we have a new student joining our class." Alex lifted his head from his arms. A new student? He looked to his brother and sister, and they all had the same expression; who could it be? "Please welcome, Olivia." She said gesturing her paw to the door. Alex looks wearily to the doorway, and he grew wide awake from surprise. He watched as a seven year old gray wolf enter with her head down. Nervous clearly, but why did it look like her eyes were closed, Alex wondered. All aside, the bunny thought she was really cute. "Say hi, sweetie." Mrs. Hisani suggested. Olivia did not look at the crowd, only raised a paw to wave as she quietly greeted the students.

"Hi." She muttered.

Everyone said hi back in unison, using that false excitement sort of tone. "Hi Olivia." The next moment, Mrs. Hisani assigned the frowning wolf to a seat.

"Okay, Olivia. Why don't you sit at that open seat next to Johanna and Alex?" Alex swallowed. She was going to sit next to him? He felt his heart race faster and faster, and his eartips grew hot. She places her backpack down and sits up straight. Back against the rest and chin held high. She was very well-mannered for a seven year old girl. Alex grew nervous, but wanted to better know her. He leaned to see her face better and waved a friendly paw hello. She looks over to him slowly. Alex froze, as his mind registered something very unique about Olivia. She had two different colored eyes. Her right was deep blue, her left was bright green. He thought it was so amazing. She waved a paw back. Alex felt a blush come across his cheeks, and he faced the whiteboard. Alex was in euphoria, he just became friends with a very special wolf, with a very special secret she did not like.

Lunch time came along, and Alex rushed through the doors looking for Olivia. He hops into the lunch line to get his food and quickly get out. He looks all around the lunch room, but spots no sign of the wolf, then he realizes why. She is sitting by herself in the hall with her lunch. Alex takes a deep breath, and walks over to her. She had her head down staring at her tray, so she didn't even realize the bunny's presence until he spoke up, slightly spooking her.

"Hi." He says with a smile.

For the first time that day, a small smile began to creep on Olivia's face. "Hi."

Alex took a seat against the wall, getting comfortable next to her. "Your eyes are really pretty."

She turns away. "You're just saying that."

"No. They really are pretty. It makes you special. Why would animals not think you are pretty?"

She rubbed her arm with her paw. "Animals call me a freak."

Alex froze for a second, then was filled with confidence as he spoke. "So what? It doesn't matter what others think. They say I'm a freak because I'm half bunny-half fox, but it makes me me. And I am happy who I am, so it doesn't matter."