Manipulation

Ch 23 Fox trouble

My eyes stared blankly at the table, my head was out of it and i wasn't focusing right. So when Mr Connin called my name it took a while to register  I looked up at the teacher. He stood, arms crossed and leaning against his desk. "What is wrong pup?"

I watched him for a while before dropping my eyes. "It's nothing" I say softly wishing the whole class wasn't watching.

Mr Connin watched me for a little longer before going back to speaking about whatever. Something about Vampire imprints. I didn't think Vampires could imprint but, what do i know. I looked back to Mr Connin, he was a good teacher, he worked his way around this easily and got people to answer there own questions instead of him answering  He was laid back and not too strict. I shook my head and tried to focus on what he was saying.

I stiffened when something brushed against my leg. I didn't have to look down to know what it was, my inner wolf stirred wildly and i suddenly felt restless. I looked down at the white fox sitting at my feet, it's eyes turned towards me. Light streaks of gray sleeked though it's coat making it look as if it shimmer. I turned my head and looked at Lucas who stood in the doorway, one shoulder against the wall as he watched me.

I smiled softly realizing he was trying to make me feel better even if it only made me want to run around,or do something dangerous.

Lucas blinked and gave a soft nod almost undetectable. He turned to look back at Mr Connin, his eyes focused on the teacher calmly. He then walked towards the front of the room, his movements easy. Everything seemed easy to him. I then left something press against my leg softly and looked down, the fox had it's paws on my leg and it's head was near my lap. It nuzzled my leg genially  I couldn't help but smile and relax. I stroked it's head and wondered how Lucas felt about this. Just as my eyes found him i saw his ear twitch and he blinked.

The fox nuzzled my hand, his wet nose touching my skin. After a while longer i saw Lucas shift slightly like he was restless himself. His shoulders went slightly ridged and he fisted his hand and his jaw set. For a second i wondered if he didn't want me patting the fox, didn't want me patting him. I hesitated thinking how awkward this was when suddenly the fox jumped into my lap, curling into a ball and closed it's eyes. I stroked it's smooth furry head as it laid there.

I then focused on what Mr Connin was saying. He was saying something about when Vampires imprint but he kept pausing like he was thinking.

"I have a question for Lucas" A girl asks shifting in her seat.

Mr Connin looked to Lucas who nodded slowly with a small shrug.

"Have you ever Imprinted on someone" It was a strange question to come from a girl who looked so timid and shy.

Lucas stood where he was for a while then shifted and i felt his Fox's ear twitch. I studied Lucas who stood in front of me, next to Mr Connin. A muscle in Lucas's jaw flickered and his eyes seemed to flash red for a second. The whole class was silent as Lucas though of how to place what he was about to say. He opened his mouth, his eyes flickered to the window briefly and he shifted again. "I have imprinted once, yes, though it was a while ago"

"How is a Vampires imprint different to a Wolves?" The question came from the same girl who was still blushing.

Lucas then smiled, something between a smile and a smirk. His eyes went to the floor and when he looked up his eyes glowed an icy blue, cold enough to freeze someones soul. It was intimidating. "There's Blood-lust  A lot of blood-lust  his eyes narrowed slightly and he smiled while shaking his head.

I then noticed his fangs which dimpled his lower lip making me shiver. The fox in my lap nuzzled against me, the side of it's head grazing my stomach. It settled down again and i saw it's eyes open briefly and look at me. I also noticed Lucas's eyes go that icy blue color again, his eyes almost glowing. Then it suddenly faded as the foxes eyes closed. Mr Connin seemed to notice Lucas's eyes too and they scanned the room, landing on the fox in my lap. His eyes flickered to my face then back to the fox.

Lucas watched Mr Connin as he looked at the fox. Then Mr Connin shook his head and turned back to the class and started talking. Bianca who sat beside me nudged me and looked down at the fox. "When'd he get here?" she whispered looking at the fox like it had flown through the window without her noticing.

I shrugged and stole a side glance at her. "Just before Lucas himself walked in"

Bianca nodded then bit her lip, her lips forming a knowing smiled and she straitened up. "Okay"

I frowned at my Vampire friend and looked down at the Fox. It's eyes were watching me, studying my ever move. It's ears twitched and i scratched behind the fox ear making it's eyes close and it's head roll to the side. I glanced at Lucas wondering how he was tacking this. He was stiff and he was biting his lip, thankfully his fangs were gone and weren't piercing his lip. He shivered and his eyes snapped to me. He glared at me, his eyes cold but i knew it was nothing personal. It was cause i was scratching him.

I persisted scratching the fox's ear and heard it make a little noise. Lucas bit his lip more and turned away, his hands fisting and unfisting. It shocked me when his lip started bleeding, one of his fangs had pierced it. I pulled my hand back and i saw Lucas lick his lip. Mr Connin paused and glanced at Lucas who seemed to be shaking ever so slightly. The smell of mint and blood became stronger. I could smell Lucas's blood from where i was, it made my inner Wolf stir again, going crazy from the smell of Vampire.

I heard the Fox growl slightly and it's claws dug into my skin making me gasp, then released the claws suddenly and he bolted off my lap, his paws hit the ground silently and it dashed to the front and jumped on Mr Connin's desk in such a rush it skidded over the table before coming to a quick stop,knocking some papers off Mr Connin desk. It then shook it's self and laid down next to Lucas. The room was quiet and Mr Connin was watching Lucas who was watching me, his eyes narrowed. His eyes seemed to shift colors.

I didn't even fell the little puncture wounds in my thighs anymore. I was too busy locking my gaze with Lucas's. The whole class was still as we had a stare down. I bit the inside of my lip refusing from spiting out something stupid. I refused to look away, but even if i wanted to i don't think i could. The wolf stirred again, going crazy and i fidgeting, really wanting to be released. I heard a long, ear shattering growl in my head and shivered at it. Mr Connin shifted slightly and his body was ridged from what i could tell.

"I'm fine" Lucas then says looking at Mr Connin who looked ready to jump on Lucas at any second. I relaxed in my seat and leaned back, my back pressing to the chairs plastic back. I found out i was shaking but could tell if it was cause i was scared or cause i suddenly felt really cold. Bianca glanced at me and took my hand. It was a friend gesture, even if it felt odd. The wolf inside me stirred at her touch, growling as if saying back off. She squeezed my hand for a few short seconds then let go.

The bell rang over the room and everyone got up to leave. I, however, took my time. I could feel Lucas's eyes on my back but i refused to turn around. I heard Mr Connin say something to Lucas quietly as i walked out of the room.