Attraction | Theo Raeken

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I have been strolling through the woods for several hours and with every step I took in wolf form forwards, I left a bit of the anger behind. I think the feeling of running- no, being in this form can't be put into words. But I can at least tell you that it's calming, pure easing. And it feels natural. To be honest, it's the most natural feeling I've ever experienced. Whenever my paws hit the ground, the soft forest soil, a pleasure of happiness explodes inside of me and all my troubles are gone. At least out of my mind. 

Home.

That's what I feel. 

But it's not only that. The soothing atmosphere of the woods allows me to think about things I suppressed for a long time and contemplate about them properly. 

I've came to the conclusion to go to see Theo. To make the first step about to come to an accommodation. 

Perhaps I should be put off by his actions. Perhaps it would be wiser to keep away from him.

But I don't want to. 

I want Theo. 

I want him, despite his flaws. 

I make my way towards school grounds, since I'm sure there must be spare clothes in my locker. As soon as I reach the end of the woods, thus the end of coverage, I look out for any humans who could be able to detect me. Even though it's late and usual for most of the humans to wander around outside, I don't want to take any risks. 

After making sure no one's in sight, I sprint towards the entrance door and inside the building, where I transform back into my human body. I have to round some corners but despite that, I manage pretty quickly to reach my locker. I open it hastily, since I want to cover up my body as fast as I can. Usually, I'm not that tight-lipped and even though I know I'm the only one here, I still feel very uncomfortable about being naked in school. It's just weird.

I grab the shirt, leggings and undergarments I placed there if they were needed in a case just like that and strip them on quickly. Lastly, I take my shoes I use for sports and put them on as well.

I take a deep breath and think about what I'm going to do next. 

Obviously, taking my car is no option anymore which means I'm dependent on walking. My apartment is located in the city whereas school is more like out-of-town, which is from here to there a several hours walk. 
And that would definitely be the last option I'd take into consideration. 

Again, I let out an exhausted sigh and grab my hair between my hands like a ponytail, wanting them desperately out of my face but unfortunately I have no hair tie with me. 

I close the door of my locker and lean against it with my back before sliding down to the floor in a sitting position. 

I stare into space for a few minutes before I notice how tired I actually am. 

Finding it hard to keep my eyes open, I decide to close them for a few minutes and grant my whole body a little rest.

Suddenly, my nostrils are hit by different scents and I open my eyes rapidly, but in an instant I shut them again and additionally use my hand as a shield since I'm blinded by sunlight. Apparently, I fell asleep last night but I guess that's hardly surprising. 

I position myself in a fighting position, so I'm prepared for whoever or whatever I cross paths with. 

By the amount of different scents I can tell that two males are coming towards me. I take another sniff of the air and therefore of the just now-recognized familiar scents. I roll my eyes in annoyance and slack off my muscles, at the very moment, Liam and Mason round the corner.