Secrets Open

Chapter 13

Octavian's POV

Becca nods and we continue to walk in comfortable silence. I guess I confused her. We make it to her classroom and before I can say anything she pulls me into a tight hug. I tense at first but slowly return it and tuck her head into the crook of my neck.

We stay like that for a few minutes before she pulls back and looks at me with a smile. Tilting my head at her I ask, "What?"

She shakes her head the smile still in place, "Nothing. I just had to do that. You know, I wish you'd open up and stop playing hot and cold with me. Tell me how you actually feel."

I give her a sad smile, "Except if I do then it might put you in danger." She looks down and grabs my hand, "I don't care..." She whispers, looking at out clasped hands. Putting a finger under her chin I lift it so she looks at me, "Why? You barely know me." Becca shakes her head, "I do know you." I raise an eyebrow at her and she pushes to explain, "Even though we might not talk but I'm observant." And noisy. And a stalker, "I know you've been through a lot." That's a damn understatement. I feel her squeeze my hand and focus, "Are to you even listening?" I huff and nod, letting her continue.

She rolls her eyes, "And you're like a tsundere. You're a softy on the inside. You're a good person even if you wouldn't think so." Oh I think so. I can be if I want, "I trust you Octavian." I look down and shake my head and mutter, "I hope I won't regret this." Look back up and bring her closer to kiss her forehead. I pull away and say over my shoulder, "Get to class." I still don't turn around as I hear her soft laughter.

Now back to business; I need to bring Luca back so they can decide what to do with him. I stop when I realize my side hasn't bothered me this whole time. I raise my shirt and move my binder slightly and put my hand to my side. My eyebrows furrow when it doesn't hurt. Wait a second. I focus closer and see that the stitches have healed in along with my wound. God damnit. I wasn't expecting to heal that quickly but I guess I'm going to have to remove the stitches and have to have to heal all over again.

I shake my head with a sigh. Well in any case I'm glad that at least that won't be to much of a bother as a bite. Anyways, aside from that, what Becca didn't know is that she chose a bunk bed for my dorm room. She could've had a single all to herself but she didn't choose that soooo. Yeah, "Octav!!" I look at startled to see who called me and see Natosha coming towards me. I look at her with furrowed brows and rush towards her and take her arm, dragging her into the base, "What we're you doing up there? You're not supposed to go up there! People will ask questions and you're a terrible liar."

She huffs, "I can lie if I want." She waves her hand dismissively, "I was looking for you. I got some strange letter that came for you. Anyways, how's your side?" What strange letter? I would think that anything that would be sent to me would go straight to my mother, "Geez Octav. I'm going to have to remove these stitches. They've healed in along with your skin." I snap out of it and notice Natosha has lifted my shirt and is looking at my side. She pulls on my binder gently, "It doesn't help that this was pushing on them. Those will be a bit harder to remove since they're more embedded into your skin." I sigh, "Do I need t-"

I'm cut off when Natosha slaps a hand over my mouth. Glaring at her as she says, "Yes, now come with me back to my room and I can take the stitches out." With another sigh she pulls me along.

While we're walking I pull out my phone and setup to have someone bring in and setup the bunk without me since it would seem I won't be there to do it.

We walk for sometime until I freeze, "Shit." I mutter under my breath, "What is it?" Natosha stops pulling my and asks, a little concerned. I shake my head, "It's nothing nevermind." She looks doubtful but doesn't push the subject.

Well to be exact she doesn't push me, right now she's pulling me.

Anyway, my minds getting off track. I forgot about Lynda. Where'd she go? She was with us and then I completely forgot about her. Is she still with Becca? If so then where? I know she can shift but I thought she could only shift into a wolf.

Maybe I'm wrong but if Mac vouches then I'll trust her. We make it to her room and she makes me sit on her bed while she gets her tools. I need to get Beccas but also Macona's number in case I need to speak with either of them. Maybe I could take to Lynda about that.

Natosha comes back in and tells me to take my tops off. I absentmindedly take my shirt off. Okay so after I do that if I need to talk to eit-, "You all there?" I focus on Natosha with a yawn, "Yeah yeah." I stretch my arms out, "Now wha-" I get cut off as Natosha says, "The binder as well." I roll my eyes with a groan, "Seriously? Why?"

She shakes her head, "So it's out of the way and it doesn't put anymore pressure on the wound." She makes a shooing motion with her hands towards me, "Now off with it." I hesitate. I've.... I haven't revealed this much of myself to anyone since the accident with her. Do I really- God damnit I have to don't I? At least I know I can trust Natosha.