Wolves

Ch 5

Sunlight streamed in through my window, lighting the room. I just barely stirred, rolling over to fall asleep again. Couldn’t I have at least five more minutes? I jolted up remembering I had school today, and because of the chilly weather, I could wear long sleeves hiding my injury without suspicion.

I leaped out of bed and swung open my closet. Rushed to get dressed and to school, I almost forgot breakfast.

“Marinette! Where are you going? You need breakfast and school doesn't start for another hour and a half.” My dad called, kneading the bread.

“Oh, right, thanks papa!” I backed up and turned, running upstairs to grab something to eat.

I sliced some bread and stuck it in the toaster. Once it popped up, all warm, tan, and crispy, I slathered it in apricot jam. I took a bite and almost melted, the taste was even stronger with my heightened sense of smell. This started to make me wonder what chocolate would do to me now, from what I knew, I most likely would just receive a small stomach ache. It’s been around two days now, yet I feel as if I’ve gotten the hang of this. Sort of.

I should probably plan for the end of this month to disappear before the full moon. I didn't want to scare anyone, but that’s kinda unavoidable now, isn’t it? I’ll figure it out without bringing anyone else in. Part of me tugged to avoid my death by transferring the wolf to another on the full moon. But the part of me clouded with the fear or hurting innocents was greater.

I looked up at the clock to see I had ten minutes to get to school. I turned to finish my toast only to find I had absentmindedly finished as I stared off into space. I wiped crumbs off of my mouth and hands and snached my backpack from the chair.

I ran out the door, not stopping this time as I passed my dad, I made it outside and waited for the walk sign to turn green.

I crossed and made it in time to see students still walking in. I put the plugs in my ears for during the bell. As I walked to the steps leading to the inside, My eyes snagged on a familuler, yet strange figure. I halted and turned for a better view. The man, Paul, was there. Panic surged through me at the sight of him and I made haste into the building, He saw me for sure. My hands started to tremble and soon my whole body was quaking in fright. He was just standing there, watching me, studying me. I didn’t feel so happy and safe about returning to school.

I felt more like I was about to vomit even though the effects of the full moon wore off throughout yesterday. I felt my ears, the earplugs had fallen out in the midst of my panic. I couldn’t turn around and look for them, I was swallowed up by the crowd, each trying to get to their respected first periods. I continue with them to my first class.

“Hello Marinette, we’re happy to have you back, you’re early today. No one is here yet.” Mrs Bustier smiled sweetly. “Feel free to take your usual seat again.” her voice sweet like honey. I returned her smile and sat down, waiting patiently for my classmates. I pulled out the journal and continued my list, more people arrived not long after, they might of just been talking in the hall and I missed them.

“Marinette!” I looked up to see Rose, beaming, entering the classroom with Julika. The detoured to my seat to welcome me back. “We’re so glad you're back! How are you?”

“Thank you! I’m doing well.”

“You don’t look well, are you sure?” Julika mumbled. She was right, I was a bit pale from having to deal with all the loud noises.

“Um, I did feel so good yesterday and I guess I still have a bit of a headache." I twist the truth. "Thank you though for your concern.”

“Well we’re just happy you’re back!” Rose waved as the two made their way to their seats.