The Tigress

Chapter 3: "What to do"

Valerie?" Crap.

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Crap. How did she find me?

"Valerie? Are you okay?" No! I'm not okay! I decided to have an internal panic as she got closer. No! Stay back! Back you demon! ........As you can tell that didn't work on the cheetah.

"Valerie?" She said like she was cautious to get too close to me. Yeah. I did threaten her and probably was oozing bloodlust. But I can't help it. I tried to rein it in and I'm pretty lucky I didn't attack any of them. Anyways, she was being cautious of me and I can understand but she also looked worried for me. Why? I was wondering why? I was rude to her and probably looked like I would have killed her. Yet....she looked worried for me. Why?

Before I realized it, I started to tear up. My eyes felt hot and blurry. Oh. Am I about to cry? Why? Is it because she's the first or show she cares? The first to worry about someone like me?

"Valerie?" Oh. I still haven't answered her.

"Yes?" I asked. Quite tentative. I mean, quite nonchalant.....

"Are you...are you feeling okay? You look stressed?" She asked.

No. I'm not feeling okay. I have developed a second persona that has me giving in to my carnivore instincts. Worst of all? I can't control it...but I didn't say that. No. I can't say that. What if she tells someone? What if she tells the headmaster? I would surely be expelled even worst, jailed or put into rehab. Parents might be proud. But I don't care for their opinion.

"Yes. I'm just......not used to be around others." That should work. I mean it has to work.

Sheila looked at me. Stared at me. She was probably trying to figure me out. Well, she won't be able to. I don't understand myself either.

"Okay." What? That work? When I look at her more clearly I noticed that her ears are twitching and her eyes don't meet mine. They keep shifting away. I'll study her closely. Why? She looks suspicious of me. She clearly doesn't believe me.

"...."

"...."

This is quite awkward. I don't know who left first but we both took separate paths. That girl is quite......strange? Different? Unique? I don't what to describe her as but one things for certain, she's different...also suspicious.

Forget that. I started to head back towards the dorms but I couldn't help myself. I had to take the scenic route. And let say one thing.....worth it. The route was filled with cherry blossoms and the world around me took on an orange tint as the sun started to set. Wow. I must have been out here for awhile now. Did I miss dinner? Probably did. Who cares.....

Grumble

"(Sigh) dammit. I am hungry." I said to myself as I knew my stomach never lies to me.

What to do. What to do. Maybe dinners not over? I could go and check but where is the cafeteria? Dang it! I should have gotten a tour guide! I mean I was going to ask my roommates but now I can't because of earlier...it would be awkward and I would feel some guilt. Maybe I can find it on my own...or I could apologize to Kuroneko.....

"A tiger never apologizes!"

"...."

With that thought, my decision was finalized. I made my way down the path. And came upon a two way path. Hmm. Which should I take? Many say that left is always the best to take but I like to think right is the right way to go....heh. Yeah, let's go right. I headed right. I made my way following the path and came upon.....a dead end. I was betrayed.

I went back the way I came..at least that was the plan until I heard a snap. Where did that come from? I swiveled my head towards the sound. My ears perked up. I raised my head and stood still. I was alert. I just noticed how quiet it has become. The area around me was silent...no crickets or the humming of night bugs. When did it get so dark? I could use this to my advantage.

Unlike herbivores, a tiger could see more clearly at night. So as clouds passed over the moon my vision sharpened more.

Crrrkkk

I could hear someone approaching. Quite stealthy. Their steps light and silent but they couldn't keep quiet completely as they passed through branches and bushes. I could see them approaching me. Their frame large and intimidating...they intimidate me. I felt scared? Like I shouldn't confront them but if there's one thing my parents taught me is that I shouldn't back down....even if they are bigger than you.

"A tiger never backs down! We are the biggest in the feline breed!"

They always told me not to back down....I hate them. I really do. I wished their lessons never stayed but they did. And they might save my life....I don't want to owe them..

The figure was closer. A couple steps and they be upon me. I didn't back up. Instead I raised my head and I could feel my hackles start to rise. I feel a growl in the back of my throat. They could attack if they dare. I won't back down!

A/n: I'm sorry I'm late. I just had a writers block and wondering how I could continue it and I did it this way! Ta-da! I hope you guys enjoy it! See ya!