"Fishy kisses are better than
kisses," I say, the words coming out of nowhere, "and like that, two people together are better than marriage."
"What are you talking about?"
"Nothing really," I sigh, hunching over myself more to trap the warmth, "it's just..."
"Just?"
"...I'm tired of this world, being judged for something you can't control, molded by peoples opinion, it's sickening." I glance at him, gauging his expression, he didn't have any. A crazy idea enters my head. "Hey, let's run away together, from society," I breathe, pausing for a bit, "maybe it's cowardly, maybe it's foolish, but I don't want to be defined by people who don't know me," maybe the cold is getting to me, "run away with me."
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Loopie didn't expect that the single shine of hope that finally shone came in the form of a silent and mysterious werewolf.
Nao didn't quite understand how his fate entangled with that of the trouble-magnet rascal. But with a bit of family feud and the need for something stable, this arrangement might very well work for the both of them.
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First installment of the Invalid series.
"Silly boy - you dare ask me that question?"
I frown at him instantly - taken aback when he gripped my chin. Yanking me close enough towards him, our lips almost touched.
The look in his eyes was one I've seen in wild animals who can't control their animalistic behaviors. Except this one was different...it held desire - which I wasn't for at all.
"I became Unhinged because of you."
That's when I saw him begin to lean towards me, and wasn't having this any longer.
I shove my hand onto his lips right when he was about to kiss me. My eyes glaring into his despite the risks of me doing so.
"I refuse for my first kiss to be from someone like you." I growl at him, his eyes widening in shock.
That's when I push him back and got off of the couch. I saw him watching me with feral eyes that told me I probably angered him even more. Possibly heightening the chances of my removal from this horrid competition.
Except I'm not like the other contestants here. Having him isn't my dream, my dream is helping my family - and being here does that.
I could care less if he becomes Unhinged. Especially if it's because of me.
*read "Prologue" for story description*
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