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Tutting through her teeth, Haru’s brow creased in frustration. Her mind was going a mile a minute as her heavy steps slowly stalked the halls towards the gardening club. Well, heavy for a rabbit, anyway. She was angry, okay?! Well, maybe not… angry, angry…. Just…
She sighed, shoulders slumping forward.
Okay, she didn’t know what to do about that big dumb wolf.
It had been maybe a few weeks or so since their… unsuccessful? Love hotel night. She supposed she was grateful Legosi didn’t make her feel pressured into sleeping with him just for saving her life, but she had been looking forward to it. It made her guts flip in what she assumed were nerves.
The pair had been hanging out around school, texting, and acting- if she was honest with herself- like a couple. However, that couldn’t be what they were, right? Not after his dramatic speech about saving herself for him while he got “stronger” for her. What does that even mean?! Why does he have to be such a teenage boy sometimes, and not only a teenage boy but an overly dramatic teenage wolf who speaks in these crazy riddles!!
Haru’s ears flicked down, eyes fixating on the simple wooden pattern on the floor. That wasn’t very kind. If he was like everyone else, then he wouldn’t be Legosi. She loved L- uh… spending time with Legosi. A small blush creeped its way up her neck, prickling heat at the base of her ears.
Her steps smoothed out, her demeanour calming as she continued down the halls of Cherryton Academy. It truly was a lovely afternoon; the sun was peeking through the foliage outside, scattering lovely golden confetti over the walls and floors. She delighted in the sensation of running her fingers over the areas that had warmed up from the touch of the sun. The transition from hot to cool as she continued her stride brought goosebumps to the back of her arms. She shivered.
Part of her realised she might have been feeling embarrassed. Afterall, she was the one who tried to jump into his mouth. How mortifying! Was that why they hadn’t done anything physical since? They still spent time together, but was the miscommunication also… on her?
‘Ah, I’m supposed to be the mature one too!” mused Haru, “I need to take responsibility for my part in this ‘weirdness’’
With that, her ears perked up, eyes set with a determined look.
‘To the library!’
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Haru wasn’t someone who would shy away from something if it was uncomfortable. Being truly herself, and nothing but herself, had been how she always lived her life. How everyone else saw her or treated her wasn’t anything she could control. However…
She fidgeted with the hem of her skirt, pulling a loose thread between her fingers. Her eyes darted between book title after book title, skimming as fast as she could. Her front teeth were making quick work chewing at the skin on her bottom lip.
“Canine Dating Tips- What You Need to Know to Woo the Wolf”
“Canine Sexual Safety- Prophylactics, Litter Knowledge and More”
“Canine Sexual Biology 101”
She couldn’t bring herself to read more. She knew these were mostly scientific books, not anything ‘naughty’, but her body was so tightly wound she felt she could run 100 miles at the drop of a pin. Preferably away from the library, never to be seen again.
At times like these Haru really resented the minimal Wi-Fi the school allowed on phones. All research had to be done via the library computers or books. She assumed it was an attempt to keep students on educational tasks without distractions. There was no way she was going to look up something humiliating like “canine dick average size” on an immovable, large, library monitor.
Books it was.
She closed her eyes, took a deep breath in, and pulled out the “Canine Sexual Biology 101”. So what, she was reading a canine sexual health book?! She’s a grown woman and can do what she wants! So there!
…… She scanned the library for a dark and secluded corner before squeezing her body into the nook beside one of the bookcases.