Fireflies?

Chapter 9

• nine •

( Winter's POV )

A COUPLE of weeks passed by and the day at school was...well it was neutral. I wasn't noticed and am still that nobody. Difference is I have Kly, we hang out all the time, we had pizza date last friday and the bullies. We haven't encountered them so far. I'm glad tho, things would be tough if we see them again. And Kly told me they were from the campus Herden. It explains their bratty attitudes.

Urgh! rich people and their crazy personalities

I ran my fingers on my forehead to wipe the sweat. Aside from math, P.E and I aren't good friends at all. What I hate about this subject is the actual performance of the activity. Call me lazy but I just hate running and moving my entire body. We've been doing laps and a few stretchings.

"Gosh I'm tired" I complained as I sat at the field gasping for air

It's the boys group's turn to do the running since we were divided into two groups because of how over populated we are. Maybe about seventy plus.

"C'mon it was just two laps" Kly playfully sat down beside me

Her stamina really is something. She wasn't even struggling to breath. Like dang how do you do that?

Kly is quite a runner

"ugh feels like a hundred" I rolled my eyes massaging my aching legs. Seems like I'll be having cramps tonight.

She chuckled at my constant complaints.

Settling into our seats, I mentally celebrated. Yes! finally the torturous P.E. has ended. Pulling out the new book I purchased from my backpack, opened it from where I put the book mark and then started to drift from imagination.

Later on before I even get to the climax of the story the clicking of heels was audible indicating our statistics and probability teacher has arrived.

Shoving back the book to my bag our class began.

Like every foreign language the lesson was a brain wrecker. I had to stare at the values and variables for a minute before I finally understood the problem and had to take another minutes solving it.

Ms. Trinity is a great teacher. She teaches well, while she's explaining the lesson I'm hundred percent sure I understand it, but why the heck when I'm answering it by myself the problem is more difficult and not an ounce understandable.

Scribbling my work I once again crumpled my paper. I'm sure i got the formula right, but why is my solution going astray? I haven't even answered anything, okay maybe I did have answers but totally unsure about it. Damn this subject.

I looked over Kly and to my dismay she's as struggled as I am. I find it funny though of how stupid we both are with this subject. I guess I'm not the only one cursing letters and numbers for joining forces.

"Your fifteen minutes is over. Our oral recitation will begin" ms. Trinity announced jumbling our index cards

I just hope I don't get picked. I mentally prayed.

"Psst. Did you finish yours?" Kly whispered

I nodded but gave her an unsure look "I'm not even sure if my answers are correct"

Her shoulders fell "i haven't answered any" she looks worried

"Let's just hope we don't get picked" she nodded

Kura stopped jumbling the cards and picked one. The room became silent.

My heart skips a beat. Please no, not me.

"Cindy Tecson" Kura announced

A sigh of relief left my body. Thank God it's not me nor Kly. I'm sure Cindy can handle that pretty well she's a genius.

"Your number two" Kura said and Cindy stood "the answer to number two is five"

What? Five!? Are you joking me?

"Is her answer correct? If anyone has another alternative answer raise your hand if it's correct you'll be given additional points"

Another genius in our class raised her hand "yes Lily"

"It's seven, Kura" Lily said

Seven!?

"Looking at the denominator you'll have to crush out the variable a and divide the difference so the answer is seven" she further explained

"It is not supposed to be divided since there's still a variable next to the subtrahend" Cindy defended her answer

Our teacher listens to them intently, understanding both of their perspectives.

"No you're wrong because that's already crushed out when the addition of the price and it's profit" it was Lily

These genius are arguing over which has the exact answer, whether it's seven or five. While I looked at my crumpled paper full of scribbles and I frowned at my answer.

185?

Dang, I really have no future with this subject. I sucks at it big time.

Swinging my feet I sat on the bench at our school's park. Humming some random melody as I waited for Kly to come back. She excused herself to grab the both of us something to drink and had to ran towards the cafeteria building. I said it was fine but she insisted.

"I can't wait either. I heard the elders and alpha Tristan decided to held it on his birthday" some random girl just sat on the other bench said

"That'd be full moon right?" The other girl asked

"Yeah"

I closed my eyes tightly. Having sharp hearing senses is bothering. I don't wanna pry or even try to eavesdrop at everyone's private conversations. But what these girls said caught my attention. If what I heard is right they said something about elders and alpha. Which is quite suspicious. Before I got here I made sure to do some research, it's not good to be oblivious all the time. And I stumbled to some crazy creepy shits about this town. I'm having doubts about it and what they said just now, stirred some curiosity in me. I'm having second thoughts.

I jumped as I felt a cold metal pressed on my cheek "hey here's your drink" Kly handed me a can bottle of soda and sat beside me the two girls long forgotten

Kly sighed and was staring at nowhere and it bothered me

"You okay? Did those bullies picked on you again?"

She looked down tapping the can "no"

I can't pin point which of the two question she answered but the looks on her face says both. She's not okay and the bullies did not bother her. I stayed silent not knowing what to say and what to do.

"Can I share something to you" she said after a long silence

"Yeah sure"

"There's this guy that I love but he doesn't love me, he doesn't even like or want me" I noticed the crack on Kly's voice. She seemed very hurt and in pain just talking about this guy "but even if he hurts me my feelings for him is still the same" her eyes watering

I cleared my throat. I'm not good with advices but Kly needs an honest and sincere advice

"It's either you're the idiot or he's the idiot"

Kly looked at me frowning, tears visible in her eyes.

I continued when she didn't said anything "you're a fool for letting him hurt you over and over again. I don't wanna offend you Kly but if it's clear as day that he doesn't have feelings for you, why bother loving him? Giving love is a great thing but not all the time. You can't just keep giving him your love without being appreciated, if not reciprocated then thanked. One-sided love can be toxic too"

She begin to tear up again

"And he's a dipshit for not seeing how wonderful you are. I don't know this guy and I ain't bad mouthing him I can see how much you like him. But Kly he don't deserve you and your love. No man is worthy for a woman's love when all he gives her is pain"

She burst in tears crying her heart out. I felt Kly's pain and scouted towards her to give her a hug. Not saying a word anymore I just remained embracing Kly.

Sometimes when comforting someone you don't have to tell them it's okay you just have to give them a hug to let them know that they're not alone.

After for awhile Kly sniffed and separated herself "come on let's just drink this off"

I smiled and nodded at her.

After we dranked a couple of fruit juice we then separate ways.

"Hello mom" I greeted her as she entered

Clicking her step ins off she smiled tiredly "hello sweetie, have you had your dinner?"

I nodded "hm"

"It's already nine thirty honey you should go to bed" mom said while entering her room

"Yes mom" I closed the book I was reading and headed to my room

I prepared the things I would bring tomorrow at school when I found something missing. Something very important.

Shit my art project! My wallet!

I tried to remember where could I left it and mentally cursed myself for being clumsy. For Pete's sake I left it in the store where Kly and I had a drink.

I hurriedly went out and found mom in the living room with her paper works. She scanned me. "Where are you going sweetie?"

"I think I left my project and wallet at a seven-eleven store" I said hysterically

She stood "oh dear, do you want me to come with you?"

"No it's okay mom. You should take a rest I'll go by myself it's just a couple of blocks away" I said heading to the door

"Are you sure?" She asked worried

"Yes mom and I'll be fine. I'll be back at ten" I said and started sprinting towards the store

Thankfully the sales guy kept my things and he gave it to me unscratched. I shoved my wallet in my pocket and carried my project. It wasn't that big, it's a painting in a one-fourth illustration board.

Walking back home I felt relieved.

The road is already desserted. It was quiet and dark, only the street lights is lighting up the street.

Passing by a dark alley I saw two sparkling golden light. It wasn't moving.

What are those? Fireflies?

The two golden lights blinked and then slowly moved towards my way. No, it's not fireflies. I halted in fear.

It blinked again slowly getting out of the dark alley.

Those golden lights were a pair of eyes.

I clutched my art project in my chest and stepped back in pure horror. Oh God.

Whatever creature with golden eyes showed up in front of me. It was a humongous wolf. It's fur is black filled with scars, it's fangs are showing, and it's ready to pounce at me anytime. This wolf is not here to make friends.

I gasped in fear. The wolf took menacing steps towards me, growling. I don't know what to do but step backwards. My blood ran cold and I followed what my mind told me.

RUN!

Turning my heels I ran as fast as I can away from the angry, growling wolf.

I can hear the wolf catching up on me. It was fast and it was wild.

Oh God please help me

I screamed when the wolf caught me. I was under it's huge form. I started kicking it off me and tried to thrash it with the illustration board. The wolf bit my flesh and I squel in torment.

Somebody please help me

I'm slowly drifting to unconsciousness and the last thing I remembered is another humongous silver wolf came into the view pouncing the black wolf.

And everything went black.

END OF CHAPTER NINE

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A/N: this chapter is a bit long but hey I like how it turned out. I had so much fun writing this chapter and I hope you enjoyed it as much as I do.

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