Flirting & Fighting 2

After Uldrid went back to observing the class, I returned to my training. Despite practicing to the best of my abilities for the rest of the class, my progress was extremely slow. This is normal when you first start learning a new skill. However, it would be more efficient to speed things up using body activation. The thing is, I have no idea how to do that.

I know that it's possible to strengthen things like brainpower and reflexes, but I wasn't taught how to apply the technique in that manner yet. I'll have to ask Carin if she can teach me during our lessons. It doesn't make sense to do it the hard way if I have something at my disposal that will make my life easier.

Despite having started learning only a week before myself, Fleur seemed to be quickly advancing her skills. She had no trouble hitting the target and seemed to be primarily working on her precision. And watching her skills motivated me to try harder as well.

During the last ten minutes of the lesson, I excused myself, saying I had to use the restroom. I didn't actually have to go, though. I wanted to use this time to set a trap for the flies buzzing around us. I had no doubt that the wolf boy would try and pull something after I left. I was banking on the fact that being at the end of the archery range would make it harder for the teacher to notice anything because if he stepped in then it would remove any justification for my actions.

It takes a sterner approach to deal with these persistent types. There were a few kids back home that would pick on Stella because she was weak and frail. Kids can be cruel, and the adults intervening only temporarily resolved the issue. It wasn't until I stepped in and made an example out of the ring leader in front of all his little buddies that no one messed with her anymore.

I might have left him be if it was only the effects of Fleur's charm that caused him to act this way, but I don't think that's the case. Although charm is powerful, it doesn't last indefinitely. I find it hard to believe that Fleur's charm alone could cause such a big reaction. She told me herself that that was the first time things had gotten that bad, and I suspect he has always acted that way and that her charm only inflamed the situation.

After waiting a few minutes, I used body activation to quickly move to a spot where I could easily observe Fleur practice her archery. I was sure I moved fast enough that no one would notice me, but I was wrong. While looking around, I made direct eye contact with Uldrid. Despite my strange behavior, he didn't move. He pretended to be preoccupied with helping another student, but I could tell he was still observing me. Waiting to see how things would play out.

Soon enough, Wolfy made his move. He strolled up with a couple of other wolf-kin and called out to Fleur and I continued to watch the situation play out. I can't move until he actually tries something and I'm also worried about Uldrid. It doesn't make sense for him to just stand by and watch like this.

"Hey!"

"What do you want, Dorian? My answer hasn't changed, so don't even bother if that's what you're going to ask."

'so his name is Dorian, huh?'

"Why do you have to make things so difficult? You even went so far as to try and make me jealous by flirting with that nobody."

"I wasn't TRYING to do anything. And if Rune is a nobody, then what does that make you? If I recall correctly, our headmaster had to save you from that nobody."

"You little. . ."

"You should be honored a member of the Lupin clan has taken an interest in you! You could have it easy. Naturally, I'd have to train you to make sure you stay obedient, but after, you would want for nothing."

"You're disgusting and pathetic."

Dorian was fuming after Fleur's constant insults and was practically foaming at the mouth out of anger. I wasn't sure why she would try and provoke him like this. It isn't like her. Usually, she would be scared, but the look in her eyes this time wasn't like last time, where I saw nothing but fear and sorrow. This time it was more fierce. You might even say determined.

He still hadn't tried anything yet, so I continued to observe. Who knows, maybe he will back off after seeing this new side of her. . . or not. As soon as the thought crossed my mind, Dorian motioned to his buddies with his head, and they began to box her in. Two wolf-kin held her in place by her arms while Dorian leaned in and grabbed her by the throat.

Now painfully aware of the danger she was in, Fleur's previous confidence crumbled as the wolf boy leaned forward to whisper into her ear. I had to strain my hearing, but there was no mistaking his words.

"You know, I've been lenient with you and your constant rejections with the notion that you would eventually come around. But if you're going to act like this, then maybe I should capture you and knot you like the bitch you are." He said, tightening his grip on her neck. He pulled his head away and sneered while staring her in the eye.

"Ugh! You would. . .never. . . get away with it."

"Haha! Oh, but I would. Being the heir to a noble household means I have vast resources at my disposal. I could capture you without anyone finding out until it's already too late." Dorian said, choking her further once again.

Things were long past the point of no return, but somehow I found myself panicking at the moment of truth.

'Shit! I never meant to let things go this far. I should have stepped in and stopped things long ago, but I'm hesitating now. Why is Uldrid just standing there?! Shouldn't he be doing something?'

Uldrid was no longer pretending not to notice and was now staring me straight in the eyes with a serious look on his face. It was as if he was saying, 'what are you going to do about this,' like he was testing my conviction to follow through.

I wracked my brain on what to do, and a multitude of thoughts flashed through my mind in a matter of seconds. I didn't realize it at the time, but I later found out that I had used body activation to accelerate my thoughts in an act of desperation.

'It was my poor planning that caused this. If I don't act soon, Fleur will get hurt. What if I misread the situation and cause an incident? What if my control slips, and I end up killing them? Everything could backfire. But if I don't do something, I may permanently damage my relationship with Fleur. Why is Uldrid just standing there? Sure, this was my idea, to begin with, but that doesn't mean he should sit there on the sidelines.'

My enhanced mind was causing my thoughts to race in one giant, conflicted mess, but I was somehow able to reach a decision.

'Fuck! I refuse to be a coward and let her get hurt because of MY poor planning. If Uldrid is just going to stand there, then so be it. He can't blame me for what happens next!'