The Moon's Descendant - Chapter 9 - Gunner part 2
Gunner.
We got to the door and I pushed it open walking through with Cole and Smith on my heels. Something smells spectacular, like fresh fruit, do all humans schools smell this good? I stopped and surveyed the hallway, it was mostly empty, but the people from the car park were all following us in now. I followed the sign that said ‘Office’ and turned down the left hallway. I opened the door and walked in with Cole and Smith still following behind me. An older lady in a red sweater with lipstick to match sat behind the desk, her short greying hair sat in tight curls on top of her head, and they bounced slightly as she lifted her gaze.
“Hello ma’am” I said stepping forward,
“We’re here to register for classes” The woman grinned with a slight blush gracing her cheeks.
“Of course dear, I’ve been expecting you” she put three booklets up on the desk and slid them forward. I took them down and handed one to Cole and one to Smith.
“Just sign here and you’re free to go”.
I stepped forward and signed the form on the clipboard and then handed the pen to Cole. The office was small and overcrowded with cabinets and boxes. With the three of us boys in there as well, it was too much. I stepped out of the door and into the hallway and turned around. A little kid in a hoodie ran straight into me, flying back on the floor. A weird smell filled my nose, like fresh citrus and cherry-blossoms. One of his books landed at my feet, I crouched down to pass it to him.
“Sorry, is this yours?” I asked him. He snatched the book and tried standing up, but the fall must have hurt him because he was wobbly on his feet. I grabbed his shoulders to give him a lift, but as soon as I touched him, he jumped and fell back down again. There was a tingle in my hands, a spark that travelled from my fingers and all the way into my chest. I never felt something like that before. The kid was scared, I could smell that, but something about him smelt different, something I couldn’t make out.
A crowd of nosy kids started to gather to laugh at the poor guy, so I held out my arms and pulled them back from him. I watched as his head slowly lifted from my feet up my torso and to my face. Was this dude checking me out? I tilted my head to try and see his face. Holy shit. It’s not a boy, she’s a girl. I took in her appearance, her small frame cowered on the ground against the wall. Her long and messy raven hair covered most of her face, but I got a quick glimpse at her striking golden eyes. She immediately reminded me of the little wolf from my dream. I was about to help her back up but just like that, she flew off the ground and ran into the crowd of people to my left, she was tiny and able to zip through them with ease. There was something about her, something I couldn’t let go. I needed to know more.
“What’s going on?” asked Cole as he stepped up behind me.
“There was a girl” I said still looking down the hall after her,
“Woooo” sung Smith,
“Shut up” I growled,
“It wasn’t like that, there was something about her”
“Okay, and what? What do you want us to do?” asked Cole with his serious Beta voice coming through his question,
“I want to find her” I answered him bluntly.
“The bell man, we gotta go to class” said Smith. I flashed them an image of her sitting against the wall with her hair over her face.
*Find her*
They both nodded and walked off to their class and I headed down the hall to my locker to drop off my bag. When I got to my first class, I entered the room and dropped my registration form on the teachers’ desk. Everyone was staring as I made my way to the back of the room. I had just sat down when Cole flashed me.
*Gunner, she’s here*
*She’s where?*
*She’s in class with Smith and me*
*Ask her to sit with us at lunch, I want to talk to her*
*Got it*
The first class went by quickly thankfully. After the first bell I walked over to my next lesson. I scanned the hallway for the mystery girl, but she was nowhere to be seen. I went in and sat down again towards the back of the room. As the class dragged on, I was unconsciously bouncing my knee and tapping my desk, each minute felt like an hour. I don't know what has come over me. I don't even know this girl, why am I so desperate to see her again. I was feeling anxious and nervous, like I had butterflies in my stomach. I racked my brain trying to recall the last time I was nervous enough to get butterflies. It was not since I knew I was about to go through my first change. The lunch bell rang, and I was out the door before it had stopped. I met Cole and Smith at the cafeteria. Noticing that they were alone, a swift wave of anger flew over me.
“Well?” I demanded gruffly,
“Where is she?”
“I asked her man, but she said no” Cole answered with a shrug of his shoulders. I growled and turned away walking into the cafeteria. I grabbed a tray and some food and sat at the table closest to the door. I’ll be able to see her come in from here. I waited impatiently, sitting up a little as each person walked through the door.
“What’s wrong with you Gunner?” whispered Cole,
“I can smell your anxiety”
“I don't know” I snapped,
“Why isn’t she here yet?” I hissed.
“There she is” whispered Smith.
We all turned and watched her walk. She was so small, but her feet moved fast. She never lifted her head and her hair never moved from in front of her face. It’s like she was hiding or trying to hide. You can’t hide from me, little one. She sat alone in the corner of the cafeteria, by the rubbish bins. Why does she sit alone, where are her friends? I watched her curiously play with the apple in her hand. It was hard to see her features from under her hood and through her dark hair, I wanted desperately to move the hair from her face and gaze into her eyes. Oh Goddess, what am I even thinking. Since when do I get this way about random girls. But still, something about her was pulling at me.
*What is it with this one, Gunner?*
*I’m not sure, I feel drawn to her*
*I dunno mate, she seems, damaged*
I jerked up straight when she suddenly threw her hands up, I noticed her drink had tipped down the front of her.
“Did you see her face?” a blond girl giggled from across the cafeteria as she flicked her hair behind her shoulder. Everyone in the room began to laugh at her, the blonde girl that threw her food and the guys she was sitting with mocked and teased the girl.
“What happened Snow White, did someone have an accident?” the bigger guy was jumping around his friends pointing at the girl and laughing. A growl worked its way up and was bubbling out of my gritted teeth, a deep hatred burned through my chest. I wanted nothing more than to rip that idiot's arms from his body.
*Don’t Gunner, let it go*
Cole flashed me. My anger was affecting Cole and Smith, I could smell it on them. They were both glaring at the table of asshole kids. I looked back at the girl, and a heavy sadness fell over me. I wanted to make her feel better, I wanted to protect her. She got up from her seat and walked quickly towards the door. I watched her as she went, drenched in juice.
*I’m gonna go check on her*
I stood up abruptly and left the cafeteria. I caught sight of her turning at the end of the hallway and I hightailed it after her. I rounded the corner and there she was, standing in front of a locker. She looks so small and frail. I felt like I needed to hold her, to tell her everything was going to be okay. What is going on with me! I walked over to her as she was reaching in her locker.
“Are you okay?” I asked her softly. She didn’t reply.
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