Buzz buzz buzz
6:15
Alarm.
Get immediately out of bed. I'm fresh as a leaf today. Guess that nap wrapped in Ogi had some positive effects.
Great.
What am I wearing today? Oversized white shirt, white skinny jeans. Camel cardigan and ankle boots. Wavy beach hair, light make-up but purple lipstick. Purple tote bag.
I think I've overdone it today, but I don't care. I love it.
Me: Can you come inside? I'm a tiny, little late. Sorry!
Ogi: O.k.. C'ya soon.
And I'm freaking late. Urgh!
7:00
"Mom, I'm late." I yell, descending the stairs.
"I know. Sit down."
"Ogi is already here." I smile.
"And got some awful news." My mom adds.
"Indeed. I was just telling Mrs. Woods that Sheriff called my father last night to inform that a person that was found dead in Covill motel. it's a man, late 50's. Animal attack." He says.
"Oh my. That's terrible. Horrible news. What is going on? Rabies?" I ask concerned.
"Just be careful. Ok? You two can avoid staying after school in Grand Marais." My mom warn us.
"That's true. We can avoid that." I agree.
I eat fast and kiss my mother's cheek.
"Bye Mom. Have a good one."
"See you later, Mrs. Woods."
We race to the car. He won.
"You could let me win." I complain.
"No way. Even if I tried. You're too slow."
"Ass!" I hiss.
"Just put the seat belt on, missy."
I were grabbing his arm almost all the drive to school. Not trying to lie to myself or to him. That's a lost war.
"What do you think about these animal attacks?" I ask.
"I thing it's a Werewolf. The problem is that are a few of us left and was none of the ones I know." He simply replied.
"Everyone has halibis?" I ask.
"I'm the only one in this area, that could do it. And you know it wasn't me. And I know it wasn't you. Besides I would recognize the scent."
I laughed "I can try to accept that you are a wolf in disguise, but me? Wouldn't I remember that?"
"Oh. You will remember it all." He grins.
"Shut up! Just tell me how it is." I punch his arm.
"It's great. The changing part no. That is painful. I mean the rest. Running in four paws. Seeing ten times better, smelling everything from miles and miles away. Seeing the heat from far distances. Having more strength and speed. At first you have almost no control over yourself, only acting by instinct. With time you get better at it."
"How painful?"I ask.
"Like your body is shredding. I won't lie to you. It hurts all over but it gets easier with time, though. Faster." He tries to say something positive.
"K."
I fell silent, trying to digest that.
"This may sound random but what's the colour of your fur? If I may ask, of course..."
"I'm dark brown, almost black. Red eyes, because it's the family trace."
"Do you know what would be my colour, if it actually happens?" I ask.
"No, no one would know until it happens. Don't worry, you'll be the most beautiful one, ever. I'm sure." He smiles, gripping the wheel.
"Red eyes, you get red eyes when you are angry or afraid, don't you?" I ask.
"Yes, that's true." He confirms.
I switch my hand to the back of his head.
I see the shivers running down his body.
"Warn a brother!" He jokes.
"Soft spot?" I chuckle.
"Shut up.We're here." He smirks.
7:55
"We are just seeing each other at lunch. Remember that, if you don't see me or smell me you'll be okay." He continues.
"Alright, see you at lunch." And I kiss him and my make way to the School's front door.
Wait. Did I just kiss him? Oh, funk no...
I look back and he's still inside the Land Rover smiling, purple on his lips.
"Motherf..." I say.
"Hi Zig. What's wrong?" Molly surprised me.
"Nope. Not a thing, except of course, Methods in Biotechnology. This early. Urgh..."
I gesture to Ogi to wipe his lips, but instead, I get McKenzies attention.
"Oh my god. Why is King with purple lips?" She screams.
I can sense all eyes on me.
"Awesomesauce..." I say.
He's a quarter of mile away.
"You're paying for this..." I whisper, knowing that he's listening.
I walk towards McKenzie, revenge on my face "Listen up, everybody, McKenzie is speaking her mind. Shut tha funk up so thy Queen Bee does not need to scream. Lord knows she can't survive much longer without her dose... of atention." And then I tell her "MethHead" and smile.
Before she slaps me I step back and she misses. I can listen to her heart beating and her lungs filling with air. I can see every little motion and guess her next move.
She tries to hit me five times unsuccessfully. I don't even have to touch her to win.
Resulting in a panting and frustrated McKenzie. She doesn't know what to do or say. She just stood there fuming until she gives up and go inside screaming "Red whore."
King senses that I am about to move towards her and holds me back. Not giving me the chance to attack her.
"Cool it, Ogimaakwe. You're too hot and your eyes are suddenly light blue." Hugging me from behind. "She's not worth it."
"If she ever mentions you I will rip her." I say facing him.
I see love in his eyes and feel it too.
"Only took us three days... must be a strong link..." I stutter.
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Buzz buzz buzz
7:45
SATURDAY
Snooze button (3 times)
Buzz buzz buzz
Income Call
Ogimaa
"Yes"
"You're not up, are you?"
"I'm tired... " I complain.
"I'm coming up." He hangs.
I snapped out of it immediately.
I'm in my pyjamas and not the sexy kind.
Go to the walk-in closet, grab my hiking clothes and race to my bathroom.
Made it. Made it. Do my victory dance.
"Are you in the bathroom?"
"Yes. I am. I'm in the bathroom, just a quick shower. Ill be right out."
"You know that in less then six days I will see you naked..."
"What? No, you're not."
When I finish dressing I take a peek at my bedroom. He's laying on my bed yet again.
"What's with you and my bed?" I ask.
"Smells like you." He grins.
"Let's eat something." I pull him, not having enough strength.
"You're missing sneakers." He points to my feet.
"I know..." I didn't.
"Okay, I'll be downstairs."
I brush my teeth, pull my hair back into a ponytail and put the sneakers on.
"Goodmorning, Mr. Woods. It's nice to see you." I hear Ogi speaking.
"Dad?" I say, turning right towards the kitchen.
"Waabigwan!" My father says hugging me tight.
"I thought you were never coming back, Dad." I say punching him.
"Trekking clothing, ah? Where are you two headed?" He asks placing a kiss on my head.
"Gidaanis, indoogidaakiiwedaabaanaa!"
"Yeah, I'm dragging him to the uncertain place called Pigeon River. migoshkaaji'iwe!"
"Some things never change." My father says shaking his head.
"And some do. I eat now." I stated.
"I would like to see that." Dad says opening his eyes to the maximum.
"It's true. I've seen it." Ogi backs me up.
Breakfast was fun. Me and my mom cooked it. The men catched up.
Then all of us ate.
"It is true. You eat now. Wow. Never thought I would see that." My dad said .
I roll my eyes.
"Ogi, help me clear the table." I smile at him.
In five minutes we were out the door.
"Do you take your phone with you?" Me dad asked from the front porch.
"Yeah. I got it in this zipper right here." I point to the back of my leggings.
"Don't worry. If I fall, I get back up." I wave him "See you at lunch." And get in the car.
"4,4 miles to go by car. 1,7 miles by foot." He tells me.
"Best practice for Thursday night?"
"You know, I crossed the border many times... that river is not that challenging in four legs. You'll see." He smirks.
"How do you know where you are? Where to go?" I wanted to know.
"I mark the spot where I place my clothes and then just come back in the same direction. I see if its east or southwest from a specific point of the river." He explains.
"When you say mark... You are talking about scratching a tree..."
"We're not bears, Ziigwan." He gasps.
"Okay, so it's worse. You pee in that area..."
"Yeah. I do."
"Not gross at all..." I joke.
"It's not. You're a wolf... what do you expect, perfumed toilet paper?" He tells me "We're here." And gets out of the car.
I get out too "Are you mad at me?"
Silence.