(James POV)
I walked into homeroom confused by the smell. I didn't understand it, I didn't know who it was. " Mr. Stone, you were late this morning," Ms. Garcia said as I was setting my things down at my desk. " yes sorry was in the bathroom" I replied, " okay ill give you a warning this time" she replayed. She continued her lecture.
I looked out the window frustrated that I couldn't find the person. I wasn't even paying attention to what the teacher was saying. I wonder if my father was this nervous when he meet his mate. Out the window I could see all the fallen leaves on the ground they were an orange-brown color and there were people playing soccer on the field.
I'm not sure how long I was zoned out but the aroma started to come back, the same one as before. It was faint at first and it slowly grew stronger.
I hear the door nob wiggle and a few people walk in, the smell is strong.
From the voice, I knew it was Ava and Owen, plus the new person. The sell is really strong and I felt my fangs slipping out a bit like I was going to transform, I have to calm myself down. I start to play with my necklace it usually keeps me calm. I hear Ms. Garcia talking to him, " so your Oliver Pines?" She asked him. Oliver.. so that's his name I think to myself. Trying not to get too excited. After a few moments, I decided to look at him while he was picking his seat.
He looked a bit shorter than I was with light brown hair. His eyes were blue, like the sea. His face looked nice. I couldn't look away, almost as if something was pulling me closer and closer to him.
I was hoping he'll pick the set next to me since I always sit alone, but sadly he went to go sit next to Miles. Another werewolf, his family was from Europe and needed a clan to stay with and we agreed to let them stay with us. After a few minutes, he looked up at me. And I realized that I had been staring at him this whole time. But I couldn't help it it was as if the world stopped spinning and my only focus was on him only.
Even tho I wanted to sit and watch him for hours I knew I had to pull away, I couldn't stare at him forever. I forced myself to look out the window. It was difficult to resist the urge but I had to keep myself calm.
The last thing we need is for me to wolf out here of all places. There were 15 mins of class left. This was going to be the longest 15 mins of my life I thought praying that I wouldn't transform. My blood was boiling, and I could feel my eyes turning. I had to get out.
" Okay class we will continue the rest of the chapter tomorrow, and we will split off into groups and come up with a poem that related to Dylan Thomas" Ms.Garcia stated as she closed the book, a few moments later the bell rang and it was finally time to go. I quickly put my stuff away, I couldn't stay there any longer and rushed to get to the door first to open and leave without saying good-by to Ava and Owen.
I was glad the next 2 classes he wasn't in there. I couldn't stand being in the same room as him right now. Soon it was lunchtime and while walking I ran into Ava and Owen. on the way to the room, the smell started to come up again, and I started to get a bit anxious.
Inside the lunchroom were so many people like usual. people talking and eating. Both werewolves and humans that I know of. After a scan I see him walking with a girl in line talking. I'm surprised he made friends so fast. But after seeing him my blood starts to boil again. " shit" I said under my breath. " what's wrong? do they not have fries today?" Owen asked hoping that wasn't the case.
" no it's okay they do, it's nothing" I reply trying to force a smile. But I know I couldn't stay for long, The urge started to grow too much. I had to leave.
I turned around, decided to push people a bit, and stormed out, I had to go home. I could hear people being a bit pissed at me shoving them. I rushed down the hallway. Ignoring the calls from Ava and Owen to come back. I opened the doors to the field. And walked outside. It was a warm day but I knew I had to get out.
Once I got into the woods I took my uniform off, and my tie. I hid my stuff behind a stump that has moss growing on it. My blood started to boil again, and my eyes turned. my hair was growing, long ad black. My clothes started to rip slowly and then they came off. I took a few steps and shake a bit, feeling the dirt under my paws. Everything smelled strong.
I knew I couldn't stay here or someone might see me. I picked up my bag in my mouth and started running back to the house. It was a long sprint but I finally made it home. Inside I saw a few people confused by my early return, some people don't like working and rather just stay in the den. Some of them were teachers for the cubs, usually by the time they go into kindergarten their powers should be under control. Some of them not so much, and even if their powers were under control they get to decide if they wanted to go to school or not.
After I turned back and dressed my phone started ringing. I pulled it out of my bag and a photo of Ava appeared. I picked it up.
"James, why did you leave? Ava said, confused " I can't tell you," I told her in a cold tone. " you know you can tell me," she said in a calm voice, sounding worried. I usually don't storm out of school like this. I give a long sigh " I think... I think I may be found my mate" I reply unsure how to feel. Ava stopped talking and got really quiet, she didn't say anything at first.
Ava told me that she was glad and wanted to talk later, I knew she was happy for me, she sounded like she was. But I wasn't sure what to do now. what if he rejects me? or doesn't like guys? Everything was rushing in my head so I decided to sleep to take my mind off it.