twenty - two

NEW BANNER!

"Are you sure?" Titus asks for the fiftieth time as he leans against the car door i nod as i curl up in Titus' hoodie of which i stole and paired with leggings and black sneakers. "I'm not missing any more school." I reply i look absolutely terrible, my hair is pulled up in a messy bun and i only had time to put on a bit of mascara and my contacts in.

"Tesoro, you just saw your father and now you want to stay in school all day," I nod, my throat sore from my crying. "Well do you at least have time to change your pants? It would make me feel better to know you aren't walking round with horny teens staring at your ass."

"Titus, one, no ones looking there, two, don't tell me what i can and can't wear and three, are you forgetting that your hoodie literally goes to my mid thigh if not lower, i'm fine." I reassure, he sighs defeatedly as he leans down placing a kiss on my forehead, "Have a good day Princess." He speaks to Charity who wanted to come to school aswell.

Titus shuts the door leaving us with Jessica and Dominic, another guard he assigned to keep an eye on Charity, once more as the driver reverses out of the driveway. I spot him standing there, defeated, and sigh. I can't risk my education because of my fathers sudden appearance.

I pull out my phone as i send a quick text to Libby, telling her that this is my new number and that i'm on my way. Before turning to Charity who sits looking out the window. "Charity?" She looks over to me with a small smile "You know what happened this morning, We are gonna play a game, okay? So that is our secret, and if you tell anyone our secret then you lose and if i tell anyone our secret, I lose." She giggles

"I'm gonna win." She boasts as we pull up outside the school. I grab her hand as i lead her out and towards the gate where Libby awaits, ignoring the wandering eyes that all stare in our direction. "Hey," I say with a smile. Libby smiles, hugging me tightly.

"So, First things first, you look so fucking cute right now, i'm guessing that's your man's," I blush at the term but nod despite it, Libby confuses me, just yesterday she was ready to run and now she's happy for me? "And second, since your PDA sesh yesterday, everyone is talking about you, like everyone." I freeze, one thing i hate is attention.

I watch out of the corner of my eye as Jessica and Dominic approach quickly as to not lose sight of me nor my sister. "All i've heard this morning is 'oh he's so hot' or 'oh they make such a cute couple' to 'i bet he's her brother or something' or the bitchiest one 'oh she doesn't deserve him' which is fucking bullshit, i mean, you look like you just rolled out of bed and you still look hot."

I giggle at my best friend as we head towards Charity's classroom, for the first time in my life, all eyes are trained on me. I resist the urge to pull up my hood and cover my face as i speak to Libby, trying my hardest to get my mind off it. "Miss Lamino." I call for Charity's teacher, she makes her way over, quickly spotting the tall man.

"This is Dominic, he's basically got to supervise Charity, i know it's a bit weird to have a guy at the back of the classroom but it's his job and he won-,"

"Don't worry 'bout it doll, I already got a call this mornin' 'bout it." Her heavy accent is prominent through her words, "Thank you," I say as I wave goodbye to Charity as Dom does to Jessica. I have to admit i'm a bit furious at the fact that they won't say a word to me but they'll talk to each other, like, what happened to 'doing your job' .

"K, so he's fucking cute." Libby squeals referring to Dom, my brain goes haywire as i attempt to come up with an excuse as to why she can't go after him quickly blurting out a "He's gay," which she then proceeds to whine about as we head towards Physics.

We take our seats at the back of the classroom, Jessica however grabs a spare chair and just sits in the corner on her phone, her eyes glancing up every time someone walks through the door. "So, i'm single, as per, and like, i don't wanna be single, so you have the new job as my wing woman, all you have to do is make me look good in front of Joey Clifford and we'll be fine."

Joey Clifford is the schools quarterback, and i have to admit even i think he's pretty cute, but no one could compare to Titus, Libby basically uses him as her 'ideal guy' she compares everyone who asks her out to Joey and if they are to different she will reject them, honestly it's a miracle she's ever been in a relationship.

"Oh look here he comes," Sure enough the tallish guy walks through the door, his long blonde hair is pulled back in a ma bun and his blue eyes practically drill holes into my head as he watches me, i freeze completely confused before ducking and looking at my fingernails.

"Hey," I hear his voice as the chair next to me scrapes against the cold floor, I look over at Libby in panic but she stares back with both confusion, jealousy and panic also. "Hi," I squeak out, my eyes going to Jessica who sits straight, staring at the boy next to me.

"Hey so, like i was wondering if you wanted to sit with me at lunch, you seem cool." I suck in a deep breath, "Sure, but i can leave my friend." I point out Libby trying to draw the attention to her but to no avail, by now, everyone is staring at me which only changes when Miss walks through the door.

I shrink in my seat, "You have a man, stop getting them all," Libby hisses, not in a vicious way however, "I don't want him, you can have him. I have Titus," I hiss back, trying not to draw attention to me. "Awwww." Libby coos loudly into the silent classroom causing me to go completely red as everyone stares at us.

"Care to share?" Miss questions as she stares at us, Libby shakes her head looking back at the desk stifling a laugh, "We were talking about how we really want puppies," I rush out, to which Libby nods.

"That is an out of lesson conversation, don't have it during this crucial time." I nod, biting my lip anxiously as i look down at my sheet, "I hate you," I hiss at Libby causing her to laugh quietly, "I bet you $20 that your guard dog is telling your mans about the fact you want a dog, and you're gonna go back and there's gonna be one waiting for you."

"That's not true, Titus probably hates dogs." I say however that's a bit messed up, isn't a dog the cousin of the wolf. "Eh, he seems more like the 'i hate cats' type." Now that would make sense.

By the time Lunch rolls around i'm already absolutely exhausted. I almost fall asleep against the lockers, "Hey, you still sitting with us?" I hear Joey's voice, i stare behind him to see the rest of the football team and most of the cheerleaders half of which are glaring at me "Yep." I say fearing for my life as i side glance over to Jessica.

Joey really has a death wish.

"That's a nice hoodie," A cheerleader i recognize as Candice speaks, shes that one really nice preppy girl who just happens to be friends with a bunch of female dogs. She and Brendon, Joey's best friend, have been together since pretty much the start of high school.

"Thanks, it's my bo-," I pause, what are me and Titus? I mean in werewolf terms we are mates, but in human terms are we dating? "Friends?" I say but it comes out as more of a question. She giggles as she looks down at me, "Ah that amazing, what are we question. We've all been there. And I'm guessing it's Mr. Hottie that picked you up and everyone's talking about." I blush harshly.

"Well that explains why it's so big on you, girl he's what 6'5? And you're Tiny, i'm not surprised." She giggles as we step into the cafeteria, "Ya know, I think Joeys making his move, but, stay loyal to your boo and all should be just fine." I smile at her as she leads me and Libby to their table. Jessica following behind us. "Is the girl your guard dog?" Candice asks referring to Jessica.

"Something like that, Titus is a very rich man with a lot of enemy's, he also doesn't like the idea of teenagers around me without any protection," I say with a laugh. I sit next to Candice and Libby who quickly joins in with the conversation, whereas Joey sits across from us.

"So, Amity." Joey says catching my attention, as i look up from the desk, the food here is so expensive, so i never have anything to eat during lunch, "Yea?" I reply with a small smile. Immediately my eyes go to Jessica who sits next to Libby in silence however she watches over the even with cautious eyes.

"Have you got a date to prom yet? I'm sure you have a line of guys waiting to ask you." He speaks causing Libby to perk up "That's what i said," She almost shouts before going red and looking down causing me to laugh. "I- I'm not sure." I answer truthfully, i mean, are the school teachers really gonna allow a twenty something year old man to be a date of a student? Probably not.

"Well, if-," He's quickly cut off by Jessica who speaks for the first time as she hands me her phone "It's A- Titus." She quickly fixes her mistake. I take the phone from her hand excusing myself. "Hi." I say into the speaker .

"I swear if he touches you i will cut off his balls and feed them to him." I hear an unhappy growl from the other side of the phone, "Nice to speak to you too." I respond with a giggle.

"He just isn't giving up, Jessica has been linking me all day about how he won't leave you alone, it's putting me and my wolf on edge," He groans "Well i would avoid him but i don't exactly know how," I respond earning a sigh.

"How are you?" He asks his tone slightly lighter "I'm fine considering everything." He clicks his tongue against the roof of his mouth before speaking once more "Ok, well, have a nice day tesoro, also, i have a surprise for when you get back." I freeze.

"Erm...It doesn't happen to be a puppy does it?" Titus chuckles astonished "I-, How did you know?" Confusion laces his tone. "Ugh, i'm now $20 poorer, Titus, it was a cover story, i don't actually want a puppy, well i do but like not right now,"

"Ooh," Titus says through the phone "So no puppy?" He questions just to make sure "No puppy," I respond with a laugh, "I will speak to you later, goodbye."

"Goodbye tesoro."