Chapter Four

~Lina

"You all have a test tomorrow", Mr Stewart stated proudly as everyone including me sighed. His tests were always popping up when we least expect them.

"Shit, I was hoping to watch the rematch of Germany and Brazil today. Guess not because I have to study", Avan say before releasing a groan. He was so obsessed with football for whatever reason. I didn't like it much because I always get bored whenever I tried to watch it.

"You're so crazy about football yet you aren't a part of the academy's football team", Kailee stated as she looked at him. I always wondered why he didn't join the team. He was the goal keeper back in high school for his team and he was pretty good at it. He was the only reason I went to the matches because I wanted to support him. 

"I just didn't want to join it, besides their team already has some good players. You should've seen the match last month, it was insane", he replied as I remembered the match he was begging me to go. As expected, I didn't. The thing about me is that if I don't feel the thrill to go somewhere, I will never leave my home. 

I heard some laughter and I looked to my left where the gang was. When I arrived at school this morning I thought there was going to be some altercation because of what happened the other day. Surprisingly, Avan and I walked past them without any problems. I was thankful because I didn't want him to get hurt. 

Zyair's eyes met mine and I quickly turned away. I've been on the edge lately because of how he approached me and then pulled my body unto his. Which normal person would do that? But then again he wasn't normal. He was a shape shifting creature with sharp teeth and claws. 

Just like the Alpha.

My body somewhat started heating up when he crossed my mind. I chewed on my bottom lip when I remembered how his hands caught me before I fell. It was one of those moments where time literally stopped and no one else existed but us. It was weird and shocking. What was even more weird was how he placed his head on mine and stared into my eyes. That wasn't some normal behaviour. I just didn't know what it meant.

"Earth to Lina"

I was brought back by a finger snapping across my face. I realized that the bell has rang and the class was empty aside from the three of us. I stood up and packed up my things before putting on my bag.

"I wonder what had you so caught up in your thoughts. Let me guess, Mr. Big Bad Alpha", Avan said as I groaned wanting to punch him for bringing that back up. 

"What does he mean?", Kailee asked as I remembered that I haven't told her anything about what happened. 

"I'll tell you after school", I replied as she nod slowly. She was eager to know but not now. The place wasn't quiet and even the lockers had ears. Can't be too sure of what you say and where you say it. 

After collecting our food we took our seat and started eating. I went on my phone and started scrolling through i***a. I started watching a video but didn't get to finish as someone was harshly thrown on our table. I shrieked as we all got up seeing that a fight was going on.

Avan pushed me behind him as the two guys started growling at each other. I didn't even know what started it. I realized that they were from the gang and I knew things were going to get really messy. We all stayed back except the gang who refused to part their members. Zyair was still sitting on his phone unbelievably despite all that was happening. 

"This is bad", Kailee say as the guys started stripping their clothes. Their eyes had changed color and their bones started breaking.

Oh god! They were shifting!.

I looked at the lunch section but none of the cooks were present. I stayed behind Avan as the guys shifted completely revealing two large brown wolves. I've never seen their transformation and even thou it was scary it still fascinated me. 

"Everyone out, NOW!", someone said as eveyone started rushing out. Avan took my hand and pulled me away along with everyone else. We all made our way out of the building onto the grass. Despite everything that was happening I could hear lots of growls and the sound of items getting damaged. The crowd was murmering amongst themselves about the unfortunate event. 

"Well, no more school for the rest of the week. It's gonna take days to replace and clean up the cafeteria", Kailee said before we saw the academy's principal heading our way. He was tall and had a nice bundle of hair. He seemed more of a guitarist than a principal to me. But that's just me.

"Students listen up! They're won't be anymore classes for the rest of the day or the week unfortunately. You will return on Monday. Please go home and finish up your assignments!".

There were alot of excitement from most students because of what the principal said. I knew he was angry about the situation but what could he do? This wasn't one of those fights that you can get in between and not get hurt. Well there was no more school so that meant I could visit grandma and spend a few days with her. 

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"So I'm planning to visit grandma tomorrow since there's no more school. I'm sure she will be happy to see me", I stated to my parents as we sat around the table having our dinner. 

"That's actually really good. I'll call to let her know that you and Avan will be visiting", my mom replied as I heard a groan coming from Avan. He loved his grandma but she was old schooled so that meant she didn't have cable or N*****x. Avan always complained about how he was bored and he couldn't wait to go home.

I on the other hand enjoyed being at her home. She lived closed to the woods which had a small lake that I would spend most of my time relaxing at. Her board games were fun especially scrabble which I always manage to beat Avan at. 

After I finished eating I washed my dish before heading up to my room. When I was halfway upstairs I heard my dad calling me and I stopped and turned back.

"Yes dad, is everything alright?", I asked when I reached the bottom step.

"I should be asking you. How are you feeling about what happened the other day?".

"I'm ok dad, I didn't mean to tresspass on their property and I promise it will never happen again", I say as he nod slowly. 

"Ok, you can go to bed now. Sleep well princess", he said before kissing me on the head. I smiled before I turned and went to my room. After closing the door I went to my window and peered into the woods. There wasn't a full moon tonight so the place wasn't as bright. 

I was about to close the window but I paused when I saw somewhat of a figure lurking in the woods. I couldn't make out exactly what I was seeing or was it just a shadow from a tree. I didn't think anyone would be watching me and if they were, what would be the reason? I shook my head feeling paranoid before I closed the window and draw the curtains.

I hopped under my covers and held the pillow close to my chest. All of a sudden there was a loud scream coming from outside. It was so loud that I knew it had woken up everyone. My heart started racing as I dashed from my room. I met Avan on the way who was shocked as me as we hurried downstairs. 

Dad was already there with mom gripping onto his shirt. There was another scream and I felt my heart sink a bit. I was beyond scared of whatever was happening out there. It sounded like someone needed help but from what?!.

"Avan hold your mom, I'm going to get my gun", my dad said as mind froze. 

What the hell was happening!?