Chapter 05 - Liking You

As panicky as I was when I got to my apartment I went straight to my laptop and traced myself back to the five last places I've been to, Germany, France, Egypt, Mozambique and Swaziland before coming here to South Africa.. It was clean. It has always been clean. There was no animal attack or what so ever. So they couldn't be here.

I sat on my bed and looked out the window. The moon was slowly coming together. It was maybe a month until it was full. So they couldn't have been here. But then again, we were special, we had the ability to turn to werewolves anytime. We were trained, at least they were trained to transform when they felt like they were in danger... I ran away before they could do that for me.

I closed my eyes and tried not to think about them. If they were in my mind my heart grew dark.

I needed to calm down.

So I started to mentally count down from 20 until I reached 1.

Then suddenly I shifted my mind to something better.. Someone better than my family. Anzania. God! She said we have to go somewhere tomorrow... I was so happy I get to get out of whatever I got myself into with Matt but I was nervous coz I didn't know what the other girl had planned in mind... And oh my God I stupidly didn't give her my numbers again even though she hinted on me that she could text me if she had it.

What the hell was wrong with me?

But then again, the animal thing freaked me out because of the line of animals that are out there hunting for me at this moment for the stunt I pulled when I was a teenager, and I couldn't give her my numbers.

I sighed a little frustrated when I remembered that I told her I work at school and not which school. How could I be so dumb though? The number thing and also the school thing? Was she ever going to find me?

I decided to just go take a bath and sleep. I couldn't eat after the images I saw, and also, I couldn't wait for tomorrow even though it was not clear.

My eyes closed and a smile formed on my face as a cute lady ran in my mind. She was something good to look forward to, probably a good distraction too.

..

Friday I was wearing my blue jeans, white tanktop and white sneakers. I had no idea what Anzania had planned so I decided to be comfortable. I took a Jean jacket also so that they wouldn't ask if was cold since I only had a tanktop.

I started walking to school and I got there very well. I took my things and quickly went to class trying to avoid Matt.

"so... Who's ready to do some speaking today."

"meeee.." all my kids started screaming in class and I couldn't help but smile. I loved how confident they were.

"okay Phili.. Please come in front of the class and tell us what you will be doing this Saturday and Sunday."

The little man got up from his chair and came to stand in front of the class then started speaking.

My class went amazing until it was break. I stayed in since I made myself a lunchbox and got a few fruits from some of the kids. Kaycee on the other hand gave me a chocolate. You'd swear she wants to get me fat because yesterday it was donuts.

A light knock on the door took my attention away from the food as I lifted my head to see who was there.

Of course it was Matt.

He walked in with a smile on his face, "hey.. I hope I am not disturbing you."

God!

I gave him a small smile, "no Matt.. I actually was planning on going out to look for you when I was done with my lunch." that was a lie.

"oh really? What's up?"

"so I can't make it to what you had planned today, I'm so sorry."

"oh.. That's a bit sad, is everything okay?"

"umh... Something came up actually and I honestly can't come with you. I really need to take care of this."

He sighed seeming bumbed, "ah... I guess I could say I understand... And maybe I can still hope for it then to happen some other time."

I swallowed and nodded my head as my mouth gave this man a little hope, "maybe some other time yeah. I'm sorry again about now."

The weight that got lifted off my shoulder after talking to Matt, made me so happy I could even now see me and Anzania somewhere in a nice place eating, laughing and just having fun.

Suddenly I was looking forward to this afternoon without feeling bad.

After school I collected my things and checked the time. It was exactly 13:30 and she wasn't here.

I took my bag and went to my class since it had a view to the main gate and the parking lot, so I'd see her cute old car when it arrives.

Since I was just waiting I decided to mark on the paper for my kids and just grade them. I couldn't sit here and wait for someone I had no idea if she even knew I worked here. God I really sucked at this. It was like the more I wanted to be closer to her the more things happened to keep us apart.. I was hoping she wouldn't take a week to find me.

I was startled by a knock on my door and I lifted my head up hopeful but was disappointed when I saw Matt standing there.

"you good?" he asked and I gave him a smile, "I'm perfect. See you on Monday?"

He hesitated a bit and opened his mouth but then closed it. He looked like he wanted to say something a little bit.

"bye Matt.." I said kicking him back to reality and he smiled a bit, "alright bye." then he closed the door.

Just then I heard a car outside and I lifted my head up. I smiled when I saw the familiar maroon 1949 Ford Coupe. I shook my head a little bit as I watched her jump from the driver's side to the passenger's side and open the door. She was still wearing her uniform. God she looked really hot.

She looked around a bit and reached for something inside the car then closed it before going towards the reception.

My heart was beating so fast on my chest. I could already smell her. It was amazing.

After what felt like forever but was only a few minutes, there was a light knock on my door.

I got up and hurried to the door then took one deep breath before fixing my hair and then opening door.

She had a marron lollipop in her hand and was smiling already, "with this I literally ask you to give me your numbers.. I almost didn't arrive here."

I pulled her in while laughing and looked at my wrist watch, it was 14:00. God! time moved very fast.

"shut up... Hi.. And I am totally about to give you my number."

She searched herself and couldn't find whatever she was looking for then said, "shit.. My phone is in my car."

I took my pen and then went to stand in front of her. She ached her brow at me making me smile. She was cute.

I lifted my hand up and took her empty left hand then opened it. With confidence, I started writing my numbers there.

She giggled in between and I laughed at her, "you're so cute."

I caught her rolling her eyes, "you suck I'm not 9 years old... And please take this lollipop coz I got it for you."

I turned around and started putting my papers in my bag, "what are we Anzania? 9 year Olds?"

She laughed when she realized I used her joke on her.

I went to her, took the lollipop and handed her my bag, "you are such a gentle woman." then I went past her and walked right to her car. I went to open the door for her in the driver's seat and she laughed, "talk about being a gentle woman huh?"

She then opened the passenger door and threw my bag at the back, "come hop in with this stranger."

I couldn't help but smile and literary follow her lead. She also got in on the other side and then turned to look at me, "second of all... How did you find me...? Because I had to make sure I give you my numbers first thing before we could communicate other things today since we really have a hard time getting each other."

She started the car and smiled showing me that dimple of hers again, "I'm a cop Allison, if I want something, I make sure that I get it... Give me some credit."

My heart skipped a bit when my name escaped her lips and she said all that. God, I was strongly liking someone I hardly even knew.