《Mindful Secrets》Chapter 15 - Mixed Moods
Advertisement
I searched around my apartment, looking through every nook and cranny there was. Where the hell did I put my necklace? I remember placing it in my bag but I don't really remember taking it out. I already searched my bag too but I couldn't find it anywhere.
I check under the couch but there was only dust. I checked the bathroom but there was only the usual stuff. In the kitchen, under my bed, inside my closet. It was nowhere. No matter if I double or even triple checked. It just wasn't anywhere! Did lose it at school? But, I don't think my bag has any holes it could fall out from.
Maybe I didn't tuck it in deep enough. I just hope I lost it at school. If I lost it outside, I'd have to declare it as lost since searching out there would take hours and I have work after school. Just in case, I did one last thorough inspection of the house but yet again, there was no sign of the necklace.
I let out an irritated sigh before heading back to my room. I grab my phone and bag before leaving the room. I take my keys and wallet before heading out of the apartment. I lock the door behind me and quickly made my way downstairs.
On the way, I checked the time to see I had about an hour left before school started. I chose to run to the bus stop just as the bus had arrive and quickly hopped on. Shit, I almost missed the bus. I don't think I would even make it to school on foot.
I take my seat in my usual spot and started staring out the window. The sounds of cars honking and furs yelling about did not help improve my mood one bit. I just wanted to go to school so I can find the necklace and then go back home with no worries.
Advertisement
I tried blocking out the noise but it seemed I couldn't do that since the sound was much, much louder. I'm not usually this irritated. The ride to school felt longer than it should've been. We did eventually make it there and I quickly hopped off the bus.
As I got to the front of the school, Jasper greeted me as usual. "Hey, Kotten. You look rather...angry", he says. "Angry? No, far from it", I tried lying. But with the face I was making, I don't think any amount of words could cover it up.
"Oh, well, okay", he says. From the tone of his voice, he didn't believe it but I appreciate that he didn't pursue it. I don't think I want to lash out on him. Anyway, we made our way to our homeroom.
As usual, we were the first ones to get there. Jasper sat down at his seat while I stood in front of him and started talking. "Did you remember to finish your homework, Jazz?", I asked him.
I've known him for about two months now and I know his bad habit of completely ignoring his homework. "Of course, muuum", he groans. He let's out a small chuckle after saying that. Although these things would annoy me with anyone else, I find it funny when it comes out from his mouth.
I couldn't help a small smile forming on my face. I flicked his forehead before letting out a snort. "Ow! What was that for?", he says. "For calling me mum", I say. He sticks his tongue out at me but I'm quick to retaliate. I grab his tongue with my fingers and the face he made was priceless.
"Don't go sticking yer tongue out at others or I'll ruin that purty mouth of yers~", I tease. A flush of red flashed across his face before I realised what I had said. I let go of his tongue before cleaning my fingers on my jeans. We both just stared at each other, too embarrassed to say anything.
Advertisement
"Um, anyway. You want to go to the movies this weekend?", I asked, trying to deflect the situation. Why did I even say that? I've never been very bold before. I mean, I was rather cocky in my youth but I wasn't really this particularly bold. He was rather silent for a few minutes.
"Well, sure. Does Sunday sound good? I'm rather busy on Saturday", he asks. "Well, I did say the weekend so sure", I reply. We talked for a bit more, not really having a direction to where the conversation was heading. Sometimes we talk about the gym, sometimes we talk about books.
It didn't matter as long as we had something to contribute to the conversation. For some reason, talking to him just confuses me for some reason. Not in the sense of what he contributes. Just being with him makes me feel rather... I don't know how to phrase it.
And I'm suppose to be smart. But, it feels so strange. It feels so wrong but at the same time, so, so right. I guess, to say, my stomach feels like its getting tangled while my heart beats so fast around him. Am I happy that he's with me? Am I afraid? No, that doesn't make sense.
I'm bigger than him so he should be afraid of me. I just don't understand what I'm feeling. The bell rings suddenly so I went to my seat quickly. Students flood the classroom just as I had sat down and quickly took their seats. One by one, the seats were filling. Even the one behind me. I don't know what happened between Jasper and him but I know it wasn't good.
The teacher arrives and started taking our attendance. Nothing really special at all. Just some announcements about this week and next week. I don't really pay attention at that point. Well, until to a certain point that felt rather different than the usual announcements we get during the entire school year.
the teacher says. A camping trip, huh? What a fun little activity.
Advertisement
- In Serial23 Chapters
Swine and Saber Hunting Company: Swine Prologue
Oleander Swine is a freelance monster hunter struggling to make ends meet in his homeland of Morrigan. While monsters are in no short supply, the public at large has put all their faith in the hunting companies to protect them. Oleander knows that in order to survive in his line of work, he'll have to assemble a company of his own. What can he offer that the other rich enterprises cannot, his willingness to help and hire other races aside from humans.
8 181 - In Serial6 Chapters
Femitokon Series III - Tribal Warfare
The Femitokon Series continues as Kul and Dox travel to North America’s wasteland to terminate the insane hybrid Utahraptor Sil. Meanwhile, back home in Ramaxia, the ambitious Obiz Banto hopes to serve as Cloister Aid for the newly elected Velto Wram. [UPDATES on the last Friday of every Month]
8 63 - In Serial9 Chapters
Crafter's Passion (AKA Gleaners' Guild)
2038, California. Stan is doing his mandatory "volunteer" service years on a collective farm when he encounters Thousand Tales, a game that offers immortality to the super-rich. He can't afford to have his brain uploaded like those elite customers, but maybe he can turn a profit out of the game instead of just playing it. Not as a legendary swordsman or a brilliant wizard, but as a dealer in the junk no one else seems to want. If he plays his cards right, he can draw the attention of both the farm's supervisor and the game's ruling, meddling AI. Should he, though? LitRPG. Part of the world of "Thousand Tales", a novel series on Amazon, though no knowledge of it is expected. This story is around 12K words long. I'd appreciate feedback to help write a much longer version! Updates every few days. Cover art from game-icons.net, by Lorc, CC-BY. Update! This story was originally called "Gleaners' Guild". It came out on Amazon under the name "Crafter's Passion" and has many reviews there, thanks in part to the support of RR readers like you. Thanks! It even has a sequel, "Crafter's Heart".
8 100 - In Serial24 Chapters
How To Kill A God: A Fantasy Gamelit Thriller
Griffin, an exceptionally normal nerd, is summoned to a new world by forces that he can't yet understand. Tossed into the midst of a terrible plot by a serial killer, Griffin has to quickly figure what this strange new land is, how his new abilities work, and unravel the mystery that shrouds this dangerous killer. But he quickly finds that this plot extends far deeper than it seems, so deep that it embroils the gods and they themselves are worried about making it out alive. Can Griffin become strong enough to kill the monster that even the gods fear? Starting on June 3rd, this story will be released at a rate of two chapters per day for two weeks and then the rate will slow to a daily release for the rest of the month. The final posting rate will be five days a week, Monday through Friday. Note: This story takes a lot of inspiration from Naoki Urasawa's Monster, Masashi Kishimoto's Naruto, and Steven Erikson's Malazan Book of the Fallen. If you happen to have enjoyed any of these, you might also enjoy this story.
8 134 - In Serial7 Chapters
The Dark Soul
Karan was once a human that was betrayed and killed by his friends and family. As he felt only darkness for centuries, he started to feel his hands and grabbed onto something. It was beyond his expectations, a power so great that he had to sacrifice his old body and part of his soul to fully grasp it.
8 79 - In Serial31 Chapters
The Necromancer King
((Hiatus.))(First fantasy story.)Someone told me to write a fantasy story so here it is.A dragon king was bored as it had conquered the world. There was no one to fight as he killed his enemies. No one dared revolt. He's eaten all the powerful prey on his planet. No meat can satisfy him anymore. When he sees one of his subjects atop a summoning circle, he kills the subject, assumes a demi- human form with dragon horns and accepts the call. He is weak once again as he loses all his powers, but he doesn't care. He has a new world full of enemies. He wonders how they'll taste. Being a hero? Who cares. That meant that his meal was stronger and more numerous than the allies he can't eat. He will either rule them all or eat them all as he had done once before.Warning: If you want a hero of absolute goodness, look elsewhere. The MC will do both evil and good acts. Justice is cruel and merciless and there are twisted forms of justice.
8 90

