Thread: Deceptive Guise (Ookami & Sumi)

Jared wasnt entirely sure if it was cowardice that made him bring Trent up as an example, or a subtle suggestion to Chloe that he felt exactly like Chloe. The owner of a heart that couldnt possibly get what it wanted. Hed been on the verge of putting himself in Trents place. Telling Chloe that shed do the same thing for him if he were in trouble. Hed always been pretty sure that Chloe valued him as well, but the possibility that she would frown or hesitate when Jared suggested he meant that to her was not only scary but also a bit arrogant and unlike him. A small smile made its way onto his face when Chloe finally let go of him. Feeling a bit disappointed despite getting what hed wanted. Itd been the perfect excuse to hold her hand with his, squeezing tightly enough without seeming suspicious, but once she pulled away, there really wasnt much he could do to close the gap. Good to see you know me enough to know he smiled as Chloe finally gave in, realizing there really wasnt much she could do to stop him. Jared intended to try a direct approach with the Principal first, but if that didnt work, he wasnt dumb enough to keep going forever. If the Principal wouldnt see it his way, maybe the head of the district would? And if not there was always the option of isolating the Principal from the other staff members subtly, and building up the discontent amongst his fellow colleagues until the mans position became untenable. Of course, that option came with risks, and would probably take awhile, so ideally, it was best if the damn bastard finally acknowledged that his idea was rubbish, and needed to be scrapped. What surprised him though was when Chloe said hed repay him for his kindness. His mind suddenly working overtime to pick out a time hed done something that Chloe would be grateful for. As far as Jared was concerned he wasnt really helping Chloe as much as he was taking advantage of her problems. Using them as an excuse to get closer to her, the last four years had been the best years of his life. Hed literally spent hours lying in bed with a grin on his face when Chloe had first come to him for help. It was obvious she wanted Trent at first, but as Chloe opened up more and more to him, he couldnt deny that he wanted things to be the way they were between Trent and Chloe even if that was a horrible thing to wish for. You dont need to pay me anything silly he chuckled, placing a hand on her head and ruffling her silky flowing hair. Careful to keep his action brotherly instead of loverly. He didnt know where hed grabbed the courage from this time, or the time earlier when hed embraced her in the empty classroom. Hed always wanted Chloe to accept him as something more, but over the past day or two the feeling seemed to be getting stronger. A dark wicked voice whispering to him and asking him if he really was okay with being second best to Trent. The answer had always been Yes. But his decision was wavering now. Wondering if he should just tell her how he felt right up. If it wasnt for the fact he was a teacher, and Chloe his student he probably would have, but hed waited this long, an extra year couldnt hurt. There current roles wouldnt matter once Chloe graduated right? Despite his conclusion though, his body did the complete opposite, looking down at her and frowning a bit. Though if you want to repay me. He started hesitantly, looking at her with a serious look, his cheeks reddening a bit at the thought. Actually nevermind, it was a silly idea anyway he finished, shaking his head and looking away, deciding that hed screwed up big time, he decided itd be best for him to leave as soon as possible.