Thread: Deceptive Guise (Ookami & Sumi)

Moving houses in a few hours 78ish so Ill probably just get this one post in tonight before going to sleep. As Chloe slipped out of his grasp and took a few steps away, Jared wasnt able to conceal the hurt and disappointment in his eyes. His semi-outstretched hand reaching out to grab her again before halting in mid-air and falling lifelessly to his side. The pained look however didnt last that long, vanishing after the next blink of his jade green eyes, he seemed to think her words over a bit before slowly shaking his head from side to side, Not quite he stated, admitting that Chloes parents hadnt been the one to inform him, but offering no other supporting information to explain his sudden actions. A small smile creeping onto his face as he gave her a kind smile. One eye closing to wink at her in a friendly gesture. Why would I pity you? You always wanted to see Trent again didnt you? If anything I was punishing you for not telling me earlier he lied. The smile faltering a bit as his lip tremble unnoticeably. It wasnt so much punishment as a last ditch effort to have Chloe notice his feelings. Wanting her to acknowledge him as more than a childhood friend, hed thrown his scholarship with one of the countrys leading colleges, and used the scholarship to get into a local college to convince the local college into providing him with a fully-paid scholarship. Unlike Trent whod always been a bit of a delinquent at school, Jared had always been the star pupil, his name being put forward for nearly every important task, Jared himself however didnt seem interested in achieving his potential. Declining any additional privileges and responsibilities in favor of spending his time by Chloe side. Thing had calmed down significantly over the past four years with Chloe but he still worried about her wellbeing constantly. Wanting to grant Chloes wish to be with her brother again, but understanding why Trent had acted the way he had. Hed cancelled his enrolment immediately when Trent came to him seeking help, asking him to take care of Chloe after hed left. At first itd been a lucky favor for a close friend, but hed always harbored secret feeling for Chloe. Subtly trying to acknowledge convince Chloe into seeing him as something more. Even after hed graduated with the highest honors the college could provide him with hed declined the offers from the interstate school wanting his capabilities. Once again opting for a local school after confirming Chloe intended to go there. Hed dearly hoped that Chloe would see him as something more if spent enough time with her, but after four years the only thing hed managed to gain from her was the title of teacher. Which was probably more counterproductive seeing as how Chloe seemed to draw a line between herself and her new teacher. Chloe he called her name, the smile wavering with discontent at being lied to. A normal person might have been fooled by her little act, but Jared felt personally felt like he knew more about Chloe that anyone else, even Trent. And right now, he could declare with outright certainty that Chloe wasnt fine. In fact he was pretty sure a bit of probing would cause her to burst into a uncontrollable wave of tears. Hed been with her for four years. but he couldnt really say hed made any progress in the time. His heart being twisted painfully as he thought to himself that he hadnt even gained enough trust from Chloe for her to share with him her problems. The option to point out her lie was an easy one. But instead he shook his head, changing his mind and deciding to confirm her words. Hoping that he could at least be of some use, reinforcing her words and assuring her that she really was okay. Im glad youre okay, you looked a bit pale earlier, but I guess it was my imagination he lied, looking at how she was still paler than usual. What gave her away the most though was her beautiful blue eyes. The familiar saddened look being a common look for her ever since Trent had left her behind. Only the longing and grief seemed worse today, plunged into a sea of despair. Last night hed figured that his role was over, and that Chloe would turn up today smiling and happy. There was no way he could genuinely be happy knowing that Chloe would be spending more time with someone other than him. But if that someone cared about Chloe, and Chloe wanted him more than Jared, his sincere wish was for Chloe to be showered with all the happiness and joy in the world even if he wasnt the one enjoying the experience with her. Instead the Chloe that had turned up seemed awfully upset and lost. Jared had actually called out to her earlier when shed arrived at the school, but shed completely ignored him, making him wonder if everything was alright. Hed followed her to her class and observed for a few minutes before brashly calling her over. Unable to continue watching her so miserable. Hed hoped the hug would cheer her up, and even make her turn to him for help. But it didnt look as if either of his goals had been attained. Free period for me, saw you from the staff room and thought Id ask you why you were turning up so late today he continued, acting the role of a stern teacher, his hands crossed over his chest crossly, though the silly smile gave away that he wasnt at all upset with her. But Ill let you off, teacher or not, I was and always will be there for you Chloe. Or are you worried having a teacher as a friend will make you uncool? he chuckled a bit, trying to lighten the mood with a small joke. Jared himself wanted nothing more than to grab her again and coax her problem out of her. Using every ounce of his being to fix the cause of her sadness, he considered leaving the matter a more appropriate time. But even if Chloe was fine, there was no way Jared could face a classroom full of kids right now, when Chloe occupied his mind a hundred and twenty percent.