Thread: Deceptive Guise (Ookami & Sumi)

Jared didnt know how, but somehow he felt as if he could read Chloes mind as she let him embrace her petite body. If the awkwardness of the situation wasnt enough, the fact she kept glancing over at Trent was a dead give away. Of course, it stung to know that Chloe would be thinking about Trent even when he was the one holding her, but at the same time it was a wonderful feeling to finally be able to touch the prize that had been dangled before his eyes for as long as he could remember. It was probably a rude comparison to make, but its accuracy couldnt be faulted, and prize or life-long crush, the possibility of Jared getting what he wanted seemed slim assuming there was even a sliver of chance for Chloe to redirect her attraction from Trent towards him. Despite figuring out Chloes intentions immediately, Jareds hands resisted a bit as they were pushed away gently, the fleeting pleasure way too sure and no where near enough for Jared to consider himself satisfied, he had a good mind to just shake her hands off and grab her for himself. Holding her so close to himself so that shed know unmistakably that the only feelings Jared had for her were absolute affection. Unfortunately it was all fiction a conjured up possibility by his mind that would never likely happen. Jared might have been braver than Chloe to ask for what he wanted, but he wasnt brave enough to insist on getting what he wanted when Chloe was clearly refusing him. Haha, yeah. It wouldnt be good if he saw us like this Jared muttered, tearing his eyes off Chloe and looking away. Hoping that Chloe hadnt noticed the way his eyes had moistened up. He didnt care if Trent laughed at him later and called him a little-girl for getting all emotional over something so small. But what he did care about was Chloe thinking less of him for it. The only importance he felt he had to Chloe was a dependable brotherly figure that was always looking out for her. But the image hed implanted inside Chloes mind could very well shatter into pieces if she saw how pathetic and lonely he was. The only person that mattered in his life beside Chloe was Trent, and of course his own mother whod recently started calling him sparkles in reference to how hed never had a girlfriend, and was most likely gay. He couldnt exactly tell his own mother hed been head over heels in love with a girl who was not only a fair bit younger, but also a girl he was supposed to protect and lookout for as a friend and a teacher. Telling his mother that he wasnt interested in relationships would only make his mother worry more, and saying that no one was interested in him would be an outright lie. While his admirers were nowhere near Trents, he still had a few of the younger, and some of the older teachers at the school asking him to come over for dinner, and he doubted that they just wanted to have a friendly chat with him. Youre right, it was wrong of me to ask. Sorry Jared mumbled, trying force a smile as he took a step back. Trying to seem as carefree and understanding as possible. He was pretty sure hed be able to play it off pretty well, but even a stranger would be able to pick out that something wasnt quite right about the way he looked. Despite his smile, his eyes didnt seem happy at all. Dull green eyes seeming a bit lifeless and empty. I guess I should get going? Jared asked, turning to look over at Trent who hadnt moved at all from where hed been when Jared had arrived.