“Yeah. We did her test twice. She did it, and then I did hers. That’s the same results.”
The bell rings, and everyone starts grabbing their stuff. A few of them giving me questioning looks as the harpies as a group all give me sneers.Typical.
“Nerezza, come to my desk, please,” Lilith asks sternly, leaving no room to argue, and walking away.
‘Ohhhhh. Someone is about to get after school detention. Do you think spankings will be involved?’
‘Lynx, you need to get laid.’
‘You think? I think it might be possible that I could have sex madness. I watched that cartoon about sex…. Um... I can’t remember the name, but one of the guys went crazy because he didn’t poop for like a month. They called it shit madness. I have sex madness. I need to get checked. Can you check and see if my dick is still attached?’
Chuckling, I can’t help but love him.‘It’s attached Lynx, else you wouldn’t be able to tinkle on everyone. And the show you’re referring to is ‘Big Mouth.’Walking up to Lilith’s desk, I look back to see if JP and Lynx were still there. Thankfully, they walk over to the door but wait just outside of it.
“Yes, ma’am,” I step in front of her desk and give her a slight nervous smile as I tuck a curl behind my ear.
She’s sitting down at her desk, her hands running over my results as if she can uncover my secrets.
“First of all, I want to apologize for my actions at the beginning of class and for my reaction to your results. I knew your blood test was inconclusive the first time it was taken, I just wasn’t expecting it to still be that way after a few days of being here.” Her admission almost knocks me off my feet. “I would like to help you. What most people don’t know is I specialize in Genetics and deep rooted Bindings. There’s only one explanation for your test results. Your powers are being repressed. I want to use your allotted time for Specials today and perform a ritual to help unlock your bindings. Whoever placed them has been doing it foryearsto trick a blood test.”
The first thing that pops into my mind iswill this hurt?The second iswho’s been putting bindings on me for years?You would think I would remember if someone was casting spells on me and chanting, but they had to have been, right?
Worried now, I bite my lip and look over at Lynx.
‘Should I?’
‘It might be the only way to know what you are, but don’t worry, I’ll be with you.’
Looking back at Lilith, I nod, “Only if my Familiar is allowed.”
“Of course, he can help keep you grounded. Meet me at the greenhouse after lunch.”
Oh, yippee, more time being analyzed.
Chapter Twenty-Seven
No Humans Allowed
Rez
Ican’t even tell you what the last two classes of the day were before lunch. My thoughts keep rolling back to my test results and the factI’m not human!So what am I?
‘You’re still you, Rezzi-Bear! That hasn’t changed.’Lynx interrupts my inner musings as he passes in front of me in cat form. I zoned out completely that Lynx was the only thing I could somehow focus on long enough to have him lead me around. He was the best guide dog—or lynx in this case. What an awesome support system!
‘I guess you’re right. But does it change anything? Will everyone treat me differently?’I question as my nerves pull tight in my stomach. Damn. Why am I so nervous? We turn the corner and spot the crew sitting down at the same table from yesterday.
‘We’re about to find out. Good luck!’Lynx taunts as he steps out in front of me, leaving me to follow in his wake. I take it back, he’s not that great of a support system. I can’t help but worry a little bit as I weave through the crowd. A few students gawk at me while we pass, and I can’t tell if it’s because of my cheek or what I found out in our first hour. Something tells me, I have two rumors spilling around the school about me. It’s confirmed when someone spits out ‘Freak’ quietly enough that I just barely hear it as I walk by. A few more chuckle and throw glances at my cheek.
Well, laugh all you want fuckers!I raise my chin higher and throw more sway into my hips, noticing how some of the males in the room watch in interest as I pass. Fake it til you make it, right? Of course, it doesn’t stop all the whispering, but it does at least lessen as some males and females take notice of my stride.
I make my way to the table and smile as I see everyone already sitting. Lynx is back in his Marten form eating a grape from Moni’s bowl of fruit, curled up in her lap as she lackadaisically strokes him.I’m glad they get along.
“Ma chérie, come. Have a seat next to me,” JP beckons and pulls out a chair for me between him and Levi. Sitting down, I look around the round table and find everyone watching me. On the other side of Levi is an empty seat, then Ryker, Moni, and Zeke rounding up the rest of our ragtag crew on the other side of JP.
“Thanks JP,” I give him a sweet smile as Zeke pushes a menu in front of me.Well, I guess that answers that question about treating me differently.At least nothing has changed between my group of peeps.
Ryker shifts in his seat, drawing my attention away from the menu. Damn him for being so hot sitting in his uniform with that delicious smirk. “So, Rez I heard a few things,” Ryker speaks up, amusement in his voice. My muscles go taut, suddenly put on edge.
“Well, at least we know you’re not deaf,” I deadpan, while his smirk grows into a full fledged smile for a brief moment before returning to normal.
