he blinked and the expression he had crumbled, being replaced with
a rather surprised one as his face flushed.
he covered his face and gritted his teeth.
''and why do you have to be so d-m- cute....?! it's driving me nuts
right now, and your tail brushing up against my leg earlier doesn't
help my case either you flirt...'' he muttered, looking over at him
while still blushing faintly.
Jake's face got red and he let out a soft gasp at the other
boy's words. "Hmph, it's not like I'm trying." He huffed, crossing
his arms and glancing at Matthew with doe eyes and pouted
lips.
Jake's ears perked up and he let out a light growl. "Wow,
ouch. I heard that you jerk." He huffed, shoving his hands into his
pockets. He looked away, tail thrashing a bit.
"it is not!" Jake argued, balling up his hands into little
fists and holding them at his sides. He refused to even glance over
at Matthew, gritting his teeth.
he raised an eyebrow and tilted his head, but smirked and hurried
up to where he was in front of Jake.
Matthew grabbed his chin with his thumb and index finger and forced
him to look up at him, bringing his face rather close to Jake's,
smirking a bit more.
''oh did i p--- off the little foxy? i wasn't tryin' too but he
sure is cute when angry~'' he cooed, giving a small tilt of the
head.
Jake's face got even brighter, and he jerked back and away
from Matthew. "You're the tease, jerk!" He said in an angry tone,
stomping his foot lightly and glaring up at the other boy.
Matthew gritted his teeth but kept his sly yet charming grin, not
particularly wanting to loose his temper and make a scene, but his
body went into autopilot mode for a split second, just long enough
to end up slapping Jake rather hard.
he then changed to his animal form, and soon enough continuing on
his way as if nothing had happened.
Jake let out a choked gasp, a sting of pain flashing
through his face. He felt his eye involuntarily water, a few tears
streaming down his cheeks. He took in a deep but shaking breath,
calming himself down long enough to give Matthew a second chance.
He followed, unaware of the red mark showing up on his cheek
lightly.
once he was at the destination he changed back and walked in,
already going ahead and sitting at a booth. grr.... stupid.. i'm utterly stupid... he grumbled mentally
at himself, covering his face as he sat there, ear's pinned back
and tail curled over one leg and tucked between his legs just like
a frightened dog would.
Jake went and sat across from Matthew once he got inside,
running a hand through his hair. "It's a little chilly." He hummed,
picking up the menu and acting as though nothing had
happened.
"I'm not super hungry, but some hot tea sounds nice...
You?" Jake peered at Matthew from over top of his menu, the edges
of his eyes crinkled as he gave a kind smile. He was still a bit
afraid of Matthew, but he'd still be kind.
"Mkay..." Jake hummed, setting down his menu. He glanced at
Matthew, opening his mouth to say something. The waiter approached
their table, cutting off whatever Jake was going to say. "What
would you two like?" The waiter was a skinny lion hybrid, and Jake
gave him a kind smile. "I'd like some black hot tea with honey
and..." He gave Matthew a side-eye glance. "He'll have a water,
please." The waiter nodded, jotting the order down, taking the
menus and walking off.
''i'm... sorry for slapping you..... i don't know what.. caused me
to do it, my body just went into autopilot mode and the next thing
i know is i slapped you...'' he muttered, rubbing the back of his
neck while keeping his gaze on the table.