Episode 74

Mavis offered to escort me back home safely with James leading the way. Several metres ahead of course.

I tried not to be offended.+

I don't smell that bad, do I?

When he got to my front door he stopped there and waited for us to catch up. I watched silently on when we arrived at where he stood and he wordlessly pulled Mavis into him, holding her close from behind. His posture relaxing greatly as he lightly inhaled her scent.

Even in the dimly lit late afternoon sky I could see the blush rising to her cheeks and even the tips of her ears.

It was like I was intruding on an intimate moment, and I suddenly felt the urge to turn away and give them some space.

Especially James, whose wolf seemed on edge around me now.

But I understood him though.

I just couldn't help feeling that I actually smelled bad, like maybe a rotten egg or something. I hope this doesn't last.

I didn't know what to say exactly at that moment so I remained silent, awkwardly looking everywhere but at them.

It was Mavis