Trouble on the Way

While he was certainly looking for a rise out of her, it brought her a great sense of satisfaction that she was able to give him one that he hadn’t expected- nor appreciated for that matter. He returned her gaze with one of anger, a response that was laughable at best. What was likely meant as a verbal warning, ended up sounding a lot like a dare to her. And this boy had no idea how far she was willing to go.

Surprisingly, she was able to make contact with her kick. It brought her instant gratification that he had been served for his perversion, making any retaliation worth it in her incense-induced euphoria. The boy, on the other hand, was not nearly as far gone as herself. So when he leapt to his paws and grabbed her throat, she couldn’t help the surprised yelp. He threw her against the wall, using his shoulder to pin her there, which simultaneously forced the breath from her lungs for the moment. With a few wheezing breaths, she managed to find her voice.  “Aww … did I … hurt you?” Even with the stinging sensation of his teeth tearing the delicate skin at her neck, she couldn’t help but keep pushing.

With as much force as she could muster in her contorted position, she lashed out with her lips. Kicking at whatever part of him she could land with the intention of trying to deliver a blow to any of his existing injuries. “You’re going to … have to have … tougher skin than that.” She gasped, the mocking tone still present as she tried to find another cheap shot.

"Aurelia Veratti"