The Lycademy

6. Breaking the ice

Last night our apartment was empty. Guess Nim went to bed early or didn't want to talk to me. I don't mind though, because I know I can sometimes be too much.

I did the same actually and before sleep took over I thought about Colin's proposition. Was it even possible that I won't find my Mate? I actually never realized that even was an option, but I suppose it is. Who knows what Goddess planned for me?

In the morning I felt really excited cause I had my first classes ahead of me. I know, I know. Who even gets excited about school? Well I'm not like that always, but some of those periods sound really interesting. In fact it's hard for me to decide what to choose as I have no idea what I'd like to do in life.

I am a decent fighter, but Martial Arts, Meditation and Training in wolf forms are mandatory anyway and I don't know if that's what I like to do my whole life.

Other mandatory classes I need to take are High Ranked studies for Alphas and Betas, Lycan Laws and History.

I'm also considering joining Lycan Medicine, Advanced War Strategies, Pack Maintenance, Literature and Survival Techniques and it's getting crowded on my schedule. I guess I can postpone something for next year.

Anyways, I think I'll ask Nim for her opinion, maybe she'll give me some kind of insight about what's worth of my time.

I went to the bathroom and took a shower humming all the time. I can't help it, music is always part of my life.

After I dried myself I put on black skinny jeans and a navy blue buttoned up shirt. I brushed my wet hair and let them lose to dry. I'm not the girl who spends too much time in front of the mirror as I put makeup only on special occasions like parties.

I went to our living room singing:

"Now I'm walking on sunshine

I'm walking on sunshine

I'm walking on sunshine

And it's starting to feel good, hey

All right now

And it's starting to feel good"

Nim was sitting at a table and looked at me as if I harmed her family member.

"Are you always so annoyingly cheerful in the morning?" - she asked when I sat down.

"Yup" - I answered with a popping sound.

"I think I'll be needing stronger coffee then."

I laughed at her comment, cause call me crazy but I totally get her grumpy manner.

"Nim, I wanted to ask for your advice." - she raised her eyebrows letting me know that she's still listening.

"I was wondering which classes I should take, could you show me your schedule and fill me in?"

"No." - she answered

"What? Why?"

"Cause I don't want to ever hear that you are miserable because of something I recommend"

"Oh come on, I won't." - I whined

"I said NO."

"Do you want me to start singing again?" - I threatened and who would have known that it's all I needed.

"Fine. What are you considering?"

"Lycan Medicine, Advanced War Strategies, Pack Maintenance, Literature and Survival Techniques." - I said.

"Medicine is great, so it's a good choice, however if you're counting on easy passes you won't get one with Dr Fields. He's a smart and demanding teacher. Literature is quite boring but it's mostly reading and talking so it should give you extra credit. War strategies and Survival aren't my thing so I won't help you with that, but why are you considering Pack Maintenance?"

" I don't know, to extend my horizons." - I said shrugging.

" You know that those classes are mainly for Omegas and they are about cooking, needleworking, cleaning and hosting guests?"

" I know, but I have no knowledge about any of these, and to be honest that's embarrassing. I'd like to be able to cook my own meal and sew ripped clothing."

Nim looked at me curiously and studied me for a moment.

"You truly are something else you know. Most Alpha born wouldn't come down from their pedestals and admit that they don't know something, but here you are telling me that you want to sew your own clothes."

"What's wrong about admitting that I want to know about even the simplest tasks in our everyday lives?" - I said defensively

"Oh there's nothing wrong about that, but the real question here is why do you want to know those things?" - Nim asked and I could feel her violet eyes piercing me through my very soul.

"Promise me you won't laugh!" - I demanded and she nodded - "What if my Mate would be an Omega? I want to be able to help him in his everyday work." - I said shyly - "But if Goddess won't bless me with my other half I don't want to be a burden for anybody."

"And you're telling me that you would be Ok with an Omega Mate?" - she asked with disbelief

"If he would be honest and loved me I would be honored to have him."

Nim remained silent. She seemed to be deep in her thoughts. Suddenly she stood up from her chair and went to her room. Just my luck, when I opened myself to her she just left. Perfect.

But in no time she came back again, she came over to me and extended her hand with a bill in it. I looked at her confused not knowing what to do. Why the hell is she giving me money, did I seem to be so pathetic?!

"Go on take it." - she encouraged me

"Why? What's that for?"

"You won our bet." - and realization from our yesterday introduction hit me. I smiled at her like a five year old.

"So, we are friends now?" - I asked her

"Not yet, but I'd like to get to know you. You're interesting and fun to be around, and believe me it's hard to make such an impression on me. So here, take these 10 bucks, they're yours."

I took the money from her hand and looked at it like it was the best prize in the world. I felt so overwhelmed that my eyes started tingling, letting me know that I might cry soon, and I'm no crybaby.

"Don't you dare to cry. I can't stand it. Let me get dressed and we'll go for breakfast."

I nodded and smiled at her, and she did the same.